We are wary of India's threats: Belgium captain on upcoming Pro League tie
4 years, 11 months ago

We are wary of India's threats: Belgium captain on upcoming Pro League tie

India TV News  

World champions Belgium are brimming with confidence after wins over Australia and New Zealand but captain Thomas Briels is expecting a tough fight from India in the upcoming round of FIH Hockey Pro League here this weekend. However, Briels believes India will be a totally differently opponent, especially after their morale-boosting win over the Netherlands in their opening Pro League tie. "I think the FIH Hockey Pro League is a really good competition for us to take part in right before the Olympics. The Red Lions made a fantastic start to the second edition of the FIH Pro League with wins over Australia and New Zealand away from home, and the world champions will now be up against eight-time Olympic gold medallist India in the two-match contest here on Saturday and Sunday.

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Hockey India League is close to my heart because it’s for the athletes: FIH President Tayyab Ikram
1 week, 1 day ago

Hockey India League is close to my heart because it’s for the athletes: FIH President Tayyab Ikram

The Hindu  

International Hockey Federation President Tayyab Ikram has made it clear that while the window for the Hockey India League was fixed, the exact dates were up to Hockey India and the franchises. READ | HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans grabs bonus point after shootout win against Delhi SG Pipers Ikram also refuted FIH launching a Pakistan-specific project to revive hockey. What …

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth

The Hindu  

Hockey India League could just be the breath of fresh air Victor Wegnez has been looking for. I started training two weeks ago and now I’m in India to play,” Wegnez told Sportstar. “He became champion because we didn’t play well,” quipped Wegnez, who was the Belgian skipper in that tournament. “I’m just looking to play hockey in a different …

India is a big contender for WC, Olympic glory: Belgian hockey player De Sloover
4 weeks ago

India is a big contender for WC, Olympic glory: Belgian hockey player De Sloover

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Olympic and World Cup gold medallist Belgian hockey defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way India has progressed over the years, the country is a "big contender" for more glory on the world stage in the future. De Sloover, who will be turning out for Hyderabad Toofans in the upcoming Hockey India League, alongside local star Nilakanta Sharma …

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns
1 month ago

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns

India Today  

Belgium and UP Rudras forward Tanguy Cosyns feels that the Hockey India League will bring an attractiveness to the sport that they have been lacking internationally. "The hockey there is not the same as in Europe and I think for the Indian players it's really important to be confronted with new problems and to solve them as players personally or …

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition

The Hindu  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who watched the final of the 14th Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, spoke about his federation’s vision to restructure the tournament and make it more competitive to safeguard hockey’s future in the country. We allowed them to skip this year’s tournament so that they could get …

India's Fight to Secure Series-Levelling Win Against Germany in Delhi
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Fight to Secure Series-Levelling Win Against Germany in Delhi

Firstpost  

India will be aiming to secure a series-clinching win in the final match against Germany on Thursday (24 October) at the Major Dhyan Chand International Stadium in Delhi. The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a 2-0 loss to reigning world champions Germany in the first match of the bilateral series on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand International Stadium in …

India vs Germany Hockey: A Battle for Revenge and Olympic Glory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Germany Hockey: A Battle for Revenge and Olympic Glory

Hindustan Times  

India and Germany will clash in the first match of their two-Test bilateral series, aiming to avenge their 2024 semi-final defeat. Both sides have faced each other 19 times, with India holding a slight edge at 7-8 in head-to-head. Harmanpreet leads India's charge, while Germany's focus will be on learning from past defeats and finding a winning formula.

India Eyes Paris Revenge Against Germany in Test Series as International Hockey Returns to Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Eyes Paris Revenge Against Germany in Test Series as International Hockey Returns to Delhi

The Hindu  

India is set to take on Germany in a two-Test bilateral series starting in Delhi after a 10-year hiatus. The match will aim to avenge India's recent heartbreak inflicted by Germany in Paris and provide a platform for new faces to showcase their skills. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, will be looking to avenge their loss in Paris …

Indian Men's Hockey Squad Returns to Challenge Germany in a Historic Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Men's Hockey Squad Returns to Challenge Germany in a Historic Series

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team has been named for the upcoming bilateral series against Germany in New Delhi. The series will mark the return of international hockey in the national capital and will witness the clash between the two top-ranked teams in the world. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captained by Vivek Sagar Prasad, with midfielder …

Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team will take on Germany in a two-match bilateral contest at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on October 23 and 24, Hockey India announced on Tuesday. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. "We are honoured to host …

India vs Germany, Hockey semifinal Highlights: Germany win semifinal 3-2, India to play for bronze
5 months ago

India vs Germany, Hockey semifinal Highlights: Germany win semifinal 3-2, India to play for bronze

