Hockey: Manpreet Singh takes 'a step back' to help forge India’s new style
1 year, 6 months ago

Hockey: Manpreet Singh takes 'a step back' to help forge India’s new style

Hindustan Times  

Manpreet Singh has been a stalwart of the Indian men’s hockey team in the past decade. So, when new chief coach Craig Fulton announced the Indian squad for Pro League’s European swing – the matches ended on Sunday – it came as a surprise when Manpreet was listed as a defender. He will play that too, but we’re planning new things because of which we can bring in some changes,” India skipper Harmanpreet Singh said. Manpreet’s new role is in alignment with Fulton’s “defend to win” policy. You play with control like European teams do, like Belgium where you keep the opposition under pressure, making them run and tiring them out, then choose from where to attack, where we’ll have a better chance of scoring,” said Manpreet, the first Indian to win the FIH Player of the Year award.

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India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues “Being from Punjab, I’m …

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton high-fived the staff and smiled. Wins against Germany, Argentina, Spain and Ireland give India hope for Paris but losses against the world’s best – Australia, Olympic champions Belgium and Great Britain – has given Fulton a lot to brood over. During penalty corner defence, Amit Rohidas and Manpreet Singh gave it …

Hockey | Indian men outclass Spain to start Pro League with a win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey | Indian men outclass Spain to start Pro League with a win

The Hindu  

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Hockey Senior Nationals 2023: A breeding ground for young Indian talents
1 year ago

Hockey Senior Nationals 2023: A breeding ground for young Indian talents

The Hindu  

India and Punjab captain Harmanpreet Singh embraced seven-year-old Raghuveer with warmth. The young boy had patiently awaited the conclusion of the marathon final between Punjab and Haryana, where the former emerged victorious with a 9-8 win on penalties in the recent Hockey India 13th Senior National Men’s Championship held in Chennai. At the Senior Nationals, 31 players from the national …

Mandeep Singh: The constant in India's ever-changing attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Mandeep Singh: The constant in India's ever-changing attack

Hindustan Times  

Mandeep Singh is a crafty operator on the pitch but off it, he turns into one of the simplest characters of the Indian hockey team. In an era where Hockey India regularly played musical chairs with coaches, Mandeep has been the only constant in the forward line in major tournaments over the last six years. A product of the famous …

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett
1 year, 4 months ago

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett

The Hindu  

Rhett Halkett, the new assistant and analytical coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, has played against the current lot of P. R. Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Mandeep Singh. The 37-year-old South African, who has played in three World Cups, two Commonwealth Games and the 2012 London Olympics, felt that the Indian team has improved leaps and bounds …

Indian hockey teams to take Marijne to court for allegations against Manpreet
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian hockey teams to take Marijne to court for allegations against Manpreet

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are set to take former coach Sjoerd Marijne and publishing house HarperColllins India to the court following the Dutchman's accusation that Manpreet Singh asked a young player to underperform during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Sjoerd Marijne In his upcoming book 'Will Power - The Inside Story of the Incredible Turnaround in Indian Women's …

Indian hockey teams to take Sjoerd Marijne to court for allegations against Manpreet Singh
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian hockey teams to take Sjoerd Marijne to court for allegations against Manpreet Singh

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams are set to take former coach Sjoerd Marijne and publishing house HarperColllins India to the court following the Dutchman’s accusation that Manpreet Singh asked a young player to underperform during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In his upcoming book ‘Will Power - The Inside Story of the Incredible Turnaround in Indian Women’s Hockey’, Marijne …

Manpreet Singh to lead 18-member India squad for Commonwealth Games
2 years, 6 months ago

Manpreet Singh to lead 18-member India squad for Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

India on Monday named a full-strength 18-member men's hockey squad for the Commonwealth Games. Manpreet had led the Indian team to a historic bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo last year and he will take over the reins from Amit Rohidas, who was the captain for the FIH Pro League tour of Belgium and the Netherlands. These players …

FIH Pro Hockey League sets stage for India's seniors ahead of Asiad and Commonwealth Games
2 years, 10 months ago

FIH Pro Hockey League sets stage for India's seniors ahead of Asiad and Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

Weeks after the Indian men’s hockey team ended a 41-year wait to win a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, few senior players bid their farewell to the sport. In their absence, the onus will be on the likes of captain Manpreet Singh, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh to take the leadership roles as the …

Manpreet Singh to lead India in FIH Pro Hockey League
2 years, 10 months ago

Manpreet Singh to lead India in FIH Pro Hockey League

The Hindu  

Star midfielder and Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member strong Indian hockey team in the double-leg FIH Pro League ties against South Africa and France to be held between February 8 to 13. Jugraj, who is from Attari, came into the senior national camp for the very first time this time after he impressed the national …

Hockey India names 20-member men's team for Asian Champions Trophy
3 years ago

Hockey India names 20-member men's team for Asian Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member Indian men's hockey team, which doesn't feature veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, at next month's Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka. While Manpreet will lead the side, star dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named as the vice-captain for the tournament, to be held from December 14 to 22. Harmanpreet will be in …

Manpreet Singh has been a big influence on my career, says Indian hockey team's Varun Kumar
3 years, 3 months ago

Manpreet Singh has been a big influence on my career, says Indian hockey team's Varun Kumar

Firstpost  

Varun further stated that skipper Manpreet Singh’s one-on-one chat with him before the team left for Tokyo helped him a lot. New Delhi: Disappointed to lose out on a place in the initial 16-member squad for the Olympics, Indian men’s hockey team defender Varun Kumar considers himself lucky to make a bronze medal-winning debut in the Tokyo Games after he …

