Jul 07, 2003 12:11 PM
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(Updated Jul 07, 2003 12:11 PM)
Hockey is a wonderful game- fast, action packed and when two good teams are on song, its really edge of the seat stuff.
India after dominating the scene for almost 40 years till the 60s, could not maintain their level after that. Though they won the '75 world cup and the '80 Olympic games they were not doing well in big tournaments particularly the world cups and the olympics.
But all said and done this is one sport where India if not the best, is certainly a power to reckon with in the international arena, as has been exemplified by their recent triumphs in Australia and Germany. The hockey India plays is also fascinating to watch. If they can combine their stickwork with fitness and stamina of the Eurpopeans they will indeed the ''team to beat''. At present they seem to be heading in the right direction with fine blend of experience and youth in their team. They will surely make the game of hockey more popular, not only in India but all over the world.
