'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53
3 years, 5 months ago

'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53

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Pillay was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Government of India in 1999. The official website of Hockey India wished the legend and shared a note that reads, “From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters, wishing a very #HappyBirthday to Dhanraj Pillay”. The only player to play in 👇 4️⃣ Olympics 4️⃣ World Cups 4️⃣ Champions Trophies 4️⃣ Asian Games From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters, wishing a very #HappyBirthday to Dhanraj Pillay. 🏑#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/epfAMZxEKR — Hockey India July 16, 2021 Hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki, who is also known as the Prince of Indian Hockey, wished Pillay on his special day. #DhanrajPillay — Arun Pandey July 16, 2021 Below, we take a look at a few more birthday wishes: A very happy birthday to Shri Dhanraj Pillay - the man who made everyone fall in love with hockey with his wizardry & leadership skills.Truly one of @TheHockeyIndia's best ever.

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MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team
5 months ago

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced a reward of Rs one crore to the hockey player from Madhya Pradesh Vivek Sagar Prasad who was a part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. The hockey player, a native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh, was appointed as deputy …

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint you: Hockey skipper Harmanpreet
6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Asian Games 2022- Our goal is to leave China with no regrets: India hockey forward Abhishek
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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'Dhanraj Pillay of women's hockey': Ex-India captain rues Rani Rampal’s exclusion from Commonwealth Games 2022 squad
2 years, 5 months ago

'Dhanraj Pillay of women's hockey': Ex-India captain rues Rani Rampal’s exclusion from Commonwealth Games 2022 squad

Hindustan Times  

With Rani Rampal failing to make the cut for India's 18-member women's hockey team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, fans and experts will be eagerly waiting to see how the Janneke Schopman-led side fares in Birmingham without their star striker. Her poor luck didn't just end there, as she wasn't included in the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2022 …

Happy birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All you need to know about former India hockey captain
2 years, 5 months ago

Happy birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All you need to know about former India hockey captain

Firstpost  

Dhanraj Pillay made his international debut at the Asia Cup in 1989. Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay turns 54 today. Here's wishing the Asian Games medalist and one of the greatest hockey players India has ever seen, all the best on his 54th birthday 🎉 📸 Getty • #dhanrajpillay #hockey #happybirthday #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/kYd4IEDEDq — The Bharat Army July …

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All You Need To Know About Indian Hockey Legend
2 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: All You Need To Know About Indian Hockey Legend

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DHANRAJ PILLAY: Dhanraj Pillay, one of the finest hockey players to ever grace the field, was known for his sublime pace, prolific goal-scoring prowess and incredible dribbling. India’s dismal show came to an end at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games as Pillay led his side to the prestigious gold medal. Later, Pillay donned the national jersey at the …

Happy Birthday MSD! Wishes pour for MS Dhoni from fans across world; Twitter gets flooded
2 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday MSD! Wishes pour for MS Dhoni from fans across world; Twitter gets flooded

India TV News  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni who turned 41 years old is celebrating his birthday in London. Let's take a look at some beautiful wishes for MSD from his fans across the world. He is the only captain in the history of the game to win three major ICC events which include the Champions Trophy, the T20 World Cup, and the ICC ODI …

Hope More Youngsters from Manipur Take Up Hockey: Nilakanta Sharma
3 years, 3 months ago

Hope More Youngsters from Manipur Take Up Hockey: Nilakanta Sharma

News 18  

In nearly four decades since Pangambam Nilakomol Singh became Manipur’s first hockey Olympian, the state has seen four more male players representing Team India in the quadrennial showpiece. Nilkomol played in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and was followed by Thoiba Singh in 1988, Kothajit Khadangbam, Chinglensana Kangujam, and Nilakanta Sharma in 2021, who was part of the Indian …

‘Hope my Olympic bronze will inspire youngsters of Manipur to take up hockey’: Nilakanta
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Hope my Olympic bronze will inspire youngsters of Manipur to take up hockey’: Nilakanta

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma hopes his contribution to the country's bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics will inspire a generation of youngsters from his home state Manipur to take up the sport professionally. India's Nilakanta Sharma Nilakanta was a vital cog in India's midfield in Tokyo, where the country ended a 41-year-old Olympic medal drought. I …

Kajol celebrates birthday; Bollywood congratulates Indian men's hockey team: Social Media Stalkers' Guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Kajol celebrates birthday; Bollywood congratulates Indian men's hockey team: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

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What’s more fun than passing off stalking celebrities on social media as work? Husband Ajay Devgn also shared a post on Kajol’s birthday, writing “You have managed to bring a smile to my face for the longest time now.” Bollywood congratulates Indian men’s hockey team for Olympic win Wow!! 💪🏾 https://t.co/xaZp4Mvwkl — taapsee pannu August 5, 2021 The Indian men’s …

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick
3 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick

News 18  

The journey of Dhanraj Pillay, one of the best hockey players India has produced till date, was not a smooth sail. The former athlete used to live in the Ordnance Factory staff colony in Pune where he learnt playing with a broken hockey stick in his childhood. Born on July 16, 1968, the former Captain of Indian Hockey team did …

Indian Men's Hockey Team Can Break 41-year Jinx: Dhanraj Pillay
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team Can Break 41-year Jinx: Dhanraj Pillay

