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Oltmans came to India as High Performance Director in 2013 and played an instrumental role in reviving Indian hockey before taking up the position of mens teams chief coach. (Photo: AFP)

More than hurt, I was surprised by sudden ouster as India coach:...

Oltmans' association with Indian hockey for nearly five years came to an end in September 2017 after he was sacked due...

29 Nov 2018 3:47 PM IST

The skipper underscored that Belgium, being a quality side, will not give India the second chance which is why they should not repeat the mistakes they committed against Canada. (Photo: AFP)

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Need to convert chances against Belgium, they can punish our mistakes:...

The hosts will next face the Rio Olympics finalists Belgium in the second match of the Pool C on December 2nd.

29 Nov 2018 2:22 PM IST

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen won the World Chess Championship for a fourth time on Wednesday after winning three tie-breakers against US rival and world number two Fabiano Caruana. (Photo: AFP)

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Magnus Carlsen beats Fabiano Caruana to win World Chess Championship...

This year was the first time the Norwegian had won the championship without losing a single game.

29 Nov 2018 12:01 PM IST

World number five India are eyeing to reclaim the World Cup after 43 years, a title which they won only once way back in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: PTI)

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Impressive India maul South Africa 5-0 in...

India will next play world number 3 Belgium on December 2, while South Africa will be up against Canada on the same day.

28 Nov 2018 9:23 PM IST

$\I have a medal in Olympics (a bronze in 2012), but gold is something I dream for, said Mary Kom, who had recently clinched her sixth World Boxing Championships gold. (Photo: PTI)$ Sports

Olympics gold my dream, training hard for it: Mary Kom

Mary Kom won her world title in the 48kg category but for the Olympics, she will have to bulk up to the 51kg division.

28 Nov 2018 6:23 PM IST

The last time India played a World Cup at home, in 2010 in New Delhi, it finished a lowly eighth and going by records, the host nation has never fared well in the tournament. (Photo: Hockey India/Twitter)

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Hockey World Cup: Buoyant India look to end 43 years of agony

Eight-time Olympic champions India's only glory at the World Cup came way back in 1975.

28 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST

Harendra said Indias first aim would be to top Pool C and qualify directly for the quarterfinals. (Photo: Twitter)

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Hockey World Cup: Harendra Singh backs junior players selection, calls...

The current squad has seven out of 18 players from the junior World Cup squad, which under Harendra clinched the world...

27 Nov 2018 7:35 PM IST

$Khabib adds he doesnt know how he would react when he sees the Irish fighter next, saying \who are we not to forgive one another when the Almighty forgives us?\(Photo: AP)$ Sports