Field Hockey
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Topic: Field Hockey
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: Field Hockey
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 7:47am
| Anyone here a hockey fan? I mean field hockey. Nearly all the test playing teams have decent enough hockey teams |
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Posted By: Mikey
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 8:48am
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Jonty Rhodes was a decent player apparently! Field hockey is quite strong in Australia, the Kookaburras are a top side and the women's team has achieved gold a few times in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games too. I hear it's the national sport of India and extremely popular in Pakistan. You're right, quite a few cricket nations play quite well. Pakistan, India, South Africa, Netherlands (not that great a cricket nation!), New Zealand, Australia, etc |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 9:16am
| Jonty Rhodes missed the Barcelona Olympics by a whisker! South Africa have a pretty decent team too. English team is on the rise again - they once were a power house in the game. NZL team is also quite good. Hockey is also the national game of Pakistan mate - and love it. sadly, just like cricket, there has not been any international hockey in Pakistan ever since the SRL team attack. |
Posted By: Mikey
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 9:18am
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Yep and I think Jonty was selected for Atlanta too Zuhair! It's too hard these days to commit to two sports, they used in the past when these sport weren't professional. Botham played a LOT of football. Ellyse Perry, the young Australian women's all rounder also plays for the national women's side in football too! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 2:20pm
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I like Ellyse Perry, top sports woman that! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 01 May 2011 at 11:14pm
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Thought this might as well be merged into its own thread rather than get lost among the footballers. I've played hockey since I was about 11 (had a few years out of the game during and after university) but I did once play against current England international Simon Mantell in a game for my school. Didn't get near him, mind. |
Posted By: vote4peace
Date Posted: 02 May 2011 at 8:07am
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Good news for India-Pakistan hockey lovers. India most likely to break the impasse and tour pakistan later this year. Not an avid follower of the game, but an India-Pakistan dual will in all likelihood get me hooked in. I've believe India has been getting the better off their next-door rivals in their last few face-offs. ------------- I distrust a camel.. and anyone else who can go a week without a drink. 
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Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 05 May 2011 at 10:47am
| Yes Indian hockey is on the rise and it would be one fascinating series. Hockey is widely followed in Pakistan and the series will receive massive audience. Last time we played a bilateral series with India - we beat them 4-1 in the 5 match series. Bring it on I say. |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 05 May 2011 at 10:48am
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Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 4:35am
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I know about the sports, the objective of the game but know nothing about which team or player is the best etc. Nonetheless, it is sports so all is well. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 8:01am
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So the Azlan Shah cup has started - with major teams participating. Pakistan comprehensively beat the New Zealand 4-2. England played brilliant hockey in their win over the Malaysians. India would be disappointed to have lost a close game to Korea. Today's big game England v India. I expect India to win 2-1. http://www.azlanshahcup.com/ - http://www.azlanshahcup.com/
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Posted By: Andrew_Wood_CW
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 1:31pm
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I played a little back at primary school, never followed the sport though, but did ice hockey. They both seem quite fun, and would love to play either sometime
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Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 2:44pm
| And India win 3-1. |
Posted By: Mikey
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 2:57pm
| Korea beating India? Bit of an upset I must say. |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 3:03pm
| Not at all matey. Korea is by far the superior Asian team - they are ranked 5th in the world whereas the Indians are 10th. |
Posted By: Mikey
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 3:16pm
| Awesome! Well maybe India need to change their national sport to cricket |
Posted By: Amal
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 5:14pm
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and PAk win 4-2(against korea). yupie ------------- Cricket for peace! |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 7:29am
| England beat Pakistan 3-2, what a thriller that was. India did pretty well to play a draw versus the Champions Australia. Pakistan play Australia today and I can't see Pakistan winning. Looks like it is going to be an England- Australia final |
Posted By: Amal
Date Posted: 15 May 2011 at 3:25pm
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Wohoooo!!!!!! Final between Pak and Australia has entered into an interesting situation. The score has been tied and the match has gone to extra time ------------- Cricket for peace! |
Posted By: Amal
Date Posted: 15 May 2011 at 3:30pm
and Australia win Azlan shah hockey cup at Golden goal ------------- Cricket for peace! |
Posted By: zuhair_abbasi
Date Posted: 16 May 2011 at 7:07am
| Was a thrilling match - Pakistan exceeded expectations. Was a well fought game and Australia had the last laugh. Pakistan hockey is surely on the rise and I am absolutely thrilled about it!! Next in line is an India Pakistan bilateral series this year - I am looking forwards. |