Hockey | Akashdeep, Jugraj and Selvam Karthi miss the bus for Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey | Akashdeep, Jugraj and Selvam Karthi miss the bus for Asian Games

The Hindu  

Forward Akashdeep Singh, who scored four goals in the recent Asian Champions Trophy, was left out of the Indian men’s hockey squad for the Asian Games. Odisha Minister for Electronics and IT, Sports And Youth Services And Home, Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, and former hockey internationals A.B. Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak, Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Abhishek, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay. Women: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Deepika, Lalremsiami, Monika, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Nisha, Sonika, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Deep Grace Ekka, Vandana Katariya, Sangita Kumari, Vaishnavi Vittal Phalke, Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu and Salima Tete.

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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 …

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

India TV News  

India has announced a 18-member squad for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament will take place in Bihar from November 11 to 20. The team will be led by Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur. India are the defending champions of the Asian Champions Trophy and are looking to defend their title.

Selvam Karthi misses the flight to Australia but continues to pursue his Olympics goal
9 months ago

Selvam Karthi misses the flight to Australia but continues to pursue his Olympics goal

The Hindu  

When India won the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in August 2023, Selvam Karthi scored two goals. TN hockey star Selvam Karthi on his journey to the national side Like all athletes, Karthi also dreams of representing the country in the Olympics. While talking about his performance, Karthi admitted, “I didn’t perform to my full potential.” After the Spain tour, …

Indian women's hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka announces international retirement
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian women's hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka announces international retirement

The Hindu  

Indian women's hockey team defender and penalty corner specialist Deep Grace Ekka on Saturday announced her international retirement, ending an illustrious career during which she represented India in two Olympic Games. She was also a member of the title-winning Indian teams in 2016 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and 2017 Asia Cup. Ekka, hailing from Lulkidihi village in Sundargh district of …

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket
11 months ago

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket

News 18  

Despite doubts over the future of women’s hockey team head coach Janneke Schopman following India’s failure to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris later this year, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expressed confidence in her performance. Tirkey said the team had performed well in the last year or so under Schopman’s guidance and Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Japan …

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and six others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be competing for different states in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. Host Tamil Nadu, last year’s …

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals
1 year, 1 month ago

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be seen in action for their state units in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. The host and …

Asian Games: India played compact and sound hockey says Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: India played compact and sound hockey says Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya feels the Indian men’s hockey team produced one of the most “compact” performances to win its fourth gold medal at the recently-concluded Hangzhou Asian Games. Somaya, who was the Indian contingent’s deputy chef de mission at Hangzhou, said it was mostly an unblemished performance from the Harmanpreet Singh-led side, who directly qualified for Paris …

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik
1 year, 2 months ago

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

"I believe India has the potential to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey. This team has the attitude and talent to make it happen," says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the man whose rock-solid support is behind the sport's revival. I know plenty of other sports are vying for our country's attention but hockey deserves some shine," Mr. Patnaik, …

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Captain Harmanpreet Singh got his second, and India’s fifth goal in the 59th minute of the match and finally allowed himself a smile. The result was sealed, gold assured, and an Olympic ticket confirmed as the Indian men’s hockey team registered an emphatic 5-1 win against defending champion Japan to reclaim the Asian Games title here on Friday. Harmanpreet Singh-led …

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games: Abhishek's Brace, Goals from Amit-Mandeep Hand IND 4-2 Win
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games: Abhishek's Brace, Goals from Amit-Mandeep Hand IND 4-2 Win

News 18  

India Vs Japan Hockey Live Score, Asian Games: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Indian men’s hockey team as they gear up for their toughest test yet at the 19th Asian Games against Japan. In the same tournament, India had played out a 1-1 draw with Japan, but the head-to-head record between the two sides is very lopsided, …

Asian Games: Indian Women's Hockey Team Trounce Singapore 13-0 To Begin Campaign In Style
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Indian Women's Hockey Team Trounce Singapore 13-0 To Begin Campaign In Style

