Tokyo Olympics: Cash award of ₹1 crore for each of Punjab players in bronze winning team
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Cash award of ₹1 crore for each of Punjab players in bronze winning team

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Thursday announced that it will give a cash award of ₹one crore to each of the state hockey player, who was part of the Indian men's team that won a bronze medal in the Olympic Games. Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi made the announcement after India beat Germany 5-4 in the bronze play-off. On Friday, Sodhi had announced that the hockey players from the state participating in the Tokyo Olympics would get ₹2.25 crore each if the team wins a gold medal. "A proud & historic moment for the nation as Men’s Hockey Team wins Bronze Medal in #Olympics by defeating Germany in a scintillating match.

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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 …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

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 …

Family and fans accord warm welcome to Indian hockey players at Amritsar; Punjab government to award ₹1 crore to players from Punjab
4 months, 1 week ago

Family and fans accord warm welcome to Indian hockey players at Amritsar; Punjab government to award ₹1 crore to players from Punjab

The Hindu  

Elated family members and ecstatic fans on Sunday accorded a boisterous welcome to members of the Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team at the Amritsar airport as celebratory ‘dhol’ drummed in the background. Punjab government to award ₹1 crore to India hockey players from Punjab Punjab Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Harbhajan Singh ETO announced that the s|State government …

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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 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 …

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, …

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team made a remarkable comeback at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, securing a highly anticipated bronze medal just two days after a heartbreaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the men's event. Harmanpreet Singh's men showcased brilliant resilience and determination, defeating Spain 2-1 to claim their second successive bronze at the Games. Here's presenting your Paris …

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 …

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay

The Hindu  

Dhanraj Pillay had tears of heartbreak when India missed out on a potential semifinal berth at Sydney Olympics conceding a goal against Poland in the dying moments after leading for 69 minutes. On August 4, as India doggedly defended for 42 minutes with 9 men on the outfield and the special man named PR Sreejesh, who keeps raising the "bar", …

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 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. | …

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?

The Hindu  

India finished fourth in the overall medals tally at the Asian Games 2023. Medal winners in archery Gold- Ojas Deotale- Compound Men’s Individual Gold- Compound Men’s Team Gold- Jyothi Surekha Vennam- Compound Women’s Individual Gold- Compound Women’s Team Gold- Compound Mixed Team Silver- Abhishek Verma- Compound Men’s Individual Silver- Recurve Men’s Team Bronze- Aditi Swami- Compound Women’s Individual Bronze- Recurve …

Asian Games 2023 Day 13 Roundup: Gold in hockey, cricket team enters final, 100 medals confirmed
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 13 Roundup: Gold in hockey, cricket team enters final, 100 medals confirmed

India TV News  

In an unprecedented achievement, the Indian contingent confirmed a historic 100 medals in the Asian Games 2023 on Friday, October 6. The men's hockey team secured their fourth Gold at Asiad as India claimed as many as nine medals on Day 13 to take the overall tally to 95. Indian women's team claimed bronze in Sepaktakraw to open India's account …

Asian Games October 6 Highlights: India Assured of 102 Medals, Gold in Men's Hockey; Wrestlers Shine
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games October 6 Highlights: India Assured of 102 Medals, Gold in Men's Hockey; Wrestlers Shine

News 18  

Asian Games 2023 Live Score: India's medal tally reaches 95 India’s medal tally reaches 95, they have 22 gold, 34 silver, 39 bronze. Asian Games 2023 Live Score: Satwik-Chirag two points away from silver medal match Multiple mistakes from Aaron-Soh, two points away the Indian pair from reaching the final. Asian Games 2023 Live Score: Satwik-Chirag take first game 21-17 …

Asian Games 2023: India win gold in Men’s Hockey, defeat Japan 5-1 in final
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India win gold in Men’s Hockey, defeat Japan 5-1 in final

Live Mint  

The Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2023 have added another gold to their tally, with the men's hockey team winning the high-stake final match against Japan. With this win, the Indian men's hockey team has sealed their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The top goalscorer for India was Harmanpreet Singh, who successfully encashed the two penalty corners in …

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Captain Harmanpreet Singh got his second, and India’s fifth goal in the 59th minute of the match and finally allowed himself a smile. The result was sealed, gold assured, and an Olympic ticket confirmed as the Indian men’s hockey team registered an emphatic 5-1 win against defending champion Japan to reclaim the Asian Games title here on Friday. Harmanpreet Singh-led …

Asian Games 2023: Men's hockey team beats Japan to win Gold, secures Paris Olympics ticket
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Men's hockey team beats Japan to win Gold, secures Paris Olympics ticket

India TV News  

The Indian team defeated Japan 5-1 in the hockey men's final at Asian Games 2023 to clinch Gold on Friday, October 6. India's unbeaten run in Asiad continued as they thrashed champions Japan with Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek and Amit Rohidas scoring goals in the final. Harmanpreet added his first goal from the penalty corner in the 32' minute …

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze

Live Mint  

Asian Games 2023: On Day 14, Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam achieved an impressive feat by securing three gold medals, while Aditi Swami earned a bronze, contributing to India's archery team's historic achievement of nine medals at the Asian Games. Earlier on Thursday, the Indian women's compound archery team staged an impressive comeback to narrowly defeat their rivals from …

Asian Games: Hockey India announces hefty prize money as wishes continue to pour in for golden team
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Hockey India announces hefty prize money as wishes continue to pour in for golden team

India TV News  

India men's hockey team thrashed champions Japan to achieve a Gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday, October 6. To appreciate their historic achievement, Hockey India announced cash rewards for the men's winning team and support staff after the medal ceremony. "Hockey India has announced rewards of Rs 5 lakh each for all the players and Rs 2.5 …

