Dhanraj Pillay, Harendra Singh Pay Rich Tributes to Ravinder Pal Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Dhanraj Pillay, Harendra Singh Pay Rich Tributes to Ravinder Pal Singh

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Olympian Dhanraj Pillay led the hockey fraternity in paying tributes to former hockey centre-half, Ravindra Pal Singh, who died of Covid-related complications in Lucknow on Saturday morning. Former India senior men’s and women’s team chief coach Harendra Singh tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of India’s finest centre-half of modern hockey – Pal Bhai was part of India’s gold medal-winning team at 1980 Moscow Olympics. I pay my heartfelt tribute and pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul.” Harendra added that captain of the 1980 Olympics gold medal-winning team “Vasudevan Baskaran and Ravindra Pal Singh were the core members of the team”. Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam said, “Hockey India extends its deepest condolences to Ravindra Pal’s family.

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Hockey India League 2024/25: Harmanpreet Singh named as captain of Soorma Hockey Club for upcoming season
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Hockey India League 2024/25: Harmanpreet Singh named as captain of Soorma Hockey Club for upcoming season

The Hindu  

Soorma Hockey Club announced double Olympic bronze medalist Harmanpreet Singh as the captain for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League on Friday. Jeroen Baart, head coach of Soorma Hockey Club, praised Harmanpreet’s leadership qualities. “Harmanpreet’s experience as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team captain, his composure under pressure, and the respect he commands from both Indian and foreign players …

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
5 months ago

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood celebrities cheered as India's Men's hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol took to their social media platforms to celebrate the achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team's incredible performance. Kareena Kapoor and Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared posts about …

Happy birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All you need to know about former India hockey captain
2 years, 5 months ago

Happy birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All you need to know about former India hockey captain

Firstpost  

Dhanraj Pillay made his international debut at the Asia Cup in 1989. Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay turns 54 today. Here's wishing the Asian Games medalist and one of the greatest hockey players India has ever seen, all the best on his 54th birthday 🎉 📸 Getty • #dhanrajpillay #hockey #happybirthday #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/kYd4IEDEDq — The Bharat Army July …

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All You Need To Know About Indian Hockey Legend
2 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All You Need To Know About Indian Hockey Legend

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DHANRAJ PILLAY: Dhanraj Pillay, one of the finest hockey players to ever grace the field, was known for his sublime pace, prolific goal-scoring prowess and incredible dribbling. India’s dismal show came to an end at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games as Pillay led his side to the prestigious gold medal. Later, Pillay donned the national jersey at the …

PM Modi condoles demise of hockey legend Charanjit Singh: ‘He played a key role in the successes of the Indian Hockey’
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi condoles demise of hockey legend Charanjit Singh: ‘He played a key role in the successes of the Indian Hockey’

Hindustan Times  

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to hockey legend Charanjit Singh, who passed away on Thursday in his hometown of Una, Himachal Pradesh. Singh was the captain of India’s 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold medal winning hockey team who played as a mid-fielder. Hailing his contributions towards the rich legacy of Indian hockey, Modi condoled Charanjit's demise Charanjit Singh. He …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win

Firstpost  

With the Indian men’s hockey team making history at Olympics after 41 years, assistant coach Shivendra Singh too registered a sweet personal victory, completing a sort of redemption story. Netherland’s Sander de Wijn vies with India’s Shivendra Singh during their London 2012 olympic hockey match at the Riverbank venue in the Olympic park, in London. India men’s hockey team’s assistant …

Well done, boys! You have made us proud: V. Baskaran, 1980 Olympic gold-medallist
3 years, 5 months ago

Well done, boys! You have made us proud: V. Baskaran, 1980 Olympic gold-medallist

The Hindu  

V. Baskaran, captain of the Indian men's team that won the 1980 Moscow Olympics gold, on the bronze-winning performance: This is a great, great victory. The fact that India scored three goals off counterattacks against a team strong in defence reflected its quality and confidence. India’s penalty corner specialist Harmanpreet Singh was outstanding, the team had probably the best goalkeeper …

Hockey: India captain Manpreet Singh dedicates Tokyo Olympics Bronze to COVID warriors
3 years, 5 months ago

Hockey: India captain Manpreet Singh dedicates Tokyo Olympics Bronze to COVID warriors

India TV News  

Overwhelmed by emotion after leading India to its first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years, skipper Manpreet Singh on Thursday dedicated the historic triumph to the country's doctors and health-care workers, who have worked tirelessly to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 29-year-old from Jalandhar was "speechless" following the epoch-making 5-4 victory over Germany that gave India their 12th …

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick
3 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick

News 18  

The journey of Dhanraj Pillay, one of the best hockey players India has produced till date, was not a smooth sail. The former athlete used to live in the Ordnance Factory staff colony in Pune where he learnt playing with a broken hockey stick in his childhood. Born on July 16, 1968, the former Captain of Indian Hockey team did …

'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53
3 years, 5 months ago

'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53

Firstpost  

Pillay was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Government of India in 1999. The official website of Hockey India wished the legend and shared a note that reads, “From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters, wishing a very #HappyBirthday to Dhanraj Pillay”. The only player to play in 👇 4️⃣ Olympics 4️⃣ World Cups 4️⃣ Champions Trophies …

COVID-19: Hockey India's national technical official Rabbi Roshan passes away
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Hockey India's national technical official Rabbi Roshan passes away

