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Hockey World Cup 2018: Wisdom, finally, dawns on hockey’s governing body!
The Hockey Insider • 6 years agoNecessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. Two years of futile search for title sponsors for the proposed global elite nations’ league has brought wisdom to the International Hockey Federation, writes The Hockey Insider
Hockey World Cup 2018: India's best chance in 43 years to enter semi-finals, says World Cup winner Ajitpal Singh
Shantanu Srivastava • 6 years ago"It is the best chance for India to get into semi-finals because the World Cup is happening on home ground, there will be tremendous crowd support, and the team has progressively become better," Ajitpal Singh said.
Hockey World Cup Memories: Dutch legend Stephan Veen remembers lifting the Cup in his maiden attempt
Stephan Veen • 6 years agoDutch legend Stephan Veen recounts winning the 1990 World Cup in Lahore as part of Firstpost's Hockey World Cup Memories series.
Hockey World Cup 2018, K Arumgugam column: Penalty corner goals now complement success, but don't decide it
K Arumugam • 6 years agoThe days of the penalty corner are passe. It worked when the concept of coaching revolved around taking the lead and defending it. It made for boring hockey. The game today is bursting with energy of the aggressive kind.
The Champions Trophy saga shows International Hockey Federation cares two hoots for history and legacy
The Hockey Insider • 6 years agoHockey, perhaps, needs some visionary to keep the Champions Trophy going. It could be the hockey’s insurance as it embarks on an uncertain journey.
Hockey World Cup 2018: China enter crossovers despite heavy loss to Australia; England dash Ireland hopes
• 6 years agoIn the crossovers, China will take on France on 10 December, while England will face New Zealand the same day.
Hockey World Cup 2018: Pakistan skipper Muhammad Rizwan out injured; Ammad Butt banned for a game
• 6 years agoButt's suspension didn't go down well with the Pakistan team management with manager Hasan Sardar terming the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) decision as "bias".
Hockey World Cup 2018: France stun Olympic champions Argentina to enter knockouts; Spain crash out
• 6 years agoAfter New Zealand and Spain played out a 2-2 draw earlier in the day, World No 20 France, the lowest ranked side in the competition, stunned Olympic champions Argentina 5-3 in a throbbing encounter.
Hockey World Cup Memories: Dhanraj Pillay on hostile reception in 1990 edition and making waves in Sydney 1994
Dhanraj Pillay • 6 years agoIndian hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay on his four World Cups: from hostile crowds in Pakistan in 1990 to dream tournament in Sydney back in 1994.
Hockey World Cup 2018, K Arumugam column: India find hope in Harendra Singh's flexibility and players' versatility
K Arumugam • 6 years agoToday's hockey fans are certainly not wonderstruck at seeing Indian players don versatile roles across the pitch. Harendra Singh is the rare ‘desi’ coach who doesn’t believe in a fixed format but celebrates modernity and flexibility. Here lies the great Indian hope.