India eyeing history as they face Netherlands in HWC quarters today

Bhubaneswar: The last time India made it to the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup was in 1975 – the only time they also won the coveted trophy. Scintillating form of late and home support beckon India to chase a piece of history but it won’t be easy for the young brigade to break the […]

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Bhubaneswar: The last time India made it to the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup was in 1975 - the only time they also won the coveted trophy.

Scintillating form of late and home support beckon India to chase a piece of history but it won’t be easy for the young brigade to break the 43-year-old wait as they take on European giants, Netherlands in a crucial quarterfinal encounter at Kalinga Stadium today.