Germans look to dominate landmark Olympics
Friday, 25 July 2008
NEW DELHI, July 24 (AFP): Resurgent Australia hope to defend their gold medal against a strong field in Beijing as men's hockey celebrates 100 years at the Olympics without former masters India.
The Kookaburras, who won their first Olympic gold at Athens four years ago, reclaimed the number one ranking at Germany's expense by lifting the elite Champions Trophy in the Netherlands last month.
The Kookaburras, who won their first Olympic gold at Athens four years ago, reclaimed the number one ranking at Germany's expense by lifting the elite Champions Trophy in the Netherlands last month.