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The Games Stars Play: Bollywood Actors Exploring Their Sporty Side
A raft of multi-million dollar sports leagues in the country is finding an overwhelming celebrity support. We take a look at what is fuelling Bollywood's sudden passion for sports
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Delhi Waveriders-Punjab Warriors clash to kick-off 2014 Hockey India League
This year's edition of the HIL will be held between January 25 and February 23. Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their opening game.
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2013, the year that was for Indian sports
The year 2013 was a mixed bag for Indian sports. The positives saw the rise of a new star in Pusarla Venkata Sindhu who would finish with a bronze medal at the world championships. The more gloomy side saw India's image suffer as the International Olympic Committee suspended the Indian Olypmic Association and almost expelled them if fresh elections...
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Indian hockey's roller-coaster ride in 2013
The launch of the Hockey India League (HIL), the rise and fall of colts, an overhaul of the coaching set-up and women overshadowing their male counterparts -- 2013 was an eventful roller-coaster ride for Indian hockey.
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Indian hockey teams need a psychologist, says Sardar Singh
India's star midfielder Sardar Singh says that junior hockey players were finding it hard to cope up with the pressure of playing in front of home crowd.
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Hockey India League gets financial boost
Hockey India League chairman Narinder Batra said the association with YES BANK is a fantastic, long-term partnership for the League.
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Ramandeep Singh becomes highest-paid player in Hockey India League
The Uttar Pradesh franchise bagged the Amritsar forward for USD 81,000 for the second season of the Hockey India League in 2014.
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Closed bid for Hockey India League to be held on Friday
HIL chairman Narinder Batra said the bid would give the franchisees the chance to buy new players to replace permanent withdrawals and complete their squads.
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Confer Bharat Ratna on Dhyan Chand: Hockey India chief Narendra Batra
HIL vice-president Pratap Satpathy said that Dhyan Chand was the greatest hockey player of all times and he was instrumental in taking India in international sport map.
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Hockey India League appoints London Olympics expert Bjorn Isberg as tournament director
Bjorn Isberg, 50, has conducted many hockey events over recent years in his capacity as tournament director including London Olympics in 2012, three FIH Champions Trophy tournaments.
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95 Indian players part of Hockey India League mini auction pool
Promising forwards such as Ramandeep Singh and Affan Yousuf have signed up for the auction, to be held on November 18.
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59 foreign players signed for Hockey India League mini auction
Hockey India (HI) Secretary General and HIL chairman, Narinder Batra said players from 12 countries have made themselves available for the auction.
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Hockey India League increases salary cap of each franchise by USD 75,000
The salary cap for each Franchisee in the inaugural season was USD 650,000(Rs 3.96 crore) which is now increased to USD 725,000 (Rs 4.42 crore).
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Over 150 players up for grabs in Hockey India League mini-auction
The auction will take place in New Delhi on November 18, nearly two months ahead of the second season of HIL.
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Pakistan unlikely to send players for Hockey India League in 2014
The simmering tension on the Indo-Pak border earlier this year spilled over to the sporting arena when Hockey India decided to send back all the nine Pakistani players taking part in the HIL following protests over the killing of Indian soldiers.
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The Games Stars Play: Bollywood Actors Exploring Their Sporty Side
A raft of multi-million dollar sports leagues in the country is finding an overwhelming celebrity support. We take a look at what is fuelling Bollywood's sudden passion for sports
-
Delhi Waveriders-Punjab Warriors clash to kick-off 2014 Hockey India League
This year's edition of the HIL will be held between January 25 and February 23. Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their opening game.
-
2013, the year that was for Indian sports
The year 2013 was a mixed bag for Indian sports. The positives saw the rise of a new star in Pusarla Venkata Sindhu who would finish with a bronze medal at the world championships. The more gloomy side saw India's image suffer as the International Olympic Committee suspended the Indian Olypmic Association and almost expelled them if fresh elections...
-
Indian hockey's roller-coaster ride in 2013
The launch of the Hockey India League (HIL), the rise and fall of colts, an overhaul of the coaching set-up and women overshadowing their male counterparts -- 2013 was an eventful roller-coaster ride for Indian hockey.
-
Indian hockey teams need a psychologist, says Sardar Singh
India's star midfielder Sardar Singh says that junior hockey players were finding it hard to cope up with the pressure of playing in front of home crowd.
-
Hockey India League gets financial boost
Hockey India League chairman Narinder Batra said the association with YES BANK is a fantastic, long-term partnership for the League.
-
Ramandeep Singh becomes highest-paid player in Hockey India League
The Uttar Pradesh franchise bagged the Amritsar forward for USD 81,000 for the second season of the Hockey India League in 2014.
-
Closed bid for Hockey India League to be held on Friday
HIL chairman Narinder Batra said the bid would give the franchisees the chance to buy new players to replace permanent withdrawals and complete their squads.
-
Confer Bharat Ratna on Dhyan Chand: Hockey India chief Narendra Batra
HIL vice-president Pratap Satpathy said that Dhyan Chand was the greatest hockey player of all times and he was instrumental in taking India in international sport map.
-
Hockey India League appoints London Olympics expert Bjorn Isberg as tournament director
Bjorn Isberg, 50, has conducted many hockey events over recent years in his capacity as tournament director including London Olympics in 2012, three FIH Champions Trophy tournaments.
-
95 Indian players part of Hockey India League mini auction pool
Promising forwards such as Ramandeep Singh and Affan Yousuf have signed up for the auction, to be held on November 18.
-
59 foreign players signed for Hockey India League mini auction
Hockey India (HI) Secretary General and HIL chairman, Narinder Batra said players from 12 countries have made themselves available for the auction.
-
Hockey India League increases salary cap of each franchise by USD 75,000
The salary cap for each Franchisee in the inaugural season was USD 650,000(Rs 3.96 crore) which is now increased to USD 725,000 (Rs 4.42 crore).
-
Over 150 players up for grabs in Hockey India League mini-auction
The auction will take place in New Delhi on November 18, nearly two months ahead of the second season of HIL.
-
Pakistan unlikely to send players for Hockey India League in 2014
The simmering tension on the Indo-Pak border earlier this year spilled over to the sporting arena when Hockey India decided to send back all the nine Pakistani players taking part in the HIL following protests over the killing of Indian soldiers.
