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Odisha to construct world-class hockey stadium at Rourkela
Bhubaneswar | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 10:04 PM IST
The proposed stadium would be the largest hockey stadium in India with a seating capacity for 20,000 people. This is going to redefine the sports landscape in the region, the chief minister said.

Odisha may host junior hockey World Cup
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2020 12:26 PM IST
The last two junior World Cups were also held in India—2013 New Delhi and 2016 Lucknow—but there has been no update from the international hockey federation (FIH) about the next one.

FIFA team inspects Kalinga stadium for U-17 Women’s World Cup
Bhubaneswar | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 29, 2019 05:03 PM IST
The FIFA delegation was accompanied by members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2020 U-17 Women’s World Cup.

India to host 2023 Hockey Men’s World Cup
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 08, 2019 09:34 PM IST
India will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023 while Spain and Netherlands will jointly host Women’s World Cup in 2022, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Friday.

From son of truck driver to getting National Award-winning biopic, the story of Harjeet Singh
Chandigarh | By Saurabh Duggal
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2019 11:18 PM IST
The biopic ‘Harjeeta’ -- based on Harjeet’s life’s early struggles -- had won a National Award for Best Punjabi Film.

Finally, Punjab to honour its greatest sporting icons
Chandigarh | By Saurabh Duggal
PUBLISHED ON JUL 07, 2019 03:11 AM IST
The government has informed them about their inclusion in the award list and extended them the official invitation for the function on Saturday.

Punjab forgets its greatest sporting icons
Chandigarh | By Saurabh Duggal
UPDATED ON JUL 05, 2019 08:59 AM IST
As per the state’s new sports policy — drafted in 2011 and amended in October 2018 — all Padma, Arjuna and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees, from Punjab, are automatically eligible for the Maharaja Ranjit Singh award.

‘India had the potential to reach the hockey World Cup finals’
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2018 01:45 PM IST
Former hockey star Vasudevan Bhaskaran says it is time to create a team for the next World Cup.

Looking back at the 2018 Hockey World Cup
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2018 12:41 PM IST
Hockey has come a long way in terms of skill and playing methods, says former Indian coach Col. Balbir Singh.

New feather in Odisha’s cap
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2018 12:36 PM IST
It will be very difficult to surpass what Bhubaneswar did as a host in the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup, says former hockey star Dilip Tirkey.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Pakistan hockey captain lashes out at team management
Karachi | By PTI
PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2018 10:23 PM IST
Pakistan had crashed out of the hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar after suffering a devastating defeat at the hands of Belgium.

Time for India to move on
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2018 02:55 PM IST
The Hockey World Cup is over, but there are many more tournaments to look forward to, says former hockey stalwart Sardar Singh.

Why Belgium has set an example for India
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2018 12:23 PM IST
When it comes to top-class planning in hockey, nobody does it better than Belgium, says former Indian player V Bhaskaran.

A turning point for hockey
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2018 11:42 AM IST
The Odisha World Cup shows us that India needs to catch up with other countries, says former hockey star Dilip Tirkey.

Hockey World Cup: Australia thrash England 8-1 to clinch bronze medal
Bhubaneswar | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON DEC 16, 2018 06:49 PM IST
Tom Craig (9th, 19th, 34th minute) scored a hat-trick while Jeremy Hayward (57th, 60th) struck twice for Australia in the bronze medal play-off.

Harendra Singh receives official reprimand from FIH for his outburst against umpires
Bhubneswar | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2018 05:37 PM IST
The reprimand was handed down to Harendra Singh after he and India’s analytical coach Chris Ciriello were called for an official hearing by the FIH on Saturday.

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands crush Australia’s dream of third consecutive title
Bhubaneswar | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2018 09:17 PM IST
Netherlands took a sweet revenge of their 1-6 loss to Australia in the summit clash of the 2014 World Cup at the Hague.

Hockey World Cup 2018: India striker Akashdeep faces possible two match suspension
Bhubaneswar | By PTI
PUBLISHED ON DEC 15, 2018 08:53 PM IST
According to a statement from the world body, the International Hockey Federation’s technical delegate has recommended Akashdeep’s case to FIH’s disciplinary commissioner

Hockey World Cup: Belgium maul England 6-0 to reach maiden final
Bhubaneswar | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2018 06:20 PM IST
Alexander Hendrickx (45th, 50th minutes) converted two penalty corners, while Tom Boon (8th), Simon Gougnard (19th), Cedric Charlier (42nd) and Sebastien Dockier (53rd) were the other goal scorers for Belgium.

Hockey World Cup 2018: High-flying Belgium reap fruits of domestic planning
Bhubaneswar | By Saurabh Duggal
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2018 01:29 PM IST
Belgium’s domestic structure is club-driven. In the last one decade, the Belgium association has helped clubs generate funds. Since the money is pumped into clubs, players are benefitting.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Competition intensifies as it enters business end
Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
PUBLISHED ON DEC 14, 2018 06:08 PM IST
Here’s a look at the teams which will fight it out in the semi-final of the Hockey World Cup 2018.

Hockey World Cup 2018: India’s wait for title goes on, lose 1-2 to Netherlands
Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2018 10:21 PM IST
Three-time winners Netherlands showed why they are one of the top teams in the world by making those crucial stages count for which, perhaps, the Indian team is a bit too inexperienced.

Hockey World Cup: Belgium down Germany 2-1 to enter maiden semi-final
Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2018 07:45 PM IST
It was a pure case of Belgian strikers against the German defence throughout 60 minutes as the 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallists entered their maiden semi-finals in the history of the quadrennial event.

An event to remember
By Promotional Feature
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2018 07:27 PM IST
Former captain of the Indian hockey team, Dilip Tirkey, tells us why it’s a pleasure to watch the Men’s Hockey World Cup from the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Hockey World Cup 2018, Quarterfinal, India vs Netherlands as it happened: IND lose 1-2 to NED
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2018 11:21 PM IST
History once again repeated itself as Netherlands defeated India in the quarterfinal of the 2018 World Cup. India took the lead in the first quarter through Akashdeep Singh but seconds later the Dutch were level as Thierry Brinkman equalized. The misery for India was complete in the fourth quarter with Mink Van der Weerden scoring the winner in the fourth quarter. The wait for India for a world title goes on, as for Netherlands they will now take on Australia in the semi on Saturday.

Hockey World Cup: England, Australia book semifinals berth
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | By Saurabh Duggal
PUBLISHED ON DEC 12, 2018 10:31 PM IST
With the momentum of the last two games behind them, England stunned reigning Olympic champions Argentina (3-2) to become the first team to secure a semi-final berth.

Hockey World Cup: Hockey India CEO in ‘nasty’ episode with top players
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2018 08:58 PM IST
Four Indian team members – captain Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh and Krishan Pathak – who were watching the crossover games (Belgium vs Pakistan and Netherlands vs Canada) from West Stand VIP enclosure were rudely ejected by HI’s CEO Elena Norman.

Hockey World Cup India vs Netherlands live streaming: When and Where to Watch, Live Coverage on TV and Online
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2018 12:26 PM IST
India will be looking to make it to their first semi final of a hockey World Cup since 1975 when they take on Netherlands.

Hockey World Cup: Stern test awaits India as Netherlands lie in wait
Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2018 08:34 PM IST
After also topping the pool stage for the first time since 1975, India will be up against mighty Netherlands in the last-8 contest and they know what the odds are.

Hockey World Cup: Five-star Netherlands thump Canada, face India in quarters
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2018 09:55 PM IST
Netherlands were fluid, maintained their formation for almost the entire game and created as many as 38 circle entries in comparison to Canada’s six.