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Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The IHF selection policy came under fire, with some players saying the selectors must own up responsibility for the national side's poor showing in international tournaments.

IHF to implement rule changes from Jan 16

IHF to implement rule changes from Jan 16

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

FIH secretary general Peter Cohen said the changes have been made to make the game easier to understand.

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Going by the hockey parent body's new data collection, India and Pakistan have met in only 47 head-to-head internationals and many more fails. Read on to find out how the history of this famed rivalry is being binned

Chak De! Indian women's hockey team qualifies for Rio Olympics

Chak De! Indian women's hockey team qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The Indian women's hockey team will return to the Olympics after a long gap of 36 years as it qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday, after England made it to the final of the ongoing EuroHockey Championships in London.

FIH not to take action against Carvalho

FIH not to take action against Carvalho

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided not to take any action against Joaquim Carvalho for his criticism of umpiring in the Chile Olympic Qualifiers, saying it was satisfied with the explanation given by the Indian coach.

Hockey India recognised, India to host Olympic qualifiers

Hockey India recognised, India to host Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Ending the suspense over India's future in international hockey, the game's world governing body FIH on Saturday decided to conduct the Olympic Qualifiers in India next year and continue to recognise Hockey India as the National Federation for the sport.

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The prestigious Champions Trophy, due to be held in Lahore in December, has been moved away from Pakistan due to safety and security concerns.

Mohammad Saqlain to lead Pakistan

Mohammad Saqlain to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Star players Rehan Butt, Mudassar Ali Khan, Tariq Aziz and Mohammad Shabbir are in the 18-member team for the December 10-18 Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Chennai.

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The FIH also stated that the draw of the Men's Hockey World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year, will take place as per schedule on September 8.

India in danger of losing 2010 WC

India in danger of losing 2010 WC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

In a strongly-worded message, the International Hockey Federation on Monday warned India that it may lose the right to host the 2010 World Cup for men if satisfactory progress is not made in FIH-backed developmental project and preparations for the mega event.

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Former Pakistan captain Tahir Zaman believes the resumption of hockey ties between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will prove beneficial to both countries and will also be a big boost for revival of the sport.

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.

Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore

Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Mar del Plata in Argentina will host the women's tournament in 2007.

Hockey players write to President

Hockey players write to President

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Six Olympians have written to the President seeking to draw his attention to the autocratic way in which the IHF was being run

Australia meet Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Australia meet Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

India failed to make it to the elite six-nation hockey tournament after finishing at the bottom in the last edition in Chennai.

India draw Holland for Junior WC

India draw Holland for Junior WC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

India and hosts Holland are in the same pool for the junior hockey World Cup scheduled to be held in Rotterdam

Ex players upset over Shivendra's suspension

Ex players upset over Shivendra's suspension

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Former India players on Monday smelt a rat behind inform Shivendra Singh's three-match suspension, alleging that it was done intentionally to weaken the hosts ahead of their second match against Australia on Tuesday.

Hockey in Tokyo Games: Gold for finalists in case of no clash due to COVID

Hockey in Tokyo Games: Gold for finalists in case of no clash due to COVID

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Terming the Tokyo Olympics as 'different from the normal Games', FIH CEO Thierry Weil said a team can still keep on playing even when multiple cases are reported within the group.

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will remain for four more years.

Bhaskaran slams penalty-corner rule change

Bhaskaran slams penalty-corner rule change

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The former India captain and coach accused the FIH of bowing to European pressure.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

India cling to ninth spot in latest FIH rankings

India cling to ninth spot in latest FIH rankings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Eight-time Olympic champions India continued to languish at the ninth position in the latest men's world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

FIH not biased against Asians: Negre

FIH not biased against Asians: Negre

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

International Hockey Federation president Leandro Negre on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the two-match suspension of Indian striker Shivendra Singh for injuring a Pakistani player in the ongoing World Cup was a reflection of FIH's bias against the Asian players.

Shivendra's ban reduced to two matches

Shivendra's ban reduced to two matches

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday reduced the three-match ban on Indian forward Shivendra Singh.

Penalty-corner rule amended

Penalty-corner rule amended

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The FIH said the changed interpretation of the execution of a penalty-corner is designed to maintain the spirit of fair play.

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Friday said the training of its team for the Junior World Cup in the Indian city of Lucknow is in full swing, even as it awaited clearance from the government. Shahbaz Ahmed, Secretary of the PHF, said an unnecessary controversy had been created in the media whether Pakistan would participate in the Junior World Cup, to be played December 8-18 in India.

Pakistan warned for indiscipline

Pakistan warned for indiscipline

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The FIH warned the Pakistan hockey team over an incident involving their captain Muhammad Saqlain

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India has been awarded the 2018 men's hockey World Cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the mega event.

Dwyer, Freixa win top awards

Dwyer, Freixa win top awards

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Australia's Jamie Dwyer and Spain's Santiago Freixa bagged the International Hockey Federation's 'Player of the Year' and 'Young Player of the Year' awards respectively.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Harendra Singh complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is currently training ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: India on stand-by

Champions Trophy: India on stand-by

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

India is on the stand-by to host the Champions Trophy to be held in December in case the event is shifted from Lahore.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Watching the soccer World Cup might increase your risk of heart attack, a new Swiss study has found.

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Dilip Tirkey and Gagan Ajit Singh have been nominated for the International Hockey Federation's Best Player of the Year award.

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Sports of Authority of India (SAI) has decided to go for a performance review of all its regional centres after national hockey chief coach Harendra Singh complained about sub-standard food and hygiene in the Bengaluru facility.

Five Indians for FIH Player of the Year awards

Five Indians for FIH Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Gagan Ajit Singh, Jugraj Singh and Prabhjot Singh are shortlisted Young Player of the Year award, while Devesh Chauhan and Dilip Tirkey are in the running for the senior award.

Guess who can take top hockey honours at Rio Olympics...

Guess who can take top hockey honours at Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Germany might be the twice Olympic champions defending their title in men's field hockey but top-ranked Australia will be the team to beat at next month's Rio Games.