Indian Hockey in Revival Mode, Says Dilip Tirkey Ahead of National Games
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Hockey in Revival Mode, Says Dilip Tirkey Ahead of National Games

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Newly elected Hockey India President and Olympian Dilip Tirkey is confident that the 36th National Games will unearth several new talented players. Youngsters are taking it in large numbers once again and the National Games could well give the final push that the sport needs," Tirkey said. Regarded as one of world hockey’s finest defenders during his playing days, the HI chief understands the need for drag-flick specialists and brave goalkeepers. Tirkey revealed that he also plans to revive Hockey India League, last played in 2017.

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India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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 …

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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 …

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek
3 weeks, 4 days ago

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” said Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s Paris …

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 …

Fuelled by tribal roots and state support, Odisha’s historic win adds new chapter to its hockey legacy
1 month ago

Fuelled by tribal roots and state support, Odisha’s historic win adds new chapter to its hockey legacy

The Hindu  

On February 15, 2018, Indian hockey history was rewritten. On Saturday, Odisha won the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024 in its first-ever final appearance by defeating two-time champion Haryana 5-1. Odisha’s gold medal win added a new chapter to its hockey legacy, but for coach Bijay Kumar Lakra’s young team, its significance extends far beyond the sports …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
1 month, 1 week ago

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition

The Hindu  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who watched the final of the 14th Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, spoke about his federation’s vision to restructure the tournament and make it more competitive to safeguard hockey’s future in the country. We allowed them to skip this year’s tournament so that they could get …

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 …

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.

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian hockey has regained old glory, says CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Asserting that there was a conducive atmosphere for the growth of sports in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said one of the favourite sports of the state -- hockey -- has touched new heights at the international level, including at the Olympics where India won back-to-back bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris. Shahid Hockey Stadium, in Lucknow …

'Paris bronze precursor to golden era of hockey': CM Mohan Charan
4 months ago

'Paris bronze precursor to golden era of hockey': CM Mohan Charan

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday felicitated the Indian hockey team for winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. “The bronze medal won by the Indian team is a precursor to the golden period of hockey in the country”, the chief minister said while felicitating the team at a function held at Lok Seva Bhawan here. Stating …

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday. "The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you've brought home …

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat that has taken over five decades to replicate. With a 2-1 victory against Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only secured the bronze medal in men's hockey but also achieved back-to-back Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. Over fifty years ago, India clinched consecutive bronze medals, …

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals

Firstpost  

India suffered a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the men’s hockey semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. AP The Harmanpreet Singh-led India men’s hockey team suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. @FIH_Hockey needs to get their act in order big time — Viren Rasquinha August 6, 2024 Rasquinha …

INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis
5 months ago

INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis

The Hindu  

As Hockey India’s High Performance Director, Herman Kruis is on a mission to develop Indian coaches. On the India men’s team’s chances at the Paris Olympics, the Dutch said there are 6-7 teams that are medal contenders, and it is imperative that India wins its first three matches and gets a head start before it thinks of winning a medal. …

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 …

Odisha government extends hockey sponsorship till 2036
6 months ago

Odisha government extends hockey sponsorship till 2036

The Hindu  

The new government in Odisha has decided to continue the State’s sponsorship of the Indian hockey team, extending it on Friday by three years till 2036 with Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Mohan Majhi announcing the same as part of the state’s Vision Odisha: 2036. The year will The meeting was attended by, among others, HI secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh, …

Odisha Government extends Hockey India sponsorship by three years till 2036
6 months ago

Odisha Government extends Hockey India sponsorship by three years till 2036

The Hindu  

The state government of Odisha announced an extension of its support to Hockey India by another three years till 2036, on Friday. This partnership was solidified in a high-level meeting attended by Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey and Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, with the Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister of State for Sports …

Odisha government extends Hockey India sponsorship till 2036, confirms new CM Mohan Charan Majhi
6 months ago

Odisha government extends Hockey India sponsorship till 2036, confirms new CM Mohan Charan Majhi

India TV News  

The Odisha government has decided to extend the sponsorship of Hockey India by three more years to its current agreement. The government will be sposnoring the hockey teams till 2036 after the state Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met a delegation of the Hockey India. The decision was taken after a high-level meeting attended by Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, …

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton high-fived the staff and smiled. Wins against Germany, Argentina, Spain and Ireland give India hope for Paris but losses against the world’s best – Australia, Olympic champions Belgium and Great Britain – has given Fulton a lot to brood over. During penalty corner defence, Amit Rohidas and Manpreet Singh gave it …

