Top news of the day: Indian hockey ends 41-year wait for Olympic medal; Supreme Court says truth has to come out in Pegasus issue, and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Top news of the day: Indian hockey ends 41-year wait for Olympic medal; Supreme Court says truth has to come out in Pegasus issue, and more

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics | Indian hockey ends 41-year wait for Olympic medal This is Indian men’s 12th Olympics medal in hockey, the highest in Games history, but the first after the gold medal in Moscow 1980. Pegasus issue | Truth has to come out, says Supreme Court Listing the case for August 10, a Bench of Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana and Justice Surya Kant said it wanted the government to be represented in court in the next hearing. Dr. Narendra Kumar Arora, a paediatric gastroenterologist and a senior member of the National COVID-19 Task Force while explaining why and how the regulators approved vaccines for pregnant women says that though pregnancy and childbirth do not increase the risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 infection, they worsen the clinical course of the pandemic compared to other women in the same age group. Benny Gantz’s come even as Israel lobbies countries for action at the United Nations over last week’s attack on the oil tanker Mercer Street that killed two people.

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Team India medal tally: Why is world’s most populous nation 71st in Olympics table?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team India medal tally: Why is world’s most populous nation 71st in Olympics table?

The Independent  

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Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images
7 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 …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
8 months 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
8 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 …

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century

Hindustan Times  

Indian hockey's decline was halted quite spectacularly with a gold at the 1980 Olympics. The gold in 1980 remains the last that India has won in hockey while the men's team would end the dry run only in 2021 in Tokyo. Here we recall the country's performances after the end of the reign of hockey: India's dry run after 1980 …

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence
8 months, 3 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?
8 months, 3 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.
1 year 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 Para Games: India opens medal tally with silver win canoeing
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Para Games: India opens medal tally with silver win canoeing

Live Mint  

Athlete Prachi Yadav won a silver in canoeing in the Women's VL2 category, opening India's medal tally at the 4th Asian Para Games. Uzbekistan's Shakhzoda Mamadalieva claimed the gold medal by clocking 58.775s, and China's Yongyuan walked away with a silver medal with a timing of 59.724s. On the other hand, in the women's VL3 final India missed out on …

Special Olympics: India’s medal tally swells to 96
1 year, 9 months ago

Special Olympics: India’s medal tally swells to 96

The Hindu  

On a rainy day that led to cancellations and postponements of almost all outdoor events at the Special Olympics World Games, India’s roller skaters won plenty of medals. READ |India crosses 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin Judo proved to be another happy hunting ground for India on Friday. In an all-Indian final, in the …

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 5 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 …

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open

News 18  

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal declared the 1st Khelo India Women’s Hockey League open at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium on Tuesday. Also present during the opening ceremony were Ekta Vishnoi, Senior Director, Khelo India, Vineet Kumar, former Indian men’s team hockey player, Asunta Lakra, former Indian women’s team hockey player, Piyush Kumar Dubey, former coach of the Indian men’s …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 11 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

From Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020, Indian women's hockey team has come a long way, says Rani Rampal
3 years, 2 months ago

From Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020, Indian women's hockey team has come a long way, says Rani Rampal

Firstpost  

The Indian women’s team narrowly missed out on a historic bronze in Tokyo in 2021 but recorded its best-ever performance at the Olympics. New Delhi: Indian women’s hockey team skipper Rani Rampal feels their memorable run at the Tokyo Olympics has taught the players to perform under extreme pressure. Speaking on the podcast ‘Hockey Te Charcha’, the 27-year-old opened up …

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley

The Hindu  

From Neeraj Chopra winning India's first ever gold medal in athletics to South Korea's An San doing the triple in recurve archery, here is a look at the top stars of Tokyo Olympics: INDIA'S HONOUR LIST: Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever athletics gold medal in the javelin throw final with his second throw of 87.58m. Indian men's and …

Yearender 2021: From Neeraj Chopra's Gold to historic Bronze in Hockey, India's Top 10 Olympic moments
3 years, 3 months ago

