Indian Men's Hockey Team Had Good Medal Chance if Olympics was Not Postponed, Feels Legend Ashok Kumar
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team Had Good Medal Chance if Olympics was Not Postponed, Feels Legend Ashok Kumar

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World champion and Olympic medallist Ashok Kumar feels that Indian men's hockey team lead by Manpreet Singh were in contention for a podium finish had Tokyo Olympics not been postponed by a year due to Covid-19 pandemic. The key member of the 1975 World Champion Indian team and a bronze medallist at the Munich Olympics is apprehensive as to how the team would shape up next year, needing to regain the momentum. ]India's best show in 2019 came against world's top ranked team Belgium, beating a full strength side 2-1 in a Pro League encounter. From 1969, Ashok Kumar played for three seasons at Mohun Bagan, a golden era during which they won the first division hockey league four times in a row, besides winning the coveted Beighton Cup twice.

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Goa Missing Its 12th Man in a Dramatic Kolkata Derby Showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Goa Missing Its 12th Man in a Dramatic Kolkata Derby Showdown

The Hindu  

The Kolkata Derby witnessed a thrilling clash between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, with Bagan emerging victorious in a 2-0 victory. Despite the absence of a strong home crowd, the Bagan faithful displayed unwavering support, echoing chants and celebrating their team's triumph. The match also marked the return of football in Goa, with the attendance struggling to reach its previous …

On Mohun Bagan day, former India captain Victor Amalraj recalls his exploits with the Mariners
5 months, 1 week ago

On Mohun Bagan day, former India captain Victor Amalraj recalls his exploits with the Mariners

The Hindu  

For former India football captain Victor Amalraj it was a trip down memory lane when he met some of his contemporaries at the Mohun Bagan Day Club celebrations in Kolkata on Monday evening. “One of the most memorable moments with Mohun Bagan Club was our spectacular 2-0 victory against JCT Mills Durand Cup final in which I scored a goal …

Mumbai between Habas and Bagan’s bid to complete circle
8 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai between Habas and Bagan’s bid to complete circle

Hindustan Times  

In the last lap of a coaching career spanning four continents and 34 years, one in which he won La Liga as Rafa Benitez’s assistant, took Bolivia to Copa America and narrowly missed winning the league in South Africa, Antonio Lopez Habas found India. J Cummings and Petratos of Mohun Bagan SG Standing between Mohun Bagan, league shield winners in …

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan coach Habas congratulates players for their professionalism and will power
8 months, 1 week ago

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan coach Habas congratulates players for their professionalism and will power

The Hindu  

Mohun Bagan Super Giant reached its second consecutive Indian Super League final because the players displayed the willpower and professionalism required to attain such a feat, said the team’s head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. It feels nice individually as we always fought to get the maximum trophies for the supporters.” FOLLOW LIVE: Mumbai City vs FC Goa semifinal second leg …

Comeback win for Odisha FC thanks to Roy Krishna
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Comeback win for Odisha FC thanks to Roy Krishna

Hindustan Times  

The goals had dried up over the past two seasons. He had been off-loaded by ATK Mohun Bagan but though he scored against them in the 2022-23 final, it seemed Roy Krishna’s best days in the Indian Super League were past him. Roy Krishna got his 13th goal of the ongoing season Part of the reason could be coach Sergio …

'Babluda taught be what it meant to represent Mohun Bagan': Sunil Chhetri pays rich tribute to Subrata Bhattacharya
1 year, 5 months ago

'Babluda taught be what it meant to represent Mohun Bagan': Sunil Chhetri pays rich tribute to Subrata Bhattacharya

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Chhetri, who began his professional club football under coach Bhattacharya at Mohun Bagan in 2002, was in Kolkata during the club’s annual day celebrations that also saw the unveiling of Bhattacharya’s autobiography. Kolkata: Paying glowing tributes to Subrata Bhattacharya, football icon Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said it was the former India and Mohun Bagan defender who taught him how to …

Gautam Sarkar to be awarded Mohun Bagan Ratna; Vishal Kaith, Dimitri Petratos among other awardees
1 year, 5 months ago

Gautam Sarkar to be awarded Mohun Bagan Ratna; Vishal Kaith, Dimitri Petratos among other awardees

