Germany Beat Pakistan to Win Hockey Champions Trophy

Germany Beat Pakistan to Win Hockey Champions Trophy at Bhubaneswar, India Finish Fourth

 December 15, 2014   R K Gupta

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Curtain came down on the 35th Hockey Champions Trophy at Bhubaneswar after Germany emerged victorious by beating Pakistan 2-0 in an engaging final at the jam-packed Kalinga stadium on Sunday. By their victory, the Germans have ended Australia’s lengthy reign as Champions Trophy holders. After Germany last won the coveted trophy in 2007 at Kuala […]

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Brave-heart India Lose to Pakistan in the Semifinal of Hockey Champions Trophy

 December 14, 2014   R K Gupta

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In the hockey battle reminiscent from their historical rivalry, India and Pakistan brought Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium alive but the hosts lost in the end to the disappointment of the home fans. In a closely fought contest, Pakistan edged past the Indians in the last few minutes of the match to record a 4-3 victory and […]

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India, Pak to Clash in Semifinals of Champions Trophy After Thursday’s Intriguing QF Games

 December 13, 2014   R K Gupta

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In the first quarterfinal on December 11, Pakistan sprang a surprise by beating the Pool B toppers Holland in a spirited hockey show while the last QF game saw India producing a remarkable performance against Belgium after trailing 0-2 within the first 18 minutes. After that Sardar’s men scored four goals to set up a […]

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India Beat Holland as Champions Trophy Reach Quarterfinal Stage at the End of League Phase

 December 11, 2014   R K Gupta

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After three days at the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar, all league games have been played and the quarterfinal line-up is crystal clear. In Pool B, Netherlands finished on top, Argentina was second and the mighty Germany dropped to the fourth spot. Why? Because on the last day, India produced an exemplary display and […]

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India Lose to Germany in a Closely-Fought Match of Hero Hockey Champions Trophy

 December 8, 2014   R K Gupta

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Ever since the inception of Champions Trophy in 1978, India have not been able to win the coveted cup even once and their best finish, thus far, was the third spot in 1982. Yet, Indians have recently made fine strides and they stand their best chance at Bhubaneswar. In the last match of the inaugural […]

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Top Hockey Action Begins at Bhubaneswar on Saturday with Hero Hockey Champions Trophy

 December 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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In the afternoon of Friday December 5, 2014, 8 captains of the participating nations came to Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium for an unveiling ceremony of the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy and to set the stage for one week of top men’s hockey action. The participating teams are; Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, Holland, India and Pakistan. […]

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Brilliant India Retain Sultan of Johor U-21 Hockey Champions Trophy

 October 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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India finished the proceeding at Johor Bahru with a 2-1 victory against Great Britain in the final of the Sultan of Johor U-21 International Hockey Tournament in Malaysia on Sunday. Displaying one of their most outstanding hockey performances in recent times, even though Sultan of Johor Cup was only an Under-21 tournament, India proved their […]

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India Bulldoze Australia 6-2, Enter U-21 Johor Cup Final for Third Year Running

 October 19, 2014   R K Gupta

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India displayed superb composure in their crucial league match against Australia. In their last three matches against Pakistan, Malaysia and today’s game with the Aussies, India collectively scored 16 goals and had only 4 scored against them. This speaks volumes about India’s performance and commitment in the Sultan of Johar Hockey U-21 tournament of 2014. […]

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Goals from Three Penalty Corners Help India Defeat Host Malaysia in Johor Cup

 October 18, 2014   R K Gupta

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Hockey India vs MalaysiaPlaced on a high pedestal after crushing Pakistan 6-0 on Wednesday, India played another super game against hosts Malaysia on Thursday. The defending champions of the Johor Cup showed their mettle in scoring a 4-2 victory in their penultimate league game. Their next opponents are the formidable Australians and the outcome of […]

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India Finish a 6-0 Drubbing of Pakistan in U-21 International Johor Cup Hockey

 October 16, 2014   R K Gupta

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In less than two weeks after India defeated Pakistan in Asian Games gold medal match, the arch-rivals took on each other yet again in under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup 2014 Hockey Championship in Malaysia on October 15, 2014. Despite the former hockey giants having lost their edge in the game, which is now dominated by Australia and […]

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