Yearender 2021: From Neeraj Chopra's Gold to historic Bronze in Hockey, India's Top 10 Olympic moments

India TV News  

Yearender 2021: From Neeraj Chopra's Gold to historic Bronze in Hockey, India's Top 10 Olympic moments The delay in the Games gave athletes further time to hone their skills and the Indian contingent fared well in Tokyo. India won a record seven medals and finished 48th in the rankings table, with Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal in javelin throw being the …

Yearender 2021: Men's bronze medal, inspiring 4th place for women at Tokyo Games usher in new dawn in Hockey
3 years, 3 months ago

Yearender 2021: Men's bronze medal, inspiring 4th place for women at Tokyo Games usher in new dawn in Hockey

India TV News  

Highlights The women's team narrowly missed out on a historic bronze. Image Source : HOCKEYINDIA.ORG Indian women's hockey team during the national anthem ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina The players were confined to a bio-bubble at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru in 2020 but the year 2021 started on a bright note as the Indian men's team fought …

Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team members were playing role models and mentors at the recent Junior Hockey World Cup. Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze Now with the event having ended—India finished fourth among 16 teams after losing the bronze playoff to France—the Manpreet Singh-led senior squad have shifted focus on returning to action. …

India Today Conclave: Tokyo Olympics medal which men's team won belongs to all of Indian hockey - Rani Rampal
3 years, 5 months ago

India Today Conclave: Tokyo Olympics medal which men's team won belongs to all of Indian hockey - Rani Rampal

India Today  

The Indian women's hockey team displayed a spirited fight before losing out to Great Britain 3-4 in the bronze medal playoff match in the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics. India Today Conclave: Full Coverage However, India women’s team captain Rani Rampal at the 19th edition of India Today Conclave said that the Tokyo Olympics medal which the men's team won belongs to …

Indian hockey teams unlikely to compete in Birmingham CWG, says IOA chief Batra
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian hockey teams unlikely to compete in Birmingham CWG, says IOA chief Batra

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey teams are unlikely to participate in next year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to ensure that they hit peak form during the Asian Games, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra said on Friday. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India …

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra

India Today  

The president of the Indian Olympic Association Narinder Batra said on Friday that the participation of India’s hockey teams in next year’s Commonwealth Games is ‘doubtful’. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India president, said the Indian hockey teams' priority is to achieve their peak at the Asian Games, which starts …

Indian hockey: An Olympic medal not a dream anymore
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian hockey: An Olympic medal not a dream anymore

The Hindu  

It has been a long road to redemption for Indian hockey. In 2016, we played well in Rio, but we could not clear the quarterfinals,” recalled Manpreet Singh, the captain of Indian hockey team, as he put things in perspective. “We thought that having sacrificed so much and worked so hard, we can definitely win the Olympic medal, if we …

Our medal is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: hockey captain Manpreet
3 years, 7 months ago

Our medal is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: hockey captain Manpreet

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh on Tuesday said their bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics is a gift to the nation from Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is an ardent supporter of the sport. Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik During a felicitation programme organised to honour both the men's and the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan promises to build a house for bronze medal winner Vivek Sagar Prasad
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan promises to build a house for bronze medal winner Vivek Sagar Prasad

Firstpost  

The CM also announced that each member of the Indian women hockey team’s Olympic squad will be given Rs 31 lakh for putting up a spectacular performance at the Games. Bhopal: Hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian squad that won the bronze medal at the recent Tokyo Olympics, was felicitated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win

Firstpost  

With the Indian men’s hockey team making history at Olympics after 41 years, assistant coach Shivendra Singh too registered a sweet personal victory, completing a sort of redemption story. Netherland’s Sander de Wijn vies with India’s Shivendra Singh during their London 2012 olympic hockey match at the Riverbank venue in the Olympic park, in London. India men’s hockey team’s assistant …

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal was emblematic of India’s Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal was emblematic of India’s Olympics

Live Mint  

Does Neeraj Chopra have that for breakfast, lunch and dinner? It was independent India’s first medal of any colour, let alone a glinting gold, in track and field at the Olympics. With this medal, I hope things will change.” Chopra’s emphatic gold came in the last event on the last day of India’s Tokyo Olympics sojourn. It is more painful …