ABP News  

Hangzhou, Sep 27 Indian women’s hockey team is off to a winning start to their 19th Asian Games campaign, defeating Singapore 13-0 in a Pool A match, here at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium, on Wednesday. The goals kept coming for India as Deepika converted a penalty corner to extend her team’s lead, following which Navneet netted two goals – …

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1

India Today  

The Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 16-1 win over Singapore in its second Asian Games 2023 Pool A match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Tuesday. Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Samsher Singh, Abhishek and Varun Kumar scored in India's huge win. India's men's hockey …

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet, Mandeep hat-tricks see India men's hockey team thump Singapore 16-1
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet, Mandeep hat-tricks see India men's hockey team thump Singapore 16-1

Firstpost  

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring as many as four goals in what was yet another clinical effort from the Indians. Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men’s hockey team continued their dominant run in the ongoing 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, with a 16-1 win over Singapore on Tuesday. Follow LIVE: Asian Games Day 3 updates This follows India’s thumping …

India vs Singapore hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Mandeep, Harmanpreet get hat-tricks as IND demolishes SGP
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Singapore hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Mandeep, Harmanpreet get hat-tricks as IND demolishes SGP

The Hindu  

September 26, 2023 05:41 PREVIEW The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is set to face off against Singapore on Tuesday in its second game of the ongoing 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. The Indian Team heads into this match with immense confidence, having recorded a resounding 16-0 victory in their tournament opener against Uzbekistan on Sunday. Under the astute leadership of …

Hangzhou Asian Games: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur opens up on visa denial to wushu players
1 year, 2 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur opens up on visa denial to wushu players

India TV News  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has opened up on the ongoing controversy involving India's three wushu players who hail from Arunachal Pradesh and were denied visas by the Chinese authorities for the 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Earlier, the Sports Minister cancelled his visit to China ahead of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games which came …

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team beats Uzbekistan 16-0 in opener
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team beats Uzbekistan 16-0 in opener

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team secured a 16-0 victory against the Uzbekistan side in its opening Asian Games fixture at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Being third in the FIH Rankings, the Indian hockey team came into the Hangzhou Games full of confidence, after having won the Asian Champions Trophy last month. The …

asian games lalit upadhyay varun kumar harmanpreet singh indian mens hockey team dominates uzbekistan
1 year, 2 months ago

asian games lalit upadhyay varun kumar harmanpreet singh indian mens hockey team dominates uzbekistan

ABP News  

The Indian Men's Hockey Team began their Asian Games 2023 journey with an emphatic victory over Uzbekistan. Leading the charge for India were Lalit Upadhyay and Varun Kumar, both of whom showcased their scoring prowess by netting four goals apiece. 💪 Go #TeamIndia💪🏻🏑#Cheer4India… pic.twitter.com/MMjsGWXbBB — SAI Media September 24, 2023 The opening quarter of the game itself set the tone …

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Hockey Team Decimate Uzbekistan 16-0 in Opener
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Hockey Team Decimate Uzbekistan 16-0 in Opener

News 18  

The Indian men’s hockey team started their Asian Games 2023 campaign with the demolition of Uzbekistan on Sunday in China as the men in blue netted 16 unanswered goals against the opening-round opponents. Minutes later Sukhjeet earned India’s first penalty corner but Sanjay’s flick was kept away by Tolibbaev. India scored their third goal in the 17th minute through Abhishek, …

India vs Uzbekistan Highlights, Asian Games 2023 men’s hockey: Varun, Lalit, Mandeep run riot as IND thrash UZB 16-0
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Uzbekistan Highlights, Asian Games 2023 men’s hockey: Varun, Lalit, Mandeep run riot as IND thrash UZB 16-0

