'Want to play for country': Tale of young female hockey player from Jharkhand
9 months, 1 week 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 in Jharkhand's Simdega district in 2012. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Manoj Konbegi, said, "Girls from Simdega went to play the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament in Delhi.

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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  

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Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October
2 months, 4 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 …

‘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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye

The Hindu  

Indian hockey has been in a revival mode since the exceptional performance of both men and women’s team in the Tokyo Olympics. The hockey events of the 36th National Games which begins at the Dhyanchand Hockey stadium on Sunday could possibly unearth new talents and give the much-needed push to the game in the country. With only the top eight …

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey wants to promote hockey in states like Punjab, UP, TN
2 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey wants to promote hockey in states like Punjab, UP, TN

The Hindu  

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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  

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2 years, 8 months ago

A new generation of Indian women hockey players come of age

Live Mint  

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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  

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Kovilpatti to host Junior National men’s hockey championship from December 16
3 years ago

Kovilpatti to host Junior National men’s hockey championship from December 16

The Hindu  

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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  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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The Quint  

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Manpreet: ‘Time to focus on winning Asian Games to earn automatic qualification for Paris’
3 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Tusharkanti Behera: ‘Odisha is committed to promoting sports and nurture sporting talent’
3 years, 3 months ago

Tusharkanti Behera: ‘Odisha is committed to promoting sports and nurture sporting talent’

The Hindu  

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Odisha’s part in India’s hockey success
3 years, 4 months ago

Odisha’s part in India’s hockey success

The Hindu  

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With hockey bronze in Olympics, MP’s Vivek Sagar hopes to revive sport in state
3 years, 4 months ago

With hockey bronze in Olympics, MP’s Vivek Sagar hopes to revive sport in state

Hindustan Times  

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Baskaran: ‘Indian men’s team should aim for medal, not settle for less at Tokyo Olympics’
3 years, 7 months ago

Baskaran: ‘Indian men’s team should aim for medal, not settle for less at Tokyo Olympics’

The Hindu  

Former captain Vasudevan Baskaran feels the Indian men’s hockey team cannot afford to be content with only playing in the Olympics if it is to relive the glory days and finish on the podium in Tokyo. Baskaran, who had led India to its last Olympic gold medal in hockey in the 1980 Moscow edition, advised to the team to keep …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian men's hockey team should aim for medal, not be satisfied with 'Olympian title', says Vasudevan Baskaran
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian men's hockey team should aim for medal, not be satisfied with 'Olympian title', says Vasudevan Baskaran

Firstpost  

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Mandeep says Indian men's team is 'on track' to do well at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Mandeep says Indian men's team is 'on track' to do well at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

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Good Performance in Tokyo Will Inspire More Women to Take up Hockey, Says Goalkeeper Rajani
4 years ago

Good Performance in Tokyo Will Inspire More Women to Take up Hockey, Says Goalkeeper Rajani

News 18  

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Midfielder Jaskaran Singh inspired by teammates Manpreet, Chinglensana
4 years, 1 month ago

Midfielder Jaskaran Singh inspired by teammates Manpreet, Chinglensana

The Hindu  

Midfielder Jaskaran Singh, who has played six matches for the Indian hockey team, says he has learned a lot from experienced campaigners such as Manpreet Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam during the national camps. “However, it’s been terrific to be practicing alongside Manpreet Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam. Manpreet and Chinglensana have played over 200 matches each for India and …

Indian hockey team is shaping up well for Tokyo Olympics: Kothajit
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian hockey team is shaping up well for Tokyo Olympics: Kothajit

The Hindu  

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Hockey India's approach has raised the level for Indian hockey, says Sardar - hockey news
4 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India's approach has raised the level for Indian hockey, says Sardar - hockey news

The Hindu  

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