Rani's goal help women's hockey team draw 1-1 with junior Argentina side
3 years, 11 months ago

Rani's goal help women's hockey team draw 1-1 with junior Argentina side

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women's hockey team wasted a number of penalty corner chances before skipper Rani Rampal's fourth-quarter strike helped the visitors salvage a 1-1 draw against Argentina's junior side, here. Rani Rampal will be conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Kel Ratna award It was a second straight draw for the Indian team following a 2-2 result in the tour-opener. India began on an attacking note, earning a penalty corner in the very first minute of the match but Gurjit Kaur's powerful drag was saved by the Argentine goalkeeper. Today players got the chance to show their best and these are players who normally don't get a chance to make the 18-member squad so it's good they are able to get international exposure," said chief coach Sjoerd Marijne in a Hockey India release.

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Hockey India League 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club clinches 3-1 shootout win after Harmanpreet’s brace against Delhi SG Pipers
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Hockey India League 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club clinches 3-1 shootout win after Harmanpreet’s brace against Delhi SG Pipers

The Hindu  

Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck a brilliant brace as Soorma Club fought back to beat Delhi SG Pipers 3-1 in the penalty shootout in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Birthday boy Harmanpreet’s double penalty corner conversion levelled the scores 2-2 before the ever-reliable Vincent Vanasch asserted his class to thwart three Pipers strikers …

Ludhiana: Heeran, Kila Raipur cruise into hockey tourney final
1 week, 4 days ago

Ludhiana: Heeran, Kila Raipur cruise into hockey tourney final

Hindustan Times  

Heeran and Kila Raipur cruised into the final of the Aryan Cup under-16 district hockey tournament, being organised at the Prithipal Singh Hockey Stadium of Punjab Agricultural University, on Saturday. However, Kila Raipur’s Jobanpreet Singh equalised in the 38th minute, leaving the match tied at 1-1 by the end of regulation time. Rampur’s Harshpreet Singh and Anmoldeep Singh found the …

India Beat China 1-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Final To Clinch Record-Equalling Third Title
1 month, 2 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 ACT Hockey: India Continue Their Juggernaut With Thrashing Of Olympic Silver Medallist
1 month, 3 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 …

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation

Firstpost  

Rani Rampal announces retirement after an illustrious 16-year career. The legendary forward, who overcame extreme poverty to become an inspiration, bows out on a high note, leading India to its best-ever finish at the Olympics. Despite facing initial opposition and challenges, she fought her way to the top, scoring 205 goals and inspiring future generations of Indian hockey players.

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from India Women's Hockey Team
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from India Women's Hockey Team

ABP News  

Rani Rampal, a former India women's hockey captain, announces her retirement from the sport on Thursday (October 24). Her decision marks an end to her 16-year-old career. Under her captaincy, India registered their best-ever finish at the Olympics- a fourth place at the Tokyo 2020 Games, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal.

Former Indian Women's Hockey Skipper Rani Rampal Announces Retirement After 16-Year Career
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Indian Women's Hockey Skipper Rani Rampal Announces Retirement After 16-Year Career

The Hindu  

Former Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal announces retirement after a 16-year career. She led the team to its best-ever finish at the Olympics, securing a fourth place at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Rani, who started her journey from abject poverty to representing India, has faced numerous challenges but remains proud of her accomplishments. She joins Soorma Hockey Club …

Last-gasp Harmanpreet strike again saves India v Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Last-gasp Harmanpreet strike again saves India v Argentina

Hindustan Times  

Paris: India scrambled to salvage a point against 2016 Olympic champions Argentina, whose robust defence frustrated the Indian attack until the penultimate minute when skipper Harmanpreet Singh finally produced a drag-flick that ended in the net at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Monday. India midfielder Sukhjeet Singh in action with the Argentina goalkeeper Tomas Santiago trying to block an attempt in …

India vs Argentina Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024: Catch all the action from the match in these images
5 months, 1 week ago

India vs Argentina Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024: Catch all the action from the match in these images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Argentina Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024: Catch all the action from the match in these images Harmanpreet Singh rescued India by converting a last-minute penalty corner as the men's hockey team held former champions Argentina to. Harmanpreet Singh rescued India by converting a last-minute penalty corner as the men's hockey team held former champions Argentina to a 1-1 draw. …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Harmanpreet’s late goal helps India to 1-1 draw against Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Harmanpreet’s late goal helps India to 1-1 draw against Argentina

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Singh’s late goal salvaged a point for India, which held Argentina to an exciting 1-1 draw in a Pool B hockey match of the Paris Olympics at the Yves du Manoir Stadium here on Monday. Despite showing aggression and 11 circle penetrations, India could not convert its chances, including four penalty corners, and trailed by a goal at half-time. …

Deepika, Mumtaz shine as India beat Poland 5-4 in FIH Hockey5s Women’s WC
11 months, 2 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, 3 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 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 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 …

