Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj Singh credits Rupinder for fresh approach to drag-flicking
2 days, 4 hours ago

Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj Singh credits Rupinder for fresh approach to drag-flicking

The Hindu  

Guided by veteran pro Rupinder Pal Singh, a fresh approach to drag-flicking has helped Jugraj Singh become one of the top goal-scorers in the Hockey India League. Jugraj, who won his India cap in 2022 and has scored 20 goals in 63 international outings, has performed well in Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers colours. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj’s brace guides Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to 4-1 win over Delhi SG Pipers Jugraj, a two-time Asian Champions Trophy gold winner and a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, acknowledges his captain Rupinder’s support. I just do that.” Jugraj, the namesake of well-known 2002 Asian Games silver medallist drag-flicker, feels a flicker wins half the battle if he beats the first-rushers, who are now well prepared because of video analysis and protective equipment.

India Hockey India League Tigers Jugraj Rupinder  work  singh  rupinder  jugraj  india  fresh  tigers  shrachi  dragflicking  game  win  credits  league  approach  hockey  silver

History of this topic

Hockey India League 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club clinches 3-1 shootout win after Harmanpreet’s brace against Delhi SG Pipers
Trending News
1 day, 22 hours ago

Hockey India League 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club clinches 3-1 shootout win after Harmanpreet’s brace against Delhi SG Pipers

The Hindu  

Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck a brilliant brace as Soorma Club fought back to beat Delhi SG Pipers 3-1 in the penalty shootout in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Birthday boy Harmanpreet’s double penalty corner conversion levelled the scores 2-2 before the ever-reliable Vincent Vanasch asserted his class to thwart three Pipers strikers …

Hockey India looks to identify drag flickers, goalkeepers early
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey India looks to identify drag flickers, goalkeepers early

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India on Friday announced a new initiative aimed at investing in the future of Indian hockey through specialised coaching targeting young drag-flickers and goalkeepers across the nation. Former India drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh was part of the meeting This decision follows a meeting convened to discuss the crucial aspects of goalkeeping and drag-flick coaching at the grassroots level. Former …

VIDEO: Rupinder Pal Singh conducts drag flicking camp for Indian team ahead of FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers
1 year ago

VIDEO: Rupinder Pal Singh conducts drag flicking camp for Indian team ahead of FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu  

Renowned drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh is currently at SAI Bengaluru to conduct a 5-day drag flicking camp for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. The camp, which commenced on December 24, will see Rupinder Pal assisting the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s drag flickers, including Deepika and Gurjit Kaur, as the team prepares for the crucial FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi …

Our primary focus will always be on improving finishing: Indian dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh
2 years, 4 months ago

Our primary focus will always be on improving finishing: Indian dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh

Firstpost  

The pool draw for the FIH Hockey World Cup is set to take place on September 8 and Harmanpreet said the team is ready to face any challenge that comes its way. Bengaluru: The Indian men’s hockey team will look to work on its finishing skills as part of its preparation for the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League, said star …

Options in Drag-flick Hands India Advantage over Others in World Hockey: Sandeep Singh
2 years, 6 months ago

Options in Drag-flick Hands India Advantage over Others in World Hockey: Sandeep Singh

News 18  

The emergence of a number of penalty corner specialists in the national team gives India an edge over the other sides, according to former hockey captain Sandeep Singh, who knows the “difficult art” of drag-flicking like the back of his hands. Sandeep, a fiery drag-flicker in his heydays, said the current national team under Manpreet Singh has the wherewithal to …

Learnt a Lot During These Four Matches in South Africa: Drag Flicker Jugraj Singh
2 years, 10 months ago

Learnt a Lot During These Four Matches in South Africa: Drag Flicker Jugraj Singh

News 18  

Promising new drag flicker Jugraj Singh expressed that his experience with the Indian Men’s Hockey Team during the FIH Hockey Pro League matches in Potchefstroom where they played France and South Africa was a memorable one. “Making my debut in an important event like FIH Hockey Pro League was definitely an emotional moment for me and getting a hat-trick only …

Hockey Pro League: Jugraj Singh Scores Hat-Trick as India Register 10-2 Win Over Hosts South Africa
2 years, 10 months ago

Hockey Pro League: Jugraj Singh Scores Hat-Trick as India Register 10-2 Win Over Hosts South Africa

News 18  

Indian men’s hockey team rode on a blistering attack to beat hosts South Africa 10-2 in their second match at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/2022, here on Wednesday. Though the second quarter witnessed South Africa create some inroads into the striking circle with Horne taking a potential shot on goal in the 22nd minute, India’s defence held sway to …

India's star drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh quits international hockey
3 years, 3 months ago

India's star drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh quits international hockey

Hindustan Times  

It did not happen suddenly. It’s been a few days since defenders Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra, both of whom played crucial roles in India’s bronze-medal winning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, started talking to each other about retiring from international hockey. Born in Faridkot, Rupinder, who made his international debut in 2010, scored four goals in India’s Tokyo …

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh retires
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh retires

India Today  

India's hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh, part of the Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning hockey team, announced his decision to retire from the sport on social media on Thursday morning. "I believe it is time for me to make way for young and talented players to experience every great joy I have felt in these last 13 years of representing India," …

Hardik Singh: I was on verge of giving up my India dream
3 years, 6 months ago

Hardik Singh: I was on verge of giving up my India dream

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound men's hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh had almost given up on his India dream and was planning to pursue a club career in the Dutch League before his former drag-flicker uncle Jugraj Singh stepped in to inspire him. Hardik said he comes from a family that had hockey in its blood but he started feeling straight-jacketed due to limited …

Discover Related