2 years, 5 months ago

India women's team captain Savita Punia asks fans in Europe to show their support at Hockey World Cup 2022

India will play England, China, and New Zealand who are pooled alongside them in group B in the league stage. India women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia wrote an open letter to Indian fans across the world and specifically to fans in Europe on Friday, asking for their support the way they had shown during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and later. “Ever since the Tokyo Olympics, we have received overwhelming support from Indian Hockey fans from across the globe.” She further asked the fans to continue the support and attend the World Cup matches. Our performance in Tokyo gave us the belief that we can finish on the podium in global events… We channeled our energy into doing well in the FIH Pro League and finishing third in this prestigious league has given us a boost ahead of the World Cup.” Ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2022 in Spain and Netherlands, Captain, Savita pens down an open letter addressing all the Hockey Fans in Europe and around the world globally! “On behalf of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, I seek your best wishes and whole-hearted support for the FIH Women’s World Cup.

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Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

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‘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 …

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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 …

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 …

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

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“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 …

11 months, 1 week ago

Italy women make auspicious start to emotional visit

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They may not be among the favourites at the competition but the Italian women’s hockey team made sure they started their campaign at the Olympic Qualifiers on an auspicious note. The team visited the famous Jagannath Temple at Ranchi Hill on the eve of the tournament on January 12 and even performed the traditional prayers before indulging in some local …

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India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics

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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 …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi

The Hindu

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women’s team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi is an important tournament on our Paris Olympics journey. ALSO | …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Indian team leaves for FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023

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Indian team left for Santiago, Chile to compete in the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup on Wednesday. READ | Tamil Nadu’s Mareeswaran hopes to realise Olympic dreams through Senior Nationals Hockey tournament With Captain Preeti leading the charge and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal playing deputy, India will begin its campaign against Canada on November 29 followed by the clash against Germany …

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Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023

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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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

Captain Savita Punia vows to take the Indian women’s hockey team to Paris Olympics 2024.

The Hindu

Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia has no doubt in her mind that her side will be there at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite the huge setback of not being able to qualify for the global showpiece at the Asian Games in Hangzhou recently. For Paris, though we could not qualify directly through the Asian Games, we will do …

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, …

1 year, 3 months ago

Savita Punia-led Indian team looks to guard against complacency at Asian Games

The Hindu

The Indian women’s hockey team’s first and only gold medal at the Asian Games came in 1982. READ - Ranchi to host Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey for women in October “In modern hockey, all teams have improved a lot. But we will also play the other teams with full focus,” Savita said at the send-off ceremony hosted by Hockey …

1 year, 3 months ago

Will 2023 be remembered as the year women’s sports went mainstream?

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The Ashes, the Tour de France, the Uefa Champions League, the T20 World Cup and the Fifa World Cup. Close to two million people watched the recently concluded Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the stadiums. So impactful was the first WPL that Megan Rapinoe, a two-time women’s football World Cup winner, name-checked the tournament as …

1 year, 5 months ago

Savita Punia: Top-ranked opponents now bring different kind of energy in us

The Hindu

Indian women’s hockey team skipper Savita Punia on Tuesday said they are no more intimidated by top-ranked opponents and playing stronger sides instead brings out “a different kind of energy” in her teammates. “For last two-three years after the Olympics, whenever we played against any top team be it in the Pro League, World Cup, or the Commonwealth Games, never …

1 year, 5 months ago

Hockey India names 20-member women’s squad for Germany and Spain tour

The Hindu

Hockey India on Tuesday named the 20-member Indian women’s squad for its tour of Germany and Spain as part of the team’s preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Indian team led by goalkeeper Savita Punia will play a three-match Test series in Germany - one against China and two against Germany, which will be held between July 16 and …

1 year, 5 months ago

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur pens emotional message to fans after Women's T20 World Cup exit

India Today

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has penned an emotional message to the fans after the team's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-final stages to Australia. The India captain thanked the fans first in her message and said it must have been sad to see the team lose. Kaur further commented that the team would come back strongly …

1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Leads Indian Cricket Fraternity In Wishing Indian Hockey Team Good Luck Ahead Of Their Opener

ABP News

The Hockey World Cup 2023 began in Bhubaneshwar with Argentina taking on South Africa in the first game of the match. Other than India and Spain, England and Wales are also part of Pool D. Prior to India's first match at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, members of the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to wish the …

1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar Lead Wishes For Indian Team Ahead of Showpiece Event

News 18

Ahead of the Indian national hockey team’s inaugural match at FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and many other icons wished the hosts good luck before they face off against Spain. Former Indian skipper Virat, along with legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, and Gautam Gambhir as well as Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri took to …

