Hockey India Awards: Multiple Nominations for Savita Punia, Navneet Kaur, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India Awards: Multiple Nominations for Savita Punia, Navneet Kaur, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh

News 18  

Women’s team captain Savita Punia, midfielder Navneet Kaur, men’s team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, drag-flicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are among those nominated in multiple categories for the Hockey India Annual Awards. The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year Awards in Men and Women’s categories carries a cash prize of INR 25 lakh each plus a trophy. Meanwhile, the Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year Award, Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year, Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year and Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year each carry cash prizes of INR 5 lakh and trophies each. The Hockey India Annual Awards are an integral part of our holistic approach towards developing of the sport across all aspects.” The Nominees: Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year : Savita, PR Sreejesh, Krishan B Pathak, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year : Amit Rohidas, Deep Grace Ekka, Harmanpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year : Navneet Kaur, Hardik Singh, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manpreet Singh, Neha Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year : Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Vandana Katariya, Abhishek, Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year : Vaishnavi Phalke, Sangita Kumari, Mumtaz Khan, Salima Tete Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year : Vishnukant Singh, Sanjay, Uttam Singh, Shardanand Tiwari Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year : Neha, Navneet Kaur, Savita, Vandana Katariya Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year : Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, PR Sreejesh.

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P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards

The Hindu  

Former Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was named the ‘Men’s Goalkeeper Of The Year’ while skipper Harmanpreet Singh won the ‘Men’s Player Of The Year’ award for the 2023-24 season, announced the International Hockey Federation on Friday. Harmanpreet, 28, led the country to its second straight bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris this year where he was also the top …

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship

The Hindu  

Indian hockey stars Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal are set to represent Uttar Pradesh in the 14th Hockey India-Senior National championship. Both players played a crucial role in India's historic bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, inspiring the upcoming generation of players. They believe that representing Uttar Pradesh would motivate and inspire the next generation of players, who …

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany
2 months ago

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany

The Hindu  

Rajinder Singh, a young aspiring hockey player, is set to make his senior India debut in the two-match series Germany against Germany on Wednesday and Thursday at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He is grateful for the guidance and support of former India captain Sardar Singh at the Namdhari Academy, where he honed his skills. Rajinder's determination and …

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced a reward of Rs one crore to the hockey player from Madhya Pradesh Vivek Sagar Prasad who was a part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. The hockey player, a native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh, was appointed as deputy …

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 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 …

Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint you: Hockey skipper Harmanpreet
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint you: Hockey skipper Harmanpreet

The Hindu  

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh understands that Indian men’s hockey team will enter the Paris Games with huge expectations and promised to return from the French Capital with grand success which they would celebrate with passionate fans, just like the triumphant cricket team. Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint you.” Just like any other Indian, Harmanpreet was brimming with …

India men's hockey squad for Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh to lead march for gold
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India men's hockey squad for Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh to lead march for gold

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the much anticipated 16-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. India men's hockey squad for Paris Olympics Ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead India, with powerful midfielder Hardik Singh as his deputy. Pool …

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics

India TV News  

It was a starry afternoon in New Delhi at the Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday, March 31 with the men and women players being awarded for their performances and achievements through the calendar year of 2023. Hardik Singh and Salima Tete walked away with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for the Player of the Year in Men …

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards

The Hindu  

Veteran goalkeepers P R Sreejesh and Savita Punia found themselves in contention for the 'Player of the Year' honours in the men's and women's category respectively as Hockey India unveiled nominees for its annual awards which will be presented here on March 31. The Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year and Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player …

Virat Kohli wins ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2023; Pat Cummins claims Sir Garfield Sobers trophy
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli wins ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2023; Pat Cummins claims Sir Garfield Sobers trophy

Hindustan Times  

Adding another major title to his overflowing trophy cabinet on Thursday, former India skipper Virat Kohli bagged the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for the 2023 season. Kohli was among the four players shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award. Khawaja wins Test Cricketer award; Cummins claims Sir Garfield Sobers trophy Celebrating …

Krishan Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Shivendra Singh and Vineet Sharma Lauded by Hockey India For Their Achievements
1 year ago

Krishan Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Shivendra Singh and Vineet Sharma Lauded by Hockey India For Their Achievements

