News for 'Pakistan hockey'

India escape to victory

India escape to victory

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Light Blues upset Dark Blues

Light Blues upset Dark Blues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

India Light Blues got the better of India Dark Blues, while India Juniors beat India under-18 in the Lal Bahadur Shastri hockey tournament.

Another face-off: Pak criticises India for 'non-sporting approach'

Another face-off: Pak criticises India for 'non-sporting approach'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Blaming India for their pull out from the Asian Squash Championships, Pakistan have lodged a complaint with the World and Asian squash bodies, alleging that the hosts deliberately delayed visas to their team.

'We'll treat the classification tie like any other game'

'We'll treat the classification tie like any other game'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Out of the podium race in the Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, India have a chance to redeem some pride with a win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the 9-10th place classification match but national coach Baljit Singh Saini refused to treat the high-profile fixture as a "special" encounter.

Walsh willing to stay provided he gets a new contract

Walsh willing to stay provided he gets a new contract

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Australian Terry Walsh, who resigned as Indian men's hockey team chief coach because of a "pay dispute", hinted that he was ready to reconsider his decision if he was given a new contract on his terms and conditions by the Sports Authority of India.

India go down fighting to Australia in Champions Trophy final

India go down fighting to Australia in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

India went down fighting 1-3 to Australia via the penalty shoot-out in the final of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Breda, the Netherlands, on Sunday.

India waste 3-0 lead in ill-tempered match vs Pak

India waste 3-0 lead in ill-tempered match vs Pak

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

India squandered a three-goal lead and were held 3-3 by arch-rivals Pakistan in an ill-tempered match, in the double leg tri-nation hockey tournament in Busselton, Australia, on Friday.

CWG: Chanu carries India's hopes on Day 1

CWG: Chanu carries India's hopes on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Also seen in action for India will be the shuttlers, boxers, the women's hockey team and the table tennis players among others.

Bollywood supports Team India, KRK wants them behind bars

Bollywood supports Team India, KRK wants them behind bars

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Bollywood celebrities have backed the Indian Cricket Team after they lost the final of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy against Pakistan.

Champions Trophy: Pressure on Spain to win at home

Champions Trophy: Pressure on Spain to win at home

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Pakistan, Spain, Germany, Netherlands and defending champions Argentina will battle for top honours from July 22-30.

Pak mull pulling out of Azlan Shah

Pak mull pulling out of Azlan Shah

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Left with little option after the mass retirement of players and the sacking of the selection panel following it's dismal showing in the hockey World Cup, Pakistan might skip the inaugural AHF Champions Trophy and Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Malaysia later this year.

CWG Updates: Somdev wins tennis gold

CWG Updates: Somdev wins tennis gold

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Somdev Devvarman won India a gold medal in tennis after beating Australia's Greg Jones 6-4, 6-2 in the men's singles final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

India has psychological edge against Pak: Coach

India has psychological edge against Pak: Coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

After India humbled Scotland by a 4-0 margin, the hockey team's chief coach Jose Brasa said ON Saturday that his team has a psychological advantage over arch-rivals Pakistan for the do-or-die encounter in the Commonwealth Games event.

Goalkeeper Jacobi shines as Waveriders beat Punjab Warriors

Goalkeeper Jacobi shines as Waveriders beat Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Delhi Waveriders started their campaign on a winning note, defeating Jaypee Punjab Warriors 2-1 in the opening match of the inaugural Hockey India league, at the Major Dhyan Chand stadium, in Delhi, on Monday.

IHF dumps top players

IHF dumps top players

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Gagan Ajit Singh, Deepak Thakur, Viren Rasquinha and Prabhjot Singh were dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming Pakistan series and Commonwealth Games.

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Keen to start their Rio Olympic Games campaign on a winning note, Indian hockey men's captain PR Sreejesh said that his team would not be taking unpredictable Ireland lightly when they face-off on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: England stun Germany

Champions Trophy: England stun Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

England pulled off a stunning upset by hammering Olympic champions Germany 4-1 in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Melbourne on Sunday, in an encounter that featured two self-goals.

Spain shock Australia

Spain shock Australia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The Spaniards won the Pool A match in the men's hockey World Cup 3-1.