Investing in grassroots is paramount, says former India hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chetri
8 months ago

Investing in grassroots is paramount, says former India hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chetri

The Hindu  

Former India goalkeeper Bharat Chetri on Friday said Hockey India’s grassroots programme for drag-flickers and goalkeepers is a step in the right direction for nurturing future talent. By focusing on specialized training for goalkeepers and drag-flickers, Hockey India is laying a solid foundation for the emergence of world-class talent in these critical roles,” Chetri was quoted as saying by HI. …

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 …

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket
11 months ago

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket

News 18  

Despite doubts over the future of women’s hockey team head coach Janneke Schopman following India’s failure to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris later this year, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expressed confidence in her performance. Tirkey said the team had performed well in the last year or so under Schopman’s guidance and Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Japan …

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 …

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 …

Hockey Senior Nationals 2023: A breeding ground for young Indian talents
1 year ago

Hockey Senior Nationals 2023: A breeding ground for young Indian talents

The Hindu  

India and Punjab captain Harmanpreet Singh embraced seven-year-old Raghuveer with warmth. The young boy had patiently awaited the conclusion of the marathon final between Punjab and Haryana, where the former emerged victorious with a 9-8 win on penalties in the recent Hockey India 13th Senior National Men’s Championship held in Chennai. At the Senior Nationals, 31 players from the national …

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, …

Rani Rampal holds women’s hockey coaching clinic at Kalinga Stadium in Odisha
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal holds women’s hockey coaching clinic at Kalinga Stadium in Odisha

The Hindu  

Rani Rampal, the former India women’s team captain is holding a hockey camp at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar with an aim to sharpen the skills of women players. The camp has been organised by the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department along with the Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Hockey Association of Odisha. Players from the Odisha …

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it

The Hindu  

Sportstar caught up with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on the sidelines of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai to talk about Craig Fulton, the revival of the Hockey India League, the future of India-Pakistan bilaterals, and more. The Asian Games is a very important tournament for India, with Olympic qualification at stake, and we wish that all players play …

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett
1 year, 4 months ago

India can now physically match best hockey teams in the world, feels assistant coach Halkett

The Hindu  

Rhett Halkett, the new assistant and analytical coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, has played against the current lot of P. R. Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Mandeep Singh. The 37-year-old South African, who has played in three World Cups, two Commonwealth Games and the 2012 London Olympics, felt that the Indian team has improved leaps and bounds …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

Craig Fulton has already experienced a lot since the beginning of the year: a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat with Belgium, the intensity and passion of Indian fans as a neutral, a completely different culture with his appointment as India’s chief coach, and some tough outings in the FIH Pro League as he comes to terms with the resources and …

Former India Captain Tushar Khandker: In our era, Chennai was what Odisha is today for hockey tournaments
1 year, 5 months ago

Former India Captain Tushar Khandker: In our era, Chennai was what Odisha is today for hockey tournaments

The Hindu  

There is palpable excitement among hockey fans as international hockey returns to Chennai after 16 long years, with the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to begin on August 3 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. In the second episode of the Chennai Chronicles Series, former India Captain Tushar Khandker, who recently joined as coach of the Indian junior …

Hockey India looks to get ‘things right at the bottom’ for a strong structure at the top
1 year, 5 months ago

Hockey India looks to get ‘things right at the bottom’ for a strong structure at the top

The Hindu  

As someone who came up the ranks when Indian hockey struggled for funds and facilities, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey knows the importance of financial support. While the federation started a Grassroots Development Committee last year, Hockey India has now begun financial assistance to states and districts to revive the organisation at the lowest levels. “We understand that getting things …

Podcast: Young Turks - The stories of India’s men’s and women’s Junior Asia Cup winners
1 year, 6 months ago

Podcast: Young Turks - The stories of India’s men’s and women’s Junior Asia Cup winners

The Hindu  

India’s junior hockey teams enjoyed success at the Junior Asia Cup this year. The men’s team beat Pakistan in a high-octane final to win the title while the women’s team beat four-time champion Korea to claim the crown. A Commonwealth Games bronze medal and the FIH Women’s Nations cup title with the senior team last year and now, the Asian …

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 …

Hockey India launches grassroots development program to help young talents
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India launches grassroots development program to help young talents

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday announced their new Grassroots Development Program which is designed to unearth young talent and improve the bench strength of the National Senior and Junior teams for men and women. President of Hockey India, Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey, spoke about the potential impact of the introduction of Zonal Championships, “The Zonal Championships will provide young athletes …

For Any Sport to Thrive, Grassroots Development is Vital, Says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey
1 year, 9 months ago