Hindustan Times  

By India vs Uzbekistan Highlights, Asian Games 2023: Follow here highlights of IND vs UZB men's hockey Pool A match, in Hangzhou. India vs Uzbekistan Highlights Asian Games 2023 India vs Uzbekistan Highlights, Asian Games 2023: Despite the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Singh, India were total rampage mode in their Asian Games 2023 men's hockey campaign opener. Sukhjeet completed …

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'
1 year, 3 months ago

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'

Firstpost  

Indian men’s hockey team can directly qualify for the Paris Olympics by winning gold at Asian Games 2023, but one mustn’t forget that they failed to do the same in 2018. India men’s hockey team begins their Asian Games campaign against Uzbekistan on Sunday, before facing Singapore, Japan, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the pool stage. Amit, who is currently the …

Asian Games 2023: A moment of immense pride for me, says Harmanpreet Singh after selected as India’s opening ceremony flag bearer
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: A moment of immense pride for me, says Harmanpreet Singh after selected as India’s opening ceremony flag bearer

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh is delighted to have been chosen as the country’s joint flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 which will take place on September 23. The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday announced that Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian captain, will lead the 655-member Indian contingent alongside renowned Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain …

India women's hockey team leaves for Hangzhou: Check their full schedule at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

India women's hockey team leaves for Hangzhou: Check their full schedule at Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women's hockey team left for Hangzhou for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Indian women's hockey team at the Bengaluru airport The Indian Women's Hockey Team will once again be led by captain Savita, with Deep Grace Ekka as her deputy. Ekka, Ishika Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, and Udita form the defence line, while Sushila Chanu, Monika, …

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Indian Men’s hockey team on Tuesday left for Hangzhou to take part in the 19th Asian Games. The Indian Men's Hockey Team flew from Bengaluru to Hangzhou on Tuesday to compete in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. 📍Hangzhou, China.#HockeyIndia… pic.twitter.com/jKPytBh8SE — Hockey India September 18, 2023 “The team has been rigorously preparing for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, …

Selvam Karthi to be part of Tamil Nadu team in 2023 National Games, preparatory camp to start from September 15
1 year, 3 months ago

Selvam Karthi to be part of Tamil Nadu team in 2023 National Games, preparatory camp to start from September 15

The Hindu  

India striker Selvam Karthi will be a part of the Tamil Nadu men’s hockey team that will participate in the 37th National Games to be held in Goa from October 25 to November 9. The 22-year-old from Ariyalur will join the 40-day preparatory hockey training camp, which begins at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on September 15 after the national …

Asian Games 2022- Our goal is to leave China with no regrets: India hockey forward Abhishek
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2022- Our goal is to leave China with no regrets: India hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Abhishek began his hockey career on a grass pitch under the tutelage of a Hindi teacher, and his selection to the Indian men’s hockey team for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 is a testament to his dedication. That period of my career was memorable; I competed in the U-18 Asia Cup from the National Hockey Academy and made the …

Hockey India announces Asian Games squads at felicitation ceremony; Akashdeep, Jugraj and Karthi miss the cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey India announces Asian Games squads at felicitation ceremony; Akashdeep, Jugraj and Karthi miss the cut

The Hindu  

Forward Akashdeep Singh, who scored four goals in the recent Asian Champions Trophy, was left out of the Indian men’s hockey squad for the Asian Games. READ - Hockey schedule for Asian Games 2023: Full list of men’s and women’s matches, groups, timings, venues at Hangzhou 2022 The teams were announced at a send-off ceremony hosted by Hockey India on …

HI names 39-member men’s core probable group for national coaching camp ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

HI names 39-member men’s core probable group for national coaching camp ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

Gearing up for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core men’s probable group for the national coaching camp beginning in Bengaluru on Monday. The Indian men’s team, which lifted the Asian Champions Trophy title for a record fourth time in Chennai early this month, will begin their campaign at the Asian Games against Uzbekistan …

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it

The Hindu  

Sportstar caught up with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on the sidelines of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai to talk about Craig Fulton, the revival of the Hockey India League, the future of India-Pakistan bilaterals, and more. The Asian Games is a very important tournament for India, with Olympic qualification at stake, and we wish that all players play …

