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Hockey--An Introduction

The national game of India, Hockey has made India stand tall and prove itself to the world, in spite of being under political suppression then. After Independence, Indian Hockey Lions roared with new found vigour and created havoc among the ranks of the opposing team.

History of Hockey

Like all other games, hockey too has its roots in the ancient times. Drawings which were found in ancient Egypt, depict a game being played with sticks and a ball, dating back to around 4000 years. Different civilizations across the world have played games closely resembling to the hockey as we know today.

Rules of Hockey

Hockey, a team game, where two teams of eleven members each are pitted against each other, the objective is pretty much the same as foot ball. Either team tries to hit the ball into the goal, and also tries to prevent the opponent from doing so. Over the years, different player positions and tactics have been adapted for effective attacking and defending.

India at Olympics in Hockey

India has a wonderful track record in Olympics. Not only winning six consecutive gold medals, but the way in which the opponent was routed is etched in history. India thrashed the USA 24-1, which is a record still untouched. The period between 1928 and 1956, was the golden era of Indian Hockey.

Hockey in the Domestic Front

Indian hockey in the domestic front was not magnetic enough to attract public; However, with the advent of the Premier Hockey League, which created a personality around hockey with its string of innovations, has managed to make hockey, at least for a brief period, the heart throb of the nation.

Legends in Hockey

No other sports person from any other sport, has been glorified to the extent which Indian legends have been glorified. At the same time, No other sports person from any other sport, have met with such tragic fate, not from any body else, but from the very game they loved so much.

India and World Cup Hockey

In Sharp contrast to the stunning Olympic record, India has, so far, just a solitary victory in World cup history, and the performance of the current team is not very encouraging either. Nevertheless, it would be worthwhile in going back to the past, to the glorious victories in the semi finals and finals of the world cup 1975, a result of several dazzling performances

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