75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 9 - Indian hockey team clinches gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 9 - Indian hockey team clinches gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. Indian hockey team wins gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics Preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics took on the form of a national crusade. India’s campaign The six-time champion did not have things all its way in the preliminary games in Tokyo, unlike at the previous Olympics. READ: Gurbux remembers captain Charanjit Singh Still, it topped the pool with 12 points, ahead of Spain, which finished second, a point behind, to advance to the semifinals. But the Indians held on for dear life, thanks in no small measure to the peerless skills of the legendary goalkeeper Shankar Laxman who rose magnificently to the occasion.

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India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence

Hindustan Times  

According to the International Olympic Committee's records, India's Olympic journey started in Paris, and the French capital is where athletes representing the country will travel to this year. London 1948 - No more Dhyan Chand but hockey dominance continues The first Olympics after the Second World War also marked the first time that India competed at the Games as an …

Olympics Special Interview Gurbux Singh: Indian hockey’s redemption song in Tokyo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics Special Interview Gurbux Singh: Indian hockey’s redemption song in Tokyo

The Hindu  

The 1964 Tokyo Olympics was crucial for Indian hockey. After losing the gold medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics and the Asian Games golds in 1958 and 1962 to Pakistan, India aimed to reclaim its top position. Before the final, we held a long meeting, recalling Pakistan’s rough play from the 1962 Asian Games, where two of our players were …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 7 - Indian hockey team clinches gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 7 - Indian hockey team clinches gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. Indian hockey team wins its sixth successive Olympic gold at the 1956 Melbourne Games The Indian Hockey team, led by Balbir Singh, won its sixth successive Olympic gold medal in hockey for India at the 1956 Melbourne Games after beating Pakistan 1-0 in the final courtesy of a solitary goal scored …

Hockey great Charanjit Singh, who led India to gold in Tokyo 1964, dies
2 years, 10 months ago

Hockey great Charanjit Singh, who led India to gold in Tokyo 1964, dies

Hindustan Times  

In India’s hockey history, 1964 is known as the year when the country regained its supremacy in the sport. Having lost the 1960 Rome Olympics final to nemesis Pakistan, India reclaimed the crown four years later in Tokyo, beating the same opposition. “Even in his old age, he would light up every time there were conversations about hockey and he …

Gold'Ten': With Neeraj Chopra, India's Gold Tally in Olympics Enters Double Figures
3 years, 4 months ago

Gold'Ten': With Neeraj Chopra, India's Gold Tally in Olympics Enters Double Figures

News 18  

For 13 years, Abhinav Bindra waited for a compatriot to join him in what remained a one-man club. At Beijing Olympics, the shooter became India’s first ever individual gold medallist and since then, time and again expressed how eagerly he’s awaiting others from his nation to give him company. Here’s a look at the 10 gold medals they have won …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amsterdam 1928 to Tokyo 2020, list of all medals won by India men's hockey team
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amsterdam 1928 to Tokyo 2020, list of all medals won by India men's hockey team

Firstpost  

Here’s a detailed look at the 12 medals, including eight golds, that India have won in hockey at the Olympics, including Manpreet Singh and Co’s bronze in Tokyo 2020. The team defeated Germany 5-4 to end a 41-year wait for the podium; India’s last hockey medal came at the 1980 Moscow Olympics where they won gold. Here’s a quick look …

India men's hockey team ends 41-year medal drought with historic Tokyo Olympics Bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

India men's hockey team ends 41-year medal drought with historic Tokyo Olympics Bronze

India TV News  

India men's hockey team scripted history on Thursday morning when they defeated heavyweight Germany 5-4 in the third-place match to clinch the Bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Historic goals from Simranjeet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are what it took the Indian hockey team to register themselves as the new greats of the Indian …

Tokyo Olympics, hockey | India's golden dreams shattered
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, hockey | India's golden dreams shattered

The Hindu  

India’s quest for an Olympics gold medal in men’s hockey after Moscow 1980 ended after it lost to Belgium in the semifinal clash at the Oi Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Alexander Hendrickx took his tournament tally to 14 goals as he struck a hat-trick for the World champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist Belgium. He bagged the equaliser in the …

Hockey: Heartbreak for India in Tokyo Olympics; Men's team loses 2-5 to Belgium
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey: Heartbreak for India in Tokyo Olympics; Men's team loses 2-5 to Belgium

India TV News  

India men's hockey team's dream run for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics came to a halt as World No. Alexander Hendricx turned out to be the star of the match as the drag-flick specialist scored a hat-trick to give Belgium the win despite India taking a 2-1 lead earlier. India, however, came back as Harmanpreet Singh equalised …

1972 Munich Olympics: India's era of dominance in hockey ends
3 years, 5 months ago

1972 Munich Olympics: India's era of dominance in hockey ends

The Hindu  

When we went to Mexico City in 1968, I was still a college student and one of the youngest in the side. READ | 1964 Tokyo Olympics hockey: A minute appeared longer than an hour Our team was a good mix of youth and experience, but everyone was mature. READ | 1968 Mexico Olympics hockey: ‘Man-made mistakes cost us’ Earlier …

1964 Tokyo Olympics hockey: A minute appeared longer than an hour
3 years, 5 months ago

1964 Tokyo Olympics hockey: A minute appeared longer than an hour

The Hindu  

India had missed the gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. READ | 1960 Olympics hockey: Laying the groundwork for four years later We had a disappointing start to our campaign as we drew two crucial matches — against Germany and Spain — in our first three outings. READ | 1956 Olympics hockey: Winners again for the sixth Games running In …

1960 Olympics hockey: Laying the groundwork for four years later
3 years, 5 months ago

1960 Olympics hockey: Laying the groundwork for four years later

The Hindu  

To be the first Indian hockey team to return without an Olympic gold medal is not something to be proud of, but that setback laid the groundwork for four years later. I was included for the trials after impressing the federation at three domestic tournaments on the trot in 1959 – the Bombay Gold Cup, the Aga Khan Gold Cup …

When the Pakistan Hockey Team Cheered For India During 1962 Asian Games Football Final
4 years, 3 months ago

When the Pakistan Hockey Team Cheered For India During 1962 Asian Games Football Final

News 18  

Former India football team defender Arun Ghosh has revealed that the Pakistan hockey team had cheered for India to win the gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta. The Senayan Main Stadium in Jakarta was jam-packed with a partisan 1,00,000-strong Indonesian crowd cheering for Korea Republic at the top of their voice,” Ghosh told All India Football Federation …

On this day: When Independent India won its first-ever Olympic gold medal
4 years, 4 months ago

On this day: When Independent India won its first-ever Olympic gold medal

India TV News  

On this day, 72 years back, the Indian hockey team grabbed its fourth consecutive gold but this medal was worth more than what that team had managed on their three previous occasions. Hence, the core Indian team comprised, vice-captain KD Singh Babu, Leslie Claudius, Keshav Dutt, Randhir Singh Gentle and goalkeeper Ranganathan Francis. And now the world saluted our flag.” …

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