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SPIRITED EFFORT: India put aside all controversies and ended runners-up at the Azlan Shah tournament. (File photo)

SPIRITED EFFORT: India put aside all controversies and ended runners-up at the Azlan Shah tournament. (File photo)

Spirited India go down in Azlan Shah hockey final

Mario Almada struck a golden goal as India suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat to Argentina in the final of the Azlan Shah hockey tournament here on Sunday. India squandered a 1-0 lead but have shown remarkable spirit throughout the tournament.

HOPES DASHED: Malaysia killed the game as they only needed a goal to send India crashing out.

India lose to Malaysia in Azlan Shah

The Indian team dominated the semi-final against hosts Malaysia but lack of proper finishing cost them dear.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-lose-to-malaysia-in-azlan-shah/40375-5.html

STICKING TO BASICS: In the semi-finals to be played on Friday, India will meet Malaysia while Australia take on Korea.

India storm into Azlan Shah semis

Two late goals by debutant Bharat Chikkara and Tushar Khandekar powered India to a 2-0 win against Argentina.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-storm-into-azlan-shah-semis/40107-5.html

SLOW BUT NOT STEADY YET: The defence and the forward line remain major worries.

'Long way to go for Indian hockey'

Despite a new coach and some young faces the Indian hockey team, have things changed? The experts don't think so.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/long-way-to-go-for-indian-hockey/40027-5.html

EASY WIN: The victory takes Pakistan to four points after drawing their first game.

Pakistan brush off Canadian challenge

Two first-half goals powered Pakistan to a comfortable victory over lowly Canada in the Azlan Shah tournament.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pakistan-brush-off-canadian-challenge/40014-5.html

Gill reiterated that the IHF wanted to have a look at the future of Indian hockey at the tournament.

Don't expect much at Azlan Shah: Gill

KPS Gill has told fans not to expect the team to work wonders in their next outing at the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dont-expect-much-at-azlan-shah-gill/39761-5.html

NEW CHALLENGE: This will be head coach Joachim Carvalho

Prabodh Tirkey is new hockey skipper

The Indian hockey team for the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament was named on Saturday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/prabodh-tirkey-is-new-hockey-skipper/38941-5.html

BIG DAY AHEAD: The Indian team is currently camping at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bangalore.

Hockey team for Azlan Shah on Sunday

The Indian hockey team for the Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia will be selected on Sunday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hockey-team-for-azlan-shah-on-sunday/38837-5.html

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