News 18  

Hockey India on Thursday extended its heartfelt congratulations to Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Shivendra Singh, and Vineet Kumar Sharma for being named for the prestigious National Awards for 2023. Former India men’s team player Vineet Kumar Sharma has been awarded with Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement. “This marks an incredible milestone for hockey as we celebrate the …

India's Hardik, Savita win accolades in FIH Annual awards
1 year ago

India's Hardik, Savita win accolades in FIH Annual awards

The Hindu  

Indian men's hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh and women's side captain Savita on Tuesday won the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards respectively. This is Hardik's second big award this year as he was also conferred the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year 2022. She will be looking to help …

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 …

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik
1 year, 2 months ago

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

"I believe India has the potential to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey. This team has the attitude and talent to make it happen," says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the man whose rock-solid support is behind the sport's revival. I know plenty of other sports are vying for our country's attention but hockey deserves some shine," Mr. Patnaik, …

HOCKEY | Indian Railways thumps Karnataka, lifts MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

HOCKEY | Indian Railways thumps Karnataka, lifts MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup

The Hindu  

The experience and the might of Indian Railways was too much to handle for a young Hockey Karnataka side as the former scripted a 5-2 victory in the final of the 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup all-India hockey tournament here on Sunday. In fits and starts, Karnataka kept attacking Railways’ citadel at every given opportunity. And it showed in the remaining …

Podcast: Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia and Lalremsiami on life in Indian hockey, Olympic values and ups and downs in sport
1 year, 6 months ago

Podcast: Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia and Lalremsiami on life in Indian hockey, Olympic values and ups and downs in sport

The Hindu  

Welcome to the Sportstar podcast. On the podcast today, we have with us the Indian men’s hockey team captain and dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh, the women’s team captain and goalkeeper Savita Pania and young forward Lalremsiami. If your opponent plays really well, then you have respect for them because everybody wants to win.” Tokyo: Indian players react after losing their women’s …

Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year

Firstpost  

The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India Annual Awards. New Delhi: Midfielder Hardik Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia were on Friday conferred with the men’s and women’s Indian ‘Hockey Player of the Year’ awards …

Hardik, Savita win Hockey India men’s & women’s Player of the Year awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Hardik, Savita win Hockey India men’s & women’s Player of the Year awards

The Hindu  

Midfielder Hardik Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia were conferred with the men’s and women’s Indian ‘Hockey Player of the Year awards at a glittering ceremony on Friday. The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India …

Hardik, Savita are Players of The Year at Hockey India’s annual awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Hardik, Savita are Players of The Year at Hockey India’s annual awards

The Hindu  

Hardik Singh and Savita Punia walked away with the Balbir Singh Sr. Award for the Player of the Year 2022 and ₹25 lakh each at the fifth Hockey India annual awards here on Friday. Former India captain and Olympian Gurbux Singh was honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. Other awards: FIH Men’s Player of the Year : …

Hockey India Awards 2022: Hardik Singh And Savita Punia Win Top Honours
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India Awards 2022: Hardik Singh And Savita Punia Win Top Honours

News 18  

The Hockey India held its fifth annual awards at the national capital on Friday with India men’s team vice-captain Hardik Singh and women’s captain Savita Punia winning the top honours for the year 2022 during a glittering ceremony attended by high-profile dignitaries. Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022 INR 25.00 Lakh + trophy Hardik Singh 3. …

Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil adjudged Sportsman of the Year in Olympic Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil adjudged Sportsman of the Year in Olympic Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards

The Hindu  

Indian shooter Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the Sportsman of the Year award at the 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards in Mumbai on Monday. When he beat Danilo Sollazzo of Italy in the gold medal match of the men’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo, he became the first Indian - since Abhinav Bindra in 2006 - …

Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh win Sportsman of the Year award in Team Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh win Sportsman of the Year award in Team Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards

The Hindu  

Indian hockey veteran P.R. Sreejesh and captain of the Indian men’s football team, Sunil Chhetri, were adjudged Sportsmen of the Year in Team Sports at the 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards in Mumbai on Monday. Poster boy of Indian football Chhetri continues to be the poster boy of Indian football after spending more than 17 years with the senior national men’s …

ICC Awards: Suryakumar, Renuka share special message after winning honours; SKY names his best knock
1 year, 10 months ago

ICC Awards: Suryakumar, Renuka share special message after winning honours; SKY names his best knock