Manpreet: ‘Time to focus on winning Asian Games to earn automatic qualification for Paris’
3 years, 3 months ago

Manpreet: ‘Time to focus on winning Asian Games to earn automatic qualification for Paris’

The Hindu  

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of the historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games. The Indian team has been showered with accolades since returning home following a bronze medal winning feat at Tokyo, a …

Olympians from Punjab honoured at felicitation function, 20 players handed Rs 28.36 cr
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympians from Punjab honoured at felicitation function, 20 players handed Rs 28.36 cr

India TV News  

Olympic bronze medal-winning national men’s hockey team players and 10 other sportspersons from Punjab were on Thursday felicitated by the state government for their performances in the Tokyo Olympics. On the occasion, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced the promotion of Indian hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh to the rank of Superintendent of Police from his present DSP rank. Ten Indian …

Hockey: India captain Manpreet Singh dedicates Tokyo Olympics Bronze to COVID warriors
3 years, 4 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 …

Manpreet Singh on Indian men's hockey team's Tokyo Olympics preparations: We are ready
3 years, 5 months ago

Manpreet Singh on Indian men's hockey team's Tokyo Olympics preparations: We are ready

The Hindu  

He was marked out for greatness as a player and a leader even before he became a constant in the national side. We are working on a lot of things right now — our attacks, penalty corners both in attack and defence, plus we are also working on a lot of key points that will be important factors in Tokyo …

Indian men's hockey team among the fittest in the world, says skipper Manpreet Singh
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian men's hockey team among the fittest in the world, says skipper Manpreet Singh

Firstpost  

“Nineteen of our team members managed to clear the yo-yo scores where the last stage was 23.8, so I think this Indian Men’s team is one of the fittest teams in the world,” Manpreet Singh said. India’s men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh is riding high. Indian men’s team is considered among the fittest in world hockey. Also, 19 of …

Need to peak at right time to make history in Tokyo: Hockey player Nilkanta
3 years, 6 months ago

Need to peak at right time to make history in Tokyo: Hockey player Nilkanta

Hindustan Times  

Midfielder Nilkanta Sharma is confident about the Indian men's hockey team rewriting history at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, saying the side needs to peak at the right time to be able to break its four decade-long medal drought. Nilkanta Sharma India have won eight gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in the 1980 …

Indian hockey team midfielder Jaskaran Singh learning tricks of trade from seniors in build up to Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian hockey team midfielder Jaskaran Singh learning tricks of trade from seniors in build up to Olympics

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Indian hockey team midfielder Jaskaran Singh says he is learning the tricks of the trade from senior players like captain Manpreet Singh as he hopes to make it to the Tokyo Olympics squad. Jaskaran, son of hockey Olympian and former India coach Rajinder Singh Jr, is currently training with the men’s senior core group for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics …

Jaskaran learning tricks of the trade from captain Manpreet
3 years, 7 months ago

Jaskaran learning tricks of the trade from captain Manpreet

The Hindu  

India midfielder Jaskaran Singh says he is learning the tricks of the trade from senior players like captain Manpreet Singh. Jaskaran, son of hockey Olympian and former India coach Rajinder Singh Jr, is currently training with the men's senior core group for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics at the Sports Authority of India Centre here. It's important to have a good …

Indian hockey team need to improve on finishing skills and coordination: Hardik Singh
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian hockey team need to improve on finishing skills and coordination: Hardik Singh

Hindustan Times  

Following a successful tour of Argentina and Europe, Indian men's hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh on Thursday said the national side needs to improve its finishing skills and work on the coordination to do well in the Olympics. Playing its first top international competition after a one-year hiatus, the Indian team won the first match via a penalty shoot-out, before …

Midfielder Jaskaran Singh inspired by teammates Manpreet, Chinglensana
4 years, 1 month ago

Midfielder Jaskaran Singh inspired by teammates Manpreet, Chinglensana

The Hindu  

Midfielder Jaskaran Singh, who has played six matches for the Indian hockey team, says he has learned a lot from experienced campaigners such as Manpreet Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam during the national camps. “However, it’s been terrific to be practicing alongside Manpreet Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam. Manpreet and Chinglensana have played over 200 matches each for India and …

Harmanpreet Singh: Hockey Pro League restart will help India study European teams
4 years, 3 months ago

Harmanpreet Singh: Hockey Pro League restart will help India study European teams

The Hindu  

Indian drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh is looking forward to the resumption of the FIH Hockey Pro League this month, saying it will provide insight into the combinations that European teams employ and help in preparations for the forthcoming season. READ | The Indian men’s team, which is currently fourth in the table with 10 points from six games, will resume its …

Back-to-back Pro League matches will help team gain momentum for Olympics: Manpreet Singh
4 years, 5 months ago

Back-to-back Pro League matches will help team gain momentum for Olympics: Manpreet Singh

India TV News  

Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh is delighted with the revised schedule for FIH Pro League, saying back-to-back matches next year will help them gain the "right kind of momentum" ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. "I feel after the four-week gap between our matches against Argentina and Great Britain, we will play back-to-back matches almost every weekend right until …

Manpreet Singh: From teenage prodigy to maverick leader
4 years, 5 months ago

Manpreet Singh: From teenage prodigy to maverick leader

The Hindu  

It was a day before India’s final group stage match of the 2018 Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. ” The coach’s trepidation vanished when Manpreet sent a pass fizzing across the goalline in the opening minutes of the match. While playing his first major tournament in the 2011 Champions Trophy, the 19-year-old Manpreet was still trying to fit in the …

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