Hockey World Cup 2018: Japan’s head coach Siegfried Aikman says he wants to win an Olympic medal in Tokyo
6 years, 1 month ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: Japan’s head coach Siegfried Aikman says he wants to win an Olympic medal in Tokyo

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Siegfried Aikman whose ancestors hailed from Lucknow and Bihar, is currently in Bhubaneswar to pick strategies and tactics at the ongoing World Cup. What’s the most crucial takeaway from World Cup that you would like to implement in Japanese hockey? What are the similarities and differences in Japan and India’s hockey structure? It’s a bit dangerous, but hockey players in India are less educated, while those in Europe are highly educated.

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Hockey in 2024: Olympic glory for India; PR Sreejesh, Rani Rampal bid adieu
1 week, 5 days ago

Hockey in 2024: Olympic glory for India; PR Sreejesh, Rani Rampal bid adieu

The Hindu  

It was a bright year for Indian Hockey with both men’s and women’s teams experiencing success in various competitions on the international stage. May Salima Tete was appointed as the Indian women’s hockey team captain after Hockey India announced the 24-member squad that participated in the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN …

Hockey India League 2024/25: Harmanpreet Singh named as captain of Soorma Hockey Club for upcoming season
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey India League 2024/25: Harmanpreet Singh named as captain of Soorma Hockey Club for upcoming season

The Hindu  

Soorma Hockey Club announced double Olympic bronze medalist Harmanpreet Singh as the captain for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League on Friday. Jeroen Baart, head coach of Soorma Hockey Club, praised Harmanpreet’s leadership qualities. “Harmanpreet’s experience as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team captain, his composure under pressure, and the respect he commands from both Indian and foreign players …

2024: Indian hockey's year of resurgence
2 weeks, 1 day ago

2024: Indian hockey's year of resurgence

Live Mint  

Sreejesh’s booming voice cut right through the heavy beats of the Punjabi hip-hop song blaring through the speakers of the spacious, well-equipped gym at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. After a couple of tentative games, India were visibly as good as defending champions Belgium, beat Australia, their bogey team, for the first time since the 1972 Games, held on to …

India captain Harmanpreet Singh believes Hockey India League will propel women’s team to greater heights
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh believes Hockey India League will propel women’s team to greater heights

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh expressed his excitement ahead of Hockey India League 2024 as he gears up to lead Soorma Hockey Club. “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter of Indian Hockey as a Soorma Hockey Club player and compete in the Hockey India League. While the Hockey India League is restarting after a seven-year …

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women

The Hindu  

The murmurs surrounding its return grew louder with the men’s team bagging two successive Olympic bronze medals. READ | Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela Experts and former coaches have often cited India’s lack of club culture as the primary reason behind its decline in hockey at the international stage, but the HIL, despite its …

India is a big contender for WC, Olympic glory: Belgian hockey player De Sloover
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
1 month, 1 week ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues “Being from Punjab, I’m …

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns
1 month, 1 week 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 …

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” said Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s Paris …

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 …

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

After an impressive debut at the Nationals, Haryana’s Rajinder looks to adapt to international hockey with India A
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After an impressive debut at the Nationals, Haryana’s Rajinder looks to adapt to international hockey with India A

The Hindu  

Despite a bitter end to his fortnight in Chennai, Rajinder Singh has little time for reflection, as he boarded a flight on Sunday morning for the India A tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. Rajinder, Haryana’s engine in the middle of the park with non-stop running, helped his team to the silver medal in the 14th Hockey India Senior Men …

Fuelled by tribal roots and state support, Odisha’s historic win adds new chapter to its hockey legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fuelled by tribal roots and state support, Odisha’s historic win adds new chapter to its hockey legacy

The Hindu  

On February 15, 2018, Indian hockey history was rewritten. On Saturday, Odisha won the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024 in its first-ever final appearance by defeating two-time champion Haryana 5-1. Odisha’s gold medal win added a new chapter to its hockey legacy, but for coach Bijay Kumar Lakra’s young team, its significance extends far beyond the sports …

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 …

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
2 months, 1 week 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 Takes Home the Bilateral Series Trophy, But Lessons Learned Will Prove Valuable
2 months, 2 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.

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation

Firstpost  

Rani Rampal announces retirement after an illustrious 16-year career. The legendary forward, who overcame extreme poverty to become an inspiration, bows out on a high note, leading India to its best-ever finish at the Olympics. Despite facing initial opposition and challenges, she fought her way to the top, scoring 205 goals and inspiring future generations of Indian hockey players.