News 18  

Former Indian hockey player Dhanraj Pillay is optimistic that the Manpreet Singh-led squad will be able to break the 41-year jinx at the Olympics. I know they can do it this time,” said Pillay, who was part of four successive Olympic Games. Pillay has sent a personalised letter to Manpreet and women’s team skipper Rani, wishing both teams good luck. …

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: 'No 7, you'll always be everyone's No 1', wishes pour in as former India captain turns 40
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: 'No 7, you'll always be everyone's No 1', wishes pour in as former India captain turns 40

Firstpost  

Here’s how fans and cricketer fraternity wished MS Dhoni on his 40th birthday today. Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday 💙#HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/UCgZ9PpcwR — Jharkhand State Cricket Association July 7, 2021 A legendary picture What a journey 9. Here’s wishing Happy Birthday to my dear friend Mahendra Singh Dhoni whose composure & dedication continues to be an inspiration to billions.#happybirthdaydhoni pic.twitter.com/maMBz0qqVy …

Lalit Upadhyay confident of Indian hockey’s podium finish at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Lalit Upadhyay confident of Indian hockey’s podium finish at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Mention Olympics and it conjures up images of the Indian men’s hockey team in its pomp, winning a series of medals, mostly gold. Lalit Upadhyay, key member of the young frontline spearheading the current team’s bid at the Tokyo Olympics to end a four-decade medal drought, was born only 13 years after the Moscow high. That batch of 14-15 players …

Dhanraj Pillay, Harendra Singh Pay Rich Tributes to Ravinder Pal Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Dhanraj Pillay, Harendra Singh Pay Rich Tributes to Ravinder Pal Singh

News 18  

Olympian Dhanraj Pillay led the hockey fraternity in paying tributes to former hockey centre-half, Ravindra Pal Singh, who died of Covid-related complications in Lucknow on Saturday morning. Former India senior men’s and women’s team chief coach Harendra Singh tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of India’s finest centre-half of modern hockey – Pal Bhai was part of India’s gold …

Playing Sports Is Not Just Fun But Also Keeps Us Mentally And Physically Fit: Sachin Tendulkar on National Sports Day
4 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

August 29 is regarded as National Sports Day to pay respect to one of India greatest ever sportsperson, Major Dhyan Chand. Playing sports is not just fun but also keeps us mentally & physically fit.Let’s motivate ourselves and our dear ones to play for sometime everyday & we can help India 🇮🇳 become healthier & fitter.#SportPlayingNation #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/InjF7UQCeA — Sachin …

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4 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest players to ever played the game of hockey, was born on 29th August 1905. To celebrate Dhyan Chand's achievements, the Indian government marked his birthday as the National Sports Day and every year people from various walks of life celebrate this day to show respect towards the legend. Dhyan Chand was the hero …

Dhanraj Pillay: Every Indian should help alleviate this crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Dhanraj Pillay: Every Indian should help alleviate this crisis

The Hindu  

Dhanraj Pillay is lending a hand to India’s efforts in combating COVID-19 by staying at home and contributing money for the cause. “India has given me so much due to hockey, every Indian should come forward to help in whatever way, those who are in a position to help. Referring to flights undertaken by the national airline to bring back …

Sportstar Archives: Dhanraj Pillay, the first Khel Ratna awardee in hockey
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar Archives: Dhanraj Pillay, the first Khel Ratna awardee in hockey

The Hindu  

DHANRAJ PILLAY is back in Mumbai after a short stint with Stuttgart Kickers in the German first division hockey league, fitter and wiser after the experience. He concentrates on fine-tuning them at the centre," said the 29-year-old Indian international, who has been chosen for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. I think I am the right person to get the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mandeep Singh says Indian hockey team wants to win medal at Games
4 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mandeep Singh says Indian hockey team wants to win medal at Games

Firstpost  

Indian hockey team striker Mandeep Singh says they are looking forward to winning a medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. New Delhi: Indian hockey team striker Mandeep Singh says they are looking forward to winning a medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. “Cash incentives are always a big motivation and we are happy that Hockey India administration recognises …

Hockey India Annual Awards: Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal win Player of the Year awards in men's and women's categories
4 years, 10 months ago

Hockey India Annual Awards: Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal win Player of the Year awards in men's and women's categories

Firstpost  

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. New Delhi: 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

India captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal capped an eventful 2019 as Hockey India Player of the Year, while Harbinder Singh was honoured for his lifetime contribution to the game at the 3rd Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday. Celebrating the best current and former Indian hockey players, the function was attended by the Indian men’s and women’s teams and …

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 …

Zaheer Khan Turns 41, Cricket Fraternity Extends B'Day Wishes To India's 2011 World Cup Hero
5 years, 3 months ago

Zaheer Khan Turns 41, Cricket Fraternity Extends B'Day Wishes To India's 2011 World Cup Hero

ABP News  

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Manpreet-led team needs to be consistent, says Dhanraj Pillay
5 years, 5 months ago

Manpreet-led team needs to be consistent, says Dhanraj Pillay

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey squad led by Manpreet Singh has quality, but needs to focus more on being consistent in its performances, feels former captain Dhanraj Pillay. “We need not get discouraged because we could not get the Hockey and Cricket World Cup,” said Dhanraj, a four-time Olympian, at a function here on Thursday. Read: How Odisha is being a …

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