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Former India midfielder Gautam Sarkar, who made headlines for man-marking the legendary Pele in an exhibition match against New York Cosmos in 1977, will be conferred with the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’. The 73-year-old, who had the distinction of leading Mohun Bagan and arch-rivals East Bengal in the 70s, will be given the club’s highest honour at the Mohun Bagan Day …

ISL 2023-24: The football fandom of Kolkata made me choose Mohun Bagan, says Anwar Ali
1 year, 6 months ago

ISL 2023-24: The football fandom of Kolkata made me choose Mohun Bagan, says Anwar Ali

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Indian national team defender Anwar Ali said his move to Kolkata club Mohun Bagan Super Giant was inspired more by the love for football fans there than anything else. The 22-year-old centre-back joined the Mariners on loan from Delhi FC after spending 15 months at FC Goa, also on loan, in his maiden Indian Super League stint last season. Anwar …

Mohun Bagan Veterans Recollect Memories of Playing Against Pele in Kolkata in 1977
2 years ago

Mohun Bagan Veterans Recollect Memories of Playing Against Pele in Kolkata in 1977

News 18  

The year 1977 is memorable for various people for various reasons. The year 1977 was memorable for football fans in Kolkata and a team from the iconic Mohun Bagan club as they saw football royalty in person as the legendary Pele, the three-time World Cup winner, visited the City of Joy for an exhibition match. Pele visited Calcutta as part …

Pele in Kolkata: When the emperor took on Mohun Bagan in the City of Joy at Eden Gardens
2 years ago

Pele in Kolkata: When the emperor took on Mohun Bagan in the City of Joy at Eden Gardens

The Hindu  

The date September 24, 1977 remains etched in gilt in the annals of Indian football for its rendezvous with the emperor of world football, Pele. Pele’s passing away on Friday has refreshed the vivid images of his much-celebrated visit with the New York Cosmos team, which played an exhibition match with Mohun Bagan on that date of September 1977. As …

Former India football captain Samar Banerjee passes away
2 years, 4 months ago

Former India football captain Samar Banerjee passes away

The Hindu  

Samar Banerjee, who captained India to a fourth finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics passed away. Badru’s talent as a skilful forward came to be widely appreciated and he joined Mohun Bagan in 1952, after a brief stint with the famous Bengal-Nagpur Railway club. That was the best-ever performance by India in the Olympics or any other world event, which …

'Remove ATK and give us our Mohun Bagan back': Protest over iconic football club
2 years, 6 months ago

'Remove ATK and give us our Mohun Bagan back': Protest over iconic football club

Hindustan Times  

The protest to remove the prefix ATK from Indian Super League club ATK Mohun Bagan was once again felt at the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match between India and Afghanistan at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Fans with ‘remove ATK and give us Mohun Bagan back’ posters in Saltlake Stadium A section of disgruntled Mohun Bagan loyalists, who have …

ISL 2021-22: Brutal ATK Mohun Bagan lay down marker with victory over Blasters as expensive signings shine
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021-22: Brutal ATK Mohun Bagan lay down marker with victory over Blasters as expensive signings shine

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Once again it was an ATK Mohun Bagan-Kerala Blasters clash that kicked off a new season of the Indian Super League. With Roy Krishna, Tiri, Subhasish Bose, Lenny Rodrigues, David Williams and other proven players already in the squad, Mohun Bagan have assembled an all-star cast of their own. Mohun Bagan began the game in the fifth gear and capitalising …

Former India player and Mohun Bagan great Bhabani Roy passes away
3 years, 3 months ago

Former India player and Mohun Bagan great Bhabani Roy passes away

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Former India international and Mohun Bagan legend Bhabani Roy, who excelled as the country's first 'overlapping full-back' under the tutelage of the great Amal Dutta, passed away in Kolkata on Monday following a prolonged illness. pic.twitter.com/kQjBzTJggT — Mohun Bagan September 13, 2021 He played his club football for Mohun Bagan from 1968 onwards wherein he captained the green and maroons …

Tokyo 2020' Indian Medallists, Including Neeraj Chopra, Felicitated at Ashoka Hotel
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020' Indian Medallists, Including Neeraj Chopra, Felicitated at Ashoka Hotel

