Women's Hockey World Cup 2018: India qualify for knock-out stages with well-deserved draw against USA
6 years, 5 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2018: India qualify for knock-out stages with well-deserved draw against USA

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The draw enabled India to keep their campaign afloat in the tournament and progress to the crossovers while the Americans crashed out of the event. Stung by the goal, the Indians continued to press forward and secured two penalty corners in the final minutes of the first quarter but drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur failed on both occasion as the USA ended the first quarter with a slender lead. The USA secured their first penalty corner three minutes into the second quarter but the Indians stood tall to thwart any danger. A minute later India got another penalty corner but this time skipper Rani Rampal’s slap shot was well saved by American custodian Jackie Briggs. Trailing by a goal, the Indians came out all guns blazing after the change of ends and drew level a minute into the third quarter through a penalty corner conversion by skipper Rani Rampal.

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Women’s Hockey India League: Second-half surge gets Soorma Hockey Club comeback victory over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
2 days, 19 hours ago

Women’s Hockey India League: Second-half surge gets Soorma Hockey Club comeback victory over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

The Hindu  

JSW Soorma Hockey Club got its Women’s Hockey India League campaign up and running with a come-from-behind 4-1 victory over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here on Monday. The Tigers almost ended up extending the lead on several occasions, having come the closest in the second quarter when Fiona Crackles’ ferocious reverse hit …

Nidhi stands tall as India retain Women’s Asia Cup with victory over three-time champs China
1 month ago

Nidhi stands tall as India retain Women’s Asia Cup with victory over three-time champs China

Live Mint  

India's goalkeeper Nidhi stole the limelight in the penalty shootout, making three sensational saves to help India overcome three-time champions China 3-2 and clinch their second consecutive Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey title here on Sunday. While skipper Jinzhuang Tan scored for China in the 30th minute, Siwach Kanika's strike early in the second half brought India back into the …

Nidhi stands tall as India retain Women’s Asia Cup with victory over three-time champs China
1 month ago

Nidhi stands tall as India retain Women’s Asia Cup with victory over three-time champs China

Hindustan Times  

Muscat, India's goalkeeper Nidhi stole the limelight in the penalty shootout, making three sensational saves to help India overcome three-time champions China 3-2 and clinch their second consecutive Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey title here on Sunday. While skipper Jinzhuang Tan scored for China in the 30th minute, Siwach Kanika's strike early in the second half brought India back into …

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India beats China, defends title
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1 month ago

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India beats China, defends title

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team beat China 3-2 in penalty shootout in the final of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday to successfully defend its title. Jinzhuang Tan scored the first goal for China but Kanika Siwach bagged the equaliser in the third quarter for India as the match went into a penalty shootout. India’s goalkeeper Nidhi …

India defeat China 1-0 in final to defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India defeat China 1-0 in final to defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title

Firstpost  

India got the better of China in the final of the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Bihar on Wednesday, thus clinching their third title. The Indian women’s hockey team were crowned champions of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 after they beat China 1-0 in the final in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday. The game saw both teams trade blows …

India Beat China 1-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Final To Clinch Record-Equalling Third Title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Beat China 1-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Final To Clinch Record-Equalling Third Title

ABP News  

IND vs CHI Asian Champions Trophy Final: India defeated China 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey final on November 20 in Rajigir, Bihar, successfully defending their title and securing a record-tying third championship to become the most successful team in the tournament's history, matching South Korea with three titles. Indian striker Deepika once again starred for India, scoring …

Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy: India lift third title after beating Olympics silver medallist China in final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy: India lift third title after beating Olympics silver medallist China in final

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defended their Asian Champions Trophy title by beating Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in the final on Wednesday in Rajgir, Bihar. Three minutes into the second quarter, China secured the first penalty corner of the match but India's second goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam made a terrific diving save to keep out Jinzhuang Tan. In the …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Beat Japan 2-0, To Face China In Final Of Women's ACT Hockey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Beat Japan 2-0, To Face China In Final Of Women's ACT Hockey

ABP News  

Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Tuesday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 48th minute while Lalaremsiami struck from field play in the 56th minute for India, who had plenty of scoring chances including 13 penalty corners. The …

India in Women's ACT final but Japanese goalkeeper steals the show
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India in Women's ACT final but Japanese goalkeeper steals the show