India TV News  

India vs Germany, Hockey semifinal Highlights: Germany win semifinal 3-2, India to play for bronze India vs Germany, men's hockey semi-final live updates: India will take on Germany in the men's hockey semi-final at the Yves Du Manoir Stadium in Paris Olympics 2024. India haven't dominated the competition as if they are running through the oppositions, however, they have played …

India vs Belgium Men's Hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Paris Olympics 2024: Defending Champions Beat IND 2-1
5 months, 1 week ago

India vs Belgium Men's Hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Paris Olympics 2024: Defending Champions Beat IND 2-1

News 18  

Paris Olympics 2024, India vs Belgium Hockey Match Highlights Score: India squandered a one goal lead to go down 1-2 against defending champions Belgium in the Pool B match of the men’s hockey competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Catch Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 LIVE Updates Here. Explore India At Paris Olympics 2024 Today. Check the updated …

Paris Olympics 2024: Belgium Script 2nd Half-Comeback As India Suffer First Defeat In Men's Hockey Tournament
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Belgium Script 2nd Half-Comeback As India Suffer First Defeat In Men's Hockey Tournament

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024: It was a dismal outing for India Men's Hockey Team on Thursday, August 1, as the side suffered their first defeat in Men's Hockey tournament at the hands of Belgium. India Vs Belgium, Men's Hockey Pool B Match — Here's How It Happened India started off the proceedinsg well but found themselves struggling later in the first …

India vs Belgium Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND go down fighting 1-2 to BEL
5 months, 1 week ago

India vs Belgium Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND go down fighting 1-2 to BEL

Hindustan Times  

India vs Belgium Highlights, Men's Hockey Paris Olympics 2024: Belgium managed to edge past India with a 2-1 win in the Pool B match on Thursday. After a shaky first half, Belgium bounced back with a double strike in the third quarter to blow away India, who tried to break the deadlock in the dying minutes but failed. With two …

Paris Olympics 2024: Who Are India Men's Hockey Team Facing Next? Schedule, Opponent, Live Streaming & More
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Who Are India Men's Hockey Team Facing Next? Schedule, Opponent, Live Streaming & More

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team has qualified for the quarterfinals of Paris Olympics 2024 in France after securing victories over New Zealand and Ireland and a draw against Argentina in their first three matches. Also on ABP Live | IND vs SL ODIs: Start Time, Dates, Schedule, Venues, Squads And Live Streaming Details When is India men's hockey team's next …

Paris Olympics: Tightening the defence key to India’s hockey success
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Tightening the defence key to India’s hockey success

Hindustan Times  

Craig Fulton’s tactic of ‘defend to win’ has been the overarching topic of discussion in Indian hockey ever since the chief coach joined the national setup a little more than a year ago. The strategy will finally undergo its real test over the next two weeks as India begin their Olympic campaign in Paris – they face New Zealand in …

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-player core probable group for a 63-day junior men’s national coaching camp to be held at the Sports Authority of India from June 16. This camp follows the Indian junior men’s team’s European tour, where it played five matches from May 20-29 against Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands club team Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push. …

We showed great resilience and teamwork in Pro League, says Harmanpreet
6 months, 4 weeks ago

We showed great resilience and teamwork in Pro League, says Harmanpreet

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on June 10 his players showed great resilience and teamwork in their recent FIH Pro League matches, and the campaign has provided valuable lessons ahead of the Paris Olympics. India concluded their Pro League campaign with a commendable 24 points from 16 matches, which included five wins, three shootout victories, five defeats, …

FIH Pro Hockey League: India thrashes world champions Germany 3-0
7 months, 1 week ago

FIH Pro Hockey League: India thrashes world champions Germany 3-0

The Hindu  

India exploited a rusty German defence, punching three goals as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side outclassed the world champions to make a winning start to the London leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League in London on June 1. Drag-flicker Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet Singh and Gurjant Singh tormented an out-of-sorts young German side, which started off on a roaring note but could …

FIH Pro League 2023-24: Indian women’s team loses 3-0 to Argentina, stays winless in European leg
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIH Pro League 2023-24: Indian women’s team loses 3-0 to Argentina, stays winless in European leg

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team stayed winless in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season as it went down 3-0 to Argentina in Antwerp, Belgium on Sunday. Argentina pegged India back for the rest of the quarter but the Indian defence held firm to keep the scoreline 0-1 heading into the second half. Argentina earned a penalty corner …

India women's hockey team goes down 0-2 against Belgium
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India women's hockey team goes down 0-2 against Belgium

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women’s hockey team on Thursday went down 0-2 against Belgium in their closely-fought second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. India vs Belgium women's hockey India began the match aggressively and won an early penalty corner, but couldn’t capitalise on it. However, India absorbed the pressure well, shifting the tempo in their …

