Hockey: Self-belief in the Team is Really Strong, Says Indian Women's Team Midfielder Namita
4 years, 1 month ago

Hockey: Self-belief in the Team is Really Strong, Says Indian Women's Team Midfielder Namita

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With over 160 international caps to her name, Indian women?s hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo has no shortage of experience and she wants to ensure that she can always help her team in all situations. ?With Hockey India?s continuous support, we had managed to qualify for the Olympics after a gap of 36 years in 2016, and then performed exceptionally well and have made history to qualify for back to back Olympic Games, therefore we want to continue on this path, and my aim will always be to help my team in all situations, whether it is on the field or off it,? Having played a vital role in India?s win over the USA in the Olympic Qualifiers 2019 held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Namita credits hard work for the recognition that has followed. ?I am also of the opinion that awards follow you when you give your best on the field, and that we have seen a lot this year, especially with my teammates and the whole team bagging various awards recently,?

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Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha
2 weeks ago

Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha

The Hindu  

Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25. Reflecting on the significance of the inaugural Women’s HIL, Neha underscored its importance for the next generation of players. My goal is to lead by example and bring out the best in my team.” …

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from Indian Women's Hockey
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from Indian Women's Hockey

Hindustan Times  

Rani Rampal announces her retirement from the Indian women's hockey team after more than 21 months. Despite falling out with the team management, she reflects on her illustrious career, highlighting both her highs and lows. She expresses her pride in representing India and hopes to see Indian women on the Olympic podium in the future.

‘We are for Hockey’ Club at the forefront of promoting women’s hockey in Tamil Nadu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We are for Hockey’ Club at the forefront of promoting women’s hockey in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

At a time when women’s hockey tournaments in Tamil Nadu, organised by private clubs, are hard to come by, a group of 15 women, has been organising a tournament successfully for the last three years here. Former Tamil Nadu players, J. Rekha and Lakshmi Vaikunth, president and secretary of ‘We are for Hockey’ Club, are a sprightly duo, handling everything …

Investing in grassroots is paramount, says former India hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chetri
8 months ago

Investing in grassroots is paramount, says former India hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chetri

The Hindu  

Former India goalkeeper Bharat Chetri on Friday said Hockey India’s grassroots programme for drag-flickers and goalkeepers is a step in the right direction for nurturing future talent. By focusing on specialized training for goalkeepers and drag-flickers, Hockey India is laying a solid foundation for the emergence of world-class talent in these critical roles,” Chetri was quoted as saying by HI. …

Some old and lots of new faces in Hockey India's 60-strong women's assessment squad
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Some old and lots of new faces in Hockey India's 60-strong women's assessment squad

The Hindu  

Veterans like goalkeeper Savita Punia and forward Vandana Katariya made the cut among a host of new faces in Hockey India's jumbo assessment squad of 60 for a seven-day camp starting Monday, at the end of which trials to pick 33 national probables would be conducted. "The 60-player core group has been shortlisted following the stellar performances at the recently …

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 …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Stagnation in transition: Indian women's hockey team face rebuild challenge
11 months ago

Stagnation in transition: Indian women's hockey team face rebuild challenge

Hindustan Times  

Bottling her emotions, Janneke Schopman made a rather forthright statement after the Indian women's hockey team's loss to Japan on Friday that shattered her team's hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Perhaps more so given their performance at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where the women's hockey team cooked up one of the most feel-good, fourth-place tales for India at …

With 300 international caps, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club of one
1 year, 1 month ago

With 300 international caps, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club of one

The Hindu  

At 31, she is the second oldest player in the team and playing her 300th international match on Tuesday, Vandana Katariya will be in an exclusive club of one as the highest-capped Indian women’s hockey player. I have two families – the hockey family here that has given me a lot of support and strength through all the low periods …

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 20-member Indian women’s hockey team that will be travelling for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to take place from 27th October to 5th November. India, which recently claimed the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023, will be competing in the tournament alongside Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. India will open …

'I Believe I Have A Chance This Year': Erling Haaland On Winning The Ballon D'or Ahead Of Messi
1 year, 3 months ago

