INDIAN HOCKEY IN 2011

The year 2011 marked a pathetic phase of gloominess and turbulence over controlling bodies in Indian Hockey. Sadly, India was in focus for all the negative reasons. The Factional feuds reached their peaks with Hockey India (HI) and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) up in arms with each other over the control of hockey in INDIA, thanks to the unforgivable interference by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Indian Olympic Association, the down slide in a fan's interest was apparent.

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Champions Challenge I: India beat Azerbaijan 6-1

Hat-trick hero Saba Anjum

Saba Anjum's hat-trick and goals from Deepika Thakur, Rani Rampal and Jasjeet Kaur Handa helped Indian team defeat Azerbaijan by the margin of 5 goals in the last pool game of Champions Challenge I. Win in this game helped the team to register its first victory in the tournament. The team had lost its first game to Ireland and dran the second game against Spain.

Champions Challenge I : India vs Azerbaijan

Indian women team faces a tough task today when they face Azerbaijan which will help the team in securing place for the semi-finals of the Champions Challenge I which is going on in Dublin, Ireland. After losing the first game against the host Ireland 2-1 and drawing the second game against Spain 1-1, Indian team will have to beat Azerbaijan so that they face a weaker opponent which will help the team to qualify for the semi-finals of Champions Challenge I.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2011: Final Results

Following are the final standings of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2011

1. Australia
2. Pakistan
3. Great Britain