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 …

2 years ago

WATCH: Indian Women's Hockey Team's Celebration on Return Following FIH Nations Cup Triumph

News 18

The Indian women’s hockey team scripted history by clinching the inaugural edition of the FIH Nations League. With the win, the Indian women’s team earned a promotion to the 2023-24 edition of the FIH Pro League. By the way the Indian Women’s Hockey Team won the FIH Nations Cup on Saturday? India faced Ireland in the semi-final as the team’s …

2 years ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Receives Warm Welcome After FIH Nations Cup 2022 Victory

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Having won the inaugural edition of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2022 in Valencia in grand style, the Indian hockey team arrived here on Monday morning, and were greeted with rapturous applause. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Savita also added …

2 years ago

Indian women’s team begins Nation’s Cup campaign against Chile with an eye on Pro League

The Hindu

The Savita Punia-led Indian women’s hockey team will have an eye on the Hockey Pro League qualification as the side open its campaign against Chile in the Nation’s Cup here on Sunday. The eight-team tournament brings in a system of promotion-relegation, where the champions will be promoted to the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League, a key tournament ahead of …

2 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Indian Women's Hockey Team Dance Celebrations After Winning The Bronze Medal at The 2022 Commonwealth Games

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Skipper Savita Punia led from the front with a spectacular display as the Indian women’s hockey team beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout and win the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY I love the celebration …

2 years, 5 months ago

Savita Punia: ‘Expectations from us have increased’

The Hindu

Savita Punia has been the wall of Indian women’s hockey for so long that it is easy to take her for granted. I don’t think it’s exactly about losing close games because in all these major competitions, every team is out to win. You have been part of the team’s leadership group for a long time but does having the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women's hockey skipper Savita determined to turn things around at CWG 2022

India TV News

Following a mediocre outing in the FIH World Cup, Indian women's hockey team skipper Savita seems determined to turn things around in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. "Unfortunately, we couldn't play to our potential at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup. I feel we have been playing well, but just need to tweak a few things in our game …

2 years, 5 months ago

Savita Punia-led Indian women's hockey team departs for Commonwealth Games 2022

Hindustan Times

The Indian women's hockey team departed for London from Barcelona on Monday morning, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022. India finished joint-ninth with China at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 in Spain and Netherlands. Speaking to Hockey India, she said, "Unfortunately, we couldn't play to our potential at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022, …

2 years, 5 months ago

Expect Indians in Netherlands to turn up for our Hockey World Cup matches: Savita Punia

The Hindu

National women's hockey team captain Savita Punia is expecting the sizeable Indian community in the Netherlands to come to the venue and cheer the side in its World Cup matches. READ: Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: All you need to know, Indian squad, schedule, timings At the previous edition of the World Cup in London in 2018, India matched the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: 'We are ready for the challenge,' says India captain Savita ahead of opener

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Amstelveen : The Indian women’s hockey team and England have shared an exciting rivalry with encounters between the two teams going down to the wire on most occasions. Though at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, it was Great Britain that India lost a Bronze medal to by a narrow 4-3 margin, many players from that GB squad will take on …

2 years, 5 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: We will do everything it takes to win medal, says India defender Gurjit Kaur

Firstpost

Appearing on the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022 special episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Gurjit spoke candidly about the Indian team’s preparations and the prospects for the coveted event. The Indian senior women’s hockey team is aiming for a podium finish in the upcoming 2022 Women’s Hockey World Cup, said ace defender Gurjit Kaur, following a remarkable third-place finish …

2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team aim for World Cup glory

Live Mint

Champions Argentina were soaring. As commentator Dan Strange said, “And India keep on going.” It is the Indian women’s hockey team’s ability to face down adversity that has seen them emerge as a force to reckon with. India will hope to carry this defiant spirit to the FIH Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Spain and the Netherlands …

2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey: Captain Savita says India can finish on podium in World Cup

India TV News

Indian hockey captain Savita Punia expressed that there is no dearth of motivation and confidence in the national women's hockey team. We channeled our energy into doing well in the FIH Pro League and finishing third in this prestigious league has given us a boost ahead of the World Cup," she added. Featuring in its debut FIH Pro League, the …

2 years, 6 months ago

CWG 2022: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's team as Hockey India announces squad

Firstpost

India are placed in pool A along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana and will begin their campaign on 29 July against Ghana. New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the prestigious Commonwealth Games scheduled to begin on July 28 in Birmingham, England. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita have …