India TV News  

ICC Awards: India's Suryakumar Yadav and Renuka Singh on Wednesday achieved accolades in the ICC Awards 2022. While Yadav bagged the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year Award, Singh won the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award. Suryakumar Yadav names his best T20I innings The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of Suryakumar …

Hockey World Cup 2023: India's Star Midfielder Hardik Singh Ruled Out With Injury
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: India's Star Midfielder Hardik Singh Ruled Out With Injury

ABP News  

India men's hockey team face a huge setback ahead of their important 2023 Hockey World Cup match against Wales, Thursday. Team India's in-form midfielder Hardik Singh has reportedly been ruled out of India's final pool match against Wales, with doubts over his availability for the remaining tournament, TimesofIndia.com reported. Midfielder Rajkumar Pal, who was named as one of the two …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament

ABP News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: The countdown for the much-awaited Hockey World Cup 2023 has begun. Ahead of the tournament, let's have a look at the top five Indian hockey players to watch out for in Hockey World Cup 2023. Harmanpreet Singh Team India's penalty corner specialist Harmanpreet Singh, who was also part of the India's Hockey World Cup team in …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Who are the five international stars to look out for in FIH WC in Odisha?
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Who are the five international stars to look out for in FIH WC in Odisha?

The Hindu  

The FIH Hockey World Cup set to start on January 13 in Odisha will bring together the best hockey talents of the world in an exhibition of speed, skill and talent. The 22-year-old was crowned Best Player of the Tournament at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar in 2021, where he captained France to a historic bronze …

Odisha CM Patnaik announces award of Rs 1 crore for each player if India lifts Hockey World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Odisha CM Patnaik announces award of Rs 1 crore for each player if India lifts Hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

Ahead of the FIH men’s hockey World Cup 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced award of Rs one crore for each player if India won the World Cup title. Today, Chief Minister @Naveen_Odisha interacted with the National Men's Hockey Team who are accommodated at the World Cup Village & announced an award of Rs 1 Cr for …

ICC announce nominees for Emerging cricketer awards 2022; three young Indians shortlisted
1 year, 11 months ago

ICC announce nominees for Emerging cricketer awards 2022; three young Indians shortlisted

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday announced nominees for the ICC Emerging cricketer awards 2022. After having a spectacular year with the ball, both Arshdeep Singh and Renuka Singh have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022 and ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022, respectively. For her crucial outings with the bat, Yastika …

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup
2 years ago

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup

News 18  

Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named as captain and Amit Rohidas as vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for next month’s FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and his deputy Amit Rohidas will spearhead the defence along with Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess. Talking about the team selection, chief …

Hockey World Cup 2023: India announces 18-member squad, Harmanpreet Singh named captain
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: India announces 18-member squad, Harmanpreet Singh named captain

The Hindu  

Hockey India, on Friday, announced an 18-member Indian squad for the FIH men’s World Cup scheduled for January 2023 in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, Odisha. India, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, will look to end its 47-year drought for the World Cup. Sreejesh, who will be playing his fourth World Cup and his third on home soil, has been chosen as India’s first-choice …

Hockey India Announce Annual Cash Incentives for Indian Men and Women's Team for Every Win
2 years, 1 month ago

Hockey India Announce Annual Cash Incentives for Indian Men and Women's Team for Every Win

News 18  

Indian players received a big boost ahead of a busy season with Hockey India on Sunday announcing a new policy under which both the men’s and women’s team members and support staff will be given annual cash incentives. According to the policy, Hockey India will give away cash award of Rs 50,000 annually to the playing members of both the …

Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year

The Hindu  

India’s P. R. Sreejesh and Savita Punia were on Wednesday voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. This award surely motivates me to further improve and do well in an all-important year where we will play the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup …

PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeepers of Year

Firstpost  

PR Sreejesh is the third player to win the award back-to-back. New Delhi: India’s PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia were on Wednesday voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. This award surely motivates me to further improve and do well in an …

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year

The Hindu  

India’s PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia on Wednesday were voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. I am sure many Indian hockey fans voted for us and I thank each one of them”” said Savita Savita is now only the third athlete …

India's PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia Voted FIH Goalkeepers of The Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India's PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia Voted FIH Goalkeepers of The Year

News 18  

India’s men’s and women’s hockey goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia have been voted the FIH Goalkeepers of the Year 2021/22 in their respective categories, according to the international hockey federation. As India headed to the Commonwealth Games following a dismal World Cup campaign, Savita once again inspired her team, as India ended a 16-year podium drought in Birmingham. PR …