Hockey: Will miss the girls but I miss my family more, says coach Sjoerd Marijne
3 years, 7 months ago

Hockey: Will miss the girls but I miss my family more, says coach Sjoerd Marijne

India TV News  

Indian women hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne while talking to IANS during the felicitation ceremony for olympians who returned home on Monday, said, "Feeling proud at girls' performance at Tokyo". However, Sjoerd Marijne has announced that he will step down as India women's hockey coach after the bronze medal match against Great Britain in the Tokyo Olympics. On Monday a …

Indian Medallists at Tokyo Olympics Get Felicitated in New Delhi: Who Said What
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Medallists at Tokyo Olympics Get Felicitated in New Delhi: Who Said What

News 18  

Five of the seven medallists at Tokyo Olympics – gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and bronze medallists Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men’s hockey team – were felicitated at the Ashoka Hotel in Chanakyapuri by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law Minister and former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday. Apart from the medallists, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian government felicitates Olympic medallists in grand ceremony
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian government felicitates Olympic medallists in grand ceremony

Firstpost  

Sindhu and Chanu did not attend the ceremony as they had arrived earlier and are currently at their home bases. New Delhi: India’s Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony on Monday with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an “incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence”. Among those …

India lays out red carpet for Tokyo Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government
3 years, 7 months ago

India lays out red carpet for Tokyo Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government

India TV News  

India's Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony here on Monday with sports minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an "incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence". Among those present on the occasion to felicitate the medal winners also included Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju, Secretary Ravi …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Indian Medallists Felicitation Highlights: Neeraj, Bajrang, Ravi, Lovlina, Men's Hockey Team Get Felicitated
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Indian Medallists Felicitation Highlights: Neeraj, Bajrang, Ravi, Lovlina, Men's Hockey Team Get Felicitated

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Indian Medallists Felicitation Highlights: Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain, the Indian men’s hockey team and Ravi Kumar Dahiya get felicitated by Anurag Thakur and Kiren Rijiju. Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain, Ravi Kumar Dahiya and the hockey teams have arrived at the Ashoka Hotel, where they will be felicitated later. A team comprising senior police …

Tokyo 2020: India start campaign with historic silver, finish with rare gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India start campaign with historic silver, finish with rare gold

India Today  

The Tokyo Olympics started with a bang for India with weightlifter Mirabai Chanu becoming the second individual silver medallist at the Games from the country. It then went through a lull as the shooters and archers failed to live up to expectations before a wave of positivity came back with the performances of the men's and women's hockey teams and …

Tokyo 2020: the magic moments from India's most successful Olympic campaign
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: the magic moments from India's most successful Olympic campaign

The Hindu  

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics featured India's biggest contingent ever at the Games. With seven medals – one gold, two silver, four bronze – Tokyo 2020 has been the most successful Olympic Games in India’s history. Off to blazing start - Mirabai Chanu won silver in the Women's weightlifting 49kg category to become the first Indian to win an Olympic medal …

India's pursuit for Olympic gold medal ends at last
3 years, 7 months ago

India's pursuit for Olympic gold medal ends at last

China Daily  

Neeraj Chopra in action during the final match of men's javelin throw of 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, Aug 7, 2021. India had won as many as eight Olympic Gold Medals in hockey until 1980, after which the lone Gold came in 10-meter air rifle event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, won by ace shooter Abhinav …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP government awards Rs 31 lakh each to members of Indian women's hockey team
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP government awards Rs 31 lakh each to members of Indian women's hockey team

Firstpost  

The history-making Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a hard-fought bronze play-off. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday lauded javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and said he has made India proud. Chouhan also …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul

Firstpost  

With the addition of Chopra’s gold on the last day of their competitive schedule, India signed off with seven medals in all, including two silver and four bronze, the last of which was delivered by superstar wrestler Bajrang Punia on the day. Tokyo: They called it the Olympics like no other and India would agree as debutant javelin thrower Neeraj …

