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The year India women made a mark on world hockey stage

The year 1953 was a big one for the nation and for hockey, especially women’s hockey, writes The Hockey Museum's Mike Smith. In March,...

History of hockey: from power games, to Olympic tactics

History of hockey: from power games, to Olympic tactics  The name hockey is derived from the English "hook" or from the ancient French "hoquet" (shepherd's...

Beeston new men’s coach relishing club prospects

Mark Bateman, freshly-installed as Beeston's men's coach, says he will lead "the most forward-thinking club in England" and one which was "too good to...

Tributes paid to Canterbury Hockey great Dick Laslett

Hockey greats Sean Kerly and Mel Clewlow have led the tributes for the recent passing of Canterbury HC's Dick Laslett, described as an "unsung...

Helen Richardson-Walsh expresses shock at Hockey 5s World Cup venue

Rio gold medallist Helen Richardson-Walsh has expressed her shock at the staging of the first Hockey 5s World Cup in Oman. There was widespread condemnation...

Olympic hockey controversies: 8 moments at the summer Games

The Hockey Paper takes a look down memory lane at some low points in Olympic hockey competition Rome 1960 - A right old bullyA round...

Where GB Hockey players are heading after Tokyo Olympics

There will be exodous of players from the GB men's and women's hockey programmes after the Tokyo Olympics. Here's where the stars will be playing...

Zambia rebuilds a love for hockey from the bottom up

A new zest for hockey has emerged in Zambia, as well as a push to bring women athletes to the forefront. Steve Beel reports Hockey...