Women's Hockey Team Forward Navneet Kaur Confident of India's Good Show at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey Team Forward Navneet Kaur Confident of India's Good Show at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team forward Navneet Kaur is hopeful of playing in her first Olympic Games and is confident about her team having a memorable outing in Tokyo. “I’m really hopeful of making it to the 16-member squad for the Olympic games and I’m really excited,” said the 25-year-old player, who has been sweating it out in the national camp at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru. “India women’s were playing at the 2016 Olympics for the first time, and perhaps lacked the experience against the top teams in a marquee event like the Olympics. The Haryana-based forward suffered a setback a few weeks ago when she was infected with Covid-19, alongside stalwarts such as captain Rani, Savita, Navjot Kaur and Sushila.

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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  

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Rajgir International Stadium, situated amidst the ambitious Rajgir Sports Complex and the Bihar Sports University campus, has created quite the stir in this small town in India’s …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: It’s a new dawn, but be wary of quick fixes
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: It’s a new dawn, but be wary of quick fixes

The Hindu  

When Hockey India named a “restructured” squad for the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy last month, it was notable that the federation acknowledged more than superficial changes in the side. RELATED: Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Full schedule, preview, LIVE streaming info With senior players like Monika and the talented Nikki Pradhan also absent, the core of the Indian team …

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

India TV News  

India has announced a 18-member squad for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament will take place in Bihar from November 11 to 20. The team will be led by Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur. India are the defending champions of the Asian Champions Trophy and are looking to defend their title.

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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 …

‘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  

At a time when women’s hockey tournaments in Tamil Nadu, organised by private clubs, are hard to come by, a group of 15 women, has been organising a tournament successfully for the last three years here. Former Tamil Nadu players, J. Rekha and Lakshmi Vaikunth, president and secretary of ‘We are for Hockey’ Club, are a sprightly duo, handling everything …

US women’s field hockey team is embracing an underdog role at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women’s field hockey team is embracing an underdog role at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

COLOMBES, France — Players sang as they stretched after their final pre-Olympic practice, an upbeat workout that showed off the joy among the U.S. women’s field hockey team to be back on this international stage. “Anything can happen in tournament hockey, I think that that excites us,” captain Amanda Golini said Thursday at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, a venue still in existence …

Deepika, Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepika, Olympics

The Hindu  

Approaching her fourth Olympics, archer Deepika Kumari understands the usefulness of controlling the mind and remains positive for Paris 2024. I’ll try to use my experience and control my thoughts,” Deepika, who fought back to grab a place in the National side after experiencing motherhood two years ago, told The Hindu at the National camp on the Army Sports Institute …

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

A note on the issue: The women who pull no punches
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A note on the issue: The women who pull no punches

Live Mint  

Many years ago, when the roses and chocolates of fatuous, corporatised women’s day celebrations were annoying me more than usual and I was trying to explain to HR the idea of the day, I read a line on the official International Women’s Day website that went something like “when women are not present, we must ask ‘why not?’.” It’s exactly …

Hockey | No denying Janneke Schopman’s contribution but missing Olympics made her stay untenable
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Hockey | No denying Janneke Schopman’s contribution but missing Olympics made her stay untenable

The Hindu  

Janneke Schopman officially quit as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team on February 23, bringing the curtains down on her two-year tenure as the first-ever woman in the role. Her emotional outburst in the media after the team’s last Pro League match in Rourkela triggered a debate on both the functioning of the federation and women in Indian …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Indian women's hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka announces international retirement
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian women's hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka announces international retirement

The Hindu  

Indian women's hockey team defender and penalty corner specialist Deep Grace Ekka on Saturday announced her international retirement, ending an illustrious career during which she represented India in two Olympic Games. She was also a member of the title-winning Indian teams in 2016 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and 2017 Asia Cup. Ekka, hailing from Lulkidihi village in Sundargh district of …

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  

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 …

'Just do yourself a favour and show up': India women's hockey team coach Schopman's message that did wonders
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