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Till the 47th minute of the semifinal between India and Japan at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Rajgir, India had tried everything to get past the Japanese goalkeeper, Yu Kudo. Skipper Salima Tete's attempt was derailed by Kudo, so were a few attempts by Navneet Kaur, Sangeeta Kumari and the tournament's highest goal-scorer, Deepika. In the …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024: Unbeaten India set for Japan challenge in semis
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024: Unbeaten India set for Japan challenge in semis

The Hindu  

Reaching the semifinal unbeaten through their league matches, the Indian women’s team would fancy its chances to go all the way when it takes on Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Tuesday. The Indian team has also gotten progressively better in every match, but both the players and the coach …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Japan showcased exemplary defence in the first half of the game but second-half goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika sealed India's victory. They dominated possession in Japan's half but struggled …

Women's ACT Hockey: India Continue Their Juggernaut With Thrashing Of Olympic Silver Medallist
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Women's ACT Hockey: India Continue Their Juggernaut With Thrashing Of Olympic Silver Medallist

ABP News  

Defending champions India stunned Olympic silver medallist China 3-0 to seal a semifinal spot at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Saturday. India scored two field goals through Sangita Kumari and skipper Salima Tete before tournament's highest scorer Deepika converted a penalty corner in the final minute. Five minutes later, India secured another penalty corner but Manisha …

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team on Saturday defeated Olympic silver medallist China by 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament Bihar's Rajgir. With this stunning victory, the Indian Women's Hockey team has reached the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. In the 32nd minute when Sangita deftly met with Sushila Chanu's defence splitting pass from the midfield, …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita’s double strike hands India comfortable 4-0 win over Malaysia
2 months ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita’s double strike hands India comfortable 4-0 win over Malaysia

The Hindu  

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note in Rajgir on Monday. India secured two penalty corners in two minutes and Sangita scored with a variation from the second effort in the eighth minute. The Indians kept up …

India beats China 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024 opener
4 months, 1 week ago

India beats China 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024 opener

The Hindu  

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team registered a 3-0 victory in its first match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 against host China at the Moqi Hockey Training Base here on Sunday. Halfway through the quarter, Abhishek forced a penalty corner from China but Harmanpreet’s drag flick was saved and China initiated a blistering counter, which was put to an end …

FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian Women's Poor Rut Continues, Suffer 1-2 Loss To China
11 months ago

FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian Women's Poor Rut Continues, Suffer 1-2 Loss To China

ABP News  

Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team failed to take advantage of an early lead and a narrow 1-2 loss to China, starting on a disappointing note in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Monday. The Indian women’s hockey team took the lead through Sangita Kumari but a brace from …

FIH Hockey Pro League Indian womens hockey team beat USA 3-1
11 months ago

FIH Hockey Pro League Indian womens hockey team beat USA 3-1

ABP News  

In a spectacular display of skill and determination, the Indian women's hockey team secured a triumphant 3-1 victory against the United States at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the Hockey Pro League 2023-24. The ball, bouncing off the United States' goalkeeper Kealsie Robles, found Vandana Katariya, who skillfully tapped it into the goal, securing India's first …

Deepika, Mumtaz shine as India beat Poland 5-4 in FIH Hockey5s Women’s WC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika, Mumtaz shine as India beat Poland 5-4 in FIH Hockey5s Women’s WC

The Hindu  

Deepika Soreng and Mumtaz Khan scored a brace each as the Indian women’s hockey team eked out a narrow 5-4 win over Poland in its opening Pool C match of the FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup here on Wednesday. Poland struck back minutes later through Kucharska and skipper Rybacha’s field goals to level the scores at 2-2 with five minutes …

FIH Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India Rout Italy 5-1 to Storm Into Semis
11 months, 4 weeks ago

FIH Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India Rout Italy 5-1 to Storm Into Semis

News 18  

Defender Udita struck a brace of goals in her 100th match for the country as India thrashed Italy 5-1 in their last Pool B match in the women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, setting up a semifinal clash with Germany on Thursday. Udita scored in the 1st and 55th minutes off two superbly taken penalty corners while Deepika, off a 41st …

India women’s hockey team gets Rupinder Pal Singh’s help in fixing penalty-corner woes ahead of Olympic qualifiers
1 year ago

India women’s hockey team gets Rupinder Pal Singh’s help in fixing penalty-corner woes ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Firstpost  

