Parents will now see a future for their kids in hockey, says PR Sreejesh
3 years, 4 months ago

Parents will now see a future for their kids in hockey, says PR Sreejesh

India TV News  

The bronze medal won by the Indian men's hockey team after a gap of 41 years will encourage parents to allow their children to take up hockey and achieve glory, said goalkeeper PR Sreejesh here on Monday. Indian men's hockey team defeated Germany 5-4 in the playoff to win a bronze medal, their first medal after the gold in the Moscow Olympics. Speaking exclusively to IANS on Monday after a function organised by the Sports Ministry to felicitate the Tokyo Olympic Games medallists, Sreejesh said that after this medal, parents will now see a future for their children in hockey. Parents will think that if their child plays hockey, he too can one day win a medal and achieve success in his life," said India's top goalkeeper.

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‘Another sensational victory’: Indian Hockey team beats Pakistan in men’s junior Asia Cup in Muscat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Another sensational victory’: Indian Hockey team beats Pakistan in men’s junior Asia Cup in Muscat

Live Mint  

Defending champions India on Wednesday defeated Pakistan in men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat to win hat-trick of titles. “Team India lifts the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 trophy with an epic 5-3 triumph over Pakistan! India secured their third penalty corner in the 47th minute, but Araijeet's effort was saved by Pakistan goalkeeper Muhammad Janjua. India pressed hard on …

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek
3 weeks, 5 days ago

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” said Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s Paris …

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport
1 month ago

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

The Hindu  

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Rajgir International Stadium, situated amidst the ambitious Rajgir Sports Complex and the Bihar Sports University campus, has created quite the stir in this small town in India’s …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
1 month, 1 week ago

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition

The Hindu  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who watched the final of the 14th Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, spoke about his federation’s vision to restructure the tournament and make it more competitive to safeguard hockey’s future in the country. We allowed them to skip this year’s tournament so that they could get …

HTLS 2024: 'Important to win more than 10 medals if India gets to host Olympics in 2036', says PR Sreejesh
1 month, 1 week ago

HTLS 2024: 'Important to win more than 10 medals if India gets to host Olympics in 2036', says PR Sreejesh

Hindustan Times  

Nov 15, 2024 6:59 PM IST HTLS 2024: PR Sreejesh says he always tries to share his experience with the upcoming youngsters. “I believe that when you’re playing para sports, you are giving someone a reason to live. But today, I get messages saying ‘you are the reason I continue to dream', it gives me happiness,” Sumit says. Swapnil says …

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship

The Hindu  

Indian hockey stars Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal are set to represent Uttar Pradesh in the 14th Hockey India-Senior National championship. Both players played a crucial role in India's historic bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, inspiring the upcoming generation of players. They believe that representing Uttar Pradesh would motivate and inspire the next generation of players, who …

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series
2 months ago

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India is ready to face a tough challenge from Germany in a two-Test series. The match will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Both Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage will make their debut on the international stage, while other players like Varun Kumar, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Dilpreet Singh have returned after a …

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh

News 18  

Riding high on the success of winning a bronze medal in Paris — ending a four-decade-long dry spell — the Indian hockey team now aims to build on this momentum with hopes of clinching gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, ace goalkeeper P R Sreejesh said on Friday. The former national team captain, who announced his retirement after …

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Asserting that there was a conducive atmosphere for the growth of sports in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said one of the favourite sports of the state -- hockey -- has touched new heights at the international level, including at the Olympics where India won back-to-back bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris. Shahid Hockey Stadium, in Lucknow …

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes
4 months, 1 week ago

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes

The Hindu  

Sreejesh announced, through a series of comic strips on social media, his decision to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, the move made sense given how he had been talking about it for some time now, with broken bones and the stress of performance. Spotted by State coach Jayakumar and rising up the ranks before being selected for …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Amritsar, : After clinching the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, the players of the Indian Men's Hockey Team such as Hardik Singh Mandeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Gurjant Singh returned to their hometown on Sunday. India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics The Indian Men's Hockey team arrived at the New …

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare

The Hindu  

The Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris here on Saturday morning. Catch the LIVE updates of Paris Olympics 2024 here However, not all members of the bronze medal winning team made their way back home as a few vital cogs remained in the French capital for the closing ceremony of the Games. …

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team is set to return to India today after a remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where they clinched the bronze medal. The journey to the bronze medal was filled with challenges, as the Indian hockey team faced some of the best teams in the world. The Indian hockey team has a storied history in …

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches

Hindustan Times  

Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India. This marked India men's hockey team's second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates …

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Hockey India announced cash prizes for the men's team and support staff after they clinched a bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey praises India's performance at the 33rd Summer Games and said it's an extraordinary achievement to win back-to-back Olympic medals. Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh also lauded team …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while. Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while the Indian hockey team …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced cash prize of Rs 15 lakh for each player of the Indian men’s hockey team and Rs 7.5 lakhs for each member of the support staff for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian team secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking its second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday. "The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you've brought home …

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics

News 18  

“This is the better way to finish” Words spoken by the ‘Wall’ of Indian Hockey, PR Sreejesh, who yet again ruled out any possibility of reversing his decision to retire from international hockey after India claimed their Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. “The team did a wonderful job and made this game so beautiful,” said Sreejesh who …

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 on August 8 to secure their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, having previously won it at Tokyo 2020. The last time the Indian men's hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals was in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. Not only did the Men in Blue end their campaign on a high note, but …

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat that has taken over five decades to replicate. With a 2-1 victory against Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only secured the bronze medal in men's hockey but also achieved back-to-back Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. Over fifty years ago, India clinched consecutive bronze medals, …

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team made a remarkable comeback at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, securing a highly anticipated bronze medal just two days after a heartbreaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the men's event. Harmanpreet Singh's men showcased brilliant resilience and determination, defeating Spain 2-1 to claim their second successive bronze at the Games. Here's presenting your Paris …

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972

The Hindu  

PR Sreejesh, the goalkeeper of the Indian field hockey team retired on a high after India won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. The 36-year-old had already announced that this Games would be his last but the bronze medal, two in a row for him and India, would make his stint all the more remarkable. …

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals

Firstpost  

India suffered a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the men’s hockey semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. AP The Harmanpreet Singh-led India men’s hockey team suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. @FIH_Hockey needs to get their act in order big time — Viren Rasquinha August 6, 2024 Rasquinha …

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team's dream of ending a 44-year-old wait to enter an Olympic final remained unfulfilled after a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Three years later, the same opposition inflicted a painful defeat against Harmanpreet Singh's Indian men's hockey team to book a spot in the final against the Netherlands …

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match

ABP News  

IND vs GER Hockey Semifinal, Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian Men's Hockey team lost to Germany in the Men's Hocke Semifinal of Paris Olympics 2024. The goal which put India on level terms with Germany after they were 2-1 down was Sukhjeet Singh who scored his first Olympics gold through a brilliant touch on a penalty corner. Marco Miltkau Scores …

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team won its first Olympic medal at the Amsterdam Games in 1928. It scored 29 goals in five matches to win the gold medal. As Harmanpreet Singh’s men take on Germany in the hockey semifinals at the Paris Olympics, here’s the full list of all medals won by India in hockey at the quadrennial games. List of …

Commentator Breaks Down On Air India Enter Hockey Semifinal Paris Olympics 2024 WATCH VIRAL VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Commentator Breaks Down On Air India Enter Hockey Semifinal Paris Olympics 2024 WATCH VIRAL VIDEO

ABP News  

It was an emotionally charged win for Team India over Great Britain in the Men's Hockey Quarterfinal of the Paris Olympics 2024. READ HERE | WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals Big shoutout to Sunil Taneja for the stellar commentary during today’s hockey match! 🏒👏 #Hockey #TopCommentary @iSunilTaneja ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/ldPu5p8dXL — …

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay

The Hindu  

Dhanraj Pillay had tears of heartbreak when India missed out on a potential semifinal berth at Sydney Olympics conceding a goal against Poland in the dying moments after leading for 69 minutes. On August 4, as India doggedly defended for 42 minutes with 9 men on the outfield and the special man named PR Sreejesh, who keeps raising the "bar", …

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals

ABP News  

PR Sreejesh has already annouced that the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 would be his last competitive international hockey tournament. Even in the shootout, the guys who took shots didn't disappoint," Sreejesh told the broadcasters after India's epic win over Great Britain in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal. Here is PR Sreejesh's Penalty-Saving Effort That Helped India win: INDIA QUALIFIED INTO …

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972

The Hindu  

Indian men tasted success in Hockey against Australia in an Olympics after 52 years by defeating them 3-2 in a Group B encounter on August 2. Right from the word go, India dominated the proceedings in the first quarter with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field goal and was followed by the captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner conversion. After taking a …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Are India ready to spring a surprise?