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold

News 18  

History has been made. Neeraj Chopra has become the first ever Indian to win an Olympic gold in the track and field events at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Games. Neeraj, with a best throw of 87.58 in the men’s javelin throw final on Saturday to finish at the top and thus became the second ever athlete from his country after …

Indian men's and women's hockey teams jump one spot each to gain highest-ever world rankings
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian men's and women's hockey teams jump one spot each to gain highest-ever world rankings

Firstpost  

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

Indian men's and women's hockey teams achieve best-ever world rankings, 3rd and 8th respectively
3 years, 7 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

India Will Finish on Podium Soon, Says Indian Women's Hockey Team Skipper Rani
3 years, 7 months ago

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

News 18  

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

Tokyo 2020: India's Olympic fourth place finishes: From Milkha Singh, PT Usha to Aditi Ashok, women's hockey team
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India's Olympic fourth place finishes: From Milkha Singh, PT Usha to Aditi Ashok, women's hockey team

The Hindu  

There were 339 gold medals to be won at the Tokyo Olympics, which means there were at least 339 athletes who finished fourth and headed back home with that sinking feeling of having come so close to an Olympic medal. We track down the closest fourth place finishes in Olympic history: Milkha Singh, men’s 400m race, 1960 Rome Olympics After …

Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal speaks out against casteist slur on Vandana Katariya
3 years, 7 months ago

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

India Today  

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

Tokyo Olympics, hockey | Relief and joy for Phillips
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, hockey | Relief and joy for Phillips

The Hindu  

Indian men’s heady hockey bronze medal win in the Tokyo Olympics was all about raw emotions. His words are significant because he was a key member of the Indian team that last won a bronze in the Olympics, in Munich ‘72, before Tokyo happened. We did not qualify for the semifinals.” Since then, with the lone exception being India’s diluted …

Women pioneers of India's Olympic movement
3 years, 7 months ago

Women pioneers of India's Olympic movement

The Hindu  

A glorious picture of Lady Mehri Tata — clad in a Parsi gara saree and wielding a wooden racquet — can keep many causal internet surfers entranced if they visit the Tata group website. Her husband and businessman Sri Dorabji Tata, second chairman of the Tata Group, was the face behind the formation of India’s first Olympic committee and personally …

Indian Women's Hockey Team Stand Victorious in Defeat
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Stand Victorious in Defeat

The Quint  

The Indian women shot more than just a bird with an emphatic performance in the Olympics. On the one hand, they send aspirations soaring to the sky for many young boys and girls from similarly humble beginnings in a bustling middle-income country, on the other, they shatter a carefully held mirror that seeks to cage women, rooted in deep prejudice …

For Nearly 70% of The Population, India's Podium Finish in Hockey at Tokyo Olympics Was Historic
3 years, 7 months ago

For Nearly 70% of The Population, India's Podium Finish in Hockey at Tokyo Olympics Was Historic

News 18  

Despite the fact that India is the most successful country in Field Hockey at the Olympics, for nearly 70 per cent of its population, Thursday’s medal was historic as they were witnessing it for the first time. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – INDIA vs GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY MATCH | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'What an amazing opponent', Great Britain laud India for valiant effort in bronze playoff
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'What an amazing opponent', Great Britain laud India for valiant effort in bronze playoff

Firstpost  

Great Britain hockey team took to Twitter to congratulate their Indian counterparts for their valiant effort in the bronze medal playoff match. The India women’s hockey team, led by Rani Rampal, put up an inspired performance in the bronze medal match against Great Britain on Friday, but still fell short of an elusive Olympic medal, losing by a narrow margin …

Tokyo Olympics: India men's hockey team, coach clap and console women after valiant fight in bronze medal match
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India men's hockey team, coach clap and console women after valiant fight in bronze medal match

India Today  

The girls gave it their all. They might have not won the Bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics but the India women's hockey team made the country proud with their spirited showing at the Oi Hockey Stadium over the last two weeks. Hockey Bronze Match: India women miss medal - Report | Highlights Even some of the senior members of the …

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