FIH Pro League 2023-24: Indian men, women lose to Belgium in European leg
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIH Pro League 2023-24: Indian men, women lose to Belgium in European leg

The Hindu  

Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams lost to host nation Belgium in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season in Antwerp on Thursday. India earned a penalty corner within the first three minutes of the quarter but were unable to find the back of the net as Harmanpreet’s shot was well-blocked by Belgium goalkeeper. India 1-4 Belgium …

India TV Sports Wrap on May 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on May 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League 2024 tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. On the other hand, the Indian men's and women's hockey teams will be in action in their respective fixtures against Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Today's Top 10 …

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA “lessons”
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA “lessons”

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team’s new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the “valuable lessons” learnt from the recent home series against South Africa to make a fresh start in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, beginning in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday. “As the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, it’s a great honour to lead our talented …

Hockey | India ready for Australia challenge ahead of Paris Olympics
9 months ago

Hockey | India ready for Australia challenge ahead of Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The in-form Indian men's hockey team will look to pass the "litmus test" that the formidable Australian side will pose at home when the two face off in a five-match Test series beginning in Perth on April 6. "This series serves as a litmus test for our team's preparedness ahead of the Paris Olympics. The away assignment offers the ideal …

FIH Pro League: India go down fighting to Netherlands in 1-0 defeat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

FIH Pro League: India go down fighting to Netherlands in 1-0 defeat

Firstpost  

Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team dished out a much-improved defensive show against powerhouse Netherlands but lack of sharpness and innovative moves upfront saw them lose the FIH Pro League match 0-1 to the world No. This was the home team’s fifth defeat in six Pro League games so far and it came about thanks to a superb 27th-minute field …

Hockey | Indian women begin Pro League campaign with loss
11 months ago

Hockey | Indian women begin Pro League campaign with loss

The Hindu  

Indian women began their FIH Pro League 2023-24 campaign on a losing note, going down 2-1 to China at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. But a brilliant slap shot by Wen Dan in the 40th minute and a penalty corner rebound goal by veteran Bingfeng Gu saw China walk away with three points. In the day’s other game, the …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
11 months, 1 week ago

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League

The Hindu  

It’s been two weeks since the Indian women’s hockey team’s Olympic dreams ended in Ranchi but the side is already planning for the next challenge at the FIH Pro League beginning here on Saturday. The Dutch and the Aussies have a massively one-sided track record but they haven’t played India in an official competition since 2022. Schopman insisted she was …

In a tricky tournament, India eye an Olympic berth
11 months, 4 weeks ago

In a tricky tournament, India eye an Olympic berth

Hindustan Times  

Janneke Schopman, head coach of the Indian women's hockey team, believes the past does not matter. Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia with teammate Bichu Devi Kharibam and head coach Janneke Schopman during a training session ahead of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 match against USA You'd perhaps still remember images, heartbreaking and heartwarming alike, of the women's …

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

With the comprehensive triumph at the Asian Champions Trophy already in the past, the Indian women’s hockey team will be hoping to build on its success and get the coveted ticket to the Paris Olympics when it starts its campaign in the Olympic Qualifiers against the USA here on Saturday. It will be a repeat of India’s route to the …

Indian men’s hockey team goes down against Belgium in 5 Nations Tournament
1 year ago

Indian men’s hockey team goes down against Belgium in 5 Nations Tournament

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team produced a listless show to go down 2-7 against Olympic champions Belgium in its second match of the 5 Nations Tournament in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. The first quarter saw Belgium off the blocks and running in no time scoring three quick goals, courtesy Cedric Charlier, Alexander Hendrickx and Thibeau Stockbroekx to put India on …

Indian team leaves for FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian team leaves for FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Indian team left for Santiago, Chile to compete in the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup on Wednesday. READ | Tamil Nadu’s Mareeswaran hopes to realise Olympic dreams through Senior Nationals Hockey tournament With Captain Preeti leading the charge and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal playing deputy, India will begin its campaign against Canada on November 29 followed by the clash against Germany …

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 …

Hockey Rankings: India men climb to third spot, women seventh in latest FIH list
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey Rankings: India men climb to third spot, women seventh in latest FIH list

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team has maintained the third spot in the latest world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation on Monday. In the women’s rankings, the Netherlands are perched at the top spot and remain well clear of the chasing pack, continuing their dominance with a record-extending 12th EuroHockey Championship title. However, Belgium had a great campaign at …

Indian Hockey team jump to 3rd place in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Hockey team jump to 3rd place in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph

Firstpost  

India jumped one place to third and went past England behind top-ranked Netherlands and Belgium New Delhi: Giving them a big boost ahead of the Asian Games, India on Sunday rose to third place in FIH rankings following their Asian Champions Trophy triumph. India jumped one place to third and went past England behind top-ranked Netherlands and Belgium. This was …