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Neeraj Chopra, India’s first athletics gold medallist at the Olympics, silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and bronze medallists Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men’s hockey team were all felicitated by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law Minister and former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Ashoka Hotel on Monday. Indian Medallist Arrival and Felicitation Highlights All the athletes …

'Indian hockey team will bag a medal if Tokyo Olympics takes place': Walmiki
3 years, 7 months ago

'Indian hockey team will bag a medal if Tokyo Olympics takes place': Walmiki

Hindustan Times  

Yuvraj Walmiki spoke about the Indian hockey team’s prospects at the Tokyo Olympics, the memorable final against Pakistan at the Asian Champions Trophy and his journey in the entertainment industry. “One thing I will definitely say is that Indian hockey right now is doing wonderfully well under Sreejesh and Manpreet,” the hockey player said, adding, “I still have this gut …

Ashutosh Mehta Opens Up on ISL’s Successful Bio-bubble, India Debut and ATKMB Links - News18
3 years, 7 months ago

Ashutosh Mehta Opens Up on ISL’s Successful Bio-bubble, India Debut and ATKMB Links - News18

News 18  

Ashutosh Mehta will remember the 2020-21 season for multiple reasons. When asked about his relation with Khalid, the only Indian coach in ISL history who led his team to the ISL playoffs, Ashutosh confessed: “Every coach prefers their players and I am one of the players for Khalid.” “It is the trust, the faith shown by him and for me …

Mandeep says Indian men's team is 'on track' to do well at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Mandeep says Indian men's team is 'on track' to do well at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Indian hockey team forward Mandeep Singh said its recent performance against reigning Olympic champion Argentina was a "huge confidence booster" and the team was shaping up well for the Tokyo Games. India won both its matches against Argentina in the first FIH Hockey Pro League and two out of the four practice games on the tour, which was held from …

ATK Mohun Bagan's Roy Krishna scores first goal of ISL 2020-21 - ISL 2020 News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

ATK Mohun Bagan's Roy Krishna scores first goal of ISL 2020-21 - ISL 2020 News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

ATK Mohun Bagan striker Roy Krishna, who scored 15 goals last season, picked up from where he left off by scoring the opening goal of the Indian Super League against Kerala Blasters FC at the GMC Stadium in Goa on Friday. Highlights| The Fijian star, who missed the ISL 2019-20 golden boot by a whisker, also scored the first goal …

Former India and Mohun Bagan player Manitombi passes away
4 years, 5 months ago

Former India and Mohun Bagan player Manitombi passes away

The Hindu  

A pall of gloom descended on the football fraternity in Manipur as news of Laishram Manitombi Singh’s untimely death spread. We played together both for India and Mohun Bagan and I have a lot of nice memories to cherish,” former India captain Renedy Singh said about his friend and colleague. Mohun Bagan family is deeply saddened by the untimely demise …

FIFA Calls Mohun Bagan 'Way More Than Just a Club', Club Legend Jose Barreto Dreams of Coaching the Team
4 years, 5 months ago

FIFA Calls Mohun Bagan 'Way More Than Just a Club', Club Legend Jose Barreto Dreams of Coaching the Team

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Jose Barreto, one of Mohun Bagan's biggest players in modern times, on Wednesday said it is his dream to one day coach the iconic club, with whom he has won two national league titles. Indian football stalwart Bhaichung Bhutia, who had also donned the Mohun Bagan jersey apart from East Bengal, too hailed the partnership and said it's important that …

It's a dream to coach Mohun Bagan one day, says Jose Barreto
4 years, 5 months ago

It's a dream to coach Mohun Bagan one day, says Jose Barreto

The Hindu  

Jose Barreto, one of Mohun Bagan’s biggest players in modern times, on Wednesday said it is his dream to one day coach the iconic club, with whom he has won two national league titles. Indian football stalwart Bhaichung Bhutia, who had also donned the Mohun Bagan jersey apart from East Bengal, too hailed the partnership and said it’s important that …

Mohun Bagan Day: Club legend Jose Barreto says 'it would be a dream' to become head coach
4 years, 5 months ago

Mohun Bagan Day: Club legend Jose Barreto says 'it would be a dream' to become head coach