2 years, 6 months ago

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia

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Indian women’s hockey team’s captain Savita Punia and vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka are confident of the girls learning from the twin defeats to Belgium and making a strong comeback in the remaining four-match before the upcoming World Cup. The Indian women’s hockey team had left the country a few days back for FIH Pro League matches and the subsequent Women’s …

2 years, 6 months ago

India will take on Belgium in FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League

Live Mint

The Indian women's team will play a double-header against Belgium in FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 11-12 June at the Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein Stadium in Antwerp, Belgium. The Indian women's team is currently placed at the third position in the table with 22 points in 8 games, just behind Argentina and the Netherlands. The Indian women's team will enter into …

2 years, 6 months ago

Savita: Indian team still feels the pain of missing Olympic medal

The Hindu

Savita, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, says the Tokyo Games continues to remind it of its unaccomplished mission - a podium finish in the Olympics. ‘A great platform’ She feels FIH Pro League matches against quality teams will be a good preparation for India ahead of the World Cup. INTERVIEW - Savita: ‘I am what I am …

2 years, 7 months ago

FIH Pro League: India announces 24-member women's hockey team, Savita Punia remains captain

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India on Saturday named a 24-member women’s hockey team, to be led by Savita Punia, for the European leg of the the FIH Pro League matches in Belgium and Netherlands in June. New Delhi: India on Saturday named a 24-member women’s hockey team, to be led by Savita Punia, for the European leg of the the FIH Pro League matches …

2 years, 8 months ago

Savita Punia: ‘I am what I am because of my team’

The Hindu

For Savita Punia, the fourth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics last year was a culmination of four years of toil to overcome the pain of the group-stage exit in Rio. Backbone of the women’s national team for well over a decade, Savita produced her best in the quarterfinal triumph over the mighty Australians in Japan. This acts as a motivation …

2 years, 8 months ago

A new generation of Indian women hockey players come of age

Live Mint

Tournaments like the junior World Cup are meant to prepare its participants for the real deal, its triumphs and disasters. And India got a glimpse of both at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, which concluded in South Africa. Before this, India’s best performance had come in 2013, when a team consisting of current hockey stars like Rani Rampal, …

2 years, 8 months ago

Against South Korea, India banking on Olympics trio

Hindustan Times

Nine months back, the trio of Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi and Lalremsiami were playing on the artificial turf of the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo. The Indian women’s hockey team rode on the energy of these youngsters to reach the medal round at the Olympics for the first time, eventually finishing fourth. India women's hockey team at FIH Women's Junior …

2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Oil announces first ever corporate women's hockey team on International Women's Day

The Hindu

On International Women's Day, Indian Oil Corporation announced India's first corporate women's hockey team. Three players, namely, Suman Devi Thoudam, Rajwinder Kaur, Rashmita Minz, were present in person while six players from the Indian National team -- Sharmila Devi, Ishika Chaudhary, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Deepika, Baljeet Kaur, Akshata Abaso Dhekale -- joined the ceremony virtually. The Indian women's hockey team, …

2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup Hockey 2022: Defending champions India look to continue momentum after Olympic high

India TV News

Highlights Savita Punia-led side is the most experienced in the tournament. The Indian women's hockey team will look to carry on the momentum from the historic Tokyo Olympic campaign when it opens its title defence against Malaysia in the Asia Cup here on Friday. Savita has admitted that India's experience will be key to the team's success at the prestigious …

2 years, 11 months ago

Savita Punia: There will be lot of expectations from us after our Olympics performance

The Hindu

The experienced Savita Punia was the rock that held the Indian women’s hockey team together in its epic run to the Tokyo Olympics semifinals. “We have several major tournaments in 2022 and I look forward to a good year for the Indian women’s team. Surely, there will be a lot of expectations from us after our Olympics performance,” Savita says. …

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HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out

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Former India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized the importance of focusing on developing Indian players through the Hockey India League, even as the league faces challenges with foreign players withdrawing. Sreejesh, who serves as the Director of Hockey for HIL franchise Delhi SG Pipers, underscored that the primary aim of the league should be nurturing Indian talent and strengthening hockey …

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Harmanpreet backs India women to shine against West Indies at home after disappointing tour of Australia

Firstpost

Just two months after failing to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, India suffered a 0-3 whitewash in a three-match ODI series against reigning world champions Australia, compounding the pressure on under-fire captain Harmanpreet Kaur. BCCI Captain Harmanpreet Kaur backed the Indian women’s team to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Australia, saying …

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Women’s T20I game is getting more competitive, teams at bottom are climbing up: Hayley Matthews

Hindustan Times

Navi Mumbai, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes women’s T20 cricket is getting more competitive with lower-ranked teams "starting to climb up" and said that her side would look to put their best foot forward in the T20Is against India starting here on Sunday. Women’s T20I game is getting more competitive, teams at bottom are climbing up: Hayley Matthews While …