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany

The Hindu  

Rajinder Singh, a young aspiring hockey player, is set to make his senior India debut in the two-match series Germany against Germany on Wednesday and Thursday at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He is grateful for the guidance and support of former India captain Sardar Singh at the Namdhari Academy, where he honed his skills. Rajinder's determination and …

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Indian Men's Hockey Squad Returns to Challenge Germany in a Historic Series
2 months, 3 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 …

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Manu Bhaker interview: ‘If an athlete dreams, it better be a grand dream’
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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
5 months 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 …

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

ALFA Hockey Launches #BankeDikhaAlpha Campaign: India’s Only Hockey Campaign Ahead of Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ALFA Hockey Launches #BankeDikhaAlpha Campaign: India’s Only Hockey Campaign Ahead of Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India – July 24, 2024 – ALFA Hockey, Asia’s no 1 manufacturer of field hockey sticks and accessories, is proud to announce the launch of its #BankeDikhaAlpha campaign. ALFA Hockey Launches #BankeDikhaAlpha Campaign: India’s Only Hockey Campaign Ahead of Paris Olympics. The campaign kicked off with an inspiring video featuring prominent players such as Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, …

INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis
5 months, 2 weeks 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. …

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

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

The Hindu  

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh understands that Indian men’s hockey team will enter the Paris Games with huge expectations and promised to return from the French Capital with grand success which they would celebrate with passionate fans, just like the triumphant cricket team. Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint you.” Just like any other Indian, Harmanpreet was brimming with …

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics
7 months 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 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 …

Investing in grassroots is paramount, says former India hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chetri
8 months, 3 weeks 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. …

'Want to play for country': Tale of young female hockey player from Jharkhand
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Want to play for country': Tale of young female hockey player from Jharkhand

India Today  

Sanjana Dungdung, a young hockey player from Jharkhand's Simdega district said that she wants to play for the country. She was accompanied by other panellists like Manoj Konbegi, Vice President, Hockey Jharkhand, Abhishek Pandey, an IAS officer and entrepreneurs Gaurab Kumar Das and Annu Kanwar Kanawat. Manoj Konbegi narrated the story behind the construction of the Astro Turf Hockey Stadium …

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

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
10 months, 1 week ago

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.

The Hindu  

Hockey and shooting are the two sports where India has achieved the most success in the Olympics. “The team is 110 percent ready to win gold,” said Hardik Singh, midfielder and vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, during the discussion on ‘Eyeing the Paris Gold’ as part of Sportstar’s ‘Focus Punjab’ Sports Conclave in Chandigarh on Wednesday. However, Hardik …

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 …

Stagnation in transition: Indian women's hockey team face rebuild challenge
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket
11 months, 3 weeks ago

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket

News 18  

Despite doubts over the future of women’s hockey team head coach Janneke Schopman following India’s failure to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris later this year, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expressed confidence in her performance. Tirkey said the team had performed well in the last year or so under Schopman’s guidance and Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Japan …

Hockey: Japan break Indian hearts and Olympic dreams, book ticket to Paris
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey: Japan break Indian hearts and Olympic dreams, book ticket to Paris

The Hindu  

Jude Menezes, an optimist at the worst of times and poker-faced at the best, allowed a rare display of emotion the minute the hooter went at the end of the match, kneeling down to say a silent prayer of thanks to the powers above. As a lacklustre, erratic Indian women’s Olympic hopes ended with a 0-1 loss to Japan in …

‘India need to develop junior talent more specifically’: Janneke Schopmann
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘India need to develop junior talent more specifically’: Janneke Schopmann

Hindustan Times  

This is not a fun tournament to play, Janneke Schopman says with a smile. Going by the emotional rollercoaster of the Indian team's first couple of days at the FIH Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, it's evident why. The two games here almost epitomise the fluctuations between this Indian team’s quality on a good day and struggles on a …

'Just do yourself a favour and show up': India women's hockey team coach Schopman's message that did wonders
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Just do yourself a favour and show up': India women's hockey team coach Schopman's message that did wonders

Firstpost  

“Just do yourself a favour and show up.” This was India’s chief coach Janneke Schopman’s message to her wards ahead of the must-win Pool B FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifier match against New Zealand on Sunday. But the Indian women dished out “near-perfect” hockey to tame New Zealand 3-1 in their second match. The biggest message was we need to connect …

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 …

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