In what can be seen as a move to retain its star domestic recruits, the organisers of the unsanctioned World Series Hockey (WSH) league, on Monday, announced huge financial rewards for Indian players who participate in the multi-million dollar event.
The Delhi high court on Monday cleared the way for the players' participation in the World Series Hockey (WSH), a joint initiative of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) and Nimbus Sport, if the tournament schedule does not clash with international commitments of the national team.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Rs 10-crore prize money World Series Hockey tournament, starting on February 29.
Former India coach Joaquim Carvalho who is now involved with the World Series Hockey (WSH) project feels that the tournament can prove to be a good platform to judge players who can be picked for the national team.
Pakistan's national hockey federation (PHF) has expressed confidence that it's players will stay away from the unsanctioned World Hockey Series in India in the wake of the organiser's claim that all those who have signed for the multi-million event will certainly play.
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has categorically said their players will not be a part of the $2 million World Series Hockey to be held in India from next month otherwise they might face ban from domestic Hockey.
Bollywood, on Wednesday, became part of the World Series Hockey (WSH) as the Bangalore franchise, moments after being acquired by Zentrum Group, appointed cine star Suniel Shetty as the team's mentor.
Hockey India named 48 core probables for the Indian men's hockey team, which is scheduled to take part in the Lanco International Super Series and 34th men's FIH Champions Trophy in Australia later this year.
Sher-e-Punjab are the champions of the inaugural edition of the Bridgestone World Hockey Series.
Eight senior Pakistani players have been summoned by the Pakistan Hockey Federation for a disciplinary hearing on May 7 for participating in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.
Pune Strykers and Sher-E-Punjab will meet in the final of the Bridgestone WSH, at the Mumbai Hockey Association's Mahindra stadium on Monday. The Pune side made the grade after beating Chandigarh Comets 7-6 in the penalty shoot-out after regulation time in the second semi-final in Mumbai ended 4-4.
Former India skipper Rajpal Singh has been named the captain of Wizcraft-owned franchise Delhi Wizards in the World Series Hockey (WSH), starting in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Chennai Sports Organisers Pvt Ltd (CSO) has been named the franchise owner of the Chennai team in the multi-million dollar World Series Hockey (WSH) league to be played across various cities of the country starting next month.
The inaugural Bridgestone World Series Hockey witnessed yet another sizzler as Pune Strykers got past Karnataka Lions by a slender margin of 3-2, in Pune, on Monday.
Bangalore, home of Karnataka Lions, will host the first semi-final on April 1, at 1900 IST.
The home crowd had plenty of reasons to celebrate as favourites Sher-E-Punjab launched their World Series Hockey (WSH) campaign with a convincing 5-2 win over Chennai Cheetahs.
Chandigarh Comets would clash with Bhopal Badshahs at the former's venue to kick start the inaugural $ 2 million prize money World Series Hockey championships on February 29.
The upcoming World Series Hockey (WSH) starting from December 17, will feature international standard goalposts that will be used in the London Olympics in 2012.
World Series Hockey organisers on Thursday dangled an attractive cash carrot of Rs two crore in front of the players of the Indian squad who have signed up with them if they pilot the country to the gold in the London Olympics by breaking a 32-year-old medal jinx.
Dragflicker Gurpreet Singh stuck twice as hosts Pune Strykers stunned table-toppers Sher-E-Punjab 3-2 in a pulsating World Series Hockey match in Pune on Tuesday.
Delhi Wizards got their campaign back on track, thrashing Pune Strykers 5-2 in a 12th round match of the World Series Hockey, in Pune, on Monday. Wizards now have 16 points from 12 games while Strykers remain on 15.
Table-toppers Sher-E-Punjab notched up a clinical 4-2 victory over local favourites Chennai Cheetahs to advance to the semi-finals of the World Series Hockey in Chennai.
Former India player Len Aiyappa scored twice from penalty-corners to enable Karnataka Lions, struggling at the bottom for most part of the WSH league, beat Sher-e-Punjab 2-1.
India discard Arjun Halappa led from the front in brilliant fashion, scoring a brace of goals and assisting in a third, as cellar outfit Karnataka Lions whipped Mumbai Marines 4-2 in a fast-paced World Series Hockey clash at the MHA-Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai on Friday night.
Chennai Cheetahs dished out a better brand of hockey but Pune Strykers still maintained their undefeated run as their match ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw in the World Series Hockey tournament in Chennai on Friday.
A brilliant brace by young Karan Laxman Baskaran paved way for a 3-1 victory for Bhopal Badshahs as they defeated hosts Karnataka Lions in their first home match at the KSHA turf in Bengaluru on Monday night.
Current Canada captain Ken Pereira is among 11 players to sign up for the $ 2 million World Series Hockey that will be held from February 29 to April 2 in eight Indian cities.
Former national coach Joaquim Carvalho has called for Hockey India secretary-general Narinder Batra's head for misleading the nation and vindictively keeping players who took part in the rebel World Series Hockey out of the country's London Olympics team.
150 Indian players, including top stars from the current national team have signed on and received advanced payments to play in World Series Hockey (WSH).
Dismissing threats of a possible ban by Hockey India on local players participating in the World Series Hockey (WSH), the organisers of the multi-million dollar tournament on Monday declared that all those who have signed up will certainly play in the upcoming event.
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh each on senior hockey players Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi for playing in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.
Sher-e-Punjab won the inaugural World Series Hockey title with a convincing 5-2 win over Pune Strykers at the Mahindra stadium in Mumbai on Monday.
Karnataka Lions scored their third straight victory, beating Delhi Wizards 3-1 in the World Series Hockey match at the KSHA stadium, in Bangalore, on Saturday.
Chennai Cheetahs scored in each of the four quarters to spank Karnataka Lions 4-1 in their World Series Hockey match and jump to the second spot in the points table, in Bangalore on Saturday.
Mumbai Marines notched a 4-2 victory over hosts Chennai Cheetahs to put their campaign back on track in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey tournament, in Chennai, on Tuesday.
Star striker Deepak Thakur regained his form and usually unstoppable Prabhjot Singh helped home side Sher-e-Punjab build a comfortable lead but were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw with the hitherto undefeated Pune Strykers in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey at the Olympian Surjit Hockey stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday.
Star forward Deepak Thakur and Prabhjot Singh helped home side Sher-e-Punjab build a comfortable lead before they were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw with undefeated Pune Strykers in the World Series Hockey at the Surjit Hockey stadium on Sunday.
Bhopal Badshahs beast out Chandigarh Comets 4-3 in the inaugural match of the World Series Hockey at the sector-42 stadium in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Former captain Rajpal Singh has taken his axing from the Indian team in his stride and is confident he will be recalled to the national squad after the Olympic qualifiers in Delhi later this month.
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