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett
1 year, 5 months ago

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett

The Hindu  

Rhett Halkett, the new assistant and analytical coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, has played against the current lot of P. R. Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Mandeep Singh. The 37-year-old South African, who has played in three World Cups, two Commonwealth Games and the 2012 London Olympics, felt that the Indian team has improved leaps and bounds …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 5 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 …

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer 1-4 loss to Netherlands
1 year, 7 months ago

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer 1-4 loss to Netherlands

Firstpost  

A profligate India squandered a one-goal lead to go down 1-4 to the hosts Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League here. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored India’s lone goal despite the visitors being awarded as many as five penalty corners and a penalty stroke. Read More: Though India took some time to shake off the nerves and settle into the …

Pro League: India vows to bounce back after defeats to Belgium, Great Britain
1 year, 7 months ago

Pro League: India vows to bounce back after defeats to Belgium, Great Britain

The Hindu  

India will hope to bounce back from the two successive defeats in the ongoing Pro League in its upcoming matches against Belgium and Great Britain on Friday and Saturday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who scored twice against Great Britain, said, “The two matches were different while coming up against completely different structures. We can improve more.” With six matches left in …

FIH Pro-League: Fully geared up for next games says Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

FIH Pro-League: Fully geared up for next games says Harmanpreet Singh

The Hindu  

The FIH Pro League matches underway in England are going well and the team is fully geared up for the coming matches later this week, said Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh during a diaspora event in London. Harmanpreet was joined by his teammates and coach Craig Fulton at a special reception hosted by the Indian High Commission in …

FIH Pro League 2022-23: India concedes late goal, goes 1-2 down to Belgium
1 year, 7 months ago

FIH Pro League 2022-23: India concedes late goal, goes 1-2 down to Belgium

The Hindu  

India went down 1-2 to Olympic champion Belgium in the FIH Pro League 2022-23 match at the Lee Valley Stadium in London on Friday. With 20 seconds left in the first quarter, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez earned a penalty corner but Loick Luypaert’s dragflick was stopped by India’s first rusher Amit Rohidas. Let's win the next one 💪 #HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame#FIHProLeaguepic.twitter.com/ua3jxAfWDv — Hockey …

India 1-2 Belgium Highlights, FIH Pro League 2022-23: Fulton era begins with heartbreaking loss
1 year, 7 months ago

India 1-2 Belgium Highlights, FIH Pro League 2022-23: Fulton era begins with heartbreaking loss

The Hindu  

May 26, 2023 18:01 MATCH PREVIEW A rejuvenated Indian men’s hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champion Belgium in London on Friday. India overcame a disappointing World Cup campaign …

India vs Belgium, FIH Pro League 2022-23: Preview, head-to-head, when and where to watch, live streaming info
1 year, 7 months ago

India vs Belgium, FIH Pro League 2022-23: Preview, head-to-head, when and where to watch, live streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW A rejuvenated Indian men’s hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champions Belgium in London on Friday. When and where to watch FIH Pro League 2022-23 India vs Belgium …

Indian Men's Hockey Team Look to Continue Pro League Supremacy Under New Coach
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team Look to Continue Pro League Supremacy Under New Coach

News 18  

A rejuvenated Indian men’s hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champions Belgium here on Friday. India overcame a disappointing World Cup campaign earlier this year to climb to the …

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 …

FIH Pro League: India seals shootout win against Australia, ends Rourkela series unbeaten
1 year, 9 months ago

FIH Pro League: India seals shootout win against Australia, ends Rourkela series unbeaten

The Hindu  

Fort Rourkela remained unconquered as India won 4-3 against Australia on shootouts after the teams were tied 2-2 in regulation time in the final Pro League match of the mini-series here on Wednesday. India now remains unbeaten at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in eight games, starting with its World Cup campaign earlier this year. Despite missing two early …

India hopes to put World Cup disappointment and change of staff behind to kick off Pro League
1 year, 10 months ago

India hopes to put World Cup disappointment and change of staff behind to kick off Pro League

The Hindu  

India’s disappointing campaign in the recent Hockey World Cup may have been over, but its ghosts continue to haunt the players. Ahead of India’s Pro League match against Germany here — the triangular series including Australia has been billed as a mini-tournament — captain Harmanpreet Singh was circumspect about the changes in the last one-and-half month. India overcame Germany the …

M. M. Somaya: Want to see India hockey teams bouncing back before Paris Olympics
1 year, 10 months ago

M. M. Somaya: Want to see India hockey teams bouncing back before Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Moscow Olympics hockey gold medallist M.M. “I want to see our hockey teams bouncing back before the Olympic year under a new coaching staff. I hope the players and support staff gell well, and by the time 2024 rolls on, we will again have teams that will be medal contenders,” said Somaya, who is also part of the jury for …

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