Indian hockey at the Asian Games - medal count over the years
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian hockey at the Asian Games - medal count over the years

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey teams, both men and women, will be hoping to secure podium finishes in Hangzhou and qualify for the Olympics next year. MEN 1958 - Silver medal 1962 - Silver medal FILE PHOTO: The Indian hockey team which won the gold medal at the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES 1966 - Gold …

Taking care of minds and adaptability the key, says Manpreet Singh as India hunt for elusive 4th Asian Games hockey gold
1 year, 3 months ago

Taking care of minds and adaptability the key, says Manpreet Singh as India hunt for elusive 4th Asian Games hockey gold

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey's incredible domination in the Olympics is well documented - the team won all six gold medals on offer between the 1928 and 1956 Games and then went on to win two more in 1964 and 1980. India's third gold medal win came at Incheon 2014, which was seen as an indicator of the team's stock getting back …

Which Indian athletes won gold medals at Asian Games 2018?
1 year, 3 months ago

Which Indian athletes won gold medals at Asian Games 2018?

The Hindu  

India will aim to increase its medal tally from that of 2018 at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8. Manjit Singh Gold medallist Manjit Singh of India celebrates on the podium during men’s 800m medal ceremony at the Asian Games 2018. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Jinson Johnson claimed the gold medal in the …

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team is the favourite to win the Asian Games gold, given the side’s impressive title run in the recent Asian Champions Trophy at Chennai. Midfielder Manpreet Singh, who led the nation to a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, acknowledged the added importance of doing well in the continental games. If we feel the Olympics …

Youth and pedigree: The Hindu Editorial on Germany’s Hockey World Cup win
1 year, 10 months ago

Youth and pedigree: The Hindu Editorial on Germany’s Hockey World Cup win

The Hindu  

Germany’s connection with Bhubaneswar deepened last Sunday when the 2002 and 2006 champion won its third men’s Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium. Germany, which had qualified for the World Cup by being runner-up in the Euro hockey championships and had lost to India in the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match in 2021, was not among the favourites. With …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Punjab players continue to dominate national team
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Punjab players continue to dominate national team

Firstpost  

It’s difficult to imagine an Indian hockey team without a host of Punjab players as the state has given the national team some gems that won them accolades aplenty. In the pre and post-Independence era, known as the golden age of Indian hockey, when India won six back-to-back gold medals between 1928 and 1956, Balbir Singh Senior is the biggest …

Hockey World Cup at home a great chance for India, says MM Somaya
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup at home a great chance for India, says MM Somaya

Hindustan Times  

For the current Indian hockey bunch of Olympic medal winners, the home World Cup this month might be the best shot at success in the showcase event, 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medallist MM Somaya said on Wednesday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze in 2021 though has been a shot in the arm India haven't had much World Cup joy since winning …

Hockey World Cup: One Year On, Tokyo Olympics Medal Weighing Heavy on India
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: One Year On, Tokyo Olympics Medal Weighing Heavy on India

The Quint  

Pressure on at Home World Cup World Cup holders and reigning Olympic champions Belgium and two-time World champions Australia start the tournament as the overwhelming favourites in Odisha’s twin venues Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, while hosts India are trying to inculcate discipline and structure in a squad unsettled by retirements and a spate of injuries since the Tokyo Olympics. The Tokyo …

Hockey India announces cash prizes for Indian team for podium finish at World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India announces cash prizes for Indian team for podium finish at World Cup

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced cash prizes for the Indian team and support staff ahead of next month’s FIH men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. India will begin its campaign against Spain from January 13 and HI decided to reward the team members with Rs 25 lakh each and the support staff with Rs 5 lakh each for a gold medal-winning …

Tokyo Olympics Bronze Has Changed Face of Indian Hockey, Feels Defender Amit Rohidas
2 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympics Bronze Has Changed Face of Indian Hockey, Feels Defender Amit Rohidas

News 18  

India’s historic bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics has changed the face of hockey in the country and inspired youngsters to take up the game, feels ace defender Amit Rohidas. Rohidas said a lot of village kids are eagerly waiting for the FIH men’s World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, from January 13 to 29. …

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 to host Germany on 14th and 15th April 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Hockey India to host Germany on 14th and 15th April 2022

The Hindu  

Following the announcement and confirmation from the International Hockey Federation on Friday evening, Hockey India is confirmed to host Germany, for the double-header on 14th and 15th April 2022 to be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar in Odisha. READ | Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam said, "As hosts, we are happy to welcome the German National Men's Team …

Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) award at Sportstar Aces 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) award at Sportstar Aces 2022

The Hindu  

Rupinder Pal Singh and Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. Rupinder Pal has now donned the Indian colours in 223 international matches, since making his debut in 2010, played an indispensable role in India’s bronze-medal win in Tokyo. By the 25-minute mark, India was …

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award

Firstpost  

Sreejesh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Gines Lopez of Spain and Italy’s wushu player Michele Giordano for the award. New Delhi: Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. “…there’s Sports Authority of India, who are providing …

Four games involving India nominated for FIH Favourite Match of the Year 2021 award
2 years, 11 months ago

Four games involving India nominated for FIH Favourite Match of the Year 2021 award

The Hindu  

Four games involving the Indian hockey teams, including the men's side's historic Olympic bronze medal-winning contest in Tokyo, have been nominated by the world body for the Favourite Match of the Year 2021. The India men's team scripted history at the Tokyo Games beating Germany 5-4 in a thrilling contest to win bronze after 41 years. The matches involving the …

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