Pakistan hockey team after grabbing Asian Games hockey gold medal are now focusing a podium finish at the 2012 London Olympics.
In the 1984 Los Angeles Games,they had last won the gold medal but since they are struggling to grab one. Their last medal was the bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Games and they finished fourth in 2000 Sydney after losing 3-6 to Australia in the play-off for the third place.
In order to win and beat power houses like Australia, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain,Greenshirts has to come strong to finish on the podium.
Pakistani Hockey Federation is quiet hopeful for better performance as the Asian Games gold will boost the team’s confidence.
“Pakistan hockey has been struggling for almost twenty years but we believe that it’s time for things to change,” said Asif Bajwa, PHF secretary.
“We have put ourselves on the road to revival by winning the Asian Games title and are now setting our sights on doing well in the 2012 Olympics and the World Cup to be played in 2014,” added Bajwa.
“We’ll start our preparations with the trip to Egypt,” said Bajwa. “It will be followed by hectic assignments both at home and abroad which we believe will help us in raising a balanced team for the Olympics,” he added.
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Saturday 15 January 2011
At least 2 Indian runners can qualify for London Olympics
Ukrainian long distance runner Ivan Babaryka sense that at least two of local runners have the ability to attain qualifying standard for the London Olympics.
Babaryka who had thrice won the Moscow marathon (2007, 2008, 2009) and the 2010Pyongyang Marathon in 2010 expressed that "I have seen them while I was participating in the Delhiand the Bangalore half-marathons. I don''t remember their namesbut I know them by their faces. A couple of them have thecapacity to qualify for the Olympics."
The timing required for the race to should be completed with in less than 2hrs and 18 minutes to qualify for Olympic said the 28-year-old athlete, whose best finishwas 2:13:56 during his winning run in Pyongyang.
During their second half of the run climate can irritate the athlete.
"The first half is quite cool, there would be no problem.
However, with the weather becoming hotter, the second halfwould pose lot of challenges," he added.
Babaryka who had thrice won the Moscow marathon (2007, 2008, 2009) and the 2010Pyongyang Marathon in 2010 expressed that "I have seen them while I was participating in the Delhiand the Bangalore half-marathons. I don''t remember their namesbut I know them by their faces. A couple of them have thecapacity to qualify for the Olympics."
The timing required for the race to should be completed with in less than 2hrs and 18 minutes to qualify for Olympic said the 28-year-old athlete, whose best finishwas 2:13:56 during his winning run in Pyongyang.
During their second half of the run climate can irritate the athlete.
"The first half is quite cool, there would be no problem.
However, with the weather becoming hotter, the second halfwould pose lot of challenges," he added.
Monday 10 January 2011
London Olympics beckon open water swimmers
The first strokes towards the London Olympics has been taken by New Zealand's leading open water swimmers in Taupo this weekend.
The first step in qualifying for the 2012 Olympics will be the national 10km championships on Saturday
A top-five finish in the 10km will earn qualification for the Australian open water championships at Penrith in March.
To earn selection to the world championships in Shanghai in July one have to finish in top four or within 20 seconds of the winner in Australia and a top 10 finish there secures automatic selection for London. A second selection event will take place at a later date.
Swimming New Zealand open water national coach Philip Rush described Saturday's swim as "a very important stepping stone" for open water swimmers.
"If they want to get to London, then they have to be ready to take that important first step this weekend. The pressure will go on this weekend for sure.
"The depth of open water swimmers is noticeably improving now that this is an Olympic event and I am impressed with the improvement.
"The men's race has got seven or eight strong candidates and there's really nothing between them so it is going to be a fantastic battle."
The first step in qualifying for the 2012 Olympics will be the national 10km championships on Saturday
A top-five finish in the 10km will earn qualification for the Australian open water championships at Penrith in March.
To earn selection to the world championships in Shanghai in July one have to finish in top four or within 20 seconds of the winner in Australia and a top 10 finish there secures automatic selection for London. A second selection event will take place at a later date.
Swimming New Zealand open water national coach Philip Rush described Saturday's swim as "a very important stepping stone" for open water swimmers.
"If they want to get to London, then they have to be ready to take that important first step this weekend. The pressure will go on this weekend for sure.
"The depth of open water swimmers is noticeably improving now that this is an Olympic event and I am impressed with the improvement.
"The men's race has got seven or eight strong candidates and there's really nothing between them so it is going to be a fantastic battle."
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Tom Daley planning for disaster at London Olympics 2012
The 16-year-old double Commonwealth champion is currently with the group of 12 top British athletes consisting of world silver medallist gymnast Louis Smith who have become part of BMW’s London 2012 Performance Team.
They will get backing from the car giant and London 2012 sponsor, including use of a car to help with training in the run-up to the Games.
Tom Delay made his Olympic debut in 2008 and had been world champion in 2009 said: ‘My mindset going into Beijing was to get experience but with 2012 I want to do some damage.
'It is no secret I’m looking to win a gold medal at London 2012 but what I do in the run-up to the Games is as important as what I do on the day.
'There is always pressure. There always has been. I’ve got used to it and have done from an early age.’
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