India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh: In team meetings we used to say we should play like the girls
3 years, 4 months ago

India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh: In team meetings we used to say we should play like the girls

India Today  

Both the men's and women's hockey teams suffered shaky starts to the Tokyo Olympics but they ended up breaking barriers and setting milestones towards the end of it. While women's captain Rani Rampal had earlier said that the team took motivation out of the way the men played in their tournament, men's team drag-flicker and defender Rupinder Pal Singh said that the performances of their female counterparts had a similar effect on them. The Indian women's team started the tournament with a 1-5 defeat to eventual gold medallists Netherlands, followed by a 0-2 defeat to Germany and a 1-4 defeat to Rio 2016 gold medallists Great Britain. The Indian women's team win over Australia in what was their first ever Olympic knockout game is regarded as one of the biggest upsets of Tokyo 2020. "This medal looks so beautiful" However, they took bronze, India's first hockey medal at the Olympics in 41 years, with a thrilling 5-4 win over four-time champions Germany.

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‘Another sensational victory’: Indian Hockey team beats Pakistan in men’s junior Asia Cup in Muscat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Another sensational victory’: Indian Hockey team beats Pakistan in men’s junior Asia Cup in Muscat

Live Mint  

Defending champions India on Wednesday defeated Pakistan in men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat to win hat-trick of titles. “Team India lifts the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 trophy with an epic 5-3 triumph over Pakistan! India secured their third penalty corner in the 47th minute, but Araijeet's effort was saved by Pakistan goalkeeper Muhammad Janjua. India pressed hard on …

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

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

The Hindu  

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Rajgir International Stadium, situated amidst the ambitious Rajgir Sports Complex and the Bihar Sports University campus, has created quite the stir in this small town in India’s …

India defeat China 1-0 in final to defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title
1 month ago

India defeat China 1-0 in final to defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title

Firstpost  

India got the better of China in the final of the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Bihar on Wednesday, thus clinching their third title. The Indian women’s hockey team were crowned champions of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 after they beat China 1-0 in the final in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday. The game saw both teams trade blows …

Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy: India lift third title after beating Olympics silver medallist China in final
1 month ago

Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy: India lift third title after beating Olympics silver medallist China in final

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defended their Asian Champions Trophy title by beating Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in the final on Wednesday in Rajgir, Bihar. Three minutes into the second quarter, China secured the first penalty corner of the match but India's second goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam made a terrific diving save to keep out Jinzhuang Tan. In the …

India clinch third Women's Asian Champions Trophy after 1-0 win over China
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1 month ago

India clinch third Women's Asian Champions Trophy after 1-0 win over China

India Today  

The India Women’s Hockey Team clinched their third Asian Champions Trophy title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a determined China at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. Deepika emerged as the hero, scoring the sole decisive goal in the third quarter, securing back-to-back Asian Champion's Trophy titles for India and that too, on home soil. With this historic title …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Beat Japan 2-0, To Face China In Final Of Women's ACT Hockey
1 month ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Beat Japan 2-0, To Face China In Final Of Women's ACT Hockey

ABP News  

Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Tuesday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 48th minute while Lalaremsiami struck from field play in the 56th minute for India, who had plenty of scoring chances including 13 penalty corners. The …

Title holders India beat Japan 2-0 to make their way into finals of Women's Asian Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Title holders India beat Japan 2-0 to make their way into finals of Women's Asian Champions Trophy

India TV News  

Defending champions India outclassed Japan in the second semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir on Tuesday, November 19. Led by strikes from Navneet Kaur and Lalaremsiami, the Women in Blue defeated the Japanese side 2-0 to make their way into the finals for the fourth time. The Women in Blue had two penalty corners in two …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 semifinal, India vs Japan hockey: Preview, LIVE streaming info, when and where to watch
1 month ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 semifinal, India vs Japan hockey: Preview, LIVE streaming info, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

PREVIEW The stage is set for a semifinal encounter between India and Japan in the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. Meanwhile, Japan finished fourth in the group stage with 5 points, scoring six goals and conceding nine. Japan is known for its strong defensive organization, which tested India for a half in its previous encounter and Miyu Hasegawa is …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Crushes Japan, Progress To Semis Undefeated
1 month, 1 week ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Crushes Japan, Progress To Semis Undefeated

ABP News  

The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Japan showcased exemplary defence in the first half of the game but second half goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika sealed India’s victory. They dominated possession in Japan’s half but struggled …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Japan showcased exemplary defence in the first half of the game but second-half goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika sealed India's victory. They dominated possession in Japan's half but struggled …

Women's ACT Hockey: India Continue Their Juggernaut With Thrashing Of Olympic Silver Medallist
1 month, 1 week 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 …

India vs Japan: Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 - Where and when to watch
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Japan: Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 - Where and when to watch

