Tokyo Olympics: In Indian Hockey's Resurgence, A Bronze Medal Worth It's Weight in Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: In Indian Hockey's Resurgence, A Bronze Medal Worth It's Weight in Gold

News 18  

Indian men’s hockey team’s Olympic glory is just like children looking for the cookies in a jar. India Make History With Bronze Medal in Men’s Hockey | In Pics Ever since our debacle in Rio 2016 Olympics, the men’s hockey team has seen four coaches at the helm of the team. India vs Germany Hockey Highlights, Tokyo Olympics 2020, Bronze Medal Match Reid, himself a silver Olympic medallist at Barcelona Games and a bronze medallist at the 1990 Lahore World Cup could only share the scent of victory with the team and how to reach it. Dedicate Medal to Covid-19 Frontline Warriors, Doctors, Soldiers: Skipper Manpreet Singh after India’s Historic Bronze in Hockey But it was Arkell who turned things around for this team. Another advantage of having a good fitness level is that our mental strength is also in good shape.” Tokyo 2020: Twitter Explodes as India Win Men’s Hockey Olympic Bronze, PM Modi Calls it ‘Historic’ Then were a few warmup drills like clap push-ups, skipping, and stretching of various body muscles.

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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 …

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat
1 month, 1 week ago

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday announced a 20-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the Men’s Junior Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4, 2024. READ | Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beats Japan 3-0, storms into semifinal Although India qualifies for the FIH Junior World Cup by virtue of being the hosts, …

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

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship

The Hindu  

Indian hockey stars Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal are set to represent Uttar Pradesh in the 14th Hockey India-Senior National championship. Both players played a crucial role in India's historic bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, inspiring the upcoming generation of players. They believe that representing Uttar Pradesh would motivate and inspire the next generation of players, who …

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 …

Move Forward with Determination and Aim for Gold: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Paralympians
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Move Forward with Determination and Aim for Gold: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Paralympians

News 18  

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that when athletes win medals in major international competitions they don’t just bring laurels for themselves but also for their coaches, parents and the entire nation. “When you play, you do not just achieve success for yourself but also bring pride to your coaches, your parents, and the entire nation,” said Mandaviya, while …

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh

News 18  

Riding high on the success of winning a bronze medal in Paris — ending a four-decade-long dry spell — the Indian hockey team now aims to build on this momentum with hopes of clinching gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, ace goalkeeper P R Sreejesh said on Friday. The former national team captain, who announced his retirement after …

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Asserting that there was a conducive atmosphere for the growth of sports in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said one of the favourite sports of the state -- hockey -- has touched new heights at the international level, including at the Olympics where India won back-to-back bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris. Shahid Hockey Stadium, in Lucknow …

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028
4 months ago

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028

The Hindu  

Following the Indian men’s hockey team’s second consecutive bronze medal finish in the Paris Olympics, Hockey India has started thinking about the side’s preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. A day after the members of the bronze medal winning team were felicitated by its principal sponsor Odisha government, HI president Dilip Tirkey, a former India captain, spoke about his …

'Paris bronze precursor to golden era of hockey': CM Mohan Charan
4 months ago

'Paris bronze precursor to golden era of hockey': CM Mohan Charan

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday felicitated the Indian hockey team for winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. “The bronze medal won by the Indian team is a precursor to the golden period of hockey in the country”, the chief minister said while felicitating the team at a function held at Lok Seva Bhawan here. Stating …

Manu Bhaker interview: ‘If an athlete dreams, it better be a grand dream’
4 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker interview: ‘If an athlete dreams, it better be a grand dream’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The last couple of weeks have been everything that Manu Bhaker dreamt of and a little bit more. The 22-year-old dropped into the Hindustan Times office to talk amongst other things about the brilliant run in Paris and what India needs to do to catch up with the top nations. I didn’t quite know how the match would …

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 …

Bronze with a golden scar: Midfield maestro Hardik Singh on India's Olympic campaign; dedicating medals to ex-players
4 months, 1 week ago

Bronze with a golden scar: Midfield maestro Hardik Singh on India's Olympic campaign; dedicating medals to ex-players

Hindustan Times  

"If you had asked this question, like, five years back, I would have never believed it," says midfielder Hardik Singh when asked which of the two bronze medals he and the Indian men's hockey team won at consecutive Olympic Games was the tougher. Suddenly, the team had won back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time since 1972—the last Games in …

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Amritsar, : After clinching the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, the players of the Indian Men's Hockey Team such as Hardik Singh Mandeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Gurjant Singh returned to their hometown on Sunday. India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics The Indian Men's Hockey team arrived at the New …

'Hockey More Than Just a Sport': Sports Minister Lauds India Hockey Players For Their Perseverance, Teamwork And Spirit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Hockey More Than Just a Sport': Sports Minister Lauds India Hockey Players For Their Perseverance, Teamwork And Spirit

News 18  

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the Olympic bronze winning Indian hockey team for its perseverance and indomitable spirit while felicitating the Harmanpreet Singh-led side in Delhi on Saturday. “You have brought immense glory to India and have inspired millions of young athletes to pursue their dreams,” Mandaviya was quoted as saying in a media release. Mandaviya commended the players’ dedication …