High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan Coach Promises To Surprise India In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Clash
1 year, 4 months ago

High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan Coach Promises To Surprise India In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Clash

ABP News  

Chennai: Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Wednesday admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations but promised to surprise the hosts in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey match-up between the arch-rivals on August 9. While many teams have expressed their apprehensions about the scheduling of the ACT before the all-important Olympic qualifier Asian Games in …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage

The Hindu  

Being a three-time champion, the highest ranked side in the competition, and the flag-bearer for the Asian continent in world hockey — the weight of expectations doesn’t get tougher for India, which is also a first-time host of the ACT in its seventh edition. It will come into the tournament straight from a four-nation Europe tour, with only a three-day …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

Craig Fulton has already experienced a lot since the beginning of the year: a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat with Belgium, the intensity and passion of Indian fans as a neutral, a completely different culture with his appointment as India’s chief coach, and some tough outings in the FIH Pro League as he comes to terms with the resources and …

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games

Live Mint  

Asian Games will take place in China this year from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announce Men in Blue squad for the tournament. Team India squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak …

TN Sports Minister chairs meeting ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai
1 year, 5 months ago

TN Sports Minister chairs meeting ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu sports minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a high-level meeting today to take stock of the ongoing preparations ahead of the highly-anticipated Asian Champions Trophy 2023, scheduled to begin on August 3 in Chennai. READ | Savita Punia: Top-ranked opponents now bring different kind of energy in us “We had a very fruitful meeting with the Sports Minister of Tamil …

One Month to Go: Preparations in Full Swing for Asian Champions Trophy
1 year, 5 months ago

One Month to Go: Preparations in Full Swing for Asian Champions Trophy

News 18  

With exactly a month to go for the highly-anticipated Asian Champions Trophy, preparations are in top gear at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. Hockey India is also consciously making an effort to take domestic and international events to different states so that hockey infrastructure gets a face-lift.” Echoing the President’s views, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath …

Indian sports news wrap, June 19: Diksha finishes T-3 in German Masters, Pankaj Advani’s India-1 registers two wins in Asian Team Snooker Championship
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, June 19: Diksha finishes T-3 in German Masters, Pankaj Advani’s India-1 registers two wins in Asian Team Snooker Championship

The Hindu  

Chennai GOLF Diksha finishes creditable T-3 in German Masters, maintains good run in LET Indian golfer Diksha Dagar missed out on a second career title on the Ladies European Tour, but played well enough to finish tied third at the 2023 Amundi German Masters here. Mohammad Zaid Khan, Mohit Karma, Mohd Konain Dad, Rahul Pal and Arman Khan also scored …

Focus to be on Asian Games During European Leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

Focus to be on Asian Games During European Leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh

News 18  

India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh says his side’s focus will be on Asian Games, an Olympic-qualifier, as they embark on the European tour for Pro League matches, starting May 26. The team left for London on Monday for the first leg of the European tour where it will face reigning Olympic champions Belgium and hosts Great Britain. The …

Focus to be on Asian Games during European leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet
1 year, 7 months ago

Focus to be on Asian Games during European leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet

The Hindu  

India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh says his side’s focus will be on Asian Games, an Olympic-qualifier, as it embarks on the European tour for Pro League matches, starting May 26. The team left for London on Monday for the first leg of the European tour where it will face reigning Olympic champion Belgium and host Great Britain. The …

Hockey World Cup: Akashdeep's redemption dream
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Akashdeep's redemption dream

Hindustan Times  

Akashdeep Singh's two strikes – an inside-out hit and a reverse flick – were significant in contributing to India’s victory against Wales in their last group match on Thursday. With gold medals in all Asian Champions Trophy, Asia Cup and Asian Games, Akashdeep has enjoyed success in his career, winning awards ranging from leading goalscorer to Player of the Series. …