Kalmadi announces Rs 1 lakh each for players

Kalmadi announces Rs 1 lakh each for players

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

The Indian players and the support staff would be rewarded with Rs one lakh each for the superb 4-1 win over Pakistan in their hockey World Cup opening match, Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi announced on Sunday.

We have to win India match, come what may: Zeeshan

We have to win India match, come what may: Zeeshan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Under tremendous pressure to win the tournament opener against India, Pakistan captain Zeeshan Ashraf on Friday said fans back home will even excuse a flop show in the hockey World Cup if his team beats the traditional rivals in Sunday's much-hyped encounter.

'Pak will be tought to beat at World Cup'

'Pak will be tought to beat at World Cup'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The much anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan on inaugural day of the hockey World Cup would be one of the most exciting matches of the 12-team quadrennial event, feels veteran Dutch goalkeeper Guus Vogels.

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Amit Panghal displayed soldier's grit to stun the reigning Olympic champion for India's only boxing gold while two 50-plus bridge players proved that age is just a number with top finishes as the country achieved its best-ever medal haul at the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday. India equalled its best gold medal haul by touching 15, something that last happened back in 1951, as the overall tally surpassed the 65 in Guangzhou by three this time.

Azlan Shah: Malaysia hold India in final league encounter

Azlan Shah: Malaysia hold India in final league encounter

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

A controversial penalty stroke enabled Malaysia to hold India to a 2-2 draw in the final round-robin match of the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh on Saturday.

Next PHL to be more exciting

Next PHL to be more exciting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The second edition of the League, to be played in January in Chandigarh, will see several innovations in the rules.

Asiad gold should be Bhaskaran's goal, says Paes

Asiad gold should be Bhaskaran's goal, says Paes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Former hockey Olympian Vece Paes says winning the Asian Games' tournament could kick-start a revival in the team's fortunes.

India hope to maintain winning momentum

India hope to maintain winning momentum

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

After a virtuoso performance in an emotionally charged campaign-opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, India will have to maintain the attacking form when they take on Australia in their second Pool B match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday.

IHF sanction Rs 1 lakh for Vivek

IHF sanction Rs 1 lakh for Vivek

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

IHF president K P S Gill assured the former cancer-striken India player more aid after the India-Pakistan Test series.

Indo-Pak Punjab Games commence at Patiala

Indo-Pak Punjab Games commence at Patiala

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The inaugural Indo-Pak Punjab Games kicked off in Patiala on Sunday. Next year the games will be held in Lahore.

India score over France

India score over France

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

It was India's third victory in the Akhbar El-Youm men's tournament.

Sunil reprimanded for middle-finger gesture

Sunil reprimanded for middle-finger gesture

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Indian striker SV Sunil was reprimanded but escaped a ban for showing his middle finger to spectators after scoring the match-winner against Pakistan in the ongoing Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.

FIH invites India for Champions Trophy

FIH invites India for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

India was asked to play the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Pakistan following Australia's withdrawal from the event on security grounds.

Prabhjot gives Pak team the blues

Prabhjot gives Pak team the blues

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Prabhjot Singh scored a hat-trick to help India Dark Blues beat Youngsters Hockey Club of Pakistan 4-1

Sandeep Singh inspires Shan-e-Punjab to win

Sandeep Singh inspires Shan-e-Punjab to win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The Indian drag-flicker scored twice in a 5-4 victory over Northern Cavaliers Pakistan's Super Hockey League.

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium.

It's a wrap! India's top show in Asiad promises bright future

It's a wrap! India's top show in Asiad promises bright future

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games is a leap forward for India sport after the Commonwealth Games medal spurt.

Sohail scores off the turf too

Sohail scores off the turf too

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Australia storm into semis

Australia storm into semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

A 7-1 victory over Germany ensured them a place in the Men's Junior World Cup Hockey Tournament.

WSH: Adrian stars as Marines deny Cheetahs place in SF

WSH: Adrian stars as Marines deny Cheetahs place in SF

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

A brilliant display by goalkeeper Adrian D'Souza enabled Mumbai Marines beat Chennai Cheetahs 4-1 and end their campaign on a winning note in the World Series Hockey at MHA stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

Sandeep to attend Olympics camp

Sandeep to attend Olympics camp

Rediff.com2 May 2004

National hockey coach Rajinder Singh said it was too early to say whether the penalty corner expert would be picked in the Olympics team.