'I Believe I Have A Chance This Year': Erling Haaland On Winning The Ballon D'or Ahead Of Messi

News 18  

A fortnight ago, when Sonika’s mother boarded a flight from Delhi to arrive in Bengaluru to attend Sunehra Safar – a special send-off ceremony hosted by Hockey India little did the 26-year-old player know that she would receive her India jersey by her mother ahead of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, which is scheduled to be held from September 23 …

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita
1 year, 5 months ago

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team is more determined than ever to claim the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the final in the 2018 edition, said Commonwealth Games medallist skipper Savita. This time we feel that we are more determined than ever before to finish on the top,” Savita said in …

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia
1 year, 5 months ago

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia

News 18  

The Indian women’s hockey team is more determined than ever to claim the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games after suffering a heart-breaking loss in the final in 2018 edition, said Commonwealth Games medallist skipper Savita. This time we feel that we are more determined than ever before to finish on the top,” Savita said in the latest episode …

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana

The Hindu  

India women’s hockey forward Vandana Katariya feels the team should have played more international matches this year as big-ticket events such as Asian Games in China are lined up. The most recent assignment for the Indian women’s team was in Australia last month, where it was able to record a win only in its fifth and last game on the …

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member national women’s team for a three-match series in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18. The Indian team will be led by ace goalkeeper Savita who was recently bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year Award. Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named in the …

Mumtaz Khan keen to impress with Indian women’s hockey team
1 year, 8 months ago

Mumtaz Khan keen to impress with Indian women’s hockey team

The Hindu  

Mumtaz Khan, one of the brightest prospects in Indian women’s hockey right now, is among the players who are part of the ongoing senior women’s national coaching camp, which began on April 9 and will conclude on May 13, 2023 at SAI, Bengaluru. I didn’t involve my parents as there were already many other issues they were dealing with and …

Hockey India names 33 probables for women’s team national camp in Bengaluru
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India names 33 probables for women’s team national camp in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Friday named a 33-member core probable group for the national camp in Bengaluru starting on January 2 to 13 for the women’s team to kick start their preparations for the upcoming tour of South Africa, from January 14 to 28. High on confidence after winning the inaugural 2022 FIH Women’s Nations Cup in Spain and securing qualification …

Namita Toppo calls time on her career with Indian women's hockey team
2 years, 3 months ago

Namita Toppo calls time on her career with Indian women's hockey team

News 18  

Bengaluru: Experienced midfielder Namita Toppo on Thursday announced her retirement from international hockey, ending a decade-long career with the Indian women’s hockey team. The following year, she was part of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, which won the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup Women 2013 held in M�nchengladbach, Germany. There was no looking back for …

India women’s hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement
2 years, 3 months ago

India women’s hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

The Hindu  

Experienced hockey midfielder Namita Toppo, who has played more than 150 international matches after making her senior India debut in 2012, on Thursday decided to call time on her career. The 27-year-old Toppo, hailing from Sundargarh District of Odisha, was part of the Indian team that won bronze and silver medals in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games respectively. She …

'We Desperately Wanted a Medal at CWG 2022 After World Cup Debacle': India Women Hockey Midfielder Salima Tete
2 years, 4 months ago

'We Desperately Wanted a Medal at CWG 2022 After World Cup Debacle': India Women Hockey Midfielder Salima Tete

News 18  

Talented Indian women’s hockey midfielder Salima Tete said the team desperately wanted to win a medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games after a disastrous World Cup campaign earlier this year. The Indian women’s team claimed a bronze medal in Birmingham after beating New Zealand 2-1 in a penalty shootout. “After we had a bad campaign at the FIH Hockey Women’s …

CWG 2022: Sangita Kumari Fights All Odds to Represent India in Women's Hockey
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Sangita Kumari Fights All Odds to Represent India in Women's Hockey

News 18  

Fighting against all odds to fulfil her dreams of playing for the Indian women’s Hockey team, Sangita Kumari, is all set to don blue jersey as she represents the country at the inaugural Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, London. For this Indian women’s hockey team, three players belong to Jharkhand — Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and Sangita Kumari. All three sports …