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

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ikuzo! Ottawa’s roster brings international flavor to newly launched women’s pro hockey league
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ikuzo! Ottawa’s roster brings international flavor to newly launched women’s pro hockey league

Associated Press  

“Ikuzo!” as they’d say in Japan. The roster of Ottawa’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team has such an array of international talent that defenseman Jincy Roese said one way to spur the bonding experience was having everyone learn how to say “Let’s go!” in various languages. “Oh, my gosh, it’s so cool,” said Roese, a U.S. national team player …

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by

Firstpost  

We now take a quick look at how the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams performed in major tournaments throughout the year. From enduring a disappointing men’s Hockey World Cup campaign to winning medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou as well as the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, it was a year of mixed fortunes for Indian hockey. We now …

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023
11 months, 4 weeks ago

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn't able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. While the men secured qualification to the Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games, the women will be fighting …

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023: Preview, squad, schedule, live streaming info
1 year ago

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023: Preview, squad, schedule, live streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW As the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 ignites anticipation, the Indian team gears up for a thrilling opener against Canada on the 29th November in Santiago, Chile. Where to watch Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 live in India? Moreover, India’s triumphant capture of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 title in Kakamigahara, Japan earlier this year …

Rani’s example motivated me during hard times, says Indian junior women’s hockey team forward Annu
1 year, 1 month ago

Rani’s example motivated me during hard times, says Indian junior women’s hockey team forward Annu

The Hindu  

Annu, the dynamic forward of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, shared insights into her journey from the quaint village of Rojkhera near Jind, Haryana, to the national team on Monday. Annu hopes to not only make her mentors proud but also contribute to the nation’s glory on the international stage as she prepares to compete in the upcoming FIH …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India eyes second title triumph on home turf
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Asian Games: Indian women’s rugby team - Queens on the field and warriors in real life
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian women’s rugby team - Queens on the field and warriors in real life

The Hindu  

Among the many Indian athletes travelling to the Chinese city of Hangzhou with dreams of excelling in the continent’s biggest sporting spectacle - the Asian Games - are a group of less-known women who are on a mission to fetch India its first medal in rugby. I have been with the Indian team since 2015,” says Shweta, who is from …

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games
1 year, 3 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 …

Indian junior women’s hockey Core Group returns to National Camp; to train under Tushar Khandke
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

We are more determined than ever to win the gold medal in Asian Games, says Indian women’s team captain Savita
1 year, 5 months ago

We are more determined than ever to win the gold medal in Asian Games, says Indian women’s team captain Savita

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team is determined to make a top-of-the-table podium finish and win the gold medal at the September-October Asian Games in Hangzhou, says captain Savita Punia. Savita also underlined the team’s collaborative spirit, saying, “It’s not just the captain or vice-captain who has the responsibility. I believe that everyone should be able to make their own decisions on …

Hockey India appoints Tushar Khandker as India women’s junior team coach
1 year, 5 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 …

'Spain Tour Crucial for Asian Games Preparations': Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita Punia
1 year, 6 months ago

'Spain Tour Crucial for Asian Games Preparations': Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team are currently sweating it out at the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, which is being held at SAI in Bengaluru from 11th June to 11th July. The Hangzhou Asian Games will be crucial for the Indian women’s hockey team as winning the Gold Medal in the quadrennial continental showpiece event will ensure their direct qualification for …

Spain tour crucial for Asian Games preparations, says Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain tour crucial for Asian Games preparations, says Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team is currently sweating it out at the senior women’s national coaching camp, which is being held at SAI in Bengaluru from June 11 to July 11. The Asian Games will be crucial for the Indian women’s hockey team as winning the gold medal in the quadrennial continental showpiece event will ensure their direct qualification for the …

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana

The Hindu  

India women’s hockey forward Vandana Katariya feels the team should have played more international matches this year as big-ticket events such as Asian Games in China are lined up. The most recent assignment for the Indian women’s team was in Australia last month, where it was able to record a win only in its fifth and last game on the …

