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Post by Panda on Mar 2, 2008 15:26:59 GMT 1
I don't normally take an interest in hockey and expect most of you don't either but I thought I'd post this.
Britain's men are taking part in a 6-team tournament in Chile which is a qualifying tournament for the Olympics in Beijing. Only the tournament winners will qualify for Beijing.
It's hard to imagine Britain missing out considering it was only 20 years ago that they won gold in Seoul.
As well as Britain and the hosts, the tournament also features India (who are expected to meet Britain in the final), Russia, Mexico and Austria.
Britain have made a good start, beating Mexico 11-0 in their opening game. Next up are Russia, later today. The final is next Sunday.
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Post by Panda on Mar 5, 2008 14:06:32 GMT 1
3 wins out of 3 now for Great Britain and India. GB beat Russia 8-0 in their second game and Chile 4-1 in their third.
Great Britain and India meet tomorrow in what now looks certain to be a preview of Sunday's final.
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Post by Panda on Mar 10, 2008 17:47:19 GMT 1
Britain's men have qualified for the Olympics after beating India 2-0 in the final of the qualifying tournament.
It will be the first time since 1928 that India haven't taken part in the Olympic hockey tournament.
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Post by wonderwall on Mar 10, 2008 17:49:17 GMT 1
India are normaley the best team in the world
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Post by Panda on Mar 10, 2008 18:03:05 GMT 1
India are normaley the best team in the world They haven't won a medal at the Olympics since 1980. Judging by recent Olympics, Australia and Holland seem to be the main powers now... |
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Post by wonderwall on Mar 10, 2008 18:04:08 GMT 1
India are normaley the best team in the world They haven't won a medal at the Olympics since 1980. Judging by recent Olympics, Australia and Holland seem to be the main powers now... really i thought India and Pakistan were always the medal winners  |
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Post by Panda on Mar 10, 2008 18:10:27 GMT 1
I should also point out that Britain's women qualified for Beijing last year, thanks to England finishing 3rd in the European Championship. (obviously not as arsey about this sort of thing in hockey as they are in football)
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