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  New Zealand celebrates its first Azlan Shah title

  (Photo: Vino John)

  New Zealand names experienced men's team for London

  Squad includes veterans Phil Burrows, Ryan Archibald, and team captain Dean Couzins

  Posted 11 months ago.

  The Black Sticks men’s team of 16 players selected by the New Zealand Olympic Committee today includes four three-time Olympians and nine players who will make their second appearance at an Olympics. More

  Tags: London 2012
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  USA's Lauren Crandall

  (Photo: FIH / Yan Huckendubler)

  Bodimeade names USA Olympic Team

  USA Head Coach announces final list of 16

  Posted 11 months ago.

  Today Lee Bodimeade, head coach of the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team, announced the 16-player roster for the 2012 Olympic Games. Seven players make a return to the Olympic Games, including U.S. captain Lauren Crandall.  x 2 More

  Tags: London 2012
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  India celebrate qualification for the 2012 Olympic Games

  (Photo: Fieldhockey.fr)

  Hockey India announce Olympic team

  Only two changes from Azlan Shah Cup squad

  Posted 11 months ago.

  Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri has been selected to lead the team as captain, with superstar midfielder Sardar Singh supporting as vice-captain.  x 17 More

  Tags: London 2012
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  The Netherlands were crowned Investec London Cup Champions

  (Photo: Ady Kerry / Great Britain Hockey)

  Netherlands win the Investec London Cup

  World Number 1 defeats Australia 4-1

  Posted 11 months ago.

  Maartje Paumen scored two goals, while Kelly Jonker and Carlien Dirkse van de Heuvel added one each to give the current Olympic Champions a comfortable win against Australia. In the Bronze Medal Match, Germany powered past South Africa 6-2, while Great Britain scored three without conceding one against Ireland in the 5th place play-off.  x 15 More

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  Australia celebrate Anna Flanagan's winning goal

  (Photo: Ady Kerry / Great Britain Hockey)

  Sensational semis set up Super Sunday

  Netherlands and Australia to meet in Investec London Cup Final

  Posted 11 months ago.

  The Investec London Cup Semifinals on Saturday provided maximum excitement with South Africa forcing World Number 1 the Netherlands into a shoot-out and Australia coming from behind to slip past Germany with 3 goals in the last 16 minutes of the match. More

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  (Photo: Fieldhockey.fr)

  Argentina men's squad named for London

  Lombi trims the team to the final 16 for the Olympics

  Posted 11 months ago.

  Argentina men's coach, Pablo Lombi, today announced the 16 players that will represent the country at the 2012 London Olympics. Among the highlights of the team list are the Villa brothers: Rodrigo, Luke and Matthew, the captain of the Argentine team. Also of note is that U21 standout Gonzalo Peillat made the final cut.  x 11 More

  Tags: London 2012
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  Germany beat Great Britain 2-1 earning a semi-final berth

  (Photo: Ady Kerry 07973 286863 01227 720085)

  Semi-finals set at Investec Cup

  Netherlands v. South Africa and Germany v. Australia

  Posted 11 months ago.

  The semi-finals are set at the Investec cup after Preliminary round action wrapped up on Thursday in London. In the first semi-final, World #1 Netherlands will take on South Africa. Meanwhile the second semi-final will feature Germany against Australia. Left out of the top four are host Great Britain and neighboring Ireland.   More

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  Can Australia add to its collection of gold in London?

  (Photo: FIH / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  In the Spotlight.... Australia men

  A closer look at the 24 teams in the London Olympics

  Posted 11 months ago.

  'In the Spotlight' is a series that will profile each of the 24 participating teams at the London Olympic Games. It will provide a glimpse of what to expect as each squad begins its London quest. Between now and the Olympic opening ceremony a new team will be featured every 2-3 days. Today we feature the Australian men's national team. More

  Tags: London 2012
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  (Photo: Ady Kerry 07973 286863 01227 720085)

  Australia and Germany win on Day 2 of Investec Cup

  Germany edges strong SA squad; Ausiies roll 4-1 v. Ireland

  Posted 11 months ago.

  There were wins for Australia and Germany on day two of the Investec London Cup, results that mean Great Britain and Ireland have big matches on Thursday against Germany and the Netherlands. Austrlalia had no problem topping Ireland, 4-1, while Germany had to dig deep for a 1-0 victory against a dangerous South African side. More

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  South Africa finalized its men's and women's teams for London

  (Photo: Stantislas Brochier)

  South Africa's Olympic teams finalized

  Men's and Women's team lists trimmed to 16 each

  Posted 11 months ago.

  South Africa’s Olympic governing body SASCOC announced it's entire Olympic athlete roster, including the 16 men's and 16 women's players that will participate in the hockey tournament. SASCOC announced the team at a glittering function at the Olympic House headquarters while the women's national team was busy at the Investec Cup in London.  x 17 More

  Tags: London 2012
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  Pietie Coetzee (center) will be one to watch in London

  (Photo: Adrian Boehm)

  In the Spotlight.... South Africa Women

  A closer look at the 24 Olympic teams in London

  Posted 11 months ago.

  'In the Spotlight' is a series that will profile each of the 24 participating teams at the London Olympic Games. It will provide a glimpse of what to expect as each squad begins its London quest. Between now and the Olympic opening ceremony a new team will be featured every 2-3 days. More

  Tags: London 2012
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  (Photo: Ady Kerry / Great Britain Hockey)

  Investec Cup kicks off in London

  Last major pre-Olympic test for women's teams

  Posted 11 months ago.

  The Investec London Cup got off to a flying start this afternoon in West London. Hosts Great Britain suffered an opening day defeat to South Africa while reigning Olympic champions the Netherlands came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over the Hockeyroos of Australia. More