New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) International Hockey Federation (FIH) chief Leandro Negre said "egos" and "political issues" are proving to be the stumbling blocks in Hockey India election.
Negre said the May 31st deadline for the election will not be extended. He advised various factions of the state bodies to bury their differences for the interest of Indian hockey. (Continue reading)
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Yusuf Pathan scored a hurricane 37-ball century but could not save Rajasthan Royals from suffering a heart-wrenching four-run defeat against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here Saturday.
Chasing a tough target of 213, Rajasthan Royals made 208 for seven in 20 overs after Pathan smashed the quickest century in IPL and the second fastest in Twenty20. Pathan was also adjudged the Man of the Match. (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A second-half blitz saw the Netherlands edge past England 4-3 in a thriller and finish with the bronze at the Hockey World up here Saturday.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Specialist Luke Doerner fired in the winner from a penalty corner as Australia won their first Hockey World Cup in 24 years with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Germany in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Saturday.
The Aussies, who had ended runners up to Germany in the previous two finals, proved third time lucky to lift the coveted trophy after 1986. Australia had then beaten hosts England 2-1 in the final at Willesden (London). (Continue reading)
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) While champions Deccan Chargers put on a brave face following their Friday night's loss, the Chennai Super Kings admitted that they will be playing to their strength, which is batting, when the two clash here Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament.
The pre-match media conference here Friday evening provided a study in contrast. Chargers coach Darren Lehman, who deputized for skipper Adam Gilchrist, believed that it was better to look ahead than at the past when asked how his team would regroup after the shock defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in Navi Mumbai. (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) England head coach Jason Lee feels the fourth-place finish in the Hockey World Cup here, their second best result in the quadrennial event, should augur well for the country's hockey.
"I think we are a quality team now. We are optimistic about the team's future," Lee said after his boys lost 3-4 to the Netherlands in a thrilling play-off for third place. (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Indian team's eighth place finish in the Hockey World Cup may be disappointing to their fans, but International Hockey Federation chief Leandro Negre feels there is a marked improvement in their performance.
Negre said India should be patient with their hockey team and have faith in Spanish coach Jose Brasa. (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Members of the Netherlands hockey team Saturday visited a shelter for rescued child labourers and gifted them hockey sticks. They also had a friendly hockey session with the children.
Bhuwan Ribhu of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), a child rights NGO which runs the shelter, said: "The coach of the Netherlands hockey team, Michel Van Den Heuvel, and two other players of the Premier League team visited the Mukti Ashram today to visit the 40 rescued child labourers who we have housed here." (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Netherlands defeated England 4-3 in a play-off to win the Hockey World Cup bronze here Saturday.
The Netherlands, who had finished seventh in the previous edition, scored through Teun de Noojier, Taeke Taekema, Klaas Vermeulen and Rogier Hofman. (Continue reading)
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) International Hockey Federation (FIH) Leandro Negre Saturday gave a thumbs up to the video referral system saying it has been "highly successful" with an overwhelming seventy-five percent correct decisions.
Negre said the success rate of the video referral system, which came under a cloud during India's group match against South Africa, has been a step in right direction for the sport and it will only improved. (Continue reading)