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Barreto is currently working with the youth development programme at the Reliance Foundation. Jose Barreto, one of Mohun Bagan’s biggest players in modern times, on Wednesday said it is his dream to one day coach the iconic club, with whom he has won two national league titles. I’m just working hard to be a good coach,” Barreto said during a …

Ashok Kumar: ‘Team was primed for an Olympic medal this year'
4 years, 5 months ago

Ashok Kumar: ‘Team was primed for an Olympic medal this year'

The Hindu  

World Cup-winning hockey legend Ashok Kumar on Wednesday said it would be difficult for the Indian men’s team to keep up the momentum that seemed good enough for a long-awaited Olympic podium finish had the Games been held as scheduled this year. A key member of the 1975 world champion team and a bronze-medallist at the Munich Olympics can’t help …

Barreto: 'I see a bit of me in Mohun Bagan's Baba Diawara'
4 years, 9 months ago

Barreto: 'I see a bit of me in Mohun Bagan's Baba Diawara'

The Hindu  

Mohun Bagan great Jose Barreto finds a bit of himself in Baba Diawara, the Senegalese striker who played a key role in Mohun Bagan winning the 2019-20 I-League, with four rounds to spare. READ: Asked everyone to be patient to see results: Mohun Bagan's I-League winning coach Vicuna “He came to Mohun Bagan at a time when they were not …

Mohun Bagan coach Kibu Vicuna revels in I-League triumph
4 years, 9 months ago

Mohun Bagan coach Kibu Vicuna revels in I-League triumph

The Hindu  

The tactical acumen of Spanish coach Kibu Vicuna, the right selection of foreign and Indian recruits who performed consistently and a management persisting with the side even during poor form, are few of the reasons that ensured the moment of glory for Mohun Bagan. The I-League title saw Mohun Bagan’s season climaxing in a dramatic fashion as the team shook …

I-League 2019-20: Mohun Bagan secure hardfought victory over Aizawl to clinch league title with four games remaining
4 years, 10 months ago

I-League 2019-20: Mohun Bagan secure hardfought victory over Aizawl to clinch league title with four games remaining

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Prolific Senegalese striker Baba Diawara scored the all-important goal for Mohun Bagan in the 80th minute to beat former champions Aizawl in their 16th round match Kalyani: Indian football heavyweights Mohun Bagan clinched their second I-League title with a 1-0 win over Aizawl FC with four rounds to go in the season on Tuesday. Prolific Senegalese striker Baba Diawara scored …

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

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

India TV News  

National team captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal on Sunday won the Dhruv Batra Player of the Year Award 2019 in the men's and women's categories respectively at the third Hockey India Annual Awards here. Manpreet and Rani received a cash award of Rs 25 lakh each, besides trophies, as the achievements of the current and former Indian hockey players …

I-League: Mohun Bagan test for struggling Chennai City
4 years, 11 months ago

I-League: Mohun Bagan test for struggling Chennai City

The Hindu  

Defending champion Chennai City FC will have to dish out something extra special if it has to get past a mighty Mohun Bagan in the I-League clash scheduled to kick off at the Nehru Stadium here on Friday. They are the favourites and so there’s not going to be much pressure on us,” Akbar Nawas, Chennai City’s head coach, said. …

I-League 2019-20: Subha Ghosh's late equaliser rescues Mohun Bagan in nail-biting contest against Punjab FC
4 years, 11 months ago

I-League 2019-20: Subha Ghosh's late equaliser rescues Mohun Bagan in nail-biting contest against Punjab FC

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At the end of the game, Bagan’s four-match winning streak was halted but Punjab managed to maintain, what is now a seven-game unbeaten run. Ludhiana: Mohun Bagan maintained their position at the top of the I-League 2019-20 standings with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against hosts Punjab FC on Tuesday. Seasoned Cameroonian striker Dipanda Dicka gave the hosts the lead in …

Indian football news: Target is to do our best in every tournament, says Mohun Bagan head coach
5 years, 6 months ago

Indian football news: Target is to do our best in every tournament, says Mohun Bagan head coach

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There is still no clarity over the future of I-League, but Mohun Bagan’s newly-appointed coach Kibu Vicuna Tuesday said his job is to prepare the club to be the best wherever it competes. I know the I-League is the official competition,” the 47-year-old Vicuna said at his first media interaction here. We need time to attain the best shape.” Vicuna’s …

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