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India crash out of Hockey World Cup

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 13 (ANI): Indian hopes of clinching a World Cup title after a long wait of 43 years ended on a sad note as the hosts lost their quarter-final battle of the prestigious tournament to the Netherlands 1-2 here at the Kalinga Stadium on Thursday.

2018-12-13T15:58:04.811143+00:00 IST

Belgium surpass German hurdle to reach Hockey WC semi-final

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 13 (ANI): In a grueling contest, world number three Belgium get past two-time champions Germany 2-1 to advance into the semi-final of the ongoing men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Thursday.

2018-12-13T14:14:51.505765+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Coach Harendra Singh confident of India's victory despite Dutch history

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team coach Harendra Singh is confident of his side's victory in their upcoming Hockey World Cup quarter-final clash against world number four side, the Netherlands. He said the players are prepared, both mentally and physically, to take up any challenge thrown by the Dutch team at them.

2018-12-12T17:52:03.685445+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Germany's Julius Meyer replaces injured Benedikt Furk

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): German hockey player Benedict Furk has pulled out of ongoing men's Hockey World Cup due to an injury. He will be replaced by Julius Meyer in the team.

2018-12-12T16:27:49.138030+00:00 IST

Australia thrash France 3-0, cruise into Hockey WC semi-final

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): In a one-sided encounter, world number one side Australia thumped France 3-0 to breeze into the semi-final of the ongoing men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

2018-12-12T15:58:10.764520+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: England stun Argentina 3-2 to enter semis

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): In a major upset, world number seven England cruised past Rio Olympics champion Argentina 3-2 to make their way into the semi-final round of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

2018-12-12T13:52:48.225927+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Former defender Jugraj Singh backs India for quarters clash against Netherlands

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Former defender Jugraj Singh believes that India stand a good chance of registering a win against the Netherlands in their quarter-final clash of the ongoing men's Hockey World Cup if they manage to capitalise well on the chances created during the match.

2018-12-12T12:41:16.586712+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Belgium thrash Pakistan 5-0 to enter quarters

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Belgium defeated Pakistan 5-0 in their crossover match to make it to the quarter-final of the ongoing men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.

2018-12-11T14:02:25.459850+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: France beat China in crossover to reach quarters round

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 10 (ANI): France reached the quarter-final round of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup after defeating China 1-0 in their crossover clash here at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday.

2018-12-10T15:59:03.037427+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: England secure quarters berth after beating Kiwis in crossover clash

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 10 (ANI): England secured a quarter-final berth after registering a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the first crossover clash of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday.

2018-12-10T13:39:56.942486+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Germany defeat Malaysia 5-3 to reach quarter-final

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 9 (ANI): Germany reached the quarter-final of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup after defeating Malaysia 5-3 in their last Pool D match here at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.

2018-12-09T14:19:43.727050+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Canadian player James Kirkpatrick reprimanded by FIH

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 9 (ANI): Canadian hockey player James Kirkpatrick on Sunday received an official reprimand from the FIH Technical Delegate for breaching the code of conduct during their last Pool C match against India in the ongoing Men's hockey World Cup on December 8.

2018-12-09T13:40:07.037159+00:00 IST

Manpreet Singh shifts focus on knockout matches after reaching Hockey World Cup quarters

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh has shifted focus to the upcoming knockout matches of the ongoing Hockey World Cup after confirming a spot in the quarter-final of the prestigious tournament.

2018-12-08T18:01:16.696733+00:00 IST

2018 Hockey WC: India cruise into quarter-final round

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): Indian team cemented their spot in the quarter-final round of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup after defeating Canada 5-1 in their last Pool C match here at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.

2018-12-08T17:08:00.957439+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: FIH reprimands Pakistan coach for security code violation

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): Pakistan assistant coach Danish Kaleem on Saturday received an official reprimand from the FIH Technical Delegate for violating security code during his side's Pool D match against Malaysia on December 5 in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup.

2018-12-08T15:20:54.540283+00:00 IST

Hockey WC 2018: Proficient Belgium in line to earn direct entry into quarters

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): Belgium showed some skillful play against South Africa to register a 5-1 win in their last Pool C match of the ongoing men's Hockey World Cup here at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. They can now qualify directly for the quarter-final round of the prestigious tournament if India fails to score against Canada in the second Pool C match of the day.

2018-12-08T14:50:22.870431+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: England pip Ireland with 4-2 win

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): England knocked out Ireland in a thrilling 4-2 victory in their Pool B encounter to cruise past the knockout stages of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup here on Friday.

2018-12-07T19:50:58.421025+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Australia run riot against China 11-0

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 7 (ANI): Australia finished their Pool B campaign with a dominating 11-0 win over a hapless China in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup here at Kalinga Stadium on Friday.

2018-12-07T14:43:43.483548+00:00 IST

Belgium's midfielder withdraws due to bronchitis

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 7 (ANI): Belgium's midfielder John-John Dohmen on Friday withdrew from the rest of the Men's Hockey World Cup due to a respiratory infection, International Hockey Federation (FIH) said in a statement.

2018-12-07T11:54:49.186706+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: One-match ban for Pak vice-captain

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 7 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday handed a one-match suspension to Pakistani midfielder and vice-captain Ammad Butt, ruling him out from the last Pool D match against the Netherlands in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup.

2018-12-07T00:11:04.039645+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: France beat Argentina 5-3, Spain eliminated

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 6 (ANI): A resurgent France defeated Argentina with a dominating 5-3 margin in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup here at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday.

2018-12-06T16:02:45.952540+00:00 IST