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 …

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey
1 year, 7 months ago

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

The Hindu  

India on Wednesday named an 18-member team for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament, which begins in Kakamigahara, Japan, on June 2. The Junior Asia Cup is a crucial event for India as the top three nations from the tournament will qualify for this year’s FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. “With Junior World Cup qualification at stake, …

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member national women’s team for a three-match series in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18. The Indian team will be led by ace goalkeeper Savita who was recently bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year Award. Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named in the …

Indian sports news wrap, May 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, May 2

The Hindu  

HOCKEY Rourkela’s Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium set to host 13th Sub Junior National Championship After the Men’s World Cup and FIH Men’s Pro League matches earlier this year, Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha is set to host 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2023 and the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023 this …

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 7 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 …

Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team To Participate in Asia & Oceania Championship
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team To Participate in Asia & Oceania Championship

The Quint  

"It's truly a proud moment for all of us at the Ice Hockey Association of India as our girls prepare to compete at yet another major global championship. Our goal is to ensure that more people across the country see ice hockey as the serious competitive sport it is and not just a winter recreational game. India has huge potential …

Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Anurag Thakur says India will be ready to bid for Olympics soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Anurag Thakur says India will be ready to bid for Olympics soon

The Hindu  

Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Monday stressed the need to promote and back women athletes in India during his keynote address at Sportstar’s National Sports Conclave in New Delhi on Monday. “On March 10, we launched Khelo India 10 Ka Dum for empowering women through sports. “In the past 18 months, we have launched Khelo India leagues for women across …

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for Tour of South Africa 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for Tour of South Africa 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will begin on February 14. The Indian team, led by Preeti as Captain and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal as Vice-Captain, will play a series of matches on the tour against South Africa Junior Women’s Hockey Team and South Africa A Team between the …

Indian Women's Hockey Team Set to Return to Bengaluru National Camp Ahead of New Season
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Set to Return to Bengaluru National Camp Ahead of New Season

News 18  

With some key tournaments ahead in 2023, the Indian women’s hockey team is all set to come back to the National Camp to kick off their preparations for the events, building up on the good show in the previous year. Among the defenders named for the camp are Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Akshta Abaso Dhekale, …

Hockey India names 33 probables for women’s team national camp in Bengaluru
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India names 33 probables for women’s team national camp in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Friday named a 33-member core probable group for the national camp in Bengaluru starting on January 2 to 13 for the women’s team to kick start their preparations for the upcoming tour of South Africa, from January 14 to 28. High on confidence after winning the inaugural 2022 FIH Women’s Nations Cup in Spain and securing qualification …

Hockey 2022: Indian Women Steal Limelight, Claim CWG Medal after 16 Years
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey 2022: Indian Women Steal Limelight, Claim CWG Medal after 16 Years

News 18  

The Indian hockey teams continued their upward trend in 2022, with the women’s side slightly outperforming their male counterparts by clinching a Commonwealth Games medal — a bronze after 16 years. The Indian women’s team defeated 2018 Gold Coast CWG champions New Zealand 2-1 in the penalty shootout to claim the podium finish. Towards the end of the year, the …

FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2022: Savita leads 20-member Indian squad, Navjot Kaur returns
2 years, 1 month ago

FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2022: Savita leads 20-member Indian squad, Navjot Kaur returns

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday named a 20-member squad for the inaugural FIH Women’s Nations Cup which will be held in Valencia, Spain between December 11-17. The new tournament brings in a system of promotion-relegation as the champion team will be promoted to the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League’s 2023-2024 season. While experienced midfielder Navjot Kaur returns to the squad after …

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. …

Janneke Schopman: India women’s hockey team favourite for Asian Games gold
2 years, 2 months ago

Janneke Schopman: India women’s hockey team favourite for Asian Games gold

The Hindu  

Janneke Schopman, the head coach of the India women’s hockey team, says her team has the potential to end India’s 41-year wait for an Asian Games gold in the Hangzhou Games in 2023. I think we can be one of the top five teams in the world," said the Dutch coach, who is now at the National Games in Gujarat, …

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 …

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