Olympics Hockey Thread

Rock_Express · August 15, 2008, 12:25pm

Yes lost again not surprised.

Mostar95 · August 15, 2008, 12:26pm

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For that they have to finish at number 1 and number 2 in the group which seems very unlikely at the moment.

WiseGuy · August 15, 2008, 5:29pm

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Why India is not playing?

cadet018 · August 15, 2008, 7:40pm

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cuz they are busy in IPL

K337 · August 15, 2008, 11:19pm

a1kashur:

Hockey is the oldest known ball and stick game. Records exist of it having been played in Persia in 2000 BC. The name hockey probably derives from the French hocquet, or shepherd’s crook, and refers to the crooked stick which is used to hit a small ball. The game became more organized late in the 19th century and became an Olympic sport in 1908.

Until the 1970s, the game at international level was mainly played on natural grass, but has become an even more exciting and Skilful India dominated the sport for three decades, winning all six Olympic gold medals and 30 consecutive games from 1928 to 1956. The first Balbir Singh, who was followed by four more players of the same name who also played for victorious Indian teams, scored five goals in a 6-1 gold-medal victory over the Netherlands in Helsinki in 1952.

Here is the complete schedule of hockey matches in the Olympics.

Men’s event starts tomorrow when host China plays Germany and Pakistan take on England.

Matches on the 11th:

Germany vs. China
Pakistan vs. England
Korea vs. New Zealand
Australia vs. Canada
Spain vs. Belgium
Netherlands vs. South Africa
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Go Pakistan!!**

muje nai pata tha

a1kashur · August 16, 2008, 2:59pm

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So Pakistan face South Africa next on the 17th. Come one Pakistan. One frekin medal, man. I'll settle for bronze but get something.

Moonstar201 · August 16, 2008, 4:13pm

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no chance.
Pak has to beat holland by 4 goals ,............

cadet018 · August 16, 2008, 4:18pm

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holland by 4 goals

Moonstar201 · August 17, 2008, 8:08am

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it can be other way round though.
Keep wishing well

Zabardast · August 17, 2008, 11:08am

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NOS | Olympische Spelen 2008

DaPakiGuy · August 17, 2008, 11:13am

Brother When u post any link pls write description also.

DaPakiGuy · August 17, 2008, 12:35pm

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Pakistan won against South Africa by 3-1

Result:

DaPakiGuy · August 17, 2008, 12:40pm

DaPakiGuy · August 17, 2008, 12:51pm

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We're pretty much out now.

Unless Aus beats Netherlands 4-0, and we beat Netherlands 2-0.

Moonstar201 · August 17, 2008, 1:17pm

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chalo chutti hoi. Cricket sucked all other games out of pakistan.

a1kashur · August 17, 2008, 8:20pm

So I guess not a single medal in this Olympics for Pakistan. Oh well, looking at how everything is doing down in Pakistan there's no surprise.

Mostar95 · August 18, 2008, 6:07am

They failed to qualify. They lost to Great Britian in the quifying tournament in Chile earlier this year.

a1kashur · August 18, 2008, 1:38pm

So Pakistan is out of race for semis despite a won against South Africa 3-1. They play Netherlands next on the 19th but that match pretty much means nothing. Win or lose they will be heading home. :(

WiseGuy · August 18, 2008, 4:01pm

Thanks

DaPakiGuy · August 18, 2008, 8:21pm

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Today Pakistan v Holland