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India mourned the death of 44-year-old national technical official Rabbi Roshan who passed away on Thursday in Bihar due to a prolonged illness caused by COVID-19. Singh Prize Money All India Hockey Tournament 2020 in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, 10th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2020 Kollam, Kerala, 10th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2020, Chennai, Tamil Nadu …

Sports Ministry to give financial support to bereaved families of hockey legends
3 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry to give financial support to bereaved families of hockey legends

Hindustan Times  

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday announced ₹5 lakh each as financial support to bereaved families of Moscow Olympic gold medallists MK Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh, both of whom passed away last week due to COVID-related complications. Ravinder, the former centre-half of the Indian men's hockey team represented the national side in a …

Moscow Olympic gold medallist and former India hockey coach MK Kaushik passes away due to COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Moscow Olympic gold medallist and former India hockey coach MK Kaushik passes away due to COVID-19

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Olympian and former India hockey coach MK Kaushik passes away
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympian and former India hockey coach MK Kaushik passes away

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist, former India coach, Arjuna and Dronacharya awardee Maharaj Kishen Kaushik passed away at a city hospital on Saturday. Kaushik was hospitalised two weeks ago after scans revealed his lungs had been affected with pneumonia despite testing negative for COVID-19 after developing symptoms. RELATED| A member of the 1980 gold-winning Olympic side, Kaushik was one of the rare …

Ravinder Pal Singh wasn't found wanting in any respect: V. Baskaran
3 years, 8 months ago

Ravinder Pal Singh wasn't found wanting in any respect: V. Baskaran

The Hindu  

V. Baskaran, captain of the 1980 Moscow Olympics hockey team, said Ravinder Pal Singh was a complete player. Ravinder, who played as centre-half in the Indian team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, died on Saturday after battling Covid-19. On the Moscow Olympics squad, Baskaran said, “It was a settled team with me in left-half position, Somayya in right-half and Ravinder …

Ravinder Pal, 1980 Moscow Olympics hockey great, dies after Covid-19 battle
3 years, 8 months ago

Ravinder Pal, 1980 Moscow Olympics hockey great, dies after Covid-19 battle

Hindustan Times  

“Bas yehi apradh main har baar karta hoon, aadmi hoon aadmi se pyaar karta hoon” - this Mukesh song from the Hindi movie “Pehchan” was former India hockey player Ravinder Pal Singh’s favourite. Former India hockey skipper and drag-flicker, Rajneesh Mishra, recalled his time at the Lucknow sports college when he got to watch seniors, including Ravinder Pal, play. His …

Moscow Olympic gold medallist hockey player Ravinder Pal Singh succumbs to COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Moscow Olympic gold medallist hockey player Ravinder Pal Singh succumbs to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Former Indian hockey player and member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics winning side Ravinderpal Singh passed away at a Lucknow hospital early on Saturday. Kaushik a speedy recovery A two time Olympian – he was also part of the 1984 LA Olympics – the Sitapur-born Singh was only 20 when he became an Olympic gold medallist at Moscow, the last …

FIH pays tribute to Balbir Singh Sr, says he dedicated his life to hockey
4 years, 7 months ago

FIH pays tribute to Balbir Singh Sr, says he dedicated his life to hockey

India TV News  

The International Hockey Federation paid glowing tributes to legendary Balbir Singh Sr, who passed away on Monday, describing the three-time Olympic gold winner as an outstanding player who dedicated his life to the sport. In a condolence letter addressed to Hockey India chief Md Mushtaque Ahmed, FIH president Narinder Batra and CEO Thierry Weil said the global hockey fraternity was …

Indian hockey mourns Balbir Singh Sr's demise
4 years, 7 months ago

Indian hockey mourns Balbir Singh Sr's demise

The Hindu  

Indian hockey community paid tribute to triple-Olympic champion Balbir Singh Senior who passed away on Monday after prolonged illness. Players who were coached by the stalwart reminisced his warm personality and tactical acumen while current national team captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal spoke about their admiration for Balbir Sr. Obit: Balbir Singh Sr: His hockey stick was a magician’s …

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away
4 years, 7 months ago

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away

The Hindu  

Three-time Olympic champion and one of the greatest ever hockey players, Balbir Singh Dosanjh passed away after prolonged illness on Monday morning. A relationship going back more than 40 years has come to an end,” an emotional Ashok Kumar, member of the 1975 World Cup when Balbir Singh was manager, said. Indeed, Balbir Singh ji leaves behind a rich legacy …

Dhanraj Pillay: Every Indian should help alleviate this crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Dhanraj Pillay: Every Indian should help alleviate this crisis

The Hindu  

Dhanraj Pillay is lending a hand to India’s efforts in combating COVID-19 by staying at home and contributing money for the cause. “India has given me so much due to hockey, every Indian should come forward to help in whatever way, those who are in a position to help. Referring to flights undertaken by the national airline to bring back …

Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal bag Hockey India Player of Year awards
4 years, 10 months ago

Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal bag Hockey India Player of Year awards

The Hindu  

India captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal capped an eventful 2019 as Hockey India Player of the Year, while Harbinder Singh was honoured for his lifetime contribution to the game at the 3rd Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday. Celebrating the best current and former Indian hockey players, the function was attended by the Indian men’s and women’s teams and …

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