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games was a watershed moment for the India men’s hockey team. In India’s case that could help cast aside recent indifferent performances provided the team executes plans or moves coach Craig Fulton introduces for the Games. The Olympic preliminary pool draw allows India to find their feet against lower-ranked opponents New Zealand …

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last
5 months ago

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh's career around the time that the Indian men's hockey team, and indeed the sport of hockey itself in the country, had seemingly met its demise. Sreejesh emerged as one of the leading figures in the Indian dressing room after the disappointing London Olympics Sreejesh was with the Indian team throughout that journey. They had qualified after winning theif …

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago
5 months ago

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago

The Hindu  

In Bengaluru, a wall in the modest lobby of the Sports Authority of India hostel, which houses the Indian hockey team, is adorned with a picture of a smiling P.R. It’s a privilege to compete at the 1924 Paris Olympics stadium, which will host hockey.” In his two-decade-long career, Sreejesh has experienced more downs than ups, which has made him …

Olympics 2024: ‘I am determined to fulfil my role in the team by giving my all in Paris,’ says Sukhjeet Singh
5 months ago

Olympics 2024: ‘I am determined to fulfil my role in the team by giving my all in Paris,’ says Sukhjeet Singh

The Hindu  

From overcoming a career-threatening injury to earning a spot on the Indian Men’s Hockey squad for the Paris Olympics, Sukhjeet Singh’s journey has been nothing less than inspiring. As he is prepares to play in his first Olympics, determined to make his mark on the world’s biggest stage, Sukhjeet said, “Playing in the Olympics has always been a dream for …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts

Hindustan Times  

India have won more Olympic medals since the turn of this century than they did in all of their appearances before 2000. Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal, winning the men's 10m air rifle title. Sushil Kumar became the first Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, bettering his bronze medal in Beijing …

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century

Hindustan Times  

Indian hockey's decline was halted quite spectacularly with a gold at the 1980 Olympics. The gold in 1980 remains the last that India has won in hockey while the men's team would end the dry run only in 2021 in Tokyo. Here we recall the country's performances after the end of the reign of hockey: India's dry run after 1980 …

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence

Hindustan Times  

According to the International Olympic Committee's records, India's Olympic journey started in Paris, and the French capital is where athletes representing the country will travel to this year. London 1948 - No more Dhyan Chand but hockey dominance continues The first Olympics after the Second World War also marked the first time that India competed at the Games as an …

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp
6 months, 1 week ago

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-player core probable group for a 63-day junior men’s national coaching camp to be held at the Sports Authority of India from June 16. This camp follows the Indian junior men’s team’s European tour, where it played five matches from May 20-29 against Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands club team Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push. …

India’s 5-0 Australia hockey Test series rout and lessons from it
8 months, 1 week ago

India’s 5-0 Australia hockey Test series rout and lessons from it

Hindustan Times  

Harmanpreet Singh and Co turned up with renewed vigour at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday, going on the offensive and imposing the high press against Australia. India lost the five-match hockey Test series to Australia 5-0 But it was the same story all over again as India were handed a fifth consecutive defeat as Australia completed a 5-0 rout …

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics

India TV News  

It was a starry afternoon in New Delhi at the Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday, March 31 with the men and women players being awarded for their performances and achievements through the calendar year of 2023. Hardik Singh and Salima Tete walked away with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for the Player of the Year in Men …

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?

Hindustan Times  

There will be 16 fewer athletes travelling with the Indian contingent to the Paris Olympics in July. “They should draw a line under the team now and start a new project involving the national junior team players that you’ll see playing in 2028," former India coach Neil Hawgood, who guided the women’s team to their first Olympic qualification in 36 …

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.

The Hindu  

Hockey and shooting are the two sports where India has achieved the most success in the Olympics. “The team is 110 percent ready to win gold,” said Hardik Singh, midfielder and vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, during the discussion on ‘Eyeing the Paris Gold’ as part of Sportstar’s ‘Focus Punjab’ Sports Conclave in Chandigarh on Wednesday. However, Hardik …

Hockey | No denying Janneke Schopman’s contribution but missing Olympics made her stay untenable
10 months ago

Hockey | No denying Janneke Schopman’s contribution but missing Olympics made her stay untenable

The Hindu  

Janneke Schopman officially quit as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team on February 23, bringing the curtains down on her two-year tenure as the first-ever woman in the role. Her emotional outburst in the media after the team’s last Pro League match in Rourkela triggered a debate on both the functioning of the federation and women in Indian …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League

The Hindu  

It’s been two weeks since the Indian women’s hockey team’s Olympic dreams ended in Ranchi but the side is already planning for the next challenge at the FIH Pro League beginning here on Saturday. The Dutch and the Aussies have a massively one-sided track record but they haven’t played India in an official competition since 2022. Schopman insisted she was …

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