Germany beat New Zealand to enter the hockey World Cup semi-finals
At the Hockey World Cup 2010 in Delhi, defending champions Germany topped Pool A by beating New Zealand 5-2 on Tuesday, 9th March. So far, Germany is the only team to remain unbeaten in the league. In the semi-finals on Thursday, 11th March, Germany play England and Australia face the Netherlands.
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Bayern into Champions League quarters after five-goal thriller
FC Bayern München became the first Bundesliga side to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals this season as they beat Italian side Fiorentina on away goals despite losing 3-2 on Tuesday, 9 March.
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Schumacher relishing Formula One title 'fight'
German F1 champion Michael Schumacher says he expects a long and hard fight for the Formula One title and believes finishing the season well will be more important than getting off to a good start.
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Cultural diplomacy through hockey: German Embassy celebrates Hockey World Cup
To celebrate the current Hockey World Cup in New Delhi, the German Embassy hosted the German hockey team and several Indian hockey stars of the yesteryears on 6 March. The event was also attended by Indian Sports Minister MS Gill.
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Germany lose friendly football match to Argentina
Germany received a narrow 1-0 defeat to fellow football World Cup rivals Argentina in front of 66,000 supporters in Munich's Allianz Arena. Gonzalo Higuain's goal in the 45th minute made the difference. FC Bayern München defender Martin Demichelis suffered a broken cheek bone.
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Germany's Rebensburg takes gold in women's giant slalom at Olympics
German skier Viktoria Rebensburg was the surprise gold medal winner at the women's giant slalom at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
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Bremen, Wolfsburg on fire as German clubs progress in Europa
German Bundesliga clubs Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg put in convincing displays to progress to the Europa League round of 16, defeating FC Twente and Villarreal respectively. Hamburg also advanced.
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“We are looking forward to playing in India”: German Hockey captain Maximilian Müller
The 18-member German National Hockey team is in New Delhi for the Hockey World Cup to be held from 28th February – 13th March. In an interview with the German Information Centre, Germany’s young captain Maximilian Müller talks about the squad’s prospects as defending World Cup champions and the excitement of playing in India.
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Speed skater Beckert adds second silver to personal tally
German Stephanie Beckert has won silver in the 5,000-meter speed skating at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old was piped to the finish line by Czech world-record holder Martina Sablikova.
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Double bronze for German nordic, biathlon teams
Light snow at Whistler Olympic Park has seen Germany pick up a bronze medal in the women’s 4x6-kilometer biathlon relay. Russia finished the event in first place, while France picked up silver.
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