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

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. …

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze

Live Mint  

Indian Men's Hockey team received a grand welcome as they arrived at Delhi airport with Olympic bronze medal. Speaking with the reporters, Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh said it was an emotional moment for him. Meanwhile, celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been named India's joint flag-bearer for Olympics closing ceremony, alongside shooter Manu Bhaker who won …

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 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president 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 …

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 …

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches

Hindustan Times  

Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India. This marked India men's hockey team's second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates …

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 …

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Hockey India announced cash prizes for the men's team and support staff after they clinched a bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey praises India's performance at the 33rd Summer Games and said it's an extraordinary achievement to win back-to-back Olympic medals. Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh also lauded team …

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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced cash prize of Rs 15 lakh for each player of the Indian men’s hockey team and Rs 7.5 lakhs for each member of the support staff for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian team secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking its second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished …

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 …

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 on August 8 to secure their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, having previously won it at Tokyo 2020. The last time the Indian men's hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals was in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. Not only did the Men in Blue end their campaign on a high note, but …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Craig Fulton: India's Hockey Coach Who Has Guided Team To The Verge Of An Olympic Medal In Paris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Craig Fulton: India's Hockey Coach Who Has Guided Team To The Verge Of An Olympic Medal In Paris

ABP News  

India Hockey Coach: The Indian men's hockey team is one win away from back-to-back medals in the Olympic Games. It happens to be none other than Craig Fulton, the man who is the head coach of the Indian men's hockey team. READ HERE | India Men's Hockey Team In Olympics Semifinal: Date, Opponent, Start Time, Venue, Live Streaming Details Speaking …

Paris Olympics 2024: Who Are India Men's Hockey Team Facing Next? Schedule, Opponent, Live Streaming & More
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis
5 months ago

INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis

The Hindu  

As Hockey India’s High Performance Director, Herman Kruis is on a mission to develop Indian coaches. On the India men’s team’s chances at the Paris Olympics, the Dutch said there are 6-7 teams that are medal contenders, and it is imperative that India wins its first three matches and gets a head start before it thinks of winning a medal. …

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 …

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago
5 months ago

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago

The Hindu  

In Bengaluru, a wall in the modest lobby of the Sports Authority of India hostel, which houses the Indian hockey team, is adorned with a picture of a smiling P.R. It’s a privilege to compete at the 1924 Paris Olympics stadium, which will host hockey.” In his two-decade-long career, Sreejesh has experienced more downs than ups, which has made him …

Jarmanpreet: Doping setback to chasing hockey Olympic medal
5 months, 1 week ago

Jarmanpreet: Doping setback to chasing hockey Olympic medal

Hindustan Times  

During his junior days, Jarmanpreet Singh was touted as the next big thing in Indian hockey. Defender Jarmanpreet Singh has emerged a key member of the Indian men’s hockey squad that hopes to win a medal for the second successive Olympics in Paris. A product of Jalandhar’s Surjit Singh Hockey Academy – it is named after the late India skipper …

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. | …

Hockey India announces 16-member Men's squad for Paris Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hockey India announces 16-member Men's squad for Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Hockey India has announced the much-anticipated men's squadof 16 members for the upcoming Paris Olympics that are set to be played from July 26 to August 11. Apart from skipper Harmanpreet, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, and Sanjay are part of the defence line while the forward line comprises Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Gurjant Singh apart from …

Jarmanpreet Singh Eyes Olympics Debut in Paris, Ready to Give '100% for the Team'
6 months, 1 week ago

Jarmanpreet Singh Eyes Olympics Debut in Paris, Ready to Give '100% for the Team'

News 18  

Indian men’s hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh is eyeing to play his debut Olympics in Paris after missing out on the historic bronze medal campaign in Tokyo, Japan. Jarmanpreet has been a constant feature under chief coach Craig Fulton, starting every match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Test matches against South Africa …

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton high-fived the staff and smiled. Wins against Germany, Argentina, Spain and Ireland give India hope for Paris but losses against the world’s best – Australia, Olympic champions Belgium and Great Britain – has given Fulton a lot to brood over. During penalty corner defence, Amit Rohidas and Manpreet Singh gave it …

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma
8 months, 1 week ago

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma

News 18  

World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma believes that India will win a rich haul of medals at the Paris Olympics, following the support and foreign exposure provided to athletes by the Central Government in recent years. Athletes get foreign exposure, diet, and training facilities from the government and I believe our sportspersons will win a good number of medals in Paris, …

Indian men’s hockey team heads to Australia for five-Test series
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian men’s hockey team heads to Australia for five-Test series

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team has left for Australia to compete in a five-match Test series beginning April 6, a crucial assignment ahead of the Paris Olympics in July-August. It is essential for the Indian team to enhance their performance, build and check-through the improvement areas for the coming Paris Olympics, Hockey India stated in a press release. The series …

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?

Hindustan Times  

There will be 16 fewer athletes travelling with the Indian contingent to the Paris Olympics in July. “They should draw a line under the team now and start a new project involving the national junior team players that you’ll see playing in 2028," former India coach Neil Hawgood, who guided the women’s team to their first Olympic qualification in 36 …

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