Changing the Pitch
The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were the first to see hockey played on an artificial surface. It was a move that would change the game and have a lasting impact. The reasons for the change come down to which story
You Cannot Put a Price on Integrity
Transparency and integrity are words that are frequently bandied about in the modern sporting world. Words that decades ago rarely needed to be mentioned, as at that time it was accepted by all that the majority in sport played and
Far From Pitch Perfect
Ask any Indian Hockey fan why there was 41 years between their hockey team winning an Olympic medal and the chances are most will tell you that the switch from a grass pitch to an artificial surface was a huge
Just When I Needed You Most
The Hockey Pro-League which is due to be launched in January 2019 is a competition that many believe will revolutionise international Hockey. As with any major changes in life there are those who are in favour of this new competition
No Conspiracy Behind the Home and Away League
Ever since the introduction of artificial turf at the 1976 Olympic Games the hockey nations from the sub-continent have claimed that this was a deliberate move by powers within the game of hockey to halt their success. The reason given