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India Women have done well at home, West Indies series important to get confidence back: Kaur

Hindustan Times

Navi Mumbai, Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday backed the Indian women’s team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign and a 0-3 defeat in Australia. "After the World Cup, we played against New Zealand, we did really well in the home conditions and Australia tour …

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Australia drubbing shows India risks being perpetual learners who fail the big tests

The Hindu

A home ODI World Cup beckons in under a year and the Indian team looks like a jigsaw puzzle with the parts all mismatched if the 3-0 humbling by Australia is anything to go by. One can’t fault the faithful for feeling a sense of deja vu as these glaring issues were highlighted heading into the T20 World Cup earlier …

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Hockey India League signs three-year deal with Hero MotoCorp as title sponsors

The Hindu

Hockey India League announced the signing of Hero MotoCorp as its title sponsor for the next three seasons starting 2024-25 on Saturday. In a first, Women’s Hockey India League has also been introduced in which four teams will participate. Speaking about the association, Dilip Tirkey, Chairperson of the HIL Governing Committee, said “Hero MotoCorp has always been a pioneer in …

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Meet Indian hockey's next gen drag flick champions

Live Mint

At the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November, India were favourites as defending champions. Then, during the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup last week, the score read 3-3 at the end of the third quarter against Pakistan. There’s an added focus on recovery—I ensure that I spend adequate time on mobility, stretching and massages," Hundal says. “It’s been …

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Olympian Vishnu Vardhan calls Somdev-Purav’s approach against AITA ‘too strong’

The Hindu

Dragging the national federation to court is not the right approach, says Olympian and veteran tennis player Vishnu Vardhan, who advocated the formation of a players’ council for better co-ordination with national federation as the All India Tennis Association stands crippled due to a petition filed by Somdev Devvarman and Purav Raja. Emerging talent Karan Singh, who now features in …

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Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network

The Hindu

The latest edition of the Hockey India League is set to kick off on December 28 and all matches will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network after it signed a three-year deal with the league. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League which will commence on January 12, when …

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Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India seals semifinal spot after thrashing Thailand 9-0

The Hindu

India dominated on all fronts and defeated Thailand 9-0 in its fourth Pool A match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Thursday. India found the opening goal early in the second quarter as Captain Jyoti Singh provided an assist to vice-captain Sakshi whose powerful shot from distance found the net. India added another goal in the …

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India is a big contender for WC, Olympic glory: Belgian hockey player De Sloover

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Olympic and World Cup gold medallist Belgian hockey defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way India has progressed over the years, the country is a "big contender" for more glory on the world stage in the future. De Sloover, who will be turning out for Hyderabad Toofans in the upcoming Hockey India League, alongside local star Nilakanta Sharma …

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Fans and feelgood factor return as Paris puts on spectacular summer of sport

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Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

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India TV Sports Wrap on December 11: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

India women are taking on Australia women in the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Perth. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India women face Australia women in third ODI India women are taking on Australia women in the third ODI of the ongoing series in Perth. Manish Pandey's Karnataka career comes to an end Manish …

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Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha

The Hindu

Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25. Reflecting on the significance of the inaugural Women’s HIL, Neha underscored its importance for the next generation of players. My goal is to lead by example and bring out the best in my team.” …

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Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Indian team on record-breaking performance in Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

India TV News

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated the Indian team on their return from a record-breaking performance at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian athletes bagged an unprecedented 55 medals at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games, which is an 11-time increase from their five-medal tally in their last participation in …

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Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India defeats Bangladesh 13-1 in opener

The Hindu

The Indian junior women’s hockey team made a strong start in the Women’s Asia Cup, cruising to a 13-1 victory over Bangladesh in their opening Pool A match. Deepika scored again in the 20th minute with a fine field goal, followed by Mumtaz Khan, who extended India’s lead to 5-1 in the 27th minute as it went into the halftime …

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India TV Sports Wrap on December 8: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

India women lose the ODI series at the hands of Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India men's team lose to Australia in pink-ball Test Australia men's team beat India in the second Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets. Travis Head named Player of the Match in Australia's 10-wicket win over India in Adelaide Test Travis Head was …

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Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB

India Today

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to adopt a strong stance by boycotting cricket events in India, including ICC tournaments, unless India agrees to play in Pakistan. He called on the PCB to take decisive measures, particularly in response to India’s refusal to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled …

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India returns to Bengaluru after Junior Asia Cup triumph, eyes World Cup at home