Ace women’s drag flicker Gurjit Kaur termed the camp, that began on Wednesday at the SAI Bengaluru, as a perfect learning space ahead of the crucial qualifiers Bengaluru: In order to fix its perennial penalty-corner woes, the Indian women’s hockey team is engaged in a skill-sharpening exercise with legendary drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh during the on-going five-day camp in …

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by
1 year ago

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by

Firstpost  

We now take a quick look at how the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams performed in major tournaments throughout the year. From enduring a disappointing men’s Hockey World Cup campaign to winning medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou as well as the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, it was a year of mixed fortunes for Indian hockey. We now …

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023
1 year ago

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn't able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. While the men secured qualification to the Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games, the women will be fighting …

India women beat Ireland 2-1 in 5-Nations Tournament
1 year ago

India women beat Ireland 2-1 in 5-Nations Tournament

The Hindu  

Indian women wrapped up its campaign in the 5-Nation hockey tournament with a feisty 2-1 win over Ireland here on Thursday. India started the game on the front foot, with Deepika slotting the ball into the back of the net to give India the lead early in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Ireland looked to claim the lead, …

India women’s hockey team goes down 1-3 to Germany in 5-Nations tournament in Valencia
1 year ago

India women’s hockey team goes down 1-3 to Germany in 5-Nations tournament in Valencia

Firstpost  

India Women’s Hockey Team will face Ireland in their last match in the five-nations tournament on 21st December. The Indian Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Germany on Tuesday in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023. Hanna Carina Granitzki doubled the lead for Germany in the second quarter through a penalty corner goal and presented India with a …

India beats USA 3-2 to finish ninth at Junior Women's hockey World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

India beats USA 3-2 to finish ninth at Junior Women's hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo shone under the bar as India displayed remarkable resilience to eke out a 3-2 win over USA in sudden death to finish ninth at the Junior Women's hockey World Cup in Santiago. During the allocated 60 minutes, India's Manju Chorsiya and Sunelita Toppo scored a goal each, while Kiersten Thomassey netted a brace for the USA. The …

Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup: India beats Korea 3-1 in classification match
1 year, 1 month ago

Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup: India beats Korea 3-1 in classification match

The Hindu  

India came from behind to outwit Korea 3-1 in the 9th-12th place classification match of the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile. India, opting for counter-attacks, kept Korea's defence busy but couldn't convert their promising entries to the opposition circle, resulting to a goal-less deadlock after the 1st quarter. Despite their fervent efforts, India’s solid defence thwarted Korea’s …

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand in penalty shootout in 9th-16th classification match
1 year, 1 month ago

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand in penalty shootout in 9th-16th classification match

The Hindu  

India beat New Zealand in sudden death penalty shoot out after both sides were locked 3-3 during regulation time in an inconsequential ninth to 16th place classification match of the junior women’s hockey World Cup here on Tuesday. In the allotted 60 minutes, Ropni Kumari, Jyoti Chhatri and Sunelita Toppo scored a goal each for India, while Isabella Story, Madeline …

India starts with 12-0 thrashing of Canada in FIH Women’s Junior World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

India starts with 12-0 thrashing of Canada in FIH Women’s Junior World Cup

The Hindu  

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada. India began the match with an attacking approach, and swiftly secured an early advantage as Annu scored two early goals through penalty corners. Despite having a healthy lead, the Indian team showed no signs of slowing …

Indian women beat Japan 2-1, assure semifinal berth in Asian Champions Trophy
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian women beat Japan 2-1, assure semifinal berth in Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

An in-form India eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Japan to register their fourth straight win and storm into the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Tuesday. India's Vandana Katariya celebrates with teammates after being felicitated on becoming the first Indian female hockey player to play 300 international matches After two goalless quarters, Navneet …

Hangzhou Asian Games hockey | Indian women beat defending champion Japan; clinch bronze
1 year, 3 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games hockey | Indian women beat defending champion Japan; clinch bronze

The Hindu  

Coming into the tournament as favourites, a wounded Indian women's hockey team rose from the shock semifinal loss to edge past defending champions Japan 2-1 and claim the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on October 7. Deepika gave India the lead in the fifth minute from a penalty stroke before Japan equalised through Yuri Nagai from a …

India win Asian Games bronze in women's hockey, beat defending champions Japan 2-1
1 year, 3 months ago

India win Asian Games bronze in women's hockey, beat defending champions Japan 2-1