Rani Rampal’s treatment shows lingering 'sickness' in Indian hockey
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal’s treatment shows lingering 'sickness' in Indian hockey

Hindustan Times  

If what has happened in Indian hockey over the last two years – the utter and total banishment, the cold shouldering of an all-time great – had happened in Indian men’s cricket, apocalypse would have arrived. It is what has happened to former India women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal; without notice, communication or a squeak over the last two years. …

Indian Women Draw 2-2 Against Spain in Spanish Hockey Federation Tourney
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Women Draw 2-2 Against Spain in Spanish Hockey Federation Tourney

News 18  

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women’s team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against hosts Spain in its second match of the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament here on Thursday. With just a few minutes left in the quarter, Spain made the most of a penalty corner as Vidosa struck the ball into the nets …

India 2-2 Spain, Navneet Kaur brace helps India women draw against Spain in Spanish Hockey Federation tournament
1 year, 5 months ago

India 2-2 Spain, Navneet Kaur brace helps India women draw against Spain in Spanish Hockey Federation tournament

The Hindu  

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women’s team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against host Spain in its second match of the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation International Tournament on Thursday. Hockey India announces 20-member junior men’s team for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany Late in the first quarter, Spain launched a counter-attack and Gine converted a goal …

IND vs AUS, women’s hockey tour: India holds Australia to 1-1 draw
1 year, 7 months ago

IND vs AUS, women’s hockey tour: India holds Australia to 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Deep Grace Ekka’s goal off a penalty corner helped the Indian women’s hockey team come from behind to play out a 1-1 draw in its third tour game against its Australian counterparts here on Sunday. On the other hand, the hosts also tested India’s defence on multiple occasions and won a penalty corner as well, however, neither of the teams …

India vs Nepal: Sabitra Bhandari brace holds Blue Tigresses to 2-2 draw in first friendly
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Nepal: Sabitra Bhandari brace holds Blue Tigresses to 2-2 draw in first friendly

The Hindu  

A late double by Nepal forward Sabitra Bhandari meant the India women’s team had to settle for a 2-2 draw in a friendly game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. READ: Frontline to front-line - TN girl Indumathi set to lead India as Chennai hosts an international match after 15 years The Blue Tigresses opened the scoring in the …

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 …

Indian women’s hockey team continues winning streak, beats South Africa 4-0
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team continues winning streak, beats South Africa 4-0

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team continued its winning streak, defeating South Africa 4-0 in its third match to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match series here on Thursday. India continued their attacking spree in the second quarter, and in the 18th minute, a penalty-corner opportunity was successfully converted by Deep Grace Ekka. India extended its margin and scored …

Rani Rampal scores on comeback as India beat South Africa 5-1
1 year, 11 months ago

Rani Rampal scores on comeback as India beat South Africa 5-1

Firstpost  

Cape Town: Rani Rampal made an impressive comeback to the national side with a goal to her name as Indian women crushed South Africa 5-1 in the first hockey Test of the four-match series here. Returning to the side for the first time since playing against Belgium in the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League 2021-22 last June, former captain Rani …

Rani Rampal scores on comeback as India thrashes South Africa 5-1 to lead 1-0 in four-match series
1 year, 11 months ago

Rani Rampal scores on comeback as India thrashes South Africa 5-1 to lead 1-0 in four-match series

The Hindu  

Rani Rampal made an impressive comeback to the national side with a goal to her name as India women crushed South Africa 5-1 in the first hockey Test of the four-match series. Returning to the side for the first time since playing against Belgium in the FIH Women’s Pro League 2021-22 last June, former captain Rani opened India’s scoring in …

India goes down 4-5 to Australia in 5th hockey Test, loses series 1-4
2 years, 1 month ago

India goes down 4-5 to Australia in 5th hockey Test, loses series 1-4

The Hindu  

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh’s brace went in vain as India lost 4-5 to Australia in the final game to hand the five-Test hockey series 1-4 to the world no.1 side here on Sunday. Tom Wickham scored two goals for Australia while Aran Zalewski, Jacob Anderson and Jake Whetton were the other goal getters for the home team. Harmanpreet converted two penalty …

India vs Australia hockey Tests: India concedes last-minute goal to lose 4-5 to Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia hockey Tests: India concedes last-minute goal to lose 4-5 to Australia

The Hindu  

Akashdeep Singh’s hat-trick went in vain as India conceded a last-minute goal to lose 4-5 to Australia in the high-scoring first hockey Test of the five-match series in Adelaide on Saturday. Read | Tickets for FIH men’s hockey World Cup 2023 go on sale For Australia, Lachlan Sharp, Nathan Ephraums, Tom Craig and Blake Govers found the back of the …

