Indian hockey team strong Tokyo Olympics medal contender, says Tushar Khandekar
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian hockey team strong Tokyo Olympics medal contender, says Tushar Khandekar

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team would be a strong medal contender in the Olympic Games thanks to the self-belief it has acquired over the past decade by raising its game against top teams, feels former forward Tushar Khandekar. "I feel the way the team is doing right now; they are a strong contender to finish on the podium," Tushar said on 'Hockey Te Charcha', a podcast series initiated by HI ahead of the Games. RELATED | "Players part of the London Olympics like Sreejesh, Manpreet, Sunil, Danish Mujtaba, V. R. Raghunath who also got to play in Rio had told themselves the team won't make the same mistakes they made in London. "Likewise, I am sure players who were part of the Rio Olympics will caution the team of the errors they need to avoid making in Tokyo."

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Are India ready to spring a surprise?

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games was a watershed moment for the India men’s hockey team. In India’s case that could help cast aside recent indifferent performances provided the team executes plans or moves coach Craig Fulton introduces for the Games. The Olympic preliminary pool draw allows India to find their feet against lower-ranked opponents New Zealand …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
6 months 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 …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
6 months ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

Hockey India announces 16-member Men's squad for Paris Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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 Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

News 18  

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

Indian men’s hockey team heads to Australia for five-Test series
9 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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 …

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

With the comprehensive triumph at the Asian Champions Trophy already in the past, the Indian women’s hockey team will be hoping to build on its success and get the coveted ticket to the Paris Olympics when it starts its campaign in the Olympic Qualifiers against the USA here on Saturday. It will be a repeat of India’s route to the …

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India women in Ranchi with Paris on their mind
1 year ago

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India women in Ranchi with Paris on their mind

Firstpost  

With the Paris Olympics getting ever so close, the focus for athletes is qualifying for the Summer Games, bagging quotas and rising up in the rankings. In action are team USA 🇺🇲 and team Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Stay tuned for more updates.#HockeyIndia… pic.twitter.com/bbJHokhUfk — Hockey India January 8, 2024 “We are excited to be back in Ranchi for the all-important …

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey
1 year ago

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey

The Hindu  

As the Olympic year kicks in, conversations about quotas, rankings, and qualification events across various disciplines will intensify. Great impact: Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach in January 2020 and watched it achieve a historic fourth-place finish under compatriot Sjoerd Marijne’s guidance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach …

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and six others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be competing for different states in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. Host Tamil Nadu, last year’s …

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals
1 year, 1 month ago

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be seen in action for their state units in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. The host and …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India eyes second title triumph on home turf
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India eyes second title triumph on home turf

The Hindu  

Less than a month ago, the Indian women’s hockey team ended a disappointing third at the Asian Games, getting a medal but forcing a reset of the team’s plans over its Paris Olympics ambitions and qualification. On Friday, the players will be hoping for a reset to their performance as well when they take on Thailand on the opening day …

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 …

Indian Men\'s Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Men\'s Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Paris Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led admirably as the Indian men's hockey team mauled defending champions Japan 5-1 to reclaim the Asian Games gold, their fourth in the continental showpiece, after nine years and qualify for next year's Paris Olympics here on Friday.The Indians, who had to be content with a bronze medal in the last edition in Jakarta, thus won …

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 27 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 27 in Asiad Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

If we look at India's performance on Day 3 of the 19th Asian Games it was a mixture of highs and lows. Rohit Yadav and Roshibina Devi Naorem will be competing in the respective men's and women's medal events. The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore while gymnast Pranati Nayak will compete in women's all-around final. …

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team beats Uzbekistan 16-0 in opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team beats Uzbekistan 16-0 in opener

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team secured a 16-0 victory against the Uzbekistan side in its opening Asian Games fixture at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Being third in the FIH Rankings, the Indian hockey team came into the Hangzhou Games full of confidence, after having won the Asian Champions Trophy last month. The …

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'
1 year, 3 months ago

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'

Firstpost  

Indian men’s hockey team can directly qualify for the Paris Olympics by winning gold at Asian Games 2023, but one mustn’t forget that they failed to do the same in 2018. India men’s hockey team begins their Asian Games campaign against Uzbekistan on Sunday, before facing Singapore, Japan, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the pool stage. Amit, who is currently the …

Asian Games 2023 hockey preview: One eye on gold, other on Paris 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 hockey preview: One eye on gold, other on Paris 2024

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey teams, both men and women, will aim to secure their Paris Olympics spots with a strong show in China. While the team’s recent results against strong teams such as Australia, England, and Germany were not stellar, the Indian women will hope to apply the lessons learned from facing these formidable European opponents, in Hangzhou. SQUADS India men’s …

Indian Hockey at Asian Games: Favoured to win but still on edge
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Hockey at Asian Games: Favoured to win but still on edge

Hindustan Times  

If the Indian men’s hockey team were expected to defend their title five years ago in Jakarta, in Hangzhou, they will start as the outright favourites by a quite a distance. India are the highest ranked team in Asia at world No.3, reigning ACT champions, Olympic bronze medallists and the Asian Games hockey competition should be nothing less than a …

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Indian Men’s hockey team on Tuesday left for Hangzhou to take part in the 19th Asian Games. The Indian Men's Hockey Team flew from Bengaluru to Hangzhou on Tuesday to compete in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. 📍Hangzhou, China.#HockeyIndia… pic.twitter.com/jKPytBh8SE — Hockey India September 18, 2023 “The team has been rigorously preparing for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, …