Hindustan Times  

Coming into the tournament as favourites, a wounded Indian women's hockey team rose from the shock semifinal loss to edge past defending champions Japan 2-1 and claim the bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Saturday. Deepika gave India the lead in the fifth minute from a penalty stroke before Japan equalised through Yuri Nagai from a penalty corner …

India women beat England 6-2, finish third in Junior 4 Nations Tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

India women beat England 6-2, finish third in Junior 4 Nations Tournament

Hindustan Times  

The Indian junior women's hockey team on Wednesday recorded a 6-2 win against England to finish third at the 4 Nations Tournament - Dusseldorf 2023 here. India players in action during the junior 4-nations tournament For India, Neelam, Annu, Sunelita Toppo, Hina Bano and Mumtaz Khan were on target. India were attacking to take the lead, but by the end …

India women beat England 6-2, finish third in Junior 4 Nations hockey tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

India women beat England 6-2, finish third in Junior 4 Nations hockey tournament

The Hindu  

The Indian junior women’s hockey team on Wednesday recorded a 6-2 win against England to finish third at the 4 Nations Tournament - Dusseldorf 2023 here. India was attacking to take the lead, but by the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 0-0 as both teams put up strong defensive displays. Annu, who scored against Spain …

Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Sweden stunned the United States 5-4 in a sudden-death penalty shootout Sunday to surge into a Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Japan and consign the defending champion to its earliest-ever exit. Musovic stands firm Vlatko Andonovski made two changes from the team that drew 0-0 against Portugal, with Emily Sonnett in for suspended midfielder Rose Lavelle and Trinity Rodman preferred …

USA knocked out of Women’s World Cup by Sweden's millimetre-perfect penalty
1 year, 5 months ago

USA knocked out of Women’s World Cup by Sweden's millimetre-perfect penalty

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s coverage of today’s showdown between Sweden and the USA in the Women’s World Cup. The US team’s World Cup hopes are on the line as the defending champions face a strong Sweden side in the last-16 in Melbourne. Vlatko Andonovski’s side are under pressure after failing to win two World Cup group stage matches …

Indian men’s hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian men’s hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team came up with a spirited performance to hold England 1-1 in their third match at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament here on Friday. While Sam Ward scored an early goal for England in the fifth minute, India bounced back to level the scores in the 29th minute through Harmanpreet Singh. …

Indian women draw 1-1 against England in Spain
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian women draw 1-1 against England in Spain

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team came from behind to register a thrilling 1-1 draw against England in its opening game of the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament here on Wednesday. The game began with England quickly settling into a passing rhythm while controlling the majority of possession, and it paid off when Hunt scored a field goal …

Indian Women's Hockey Team Lose 4-2 Against Australia in Opening Clash of Three-Match Series
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Lose 4-2 Against Australia in Opening Clash of Three-Match Series

News 18  

The Indian women’s hockey team started its tour of Australia on a disappointing note, losing 2-4 against the hosts in the first Test of the three-match series at the Mate Stadium on Thursday. The home team started on an attacking note, earning back-to-back penalty corners early on but on both occasions, India skipper and goalkeeper Savita came to the visitors’ …

Hockey World Cup: India Knocked Out After Penalty Shootout Loss to New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: India Knocked Out After Penalty Shootout Loss to New Zealand

The Quint  

India Held 2-0 Lead at Half Time Pathak had earlier rescued India by pulling off some superb saves in the fourth quarter as New Zealand exerted tremendous pressure despite at one juncture being reduced to 10 men after Nick Ross got a yellow card. The Indians had themselves to blame as they lost their nerve at crucial junctures of the …

FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup: India beats Japan 2-1, inches closer to semifinals
2 years, 1 month ago

FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup: India beats Japan 2-1, inches closer to semifinals

The Hindu  

India thwarted a late fightback from Japan to secure a 2-1 victory in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup here on Monday. Salima Tete gave India a fifth minute lead when she tackled two Japanese defenders with a change of direction inside the D before slotting the ball past Eika Nakamura with a cool-headed finish. Jharkhand teenager Beauty Dungdung then …