Live Mint  

The Indian women’s hockey team is set to face Japan in the final group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Sunday. The Indian women's hockey team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over China, the Paris Olympics silver medalists, in their penultimate group stage match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Japan's battle for semifinal spot …

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team on Saturday defeated Olympic silver medallist China by 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament Bihar's Rajgir. With this stunning victory, the Indian Women's Hockey team has reached the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. In the 32nd minute when Sangita deftly met with Sushila Chanu's defence splitting pass from the midfield, …

India Takes Home the Bilateral Series Trophy, But Lessons Learned Will Prove Valuable
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Takes Home the Bilateral Series Trophy, But Lessons Learned Will Prove Valuable

Firstpost  

After losing the first match vs Germany, the Indian hockey team won 5-3 in the second game. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two PC goals, while the other three against Germany on Thursday came from open play. The Indian players struggled with rhythm, creativity, and finishing skills, and missed penalty corner opportunities.

India's Fight to Secure Series-Levelling Win Against Germany in Delhi
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2 months 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 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 Aim for Revenge Against Germany in Historic Hockey Series in New Delhi
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2 months ago

India Aim for Revenge Against Germany in Historic Hockey Series in New Delhi

India Today  

India will be looking to avenge their loss to Germany in the 2-Test bilateral series in New Delhi. The match will take place from October 23-24 at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, which hosted the epic clash during the 2024 Olympics. Both teams have faced each other 19 times, with India holding a slight edge with 8 wins to …

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series
2 months ago

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India is ready to face a tough challenge from Germany in a two-Test series. The match will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Both Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage will make their debut on the international stage, while other players like Varun Kumar, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Dilpreet Singh have returned after a …

India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy
3 months, 1 week ago

India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

For the last couple of years, the Indian men’s hockey team has barely had any competition in Asia. The only team to medal in the last two Olympics, Harmanpreet Singh and Co breezed past every opposition at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. The lowest ranked outfit at No.23 in the six-team competition, China forced India to work hard and go …

ACT hockey: India down Japan 5-1 for second straight win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ACT hockey: India down Japan 5-1 for second straight win

Hindustan Times  

Having scored two goals in the first three minutes, it was evident that it was going to be a walk in the park for the Indian men’s hockey team in their Asian Champions Trophy match against Japan on Monday. Indian hockey team beat Japan 5-1 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A brace from Sukhjeet Singh and a goal apiece by Abhishek, …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare

The Hindu  

The Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris here on Saturday morning. Catch the LIVE updates of Paris Olympics 2024 here However, not all members of the bronze medal winning team made their way back home as a few vital cogs remained in the French capital for the closing ceremony of the Games. …

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team is set to return to India today after a remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where they clinched the bronze medal. The journey to the bronze medal was filled with challenges, as the Indian hockey team faced some of the best teams in the world. The Indian hockey team has a storied history in …

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood celebrities cheered as India's Men's hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol took to their social media platforms to celebrate the achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team's incredible performance. Kareena Kapoor and Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared posts about …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while. Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while the Indian hockey team …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday. "The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you've brought home …

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat that has taken over five decades to replicate. With a 2-1 victory against Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only secured the bronze medal in men's hockey but also achieved back-to-back Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. Over fifty years ago, India clinched consecutive bronze medals, …

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals

Firstpost  

India suffered a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the men’s hockey semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. AP The Harmanpreet Singh-led India men’s hockey team suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. @FIH_Hockey needs to get their act in order big time — Viren Rasquinha August 6, 2024 Rasquinha …

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team's dream of ending a 44-year-old wait to enter an Olympic final remained unfulfilled after a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Three years later, the same opposition inflicted a painful defeat against Harmanpreet Singh's Indian men's hockey team to book a spot in the final against the Netherlands …

India vs Germany, Hockey semifinal Highlights: Germany win semifinal 3-2, India to play for bronze
4 months, 2 weeks 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 Germany Highlights Hockey, Paris Olympics: IND lose 2-3 to GER
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey, Paris Olympics: IND lose 2-3 to GER

Hindustan Times  

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany managed to edge past India with a 3-2 win in the semi-final and set up the summit clash against the Netherlands. India completely dominated the first quarter with a goal from Harmanpreet Singh but Germany bounced back in style in the second quarter and netted a couple to get ahead …

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team won its first Olympic medal at the Amsterdam Games in 1928. It scored 29 goals in five matches to win the gold medal. As Harmanpreet Singh’s men take on Germany in the hockey semifinals at the Paris Olympics, here’s the full list of all medals won by India in hockey at the quadrennial games. List of …

India vs Germany head-to-head record ahead of hockey semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Germany head-to-head record ahead of hockey semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

