By Emily GoddardGermany secured a 2-0 victory over Pakistan in Bhubaneswar today to claim their 10th Hockey

fate.Pakistan were playing without both Amjad Ali and Mohammad Tousiq, who had been banned by the International Hockey

the same offence.Pakistan coach Shahnaz Sheikh has since issued an apology on behalf of the Pakistan Hockey

eight minutes from time to give Australia their 28th Champions Trophy medal.Australia are the 2014 Hockey

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arch-rivals India 4-3 on enemy territory this afternoon to set up a surprise final with Germany at the Hero Hockey

delighted to gain revenge for a similarly nail-biting defeat to the Indians in the final of the Asian Games hockey

times more followers than the next most popular IOC member on Twitter, Angela Ruggiero, a former ice-hockey

Another ice-hockey player, Hayley Wickenheiser of Canada, who became an IOC member this year, is the

By Paul OsborneThe International Hockey Federation's (FIH) largest survey has shown that the world's

top hockey stars believe the game to be equal for both men and women.

ongoing Women's Champions Trophy in Mendoza, Argentina ©FIH Earlier this year, both the male and female Hockey

exemplifying the work the FIH has done to make the sport equal for both men and women.Even in the Women's Hockey

This example reinforces the idea of hockey as a sport equally for men and women, and is followed right

By Paul OsborneThe Men's Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar was turned on its head today as the top four teams from pool play found themselves knocked-out out in the quarter-final stages.

Pakistan in the semi-finals after their Asian rivals produced a stunning display of counter-attacking hockey

By Paul OsborneThe Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has announced the 17 team leaders for Rio 2016 as the Government revealed a €1 million (£800,000/$1.25 million) grant to support Olympic and Paralympic qualification, preparation and participation.

Ireland include Kevin Ankrom (athletics), Brian Nugent (cycling), Sally Filmer (gymnastics), Mike Heskin (hockey

Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and International Ice Hockey

Federation, agreeing an historic partnership designed to promote and help the development of sledge hockey

"There is no better way to round-off a hugely successful year for ice sledge hockey, than with the signing

Sledge hockey was a popular attraction at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics ©Getty ImagesThe MoU includes an

agreement to create an ongoing awareness campaign for ice sledge hockey, targeting IIHF Member National

the syllabus of IIHF annual programs and ongoing training opportunities.In addition, IPC Ice Sledge Hockey

We are happy to be able to help raise the profile of sledge hockey going into the next Paralympic cycle

By Paul OsborneEngland and Belgium played out a 1-1 draw to progress to the quarter-finals as Pool A's top two sides, while The Netherlands top Pool B despite a defeat to India, on the final day of group play at the Men's Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar.

Athlete of the Month for November 2014, following her starring role during the first ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey

assist to finish the tournament with 16 goals and seven assists.Diclaudio is the second American sledge hockey

"This is a great chance to represent my country and the sport of sled hockey."

named on shortlist for IPC Athlete of the Month pollNovember 2014: US women win inaugural IPC Sledge Hockey

By Emily GoddardHosts Argentina have retained their Women's Hockey Champions Trophy crown to make it

Champions TrophyNovember 2014: Superb start for Argentina at FIH Champions Trophy in final event for hockey

By Emily GoddardWorld champions Australia had to settle for a draw against Belgium on day two of the Men's Champions Trophy after Tom Boon scored with the very last play at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

By Emily GoddardHosts Argentina today defeated reigning world champions The Netherlands in the semi-final of the Women's Champions Trophy.

We played a team with a long history of playing hockey and we beat them," China's captain Cui Qiuxia

Champions TrophyNovember 2014: Superb start for Argentina at FIH Champions Trophy in final event for hockey

By Paul OsborneThe Men's Champions Trophy kicked off in dramatic fashion today as England upset world champions Australia 3-1 in the opening fixture in Bhubaneswar, India.

Champions Trophy as they upset Australia with a 3-1 win ©FIH/Koen SuykPakistan's status as the world's best hockey

By Nick ButlerAn annual "Return to Life" Awards Ceremony has been held by the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC), with the stars of Sochi 2014 among those honoured.

She received the "I Love you, Life Award", while the Russian ice sledge hockey team were awarded the

By Daniel EtchellsA total of 30 students began preparations for the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) School Sport and Fan Challenge by completing their first training session with experienced coaches from Dornbirn Ice Skating Club.

Olympic Festival announces two bands to perform at medal ceremoniesNovember 2014: EYOF school sports hockey