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Asian Champions Trophy: Challenge for Indian hockey team to deal with fixture congestion

By the time the Indian men’s hockey team lands in Hangzhou for the Asian Games, beginning on September 23, they would have played three tournaments in nine weeks. Given the packed schedule ahead of the Asian Games, where the winner earns a direct ticket for next year’s Paris Olympics, the…

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan hockey team cherishes return to India

CHENNAI: The tag of ‘tension’ invariably hangs over anything that has to do with India and Pakistan. But it’s not for nothing that the sport is considered a powerful tool to break barriers.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2023: When is India playing, where to watch live and everything else you need to know

NEW DELHI: The 7th edition of the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which was instituted in 2011, is set to begin at Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium on Thursday (August 3), with the final scheduled for August 13.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Final chance for India to fine-tune before Hangzhou

India returns to int'l hockey in Chennai; Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray. India faces China in opener, hopes to adjust to fast turf & avoid complacency. Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray, all keen to start on winning note. India's last chance to try plans & personnel…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

No bigger thrill than playing hockey in India: Pakistan head coach Rehan Butt

NEW DELHI: Two decades back, Rehan Butt used to be the reason for Indian defenders' sleepless nights and the man known for his deft stick-work still reminisces the good old days when playing against the next door neighbours in their backyard felt like "playing a home game".

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

No bigger thrill than playing hockey in India: Pakistan assistant coach Rehan Butt

NEW DELHI: Two decades back, Rehan Butt used to be the reason for Indian defenders' sleepless nights and the man known for his deft stick-work still reminisces the good old days when playing against the next door neighbours in their backyard felt like "playing a home game".

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Eye on Asian Games, Indian men's hockey team looks to fine-tune at Asian Champions Trophy

India, the top-ranked team and three-time champions, are set to fine-tune their preparations for the Asian Games and address areas of improvement in the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament, commencing on Thursday in Chennai.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Hockey acting as balm for ball boy who lost father in Galwan clash

Prasanna doesn't know how he'll control emotions in India-China game

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Experienced Rahim Razie the key for Arul Selvaraj’s Malaysia

Asian Champions Trophy: Experienced Rahim Razie the key for Arul Selvaraj’s Malaysia. Rahim Razie, 35, kept taking penalty corners during the practice sessions the other day with increased intensity. There was no let-up in his energy at all. Razie is the eldest and the one with the most international caps…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Pakistan hockey team enters India via Attari-Wagah border

CHENNAI: The Pakistan hockey team arrived in India on Tuesday via the Attari-Wagah border to participate in the Asian Champions Trophy starting here from Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023