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team’s first and only gold medal at the Asian Games came in 1982. Captain of Indian Women's team Savita, shines bright as she holds up her jersey at the Sunehra Safar Event.#HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame#HockeyIndiaParivarKoPranampic.twitter.com/Zbr0PcvRYA — Hockey India September 1, 2023 Savita took lessons from Hockey India president and former India men’s international Dilip Tirkey, who had stated earlier …

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet
1 year, 4 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 …

India men's hockey team boosts to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

India men's hockey team boosts to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 triumph

India TV News  

India men's hockey recorded a stunning comeback win against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 final on Saturday, August 13. India's unbeaten run at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 has slightly pushed them past England with 2771.35 points with eight points lead. Top 5 teams in men's FIH Rankings: Netherlands - 3095.90 points Belgium - 2917.87 points India - …

High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan Coach Promises To Surprise India In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Clash
1 year, 5 months ago

High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan Coach Promises To Surprise India In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Clash

ABP News  

Chennai: Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Wednesday admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations but promised to surprise the hosts in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey match-up between the arch-rivals on August 9. While many teams have expressed their apprehensions about the scheduling of the ACT before the all-important Olympic qualifier Asian Games in …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage

The Hindu  

Being a three-time champion, the highest ranked side in the competition, and the flag-bearer for the Asian continent in world hockey — the weight of expectations doesn’t get tougher for India, which is also a first-time host of the ACT in its seventh edition. It will come into the tournament straight from a four-nation Europe tour, with only a three-day …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

Craig Fulton has already experienced a lot since the beginning of the year: a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat with Belgium, the intensity and passion of Indian fans as a neutral, a completely different culture with his appointment as India’s chief coach, and some tough outings in the FIH Pro League as he comes to terms with the resources and …

Former India Captain Tushar Khandker: In our era, Chennai was what Odisha is today for hockey tournaments
1 year, 6 months ago

Former India Captain Tushar Khandker: In our era, Chennai was what Odisha is today for hockey tournaments

The Hindu  

There is palpable excitement among hockey fans as international hockey returns to Chennai after 16 long years, with the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to begin on August 3 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. In the second episode of the Chennai Chronicles Series, former India Captain Tushar Khandker, who recently joined as coach of the Indian junior …

Indian junior women’s hockey Core Group returns to National Camp; to train under Tushar Khandke
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian junior women’s hockey Core Group returns to National Camp; to train under Tushar Khandke

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Friday named a 39-member core probable group for the Junior Women’s National Coaching camp, scheduled to take place from 8th July to 14th August at SAI, Bengaluru. The Indian team will aim to fine-tune their preparations for the FIH Junior Hockey Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from 29 November to 10 December 2023 in Santiago, …

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Hockey India appoints Tushar Khandker as India women’s junior team coach
1 year, 6 months ago

Hockey India appoints Tushar Khandker as India women’s junior team coach

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday named former India captain Tushar Khandker as a coach for the junior women’s team as it prepares for the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023, which will be held in Santiago, Chile, from 29th November to 10th December. A deputy of senior women’s team chief coach Janneke Schopman, Khandker has developed a strong portfolio as …

India will have the best-ever performance in Asian Games, says Anurag Thakur
1 year, 7 months ago

India will have the best-ever performance in Asian Games, says Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday predicted that Indian athletes will return with the country’s best-ever medal haul from the Asian Games later this year. India is expected to send one of the largest contingents to the Asian Games this year with athletes competing in non-traditional sports like kurash, jujutsu, and chess. “I think India will have the best-ever performance …

Indian women’s hockey team ready to test its skills against hosts Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team ready to test its skills against hosts Australia

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team is all geared up to take on hosts Australia on Thursday in the first game of their trip Down Under, where they will play five matches from May 18-27 at MATE Stadium in Adelaide. The team led by goalkeeper Savita Punia and vice captained by Deep Grace Ekka will play Australia in the first three …

Indian women's hockey team to tour Australia as part of Asian Games preparations
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian women's hockey team to tour Australia as part of Asian Games preparations

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia for a five-match series as part of preparations for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. India will play the Australian national team in the first three games of the series, followed by two matches against Australia A. Talking about the same, Indian team chief coach Janneke Schopman said, “Playing Australia in …

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia for a five-match series, from May 18-27, 2023 at the MATE Stadium in Adelaide. India will play Australia in the first three games of the series, followed by two matches against Australia A. India will play its opening match of the tour on May 18 before playing back-to-back games on May 20 …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Pakistan Great Hassan Sardar Reckons Current Indian Side 'More Matured' Than Teams Of Past
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Pakistan Great Hassan Sardar Reckons Current Indian Side 'More Matured' Than Teams Of Past

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 11: He used to be a resident threat to Indian hockey teams of late '70s and early '80s but Hassan Sardar, Pakistan's master centre forward of yesteryears is amazed to see the maturity shown by the national team from the neighbouring nation in recent years. Olympic gold medallist Sardar, who mesmerized the Indian hockey loving public with …

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 …

Indian Sportspersons to Have Intriguing Challenges En Route to Paris 2024
2 years ago

Indian Sportspersons to Have Intriguing Challenges En Route to Paris 2024

News 18  

A year is a long time in sports and the course of events can change dramatically in 12 months. So, if the conditions improve in the next three to four months and the Games are conducted as per the revised schedule, the Games will be eagerly awaited as Hangzhou 2022 will fall bang in the middle of the qualifying period …

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'
2 years, 1 month ago

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'

News 18  

The Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Sumit is working hard to earn a place in the squad for the FIH World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, and said that he is giving his 100 per cent on the field. “If I play well, no one will be able to stop me from getting into the Indian team for the FIH …

Tokyo Olympics Bronze Has Changed Face of Indian Hockey, Feels Defender Amit Rohidas
2 years, 2 months 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, 3 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 …

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