India will be facing Germany in the semifinal of the men's hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, August 6. India vs Germany H2H record ahead of semifinal As per the official FIH website, India and Germany have faced each other 18 times since 2014 and India have an 8-6 lead over the Germans. India defeated Germany to …

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals

ABP News  

PR Sreejesh has already annouced that the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 would be his last competitive international hockey tournament. Even in the shootout, the guys who took shots didn't disappoint," Sreejesh told the broadcasters after India's epic win over Great Britain in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal. Here is PR Sreejesh's Penalty-Saving Effort That Helped India win: INDIA QUALIFIED INTO …

Paris Olympics 2024: India Take On Great Britain In Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India Take On Great Britain In Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Clash

ABP News  

India vs Great Britain Hockey match highlights: Playing with just 10 players, India edged out Great Britain in a tense penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the semifinals. At Tokyo 2020, India had faced Great Britain in the quarterfinals, where Manpreet Singh-led team won 3-1 and went on to secure a bronze medal. Earlier, in a historic pre-quarterfinal match, …

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972

The Hindu  

Indian men tasted success in Hockey against Australia in an Olympics after 52 years by defeating them 3-2 in a Group B encounter on August 2. Right from the word go, India dominated the proceedings in the first quarter with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field goal and was followed by the captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner conversion. After taking a …

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian hockey team beats Australia 3-2, first Olympics victory against the Aussies in 52 years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian hockey team beats Australia 3-2, first Olympics victory against the Aussies in 52 years

Op India  

India triumphed over World No. 4 Australia, the silver medallists from Tokyo 2020, with a 3-2 victory in their final Pool B match of Friday’s Paris 2024 Olympics hockey competition. Harmanpreet Singh extended India’s lead to 3-1 in the third quarter by converting a penalty stroke after a successful video referral. Australia put up a strong fight in the final …

India vs Australia Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND clinch historic 3-2 win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND clinch historic 3-2 win

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, Men's Hockey Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh and his men created history on Friday, as they become the first Indian side in 52 years to defeat Australia in Olympics hockey. Veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, playing his last international tournament, was spectacular under the bar, making numerous saves to keep his side's lead intact. For the …

India vs Australia Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND clinch historic 3-2 win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia Highlights, Hockey Olympics: IND clinch historic 3-2 win

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, Men's Hockey Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh and his men created history on Friday, as they become the first Indian side in 52 years to defeat Australia in Olympics hockey. Veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, playing his last international tournament, was spectacular under the bar, making numerous saves to keep his side's lead intact. For the …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Are India ready to spring a surprise?

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games was a watershed moment for the India men’s hockey team. In India’s case that could help cast aside recent indifferent performances provided the team executes plans or moves coach Craig Fulton introduces for the Games. The Olympic preliminary pool draw allows India to find their feet against lower-ranked opponents New Zealand …

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last
5 months ago

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh's career around the time that the Indian men's hockey team, and indeed the sport of hockey itself in the country, had seemingly met its demise. Sreejesh emerged as one of the leading figures in the Indian dressing room after the disappointing London Olympics Sreejesh was with the Indian team throughout that journey. They had qualified after winning theif …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts

Hindustan Times  

India have won more Olympic medals since the turn of this century than they did in all of their appearances before 2000. Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal, winning the men's 10m air rifle title. Sushil Kumar became the first Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, bettering his bronze medal in Beijing …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will always be remembered for its historic medal haul, a record seven, including one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. Mirabai Chanu poses with the Silver medal for the Weightlifting - Women’s 49kg Group A on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2021 …

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century

Hindustan Times  

Indian hockey's decline was halted quite spectacularly with a gold at the 1980 Olympics. The gold in 1980 remains the last that India has won in hockey while the men's team would end the dry run only in 2021 in Tokyo. Here we recall the country's performances after the end of the reign of hockey: India's dry run after 1980 …

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence

Hindustan Times  

According to the International Olympic Committee's records, India's Olympic journey started in Paris, and the French capital is where athletes representing the country will travel to this year. London 1948 - No more Dhyan Chand but hockey dominance continues The first Olympics after the Second World War also marked the first time that India competed at the Games as an …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Hindustan Times  

India will make its 26th appearance at the Summer Olympics this year, and for that, they will go back to Paris - the place where the country's Olympic journey began. Dhyan Chand and the rest of the Indian men's hockey team that won the country's first Olympic gold at the 1928 Olympics. Paris 1900 - A debatable start The 1900 …

India defeat Germany 3-0 in Pro League hockey
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India defeat Germany 3-0 in Pro League hockey

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's hockey team put up a resilient performance to beat reigning world champions Germany, albeit not on full strength, 3-0 in the FIH Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London on Saturday. India vs Germany: Men's hockey Goals by Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Gurjant Singh helped India begin their final leg of the nine-team …

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

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