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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! Australia ! World Rank-1
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:The Australian men are currently top in the FIH World Ranking with 2188 points, a full 200 points ahead of nearest rival, Germany. They have played in all but one (1980) Olympic Games since first entering in 1956. After three silver...
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Know The London Olympics Hockey Teams ! Germany ! World Rank -2
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:Germany is currently the #2 team in the world with 1988 points, 200 points behind the current World Champion from Australia. But the Germans have Olympic bragging rights over the Aussies as the reigning Olympic gold medallists after...
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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! Netherlands ! World Rank -3
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:The Dutch men are currently #3 in the FIH World Ranking with 1855 points, trailing Germany and Australia. The Dutch have played in 13 Olympic Games, since making their debut in 1928, missing just three Games since then. They won...
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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! Spain ! World Ranking 5
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:Spain’s results took a dip after the 2008 departure of Dutch maestro Maurits Hendriks who during his tenure led the team to an Olympic silver medal and World Cup bronze, as well as 4 Champions Trophy podium finishes including the...
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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! Korea ! World Rank - 6
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:Currently world number six, Korea’s men come into the tournament on 1490 points, just below Spain and ahead of New Zealand in the latest FIH World Ranking list. Their best showing in the competition came back in Sydney in 2000 when...
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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! New Zealand ! World Ranking - 7
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:The New Zealand men are ranked seventh in the world with 1395 points. Their only Olympic medal was gold in 1976 in Montreal. Beyond the Olympic gold, the Black Sticks have never won a medal in an FIH World Cup or FIH Champions Trophy. At...
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Know The London Olympic Hockey Teams ! Pakistan ! World Rank -8
July 24, 2012 - The Basics:Pakistan is currently ranked eighth in the FIH World Ranking. They are one of the most decorated teams in world level competition, boasting eight Olympic medals (including three gold) and six World Cup medals (including four gold). But...
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Indian Hockey team qualified for Olympics 2012
July 8, 2012 - Indian hockey team qualified for London Olympics 2012 which is scheduled to be held later this year.India displayed an impressive hockey to beat France 8-1 in the final of the Olympics qualifier final and secured a place in the mega event in...
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Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra Planned to marry in September
May 26, 2012 - Both Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra have been enjoying the swings of romance since long but why they keep mum on the issue is weird. They both have been spotted at various locations together. Nonetheless the couple wants to be silent on...
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Banning IPL is not a good idea, says "Shilpa Shetty"
May 21, 2012 - Actress Shilpa Shetty, who part owns Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals, is upset with negative news around the league. She has spoken out against politicians' demand to ban the cricket event, and says the thought is "ridiculous"."It...