India U-17 Women's Team Suffer 1-3 Defeat Against Sweden
2 years, 3 months ago

India U-17 Women's Team Suffer 1-3 Defeat Against Sweden

News 18  

The India U-17 women’s team suffered a 1-3 defeat against Sweden in its first match of the exposure tour in the run-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Sudha Tirkey scored the only goal for India after Sweden U-17 girls took a comfortable 3-0 lead through Ida Gramfors Sara Frigren and Selma Astrom. India, however, looked promising at the start …

India vs New Zealand Women's Hockey CWG 2022 Highlights: IND Beat NZ in Penalty Shootout to Win Bronze Medal
2 years, 5 months ago

India vs New Zealand Women's Hockey CWG 2022 Highlights: IND Beat NZ in Penalty Shootout to Win Bronze Medal

News 18  

India vs New Zealand Highlights CWG 2022 Women’s Hockey Bronze Medal Match Latest Updates: Savita Punia washed away the disappointment of semifinal defeat with a performance for ages as she saved four out of five New Zealand attempts in the penalty shootout with India emerging victorious 2-1 to win CWG 2022 women’s hockey bronze medal. With the memories of the …

CWG: Heartbreak for India in women’s hockey, lose to Australia in semis
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG: Heartbreak for India in women’s hockey, lose to Australia in semis

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey side lost 3-0 on penalties to four-time champions Australia after both sides drew 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games here on Friday. In the 24th minute, India secured another penalty corner but the Australians defended in numbers to head into half time leading 1-0. The quarter too produced …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 65- India team beats Germany to win men’s hockey Olympic bronze
2 years, 5 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 65- India team beats Germany to win men’s hockey Olympic bronze

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team overturned a 1-3 deficit to earn its first medal in 41 years with a 5-4 win over Germany in a high-octane bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. August 5, 2021: India ends 41-year wait to win Olympic medal, beats Germany to win bronze This was India’s fifth medal at the Tokyo Olympics, after the …

India vs Canada women’s hockey: India qualifies for semifinal at Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

India vs Canada women’s hockey: India qualifies for semifinal at Commonwealth Games 2022

The Hindu  

The India women’s hockey team on Wednesday finished second in Pool A with nine points to make the semifinals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. India, looking for an early breakthrough, charged into the opponent’s half as the whistle went off, but Canada goalkeeper Rowan Harris thwarted forward Vandana Katariya’s shot. Canada’s forwards took to the pitch with renewed vigour in …

Vandana's brace hands India second consecutive win in CWG women's hockey
2 years, 5 months ago

Vandana's brace hands India second consecutive win in CWG women's hockey

The Hindu  

Vandana Katariya scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team defeated Wales 3-1 to record its second successive win in Pool A at the Commonwealth Games. India kept up the pressure and continued to attack, resulting in another penalty corner in the 26th minute and this time, they were successful as Vandana neatly deflected in Gurjit's flick. Two minutes …

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: Navneet's brace helps India overpower Japan 3-1, finish 9th
2 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: Navneet's brace helps India overpower Japan 3-1, finish 9th

Firstpost  

Navneet scored two field goals, while Deep Grace Ekka sounded the board once from a set piece in the classification match while Yu Asai was the lone goalscorer for the Cherry Blossoms. Terrassa, Spain: Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women’s hockey team beat Japan 3-1 to finish a disappointing ninth in the FIH World Cup in Terrassa …

FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022: Navneet’s brace hands India 3-1 win over Japan, finishes 9th
2 years, 6 months ago

FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022: Navneet’s brace hands India 3-1 win over Japan, finishes 9th

The Hindu  

Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the India beat Japan 3-1 to finish ninth in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup here on Wednesday. Soon India got a massive chance to take the lead but Vandana Katariya’s effort from close range was saved by Japan goalkeeper Eika Nakamura. However, India won another penalty corner and this time Ekka scored to …

India Finish 9th at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 after 3-1 Win over Japan
2 years, 6 months ago

India Finish 9th at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 after 3-1 Win over Japan

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team picked up a 3-1 win over Japan in the 9-12th placings match of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 at Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa, Spain on Wednesday. But a few minutes later, Deep Grace Ekka converted from another Penalty Corner, hitting the ball towards the bottom right corner to give India a …

Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022: Savita’s heroics hand India first win
2 years, 6 months ago

Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022: Savita’s heroics hand India first win

The Hindu  

Skipper Savita starred in front of the goal as India defeated Canada 3-2 in the shootout after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in their classification match of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup here on Tuesday. After soaking up the initial pressure from the Indians, Canada managed to put the ball into the India …

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