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in women’s hockey team at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Savita also won the 2017 Asia Cup, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy and was the vice-captain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Deep Grace Ekka International caps: 234 Part of the junior national …

Indian women’s hockey team aim for World Cup glory
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team aim for World Cup glory

Live Mint  

Champions Argentina were soaring. As commentator Dan Strange said, “And India keep on going.” It is the Indian women’s hockey team’s ability to face down adversity that has seen them emerge as a force to reckon with. India will hope to carry this defiant spirit to the FIH Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Spain and the Netherlands …

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia
2 years, 6 months ago

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team’s captain Savita Punia and vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka are confident of the girls learning from the twin defeats to Belgium and making a strong comeback in the remaining four-match before the upcoming World Cup. The Indian women’s hockey team had left the country a few days back for FIH Pro League matches and the subsequent Women’s …

Hockey Team Will Bounce Back After Reverses Against Belgium: Midfielder Sonika Tandi
2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey Team Will Bounce Back After Reverses Against Belgium: Midfielder Sonika Tandi

News 18  

After losing the double-header against Belgium in FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League 2021/22, Indian women’s hockey team midfielder Sonika is hopeful the team will bounce back in the upcoming games against Argentina, set to be played on June 18 and 19 here. In 2014 New Zealand Test series, Sonika went on to make her debut for India junior women’s national …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 7 months ago

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come

Live Mint  

“The target for Asian Games is gold,” says Vandana Katariya firmly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women’s team delivered their best performance yet, reaching the semi-finals of the Games for the very first time. “But helped me get back on the ground, told me, ‘We need you.’” The players made sure she was never left alone with her …

A new generation of Indian women hockey players come of age
2 years, 8 months ago

A new generation of Indian women hockey players come of age

Live Mint  

Tournaments like the junior World Cup are meant to prepare its participants for the real deal, its triumphs and disasters. And India got a glimpse of both at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, which concluded in South Africa. Before this, India’s best performance had come in 2013, when a team consisting of current hockey stars like Rani Rampal, …

Against South Korea, India banking on Olympics trio
2 years, 8 months ago

Against South Korea, India banking on Olympics trio

Hindustan Times  

Nine months back, the trio of Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi and Lalremsiami were playing on the artificial turf of the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo. The Indian women’s hockey team rode on the energy of these youngsters to reach the medal round at the Olympics for the first time, eventually finishing fourth. India women's hockey team at FIH Women's Junior …

Tokyo Olympic performance changed perception about women's hockey, say India players
2 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympic performance changed perception about women's hockey, say India players

Firstpost  

The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women’s hockey immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in large numbers, said Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur Bhubaneswar: The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women’s hockey in the country immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in …

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players
2 years, 9 months ago

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players

The Hindu  

The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women's hockey in the country immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in large numbers, India players Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur said on Tuesday. India ended at fourth place in the Tokyo Games women's hockey after losing to Great Britain in the bronze medal …

Young hockey striker Sangita eyeing bigger laurels after making successful India debut
2 years, 9 months ago

Young hockey striker Sangita eyeing bigger laurels after making successful India debut

The Hindu  

Young striker Sangita Kumari has set eyes on achieving bigger laurels in future after making a memorable debut with the Indian senior women's hockey team recently. While Sangita has been an integral part of the junior national side, she got her first opportunity with the senior team against Spain in the FIH Pro League double-header here recently. READ | "I …

Tokyo Olympics show has given us self-belief to compete with any team, says women's hockey player Neha Goyal
3 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo Olympics show has given us self-belief to compete with any team, says women's hockey player Neha Goyal

Firstpost  

The team missed out on its first-ever Olympic medal but produced its best-ever show in the history of the quadrennial with a fourth place finish. New Delhi: Indian women’s hockey team mid-fielder Neha Goyal says their inspirational performance at the Tokyo Olympics has changed the mentality of the side and instilled self-belief in players. “Our performance at the Tokyo Olympics …