Dilip Tirkey elected unopposed as Hockey India president
2 years, 3 months ago

Dilip Tirkey elected unopposed as Hockey India president

Firstpost  

Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, who was the front-runner for the post of Hockey India president, was elected unopposed for the top job on Friday. New Delhi: Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, who was the front-runner for the post of Hockey India president, was elected unopposed for the top job on Friday. Tirkey was elected after Uttar Pradesh Hockey chief …

Former India Hockey Captain Dilip Tirkey Elected as Hockey India President
2 years, 3 months ago

Former India Hockey Captain Dilip Tirkey Elected as Hockey India President

News 18  

Former India hockey captain and a member of the 1998 Asian Games gold medal-winning side, Dilip Tirkey, was on Friday elected as the Hockey India president, after two others, who had filed nominations for the post, withdrew before the elections. Before Tirkey was elected president, Hockey India was under the jurisdiction of the COA on the orders of the Delhi …

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for Hockey India president’s post
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for Hockey India president’s post

The Hindu  

Former India captain and Olympian Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India president. “Today, I have filed my nomination papers for Hockey India president’s post. “We will visit those places and work towards the development and promotion of hockey.” Hockey India elections are scheduled to be held on October 1 and former electoral officer …

Hockey India Congratulates Umpires Sourabh Singh Rajput, Rama Pramod Potnis for Promotions
2 years, 5 months ago

Hockey India Congratulates Umpires Sourabh Singh Rajput, Rama Pramod Potnis for Promotions

News 18  

Hockey India on Monday congratulated Rama Pramod Potnis and Sourabh Singh Rajput for receiving promotions from the FIH Officials Committee. Potnis started officiating in May 2014 and has officiated in numerous major domestic tournaments such as the 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, 10th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2020 held in Kollam, …

Asia Cup 2022: Tamil Nadu players back in Indian men's senior hockey after 13 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Tamil Nadu players back in Indian men's senior hockey after 13 years

The Hindu  

Forward S. Karthi and midfielder Mareeswaran Sakthivel from Tamil Nadu have been included in the Indian team for the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from May 23 to June 1. This ends a 13-year long wait for Tamil Nadu player representing India in the senior team when Gunasekar and Naveen participated in the 2009 …

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 wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award

The Hindu  

Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. Sreejesh, a former India hockey captain and part of the Tokyo Olympics-bronze medal winning side, received 1,27,647 votes, whereas Lopez and Giordane accumulated 67,428 and 52,046 votes respectively. "It's a …

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated
2 years, 11 months ago

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated

India TV News  

Highlights Sreejesh is elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021. Indian men's hockey team's goalkeeper PR Shreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award for 2021. Sreejesh played a vital part in India's Olympic bronze medal win at Tokyo. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with …

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award
2 years, 11 months ago

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal winning India men's hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is in race to win the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award after being nominated for the honour. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with over 240 international appearances -- has enjoyed an exceptional 12 months, producing his very best form …

Junior Hockey World Cup: When goalies backed each other to help India win
3 years ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: When goalies backed each other to help India win

The Hindu  

Keeping a clean sheet is a matter of pride for any goalkeeper, but it’s rare to see two goalkeepers joining hands to keep their side’s post safe and contribute in the team’s win. Prashant Chauhan and Pawan, who played alternately to help India beat Belgium 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium …

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says
3 years ago

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Hindustan Times  

After the bronze finish at the Tokyo 2020, hockey player Sreejesh PR has received calls from Bollywood and the Malayalam film industry for his life story to be depicted on screen. Indian Men’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Sreejesh PR says he’s receiving calls from Bollywood and even the south film industry for a film based …

Men's Hockey World Cup: Four Indians appointed by FIH as officials for 2023 edition
3 years ago

Men's Hockey World Cup: Four Indians appointed by FIH as officials for 2023 edition

Firstpost  

Sonia Bathla was named as technical official by the International Hockey Federation, Col Bibhu Kalyan Nayak as medical officer, and Raghu Prasad and Javed Shaikh as umpires for the showpiece event Bhubaneswar: Four Indians were on Monday appointed as officials in various capacities for the 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held here and in Rourkela. Sonia Bathla …

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