For Any Sport to Thrive, Grassroots Development is Vital, Says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

News 18  

Former captain and current Hockey India chief Dilip Tirkey has reiterated the importance of the national championships in preparing young athletes by saying “grassroots development is essential for any sport to flourish.” In an episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a veteran of over 400 matches and the first hockey player in the history of the sport to be elected as …

Cannot Blame Graham Reid, Indian Players Did Not Give Their Best at Hockey World Cup: Ex-India Captain V Baskaran
1 year, 10 months ago

Cannot Blame Graham Reid, Indian Players Did Not Give Their Best at Hockey World Cup: Ex-India Captain V Baskaran

News 18  

Former India men’s hockey team captain V Baskaran, who led them to their last gold medal at the 1980 Olympics, came down heavily on the players after the dismal show at the recently concluded World Cup. While Reid had come under criticism for India’s below-par performance, Baskaran feels the blame lies with the players for failing to produce their ‘A …

'Cannot blame Graham Reid, Indian players did not give their best at hockey World Cup': Ex-India captain V Baskaran
1 year, 10 months ago

'Cannot blame Graham Reid, Indian players did not give their best at hockey World Cup': Ex-India captain V Baskaran

Firstpost  

Former India men’s hockey team captain V Baskaran, who led them to their last gold medal at the 1980 Olympics, came down heavily on the players after the dismal show at the recently concluded World Cup. While Reid had come under criticism for India’s below-par performance, Baskaran feels the blame lies with the players for failing to produce their ‘A …

Youth and pedigree: The Hindu Editorial on Germany’s Hockey World Cup win
1 year, 10 months ago

Youth and pedigree: The Hindu Editorial on Germany’s Hockey World Cup win

The Hindu  

Germany’s connection with Bhubaneswar deepened last Sunday when the 2002 and 2006 champion won its third men’s Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium. Germany, which had qualified for the World Cup by being runner-up in the Euro hockey championships and had lost to India in the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match in 2021, was not among the favourites. With …

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Rues Missed Chances As Hosts Bow Out of FIH World Cup 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Rues Missed Chances As Hosts Bow Out of FIH World Cup 2023

News 18  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Sunday rued that the hosts wasted chances galore during their sudden death defeat in the crossover match against New Zealand as they made a shock exit from the hockey World Cup here. India allowed New Zealand to come back from two-goal lead twice in regulation time as the match ended 3-3 after 60 minutes. …

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey reacts after team's shocking World Cup exit | READ
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey reacts after team's shocking World Cup exit | READ

India TV News  

Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India, stated that the hosts wasted many chances in the knockout clash against Black Sticks and that ultimately led to their downfall as the team made a shocking exit from the World Cup. India allowed New Zealand to come back from a two-goal lead twice in regulation time as the match ended 3-3 after 60 …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik releases Sportstar’s Hockey & India – A Golden Legacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik releases Sportstar’s Hockey & India – A Golden Legacy

The Hindu  

For a sport synonymous with the Indian identity, hockey’s glory has not been highlighted as much as it should be. READ | Hockey World Cup knockouts 2023 schedule The book traces the roots of the game and its growth in India through the ages. The hardbound book, packed with some of the rarest pictures of people and places associated with …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer

Hindustan Times  

Odisha is in a festive mood. A few kilometres from Odisha’s new sporting jewel, the 21,800-seater Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium where the world’s best players feature in the World Cup, Peter Tirkey is busy guiding his trainees at the SAIL Hockey Academy. Tirkey was the first hockey player from Odisha to represent India, as full back in the side that …

Indian Men's Hockey Team is Confident, Has Quality Players to Shine in World Cup: Dilip Tirkey
2 years ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team is Confident, Has Quality Players to Shine in World Cup: Dilip Tirkey

News 18  

Legendary defender Dilip Tirkey believes the current Indian hockey team has quality players who can reclaim the world title after a gap of 47 years. I am confident they will do well in the World Cup,” said Tirkey, who is also the Hockey India president. The team has quality players.” Tirkey, a former India captain who was part of the …

Dilip Tirkey: Confident Indian men’s hockey team will shine in World Cup
2 years ago

Dilip Tirkey: Confident Indian men’s hockey team will shine in World Cup

The Hindu  

Legendary defender Dilip Tirkey believes the current Indian men’s hockey team has quality players who can reclaim the world title after a gap of 47 years. I am confident they will do well in the World Cup,” said Tirkey, who is currently the Hockey India president. The team has quality players.” Tirkey, a former India captain who was part of …

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. …

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