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December 15, 2018 15:52 IST
After India's 2-1 defeat in the quarterfinals, coach Harendra Singh blamed the umpires for making errors in decisions during the match.
Sat, Dec 15, 2018December 14, 2018 19:53 IST
In 2017, Danny Kerry was rushed to a hospital in Johannesburg after a heart attack. A year and six months later, he is preparing the England men's team for their Hockey World Cup semi-final against Belgium.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018December 14, 2018 16:45 IST
With five goals in the tournament so far, Alexander Hendrickx has established himself as one of the rising stars in the team.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018December 13, 2018 23:52 IST
Amid a tense atmosphere in the room, the Indian coach was asked to weigh in on what went wrong in the match. After giving a brief apology to the home fans, Harendra Singh immediately pointed fingers at the referees.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018December 13, 2018 22:41 IST
For most of the match, India and Netherlands cancelled each other out until Mink van der Weerden converted a late penalty corner to prolong the hosts' 43-year-wait for a semi-final spot.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 13, 2018 16:59 IST
As soon as the DJ played 'Chak de India', the Indian fans joined in with the Dutch fans as a round of bhangra started.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 13, 2018 15:54 IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated the drive to create wall paintings in February 2016 with the city being chosen to host the Hockey World Cup.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 12, 2018 22:11 IST
According to media reports, Hockey India officials 'yelled at' the Indian players for entering the VIP lounge at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 12, 2018 21:02 IST
As Harendra Singh-led Indian side face off against Netherlands on Thursday in the quarterfinals, a historic opportunity is on the line.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 12, 2018 18:19 IST
Despite the Netherlands attacking prowess and the past records, Harendra Singh insisted the team will enter with the same attacking mindset as the previous games.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 12, 2018 15:44 IST
Netherlands defender Sander de Wijn, who was taken off the field after getting injured in the cross-over tie against Canada, has withdrawn from the Hockey World Cup 2018. He will be missing the quarterfinals clash against India.
Wed, Dec 12, 2018December 11, 2018 22:45 IST
The Netherlands breezed past Canada in their cross-over tie to set up a quarter-final clash against hosts India.
Tue, Dec 11, 2018December 11, 2018 15:00 IST
Netherlands will face Canada later on Tuesday and the winner will face India in the quarterfinal.
Tue, Dec 11, 2018December 10, 2018 22:05 IST
Lowest ranked-team at the World Cup, no one gave France a chance. Now Les Bleus find themselves in the quarterfinals for the first time after a 1-0 win over China.
Tue, Dec 11, 2018December 10, 2018 20:36 IST
England will face Olympic Champions Argentina in the first quarter-final of the World Cup.
Mon, Dec 10, 2018December 10, 2018 17:05 IST
India's analytical coach Chris Ciriello on Monday said that the hosts should have scored five goals against the experience Belgium.
Mon, Dec 10, 2018December 07, 2018 15:02 IST
Rohit Kumar has been more of a leader than a raider this season and under him, the Bengaluru Bulls have all but sealed a place in the playoffs already.
Fri, Dec 07, 2018December 06, 2018 23:13 IST
Dabang Delhi created history becoming the only team this season to pick up five victories in their home leg.
Fri, Dec 07, 2018December 04, 2018 22:06 IST
The Delhi crowd kept chanting for Patna Pirates' captain Pardeep Narwal. But Gujarat Fortunegiants' defense scripted an easy victory for them.
Wed, Dec 05, 2018December 03, 2018 17:17 IST
Fazel Atrachali, who captains U Mumba in the ongoing sixth season of Pro Kabaddi, has already score 67 tackle points, nine more than the second highest.
Mon, Dec 03, 2018December 03, 2018 00:15 IST
Facing table toppers Gujarat Supergiants, raider Rohit Balyan and defender Rohit Rana scored 12 points among themselves to script a massive 36-26 win.
Mon, Dec 03, 2018December 01, 2018 22:59 IST
U Mumba overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to claim their 12th win of the season against Dabang Delhi in the 6th edition of Pro Kabaddi League.
Sun, Dec 02, 2018November 30, 2018 22:00 IST
Meraj Sheykh scored 15 points and led Dabang Delhi to a 48-35 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in their first home match of the season.
Sat, Dec 01, 2018November 21, 2018 16:07 IST
Dabang Delhi's Naveen Kumar said, "The results are starting to come our way. Now we are not eyeing just the playoffs, we are looking for a place in the finals."
Wed, Nov 21, 2018November 09, 2018 00:38 IST
With 37-27 defeat against Bengaluru Bulls, UP Yoddhas earned the distinction of being the first team this season to remain win-less in the home leg.
Fri, Nov 09, 2018