'#loot': Hockey Player PR Sreejesh Slams Indigo For Charging Extra Money For His Baggage
2 years, 3 months ago

'#loot': Hockey Player PR Sreejesh Slams Indigo For Charging Extra Money For His Baggage

ABP News  

New Delhi: PR Sreejesh, the legendary goalkeeper of the Indian men's hockey team, lashed out at IndiGo Airlines on Friday. “FIH allow me to play with a 41inch hockeystick, but @IndiGo6E never allow me to carry anything over 38inch,” Sreejesh tweeted. Pay extra Rs,1500 for handling the goalkeeper baggage.#loot pic.twitter.com/lJWFkAlgfT — sreejesh p r September 23, 2022 PR Sreejesh played …

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 …

India Finish 9th at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 after 3-1 Win over Japan
2 years, 5 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 …

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Women's Hockey World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Women's Hockey World Cup

Hindustan Times  

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 in Terassa, on Tuesday. India women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Madeline Secco handed Canada the lead before Salima Tete left it …

FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India Fight Back to Stun Canada in Shoot-Outs
2 years, 5 months ago

FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India Fight Back to Stun Canada in Shoot-Outs

News 18  

Both Canada and India came into the match looking for their first win of the competition. After soaking up heaps of pressure from the fast-passing India forward line, Canada raced to the other end of the pitch and actually ended up with the ball in the back of the India net. FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India Out of Medal …

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: India lose 3-4 to New Zealand; stay alive by making it to crossover round
2 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: India lose 3-4 to New Zealand; stay alive by making it to crossover round

Firstpost  

According to the tournament format, the top four sides from four pools will directly qualify for the quarterfinals, while the second and third-placed teams will feature in the crossovers. Amstelveen : A wasteful India lost 3-4 to New Zealand in their final Pool B match but still qualified for the crossovers of the FIH Women’s World Cup as the third-best …

Vandana Katariya's equaliser helps India draw game vs China in Women's Hockey WC
2 years, 6 months ago

Vandana Katariya's equaliser helps India draw game vs China in Women's Hockey WC

India TV News  

Led by Vandana Katariya's equaliser in the 45th minute, India drew the match against China at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup on Tuesday. Two minutes later, India earned another penalty corner but Monika's try was saved by Ping as China went into the half-time break with a slender one-goal lead. China came out on an aggressive note after the …

Women's Hockey World Cup: India hold England to 1-1 draw
2 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup: India hold England to 1-1 draw

India TV News  

Women's Hockey World Cup: Vandana Katariya sounded the board in the 28th minute and helped India salvage a 1-1 draw against Egland in their opening match of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Sunday. India responded brilliantly and secured back-to-back penalty corners seconds later, but Gurjit Kaur was first denied by the post and then by English goalkeeper …

Hockey World Cup squad: Rani Rampal missing but India eye crown
2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey World Cup squad: Rani Rampal missing but India eye crown

Hindustan Times  

Rani Rampal, the nucleus of the Indian women’s hockey team, will not be going to the World Cup in Spain and Netherlands from July 1-17 as she is yet to recover from her injury despite returning to the squad during the ongoing Pro League. The midfield will be handled by Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Sonika …

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2022: India concede late goal to draw 1-1 with Pakistan
2 years, 7 months ago

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2022: India concede late goal to draw 1-1 with Pakistan

India TV News  

India conceded a late goal to allow Pakistan walk away with a 1-1 draw in their opening Pool A match of the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament on Monday. After few seconds, India got a chance to secure a penalty corner Pakistan goalie Akmal Hussain saved the goal. Two minutes from the half time, Pakistan got a chance to equalise …

Manisha Kalyan's strike helps India beat Jordan 1-0 as Blue Tigresses collect second consecutive win
2 years, 9 months ago

Manisha Kalyan's strike helps India beat Jordan 1-0 as Blue Tigresses collect second consecutive win

Firstpost  

Manisha netted the game’s only goal on Friday night to help the Blue Tigresses get their second victory on the trot at the Prince Mohammed Stadium. Zarqa, Jordan: The Indian women’s football team earned its second straight victory in Jordan, beating the hosts 1-0 in a friendly after a strike by forward Manisha Kalyan in Zarqa. Manisha netted the game’s …

Manisha Kalyan's Thunderous Strike Takes Indian Women's Football Team to 1-0 Win vs Jordan
2 years, 9 months ago

Manisha Kalyan's Thunderous Strike Takes Indian Women's Football Team to 1-0 Win vs Jordan

News 18  

Punjab’s Manisha Kalyan scored a rocket to help the Indian women’s football team get a 1-0 win over Jordan at the Prince Mohammad Stadium in Amman, Jordan on Saturday. The Jordan players were stitching passes together and were using India’s left flank, which had Sanju, to attack the goal, much like Egypt. Unable to keep the possession, India could not …