The Hindu

The Indian men’s junior hockey team landed in Bengaluru on Thursday after it defended its Asia Cup title and continued staying the most successful team in the competition’s history with five titles. This is truly a proud moment for all of us, and we now look forward to the Junior World Cup in Chennai with great anticipation,” vice-captain Rohit signed …

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HIL 2024: Rio Olympics bronze-winning German coach Altenburg joins Kalinga Lancers

The Hindu

Valentin Altenburg, who guided Germany to a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been appointed head coach of the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers for the upcoming Hockey India League. A highly regarded figure in international hockey, Altenburg, 43, is Germany’s youngest-ever senior men’s coach and boasts over a decade of coaching experience. Expressing his enthusiasm, Altenburg said, ”I’ve always …

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India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu

Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues “Being from Punjab, I’m …

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Harmanpreet Kaur eyes Australia series as good chance to prepare for World Cup

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur eyes Australia series as good chance to prepare for World Cup

India Today

India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the upcoming ODI series against Australia presents a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for the Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be held in India. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Harmanpreet highlighted that the team would approach the series with unwavering focus, as every match serves as a stepping stone towards …

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Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns

India Today

Belgium and UP Rudras forward Tanguy Cosyns feels that the Hockey India League will bring an attractiveness to the sport that they have been lacking internationally. "The hockey there is not the same as in Europe and I think for the Indian players it's really important to be confronted with new problems and to solve them as players personally or …

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India to host first ever women's T20 World Cup for Blind in 2025

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Pakistan will play its share of matches in next year's inaugural blind women's T20 World Cup in either Nepal or Sri Lanka after a hybrid model for the event was finalised at the World Blind Cricket Council's Annual General Meeting in Multan. India to host first ever women's T20 World Cup for Blind in 2025 The development comes …

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India leaves for Oman to defend Women’s Junior Asia Cup title with an eye on World Cup qualification

The Hindu

The Indian hockey team left for Oman on Tuesday, hoping to defend its Women’s Junior Asia Cup title, a tournament that is also a qualifying event for the FIH Junior World Cup. India will be led by Jyoti Singh and vice-captain Sakshi Rana, with the team having multiple players with senior-team experience such as Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, Mumtaz …

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SA20 celebrates growing popularity with India Day ahead of season 3

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Building on its remarkable reception over the past two years, SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 franchise tournament, celebrates its growing popularity with ‘SA20 India Day’ The inaugural edition of ‘SA20 India Day’, recently held in Mumbai, reaffirms the league’s commitment to strengthen the enduring relationship between India and South Africa by fostering cultural and sporting connections. The ‘SA20 India …

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Santiago to host 2025 Women’s Junior World Cup

The Hindu

Chile’s capital city, Santiago, will host the 11th edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, the International Hockey Federation announced on Monday. India will participate in the 2024 Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup, where the top five teams will qualify for the World Cup. “We are thrilled to announce some excellent news: Santiago de Chile will host …

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Cricket News Live Today December 2, 2024: 'Keep ego aside and accept hybrid model': Harbhajan Singh's blunt message to PCB amid Champions Trophy impasse

Hindustan Times

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'Beating AUS to CWG gold was our target': Harmanpreet Singh opens up on Indian hockey's triumphs in 2024 and more

Hindustan Times

It has been a busy year for Harmanpreet Singh and the Indian men's hockey team. He scored a whopping 10 goals and was the top scorer at Paris 2024 as India won medals at consecutive Olympcis for the first time since 1972. India then followed that up by dominating the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy and Harmanpreet's status as the biggest …

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Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday named a strong 20-member squad, led by Jyoti Singh, for the upcoming women's Junior Asia Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The midfield features a talented lineup comprising Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Rajni Kerketta, Sakshi Rana, and Khaidem Shileima Chanu. Deepika, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, …

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India women’s hockey team for Junior Asia Cup announced: Full squad list

The Hindu

India will defend its title at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7-15, 2024. Goalkeepers Nidhi and Aditi Maheshwari will provide a strong presence in goal, while the defence will be marshalled by Manisha, Jyoti, Lalthantluangi, Pooja Sahoo, and Mamata Oram. The midfield features a talented lineup with Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita …

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Cricket News Live Today December 1, 2024: ‘When we couldn’t retain him…’: MI skipper Hardik Pandya shares heartwarming message after Ishan Kishan joins SRH

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Cricket News Live Today December 1, 2024: ‘When we couldn’t retain him…’: MI skipper Hardik Pandya shares heartwarming message after Ishan Kishan joins SRH

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Cricket News Live Today December 1, 2024: ‘When we couldn’t retain him…’: MI skipper Hardik Pandya shares heartwarming message after Ishan Kishan joins SRH

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