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Hockey World Cup: Online ticket sale for opening ceremony from November 20

Bhubaneswar: The tickets for opening ceremony of the much-awaited Men’s Hockey World Cup at Kalinga Stadium and the World Cup Celebrations event at Barabati Stadium will be sold online from November 20. As per an announcement by the Hockey India on Sunday, the selling of tickets for both the events will go live on http://ticketgenie.in/event/hwc-opening-ceremony […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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No Central funding to Odisha for hosting Hockey World Cup 2018

Bhubaneswar: The Centre is not providing any funds to the Odisha government to organise the Men’s Hockey World Cup scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in November this year. In reply to a query from BJD’s Koraput MP, Jhina Hikaka in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Sports, Rajyavardhan Singh […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
Sachin Tendulkar to witness Hockey WC final at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Proving that his heart too beats for hockey, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be flying down to Bhubaneswar to witness the final match of Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 at Kalinga Stadium tomorrow. The master blaster today took to Twitter to confirm his presence for the final match. He also congratulated Odisha Chief Minister […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Hockey mania reaches crescendo as inaugural countdown begins

Bhubaneswar: True to the tagline of the hockey men’s World Cup 2018, “heart beats for hockey” every heart in the city seems to be beating faster to catch a glimpse of the scheduled scintillating, energetic and vibrant inaugural ceremony scheduled in the evening today. Apart from the city that’s decked up in every nook and […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Draw for Hockey World Cup 2018 in Odisha announced

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Hosts India have been grouped in Pool C alongside Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalists Belgium, South Africa and Canada for the upcoming Hockey World Cup 2018 scheduled to be played at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from November 28 to December 16 this year. The Indian team will kick off its campaign against […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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Hockey World Cup 2018 trophy to begin its country-wide tour from Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Hockey fever will again grip the state capital later this year. Temple City Bhubaneswar is getting ready for the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 as the biggest hockey tournament is going to commence from 28 November at Kalinga Stadium. But before that just like FIFA Football World Cup trophy tour, the trophy of the […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Bhubaneswar to become Wi-Fied before Hockey WC 2018

Bhubaneswar: The State Government is planning to streamline internet facilities in the capital city by connecting all parts of the city through fiber optics network spread across 1800 access points before the scheduled Men’s Hockey World Cup in November 2018. Chairing a review meeting on Smart City projects here at the Secretariat, Chief Minister Naveen […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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It's written in the stars, World Champions Belgium say after victory

Bhubaneswar: The Belgium team, which created history by emerging the champions in the hockey men’s world cup after thrashing the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, on Sunday said it was written in the stars. “The coach said before the game it is written in the stars and even before the shootout, he said guys it […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Netherlands look forward to play final vs Belgium

Bhubaneswar: The Netherlands, which entered the final of men’s hockey world cup in a thrilling victory against defending champion Australia, on Saturday said they are looking forward to play against Belgium on Sunday. “We are looking forward for the final match. We learn from every game and there would be better tomorrow,” said Netherlands captain […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Hockey World Cup 2018: Belgium hammer England to enter final

Bhubaneswar: Belgium thrashed a disjointed England 6-0 to enter the final of the men’s hockey World Cup for the first time here on Saturday. The Belgians scored in all four periods with Alexander Hendrickx (19th, 44th, 50th minutes) converting three penalty corners to complete a hat-trick. Tom Boon (7th), Cédric Charlier (41st) and Sébastien Dockier […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Indian hockey team blames umpires for defeat against Netherlands

Bhubaneswar: Indian hockey team on Thursday questioned the decisions of umpires for the heartbreaking defeat against the Netherlands in the quarter final of the men’s hockey World Cup here. The team found the umpire’s decision wrong on giving yellow card to defender Amit Rohidas during the last minutes into the game. “First of all, I […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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India crash out of hockey World Cup after loss to Netherlands

Bhubaneswar: India’s 43-year long wait to reach a hockey World Cup semi-final continued after going down 1-2 to the Netherlands at the jam-packed Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday. Thierry Brinkmann (14th minute) and Mink van der Weerden (50th) scored for the Dutch while India’s lone goal came in the opening quarter from Akashdeep Singh (12th). […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Hockey World Cup: Belgium down Germany, to face England in semis

Bhubaneswar: Olympic silver medallist Belgium edged out two-time champions Germany 2-1 in a keenly contested quarter-final at the men’s hockey World Cup here on Thursday. In the neck and neck fight, third ranked Belgium held their nerves and came back from a goal down to enter the semi-finals for the first time. Sixth ranked Germany […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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FIH World Cup: England beat Argentina in quarters

Bhubaneshwar: England edged past Argentina 3-2 in a pulsating quarterfinal match of the hockey World Cup here on Wednesday. Veteran dragflick expert Gonzalo Peilat (17th, 48th minutes) converted a couple of penalty corners for Argentina. England fought back to level terms through a field goal by Barry Middleton (27th) before Will Calnan (44th) gave them […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Hockey World Cup 2018: Germany beat Malaysia 5-3

Bhubaneswar: A defiant Malaysia gave a tough, spirited fight before Germany managed to carve out a hard-earned 5-3 victory in a Pool D match of the men’s hockey World Cup here on Sunday. Christopher Ruhr (14th, 18th minutes) and Timm Herzbruch (2nd, 59th) struck twice each for the title contenders from Europe while Marco Miltkau […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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