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
What is The Legacy?
There is a warning that comes when you take a top job in any industry, and that is when you leave you are soon forgotten. Those who were constantly seeking to win favour or receive favours no longer have a
NTFS #110 – An Indian Hockey Giant Returns To The Fold, The Laws of Cricket, and The Shelf Life of Sport As A Product
Apologies for slightly longer than usual between shows. Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was one of the strongest hockey clubs in Kolkota, India but back in the 1990’s due to to the lack of an artificial turf, they withdrew. The side
Oi – Were you Watching?
“Oi” appropriately is an exclamation, rather than a word to attract someone’s attention, and the Oi Hockey Stadium certainly managed to attract people’s attention at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. After a few minor hiccups in the lead up to
Podcast#82 – Tidying up the Rules with Terry Walsh, Will The Olympics Go Ahead as Planned or with Less Events, Will There Be Funding Afterwards If They Do?
With many sports in a holding pattern this appeared to be the ideal time for many to re-structure or take stock of their operations. Many fans of a variety of sports feel that today we see too many changes to
