December 20 - Pakistan and the Netherlands will play a two test hockey matches series in Doha

    The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) have also invited India and Argentina to play test

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has twice moved the elite six-nation Champions Trophy out of

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By Duncan Mackay December 20 - Delhi's Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit (pictured) claimed today that the venues being built for the 2010 Commonwealth Games would be ready on time after organisers were again taken to task by international officials for falling behind in the schedule.

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By Duncan Mackay December 20 - Delhi's Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit (pictured) claimed today that the venues being built for the 2010 Commonwealth Games would be ready on time after organisers were again taken to task by international officials for falling behind in the schedule.

organisers promise CGF December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 19 - Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell (pictured) today scrapped the planned controversial Technical Review Committee (TRC), which had been set-up to monitor preparations for next year's Games and threatened to cause a major schism with organisers, despite again expressing his concerns at the delays in building the venues.

organisers promise CGF December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 19 - Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell (pictured) today scrapped the planned controversial Technical Review Committee (TRC), which had been set-up to monitor preparations for next year's Games and threatened to cause a major schism with organisers, despite again expressing his concerns at the delays in building the venues.

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By Duncan Mackay December 16 - There remain major concerns over the construction work being carried out for next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which could affect the quality of the event, a team of international inspectors said today.

organisers promise CGF December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 16 - There remain major concerns over the construction work being carried out for next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which could affect the quality of the event, a team of international inspectors said today.

organisers promise CGF December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey

  It includes USA Hockey chief executive Dave Ogrean, representing the NGB Council, Olympic diving

By Duncan Mackay December 16 - Sonia O'Sullivan (pictured), the former world 5,000 metres champion, has been appointed as Ireland's Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Olympics only a year after moving from the track into administration, it has been announced.

an experienced management team, including OCI chief executive Stephen Martin, a member of Britain's hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 16 - Sonia O'Sullivan (pictured), the former world 5,000 metres champion, has been appointed as Ireland's Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Olympics only a year after moving from the track into administration, it has been announced.

an experienced management team, including OCI chief executive Stephen Martin, a member of Britain's hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 16 - Sonia O'Sullivan (pictured), the former world 5,000 metres champion, has been appointed as Ireland's Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Olympics only a year after moving from the track into administration, it has been announced.

an experienced management team, including OCI chief executive Stephen Martin, a member of Britain's hockey

December 15 - USA Hockey today announced its squad for the 2010 Paralympic sledge hockey event for

The Americans are historically strong in sledge hockey, having earned a bronze medal at the 2006 Paralympics

December 15 - USA Hockey today announced its squad for the 2010 Paralympic sledge hockey event for

The Americans are historically strong in sledge hockey, having earned a bronze medal at the 2006 Paralympics

By Duncan Mackay December 14 - Considerable progress has been made in getting New Delhi ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, organisers today assured visiting international inspectors who began a crucial three-day visit to the Indian capital.

Commonwealth Games December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey

By Duncan Mackay December 14 - Considerable progress has been made in getting New Delhi ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, organisers today assured visiting international inspectors who began a crucial three-day visit to the Indian capital.

Commonwealth Games December 2009: Safety will not be compromised promises Gill December 2009: Delhi hockey