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Hockey World Cup: Germany world champions after epic shootout win

Defending champs Belgium falter after leading 2-0

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2023

Hockey World Cup: Germany dethrone Belgium in sudden-death thriller to end 17-year wait for third title

BHUBANESWAR: At 0-2 down in a World Cup final, comebacks need nerves of steel. Germany and Belgium took turns to show that in a test that refused to end, until Belgium died a 'sudden death', which gave the Germans a third Men's Hockey World Cup title -- first since 2006.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2023

Brinkman stars as Netherlands beat Australia 3-1 to clinch hockey World Cup bronze

BHUBANESWAR: Captain Thierry Brinkman struck twice as Netherlands dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to beat world no.1 Australia 3-1 and clinch the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2023

Lack of tactical awareness, non-existent club culture behind India's early exit: Roelant Oltmans

BHUBANESWAR: Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans has blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit in the ongoing edition of the FIH Men's World Cup.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

Hockey World Cup Diary: Nothing can 'trip' up the indomitable Anupam Ghulati

BHUBANESWAR: Like the crossovers, Anupam Ghulati -- the hockey expert, historian and broadcaster rolled into one -- walked into the Kalinga Stadium complex on Friday. It was the day of the World Cup semifinals, and the 68-year-old was struggling to hide his evergreen excitement behind his characteristically calm demeanour. But…

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

Hockey World Cup: Holders Belgium wary of German resilience in final

BHUBANESWAR: Olympic champions Belgium will look to overcome a resilient Germany and become only the fourth nation to defend the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup title when the two sides clash in the final here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

Hockey World Cup: Was India's decision to release Robin Arkell a mistake?

BHUBANESWAR: Strength conditioning specialist Robin Arkell was with the Indian men's hockey team when it won the Olympic bronze in Tokyo in 2021. Hockey India didn't retain him after that. Three months ago, he joined the German national team who are now in the World Cup final.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

Hockey World Cup: Germany come from behind to pip Australia, to play Belgium in final

BHUBANESWAR: Precision over passion, tactics over temper: Gonzalo Peillat has imbibed the German style of hockey well. The deadly drag-flicker from Argentina, who switched allegiance to Germany last year, was the hat-trick hero as the Die Honamas scripted another stunning comeback to put out the mighty Australia in the semifinal…

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

Hockey World Cup: Long camps adding to Indian players' fatigue?

BHUBANESWAR: 'Living out of a suitcase' is how Indian hockey probables would best describe their lives, especially since April last year. They have spent about 150 days in camps at SAI, South Centre or here, and another 120 odd days travelling and competing.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2023

My contract will be reviewed, I assume, at the end of World Cup: India coach Graham Reid

BHUBANESWAR: The contract of India's chief coach Graham Reid runs until the Paris 2024 Olympics, but the Australian feels it might be up for review after the team's dismal run at the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha, where the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist failed to make it even…

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2023