Hockey World Cup | Hungrier after Olympic snub, Akashdeep seeks redemption at World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup | Hungrier after Olympic snub, Akashdeep seeks redemption at World Cup

The Hindu  

Akashdeep Singh has a genuinely warm smile, the kind that assures everything is well with the world. The high and the low Making his national team debut as an 18-year-old in 2012 and quickly cementing his place, Akashdeep was India’s top-scorer at the 2014 World Cup and was named the Hockey India League’s best young player and Hockey India’s Forward …

Hockey World Cup: Olympic miss now a distant memory, India’s Akashdeep has eyes set for a WC medal
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Olympic miss now a distant memory, India’s Akashdeep has eyes set for a WC medal

The Hindu  

Akashdeep Singh has a genuinely warm smile, the kind that assures everything is well with the world. THE HIGH AND THE LOW Making his national team debut as an 18-year-old in 2012 and quickly cementing his place, Akashdeep was India’s top-scorer at the 2014 World Cup and was named the Hockey India League’s best young player and Hockey India’s Forward …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer

Hindustan Times  

Odisha is in a festive mood. A few kilometres from Odisha’s new sporting jewel, the 21,800-seater Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium where the world’s best players feature in the World Cup, Peter Tirkey is busy guiding his trainees at the SAIL Hockey Academy. Tirkey was the first hockey player from Odisha to represent India, as full back in the side that …

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup
2 years ago

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup

News 18  

Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named as captain and Amit Rohidas as vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for next month’s FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and his deputy Amit Rohidas will spearhead the defence along with Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess. Talking about the team selection, chief …

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye

The Hindu  

Indian hockey has been in a revival mode since the exceptional performance of both men and women’s team in the Tokyo Olympics. The hockey events of the 36th National Games which begins at the Dhyanchand Hockey stadium on Sunday could possibly unearth new talents and give the much-needed push to the game in the country. With only the top eight …

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey wants to promote hockey in states like Punjab, UP, TN
2 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey wants to promote hockey in states like Punjab, UP, TN

The Hindu  

Newly-elected Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Sunday said one of his priorities will be to promote hockey at the grassroots level by setting up more artificial turfs in states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. "States like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and cities like Mumbai and Bhopal are crucial. On his election as head of Indian …

Bhola Nath Singh leaps across wrestling pit to Hockey India as secretary-general
2 years, 3 months ago

Bhola Nath Singh leaps across wrestling pit to Hockey India as secretary-general

Firstpost  

Bhola Nath Singh notably served as Wrestling Federation of India vice president, and Jharkhand hockey and wrestling bodies’ president, before being unanimously elected as the new secretary general of the Hockey India on Friday. Wrestling coach Bhola Nath Singh has completed an enigmatic journey from Jharkhand’s grappling sandpits to take charge of Hockey India as its secretary-general. Ex-wrestler Bhola Nath’s …

Former India Hockey Captain Dilip Tirkey Elected as Hockey India President
2 years, 3 months ago

Former India Hockey Captain Dilip Tirkey Elected as Hockey India President

News 18  

Former India hockey captain and a member of the 1998 Asian Games gold medal-winning side, Dilip Tirkey, was on Friday elected as the Hockey India president, after two others, who had filed nominations for the post, withdrew before the elections. Before Tirkey was elected president, Hockey India was under the jurisdiction of the COA on the orders of the Delhi …

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open

News 18  

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal declared the 1st Khelo India Women’s Hockey League open at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium on Tuesday. Also present during the opening ceremony were Ekta Vishnoi, Senior Director, Khelo India, Vineet Kumar, former Indian men’s team hockey player, Asunta Lakra, former Indian women’s team hockey player, Piyush Kumar Dubey, former coach of the Indian men’s …

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in women’s hockey team at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Savita also won the 2017 Asia Cup, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy and was the vice-captain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Deep Grace Ekka International caps: 234 Part of the junior national …

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