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

When India women's hockey team lost their first three games against the Netherlands, Germany, and Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in July, it seemed like their campaign once again might be over without earning promotion from the group stage. WATCH | Savita Punia, Vandana Katariya on life after Tokyo Olympics Q3) Vandana - you became the first Indian women's …

Members of India women's hockey team felicitated by former players for Tokyo 2020 heroics
3 years, 3 months ago

Members of India women's hockey team felicitated by former players for Tokyo 2020 heroics

Firstpost  

Players employed with Indian Railways, including Vandana Katariya and former captain Sushila Chanu, were felicitated at an event organised by former player Happy Mann and others. Mumbai: Members of India’s women’s hockey team who are employed with the Railways were felicitated at an event hosted by former players Happy Mann and others. Mann along with other former hockey players including …

Hockey team's Tokyo performance will help India produce better results: Salima Tete
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey team's Tokyo performance will help India produce better results: Salima Tete

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team has gained a lot of confidence from its stellar display at the the Tokyo Olympics, according to midfielder Salima Tete, who feels the side showed signs of a bright future despite not ending on the podium. READ: "We may not have won a medal, but we have certainly gained a lot of confidence from the …

How scientific adviser Wayne Lombard rewired the Indian women’s hockey team into fitter, more agile versions
3 years, 4 months ago

How scientific adviser Wayne Lombard rewired the Indian women’s hockey team into fitter, more agile versions

Firstpost  

India vs England, bronze medal match. The Indian women’s team may have lost the bronze medal playoff to Great Britain but over the space of 13 days, they have proved naysayers wrong by finishing fourth at the Olympics. Among the many factors that the Indian women’s hockey team got right in the past five years is improving their fitness levels. …

The goal was to inspire women, we created a legacy: Women's hockey coach Marijne
3 years, 4 months ago

The goal was to inspire women, we created a legacy: Women's hockey coach Marijne

Hindustan Times  

India women's hockey team head coach Sjoerd Marijne has said India will remain in his heart forever as the Dutch master tactician leaves the team on an all-time high. The Indian women's hockey team went down fighting against Great Britain 3-4 in the bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics. The goal was to inspire women, we created a legacy: Women's …

Indian men's and women's hockey teams achieve best-ever world rankings, 3rd and 8th respectively
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian men's and women's hockey teams achieve best-ever world rankings, 3rd and 8th respectively

India TV News  

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams jumped one spot each to achieve their highest-ever world rankings at number 3 and 8 respectively, riding on their historic campaign at the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian men's team, which ended a 41-year-old medal drought by clinching a historic bronze in the Olympics, was placed behind gold-medallist Belgium and silver-medallist Australia. It's a …

India Will Finish on Podium Soon, Says Indian Women's Hockey Team Skipper Rani
3 years, 4 months ago

India Will Finish on Podium Soon, Says Indian Women's Hockey Team Skipper Rani

News 18  

The fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics by the women’s hockey team has ignited a spark and if “we can build on it properly, the team will finish on the podium”, said Rani Rampal, captain of the side on Saturday. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – INDIA vs GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY MATCH | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | …

Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal speaks out against casteist slur on Vandana Katariya
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal speaks out against casteist slur on Vandana Katariya

India Today  

India captain Rani Rampal said that it was "heartbreaking" to hear that her teammate Vandana Katariya's family had been subjected to casteist abuse. The Indian women's hockey team matched their best-ever finish at the Olympics in what was a historic run in which they reached the knockouts for the first time in their history. Rani also congratulated the Indian men's …

'Chin up, you did us proud': India women's hockey team lauded for fighting Olympic show
3 years, 4 months ago

'Chin up, you did us proud': India women's hockey team lauded for fighting Olympic show

India TV News  

The bronze medal slipped out of its grasp but the Indian women's hockey team earn plaudits for it's gritty display against Great Britain in the play-off match as the country celebrated the side's best-ever performance at the Olympics. "A giant leap of faith & fighting spirit by our women's hockey team; a legacy that will inspire us to do even …