Fit-again Rani returns, Savita to lead India women vs Netherlands in Pro League
2 years, 9 months ago

Fit-again Rani returns, Savita to lead India women vs Netherlands in Pro League

The Hindu  

Star striker Rani Rampal on Tuesday returned to the national side after a lengthy injury lay-off as India on Tuesday named a 22-member women's hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League tie against world no 1 Netherlands. READ | Rani, who led India to a historic fourth place finish in the Olympics last year, has not played for the …

Junior Women's Hockey World Cup: India stun Germany 2-1 to seal quarter-final berth
2 years, 9 months ago

Junior Women's Hockey World Cup: India stun Germany 2-1 to seal quarter-final berth

Firstpost  

The Indian women’s hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup on Sunday. Potchefstroom: The Indian women’s hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarterfinals of …

ACT Hockey: Harmanpreet's Double Strike Hands India 3-1 Win Over Pakistan
3 years ago

ACT Hockey: Harmanpreet's Double Strike Hands India 3-1 Win Over Pakistan

ABP News  

Dhaka: Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace as Olympic bronze-medallists India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 to register their second consecutive win and virtually qualify for the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Friday. Harmanpreet converted two penalty corners, while comeback-man Akashdeep Singh, who couldn't make the Tokyo Olympics squad, found the net from a field …

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team
3 years, 1 month ago

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team

India TV News  

Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team. Forwards Lalremsiami and Sharmila Devi and midfielder Salima Tete, who were part of the Indian team that finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, miss out. Speaking about the team composition, Chief coach Janneke Schopman …

Own Goal Sinks Indian Women's Football Team in Friendly Match Against Swedish Club Hammarby IF
3 years, 2 months ago

Own Goal Sinks Indian Women's Football Team in Friendly Match Against Swedish Club Hammarby IF

News 18  

The Indian women’s football team conceded an own goal after twice frittering away its lead to suffer a 2-3 defeat against Swedish top-tier side Hammarby IF in a friendly match Indumathi had put India ahead with her first-half strike but it was cancelled six minutes later by Nina Jakobsson. In fast-paced action, Manisa Panna restored India’s lead when she found …

Rani Rampal on Reception Given to Women's Hockey Team
3 years, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal on Reception Given to Women's Hockey Team

News 18  

India women hockey captain Rani Rampal is mighty pleased to have witnessed the support her team was shown during the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics where they finished a historic fourth. The love, respect, and honour we’ve gotten upon returning feels like we’ve won a medal," Rani told CNN-News18 during an exclusive interaction. When asked what she told her teammates ahead …

India women lose Olympic hockey semifinal, to play Great Britain for bronze in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

India women lose Olympic hockey semifinal, to play Great Britain for bronze in Tokyo

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team’s inspiring run at the Olympics hit a roadblock as it slipped to a 2-1 loss to former world champion Argentina in the semifinals. MATCH BLOG | Argentina women’s team, which has won medals at four consecutive Olympics, slowly started making inroads, winning a penalty corner in the eighth minute but nothing came off it. #ARG …

Tokyo Olympics: India lose 1-2 to Argentina in women's hockey semi-final, turn their eyes to bronze medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India lose 1-2 to Argentina in women's hockey semi-final, turn their eyes to bronze medal

India Today  

The Indian women's hockey team were not able to pull off a second consecutive upset at the Tokyo Olympics as they lost 1-2 to Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday. India, who stunned gold medal favourites and three-time champions Australia in what was their first-ever Olympic quarter-final, still have a chance to win an unprecedented medal at the Games as …

Through Pain and Poverty, Women's Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Kept Dreaming of Playing for India
3 years, 5 months ago

Through Pain and Poverty, Women's Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Kept Dreaming of Playing for India

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal’s determination not to give an inch till the last minute of every single game she has played for the country perhaps comes from her upbringing in a poverty-stricken family, which couldn’t even afford two square meals a day. Rani, who started learning the sport at the age of six, has been the mainstay …

Who is Rani Rampal, captain who led India hockey team to make history at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Who is Rani Rampal, captain who led India hockey team to make history at Tokyo Olympics

Op India  

Hours after the Indian men’s hockey team created history by defeating Great Britain in the quarter-finals at the Tokyo Olympics, the women’s hockey team demonstrated that they are not far behind. Registering themselves in the annals of history, the Indian women’s hockey team handed out a stunning defeat to Australia and stormed into the semifinals at the leading international sporting …

Gurjit Kaur scores lone goal as the India women\'s hockey team make history
3 years, 5 months ago

Gurjit Kaur scores lone goal as the India women\'s hockey team make history

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: A brave and determined Indian women's hockey team etched its name in the history books by entering the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, stunning three-time champions and world no.2 Australia 1-0 in an intense last-eight tie here on Monday. Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur rose to the occasion when it mattered and converted India's lone penalty corner in the …

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