The International Field Hockey Federation has warned Indian players to watch their behaviour and not argue with umpires about their decisions.
[indiatimes.com]

After conceding four goals in the last seven minutes of their match against Holland on Saturday, the debate over Indian hockey being high on flair but low on tactics has reared its head again.
[indianexpress.com]

It was very disappointing to lose the way we did against the Dutch on Saturday. It hurts when our boys play so well for 60 minutes and then lose focus.
[hindustantimes.com]

That old saying of 'slow and steady wins the race' does not exist in modern hockey. And that's something which we forgot when we started the game today against the Germans.
[indianexpress.com]

Chief coach Rajinder Singh said his side was "lucky" to prevail over world champions Germany in a league match of the Champions Trophy.
[mid-day.com]

IHF is proposing a five-Test series against the Olympic champion, the Netherlands in the second fortnight of January.
[hinduonnet.com]

The demand for introduction of a third umpire concept and increased use of technology to eliminate, or at least minimise umpiring errors, are gaining ground.
[hinduonnet.com]

Sohail Abbas broke the 200-goal barrier for his country as Pakistan fought off a brilliant comeback from Argentina to win 6-5.
[dailytimes.com.pk]

There is another school of thought which suggests that despite the narrow 3-2 win over Germany in the dying minutes on Sunday, the pre-tournament training camp at hot and humid Lucknow could be the reason for the team's stunning defeat in the first match.
[indianexpress.com]

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