Narrowly Missed Medal But Women's Hockey Team Reflects Spirit of New India: PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Narrowly Missed Medal But Women's Hockey Team Reflects Spirit of New India: PM Modi

News 18  

Hailing the Indian women’s hockey team’s performance at the Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it narrowly missed a medal but it reflects the spirit of new India, “where we give our best and scale new frontiers”. The history-making Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great …

Narrowly missed medal but women\'s hockey team reflects spirit of new India: PM
3 years, 4 months ago

Narrowly missed medal but women\'s hockey team reflects spirit of new India: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hailing the Indian women's hockey team's performance at the Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it narrowly missed a medal but it reflects the spirit of new India, "where we give our best and scale new frontiers". The history-making Indian women's hockey team's dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Won a billion hearts', Twitterati praise Indian women's hockey team's efforts in fourth place finish
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Won a billion hearts', Twitterati praise Indian women's hockey team's efforts in fourth place finish

Firstpost  

The Indian women’s hockey team finished fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and there’s no doubt that they are one of our finest athletes to wear the Indian jersey. — Narendra Modi August 6, 2021 Men’s team skipper Manpreet Singh and former hockey player Viren Rasquinha said the women’s side’s journey at the Olympics was one of the best stories …

Tokyo 2020: India women's hockey team could not win medal but won a billion hearts, says coach Sjoerd Marijne
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India women's hockey team could not win medal but won a billion hearts, says coach Sjoerd Marijne

India Today  

India women's hockey team head coach Sjoerd Marijne broke down after their heartbreaking loss in the Bronze medal play-off match at Tokyo Olympics on Friday but the Dutchman found the strength to console his girls and tell them that they did India proud. Sjoerd Marijne, who went through a roller-coaster of emotions much like billions who were watching the match …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women's hockey team's historic run forged with self-belief and determination
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women's hockey team's historic run forged with self-belief and determination

Firstpost  

Even the best break down under the pressure at Olympics but the India women’s hockey team has reveled in it. The narrow 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-final ended the Indian women’s hockey team’s hopes of winning the gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But try telling that to Rani Rampal and Co who not only created history in …

From Rio Disappointment to Tokyo Fairytale: The Story of Indian Women Hockey Team's Stellar Transformation
3 years, 4 months ago

From Rio Disappointment to Tokyo Fairytale: The Story of Indian Women Hockey Team's Stellar Transformation

News 18  

Those long hours of training, the strict diet, the daily fitness regime, the data collection, the data crushing, and the data analysis. India vs Argentina Women Hockey Live Score, Tokyo Olympics 2020, Semi-Final Updates Thankfully, Indian women’s hockey have made many sit up and take notice of the performance. What you saw on the field was being planned for the …

Indian women athletes are leading the way at the Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian women athletes are leading the way at the Olympics

Live Mint  

The paradigm has shifted. Seven of India’s last 11 medals—including Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom at London 2012 and PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik at Rio 2016—at the Olympics have been won by women. Being an Indian female athlete I should just be happy that I’m getting to go to the Olympics; that was the thought process.” Malleswari lifted …

Celebs wish Women’s Hockey Team ahead of semi finals at Olympics: ‘We are proud of you’
3 years, 4 months ago

Celebs wish Women’s Hockey Team ahead of semi finals at Olympics: ‘We are proud of you’

Hindustan Times  

The country will watch with bated breath and pride when Rani Rampal-led team will take the turf for the Women’s Hockey semi finals match against Argentina tomorrow at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Aparshakti Khurana Indian Women Hockey Team has made the whole country proud with their historic entry to the Semi Finals. I wish them all the best, and in …

Women's Hockey Team Give India One Of Its Greatest Olympic Moments
3 years, 4 months ago

Women's Hockey Team Give India One Of Its Greatest Olympic Moments

The Quint  

Coach Sjoerd Marijne plays one of the most signicant roles for the team. In a wise move, Hockey India opted to not let him go but re-assigned him to the women’s team. Besides, Wayne Lombard’s fitness regimen has ensured that this Indian team turned out to be the fittest team India's ever seen. Without the pressure of a massive legacy …

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