Tag: Hwl Begins

Bhubaneswar: Host India opened its Hockey World League Final campaign with a 1-1 draw against last year’s champions Australia at the Kalinga Stadium here in Bhubaneswar. The men in blue took the lead through a brilliant backhand shot from Mandeep Singh. But the Aussies came back strongly after a slow start to the game and […]

Bhubaneswar: The third edition of the men’s Hockey World League Final kicked off in style at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event amid a glittering opening ceremony at the venue. A laser light show with ‘Chak De India’ song and fireworks spiced up the opening show in the winter […]