The Perfect Start
It was bold and it was brave. That was how many summed up the International Hockey Federation’s decision to launch a home and away League for International men’s and women’s teams. Rugby had mulled over such a concept, Cricket had
Putting The Individual Ahead of the Team
‘Player of the match’ awards in team sports have always been a topic for debate. How often does the goalscorer get the nod over the player who created the opportunity for the scorer? Is this simply a laziness on the
Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – The Final Day
The Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup came to a dramatic end overnight with Belgium becoming the sixth team to lift the coveted trophy, after defeating the Netherlands in a shoot-out. In the Bronze medal match Australia ripped England to
Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 18
The finalists for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup were decided overnight, The Netherlands will meet Belgium playing in their first World Cup final. The Netherlands exacted revenge for their final loss against Australia four years ago. They raced into
Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 17
It is semi-final time at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup and three European sides and Australia fight it out for a place in the final. The Netherlands and Australia played the final four years ago, and everyone thought it
