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A proud moment for us, says Harmanpreet Singh after FIH Pro League show

ROURKELA: Harmanpreet Singh couldn’t have been more pleased with the team’s performance in the FIH Pro League mini-tournament over the past week. The way he picked up PR Sreejesh on his shoulders after the match and then merrily clicked selfies with the fans showed how happy he was.

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Sreejesh ensures India’s unbeaten run in FIH Pro League

ROURKELA: The last time an Indian match went into the shoot-outs, it was when they faced off against New Zealand at the World Cup crossover and lost.

The Times of India

Jugraj, who couldn't speak to family after WC loss, now focussed on future

ROURKELA: Jugraj Singh was part of the World Cup squad as one of the alternate players and didn't get a chance to play. Even then, he was completely involved in the process, and like everybody it was tough for him to accept the loss against New Zealand in the crossovers.

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Hockey World Cup: India face Asian Games champions Japan as possible worst-ever placing looms

ROURKELA: Already facing a huge backlash after failing to make the quarter-finals, India could end up with their worst-ever placing in the FIH Men's World Cup if they lose their 9th-16th classification match against Japan here on Thursday.

The Times of India

India to face holders Belgium if they win crossover match against NZ

ROURKELA: Hosts India will face defending champions Belgium in the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup if they beat New Zealand in the crossover match in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

The Times of India

Odisha hockey league may come up before the return of Hockey India League

ROURKELA: Hockey India and International Hockey Federation (FIH) have lately often had Hockey India League (HIL) on the discussion table. The HIL, which is considered the reason behind the quality of India's supply chain and resultant success at the 2016 Junior Men's World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics, has been…

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Hockey World Cup: Former teammates of Rabada and Conway, South Africa duo picked stick over bat

ROURKELA: Jethro Eustice and Connor Beauchamp played a major role in South Africa's Hockey Nations Cup win last year and are also part of the World Cup team.

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Hockey World Cup: Will revive hockey culture in regions where there has been a decline, says Dilip Tirkey

ROURKELA: A two-minute conversation between Dilip Tirkey and chief minister Naveen Patnaik 20 years ago changed the narrative of hockey not just in Odisha but in India. Way back in 2003, Tirkey, then the captain of the national team, spoke to Patnaik on the need for an artificial turf in…

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Hockey World Cup: Goal-less draw but England ahead of India in race to quarters

ROURKELA: India and England tested each other but neither found the goal that could have opened the doors of the quarterfinals for the winner of the Pool D game here at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium (BMHS) on Sunday.

The Times of India

Managing the coach: Wife Julia the calming influence on Graham Reid's World Cup nerves

ROURKELA: Julia Reid needs little introduction in the Indian hockey circles. Her surname helps join the dots and tells she is the wife of Indian men's hockey team's coach Graham and his biggest support system.

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Spain conquered, England test awaits India in men's hockey World Cup

ROURKELA: A perfect start to their campaign with a dominant win over Spain, notwithstanding, India will face a stern test when they take on an equally impressive England in their second pool match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup here on Sunday.

The Times of India

We focus on ourselves, not the crowd: Spanish coach

ROURKELA: Led by Harmanpreet Singh, India are in a tough World Cup pool which comprises Spain, England and Wales. They start their campaign here against Spain on Friday before bracing for the England challenge.

The Times of India

'Hopefully, we can finish on top', says Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

ROURKELA: All set to play in his fourth FIH men's hockey World Cup and the third on home soil, veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh feels his team can do better than the quarterfinal exit in the last edition, and even finish on top of the podium this time.

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