Emotional, teary-eyed ex-players say Tokyo Olympic bronze a 'new dawn' for Indian hockey
3 years, 5 months ago

Emotional, teary-eyed ex-players say Tokyo Olympic bronze a 'new dawn' for Indian hockey

India TV News  

Emotions ran high and tears of joy rolled down the eyes of yesteryear stars of Indian hockey, who on Thursday described the men's team's historic bronze medal winning feat at the Olympics as "new dawn" for the game in the country. But now we have witnessed Indian hockey's resurgence," India's only World Cup-winning skipper Ajitpal Singh told PTI. Olympian and former coach of the national side, Joaquim Carvalho had tears of joy in his eyes and said it's a red letter day for Indian hockey. Terming the bronze medal win as one of the best moments in Indian hockey, he said the feat will inspire the new generation to pick up hockey sticks.

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Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
5 months ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze
5 months ago

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze

Live Mint  

Indian Men's Hockey team received a grand welcome as they arrived at Delhi airport with Olympic bronze medal. Speaking with the reporters, Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh said it was an emotional moment for him. Meanwhile, celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been named India's joint flag-bearer for Olympics closing ceremony, alongside shooter Manu Bhaker who won …

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

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
5 months ago

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood celebrities cheered as India's Men's hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol took to their social media platforms to celebrate the achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team's incredible performance. Kareena Kapoor and Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared posts about …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
5 months 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
5 months 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, …

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
10 months, 1 week ago

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.

The Hindu  

Hockey and shooting are the two sports where India has achieved the most success in the Olympics. “The team is 110 percent ready to win gold,” said Hardik Singh, midfielder and vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, during the discussion on ‘Eyeing the Paris Gold’ as part of Sportstar’s ‘Focus Punjab’ Sports Conclave in Chandigarh on Wednesday. However, Hardik …

Stagnation in transition: Indian women's hockey team face rebuild challenge
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik
1 year, 3 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, …

Asian Games 2023: Indian athletes enjoy ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience despite cold reception in opening ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian athletes enjoy ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience despite cold reception in opening ceremony

The Hindu  

A small number of Indian athletes who turned up for the Asian Games opening ceremony here at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium made the most of their ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience of representing their nation at the continental showpiece. The cold reception, however, didn’t dampen the Indian athletes’ evening. I wish all the best to all our Indian athletes,” said the …

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team is the favourite to win the Asian Games gold, given the side’s impressive title run in the recent Asian Champions Trophy at Chennai. Midfielder Manpreet Singh, who led the nation to a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, acknowledged the added importance of doing well in the continental games. If we feel the Olympics …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 5 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, 6 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 …

Chennai hockey fans bring a lot of energy to every game, says former India drag flick icon VR Raghunath
1 year, 6 months ago

Chennai hockey fans bring a lot of energy to every game, says former India drag flick icon VR Raghunath

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. Adding to the excitement, Hockey India’s Chennai Chronicles Series revisits some of the city’s iconic matches, which have witnessed some mega rivalries unfold. In the first episode of the Chennai Chronicles …

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 …

'India is starting to increase their belief and play their way'
1 year, 11 months ago

'India is starting to increase their belief and play their way'

Hindustan Times  

Ric Charlesworth has seen hockey evolve in the last six decades. Currently, Charlesworth is in India as a commentator for Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the World Cup. In an interview, Charlesworth, who had a stint in India in guiding the team around 2008-09, discussed the ongoing World Cup, the changing scene in modern day hockey, India’s success at …

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'
2 years, 1 month ago

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'

News 18  

The Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Sumit is working hard to earn a place in the squad for the FIH World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, and said that he is giving his 100 per cent on the field. “If I play well, no one will be able to stop me from getting into the Indian team for the FIH …

Tokyo Olympics Bronze Has Changed Face of Indian Hockey, Feels Defender Amit Rohidas
2 years, 2 months 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. …

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 3 months ago

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye

The Hindu  

Indian hockey has been in a revival mode since the exceptional performance of both men and women’s team in the Tokyo Olympics. The hockey events of the 36th National Games which begins at the Dhyanchand Hockey stadium on Sunday could possibly unearth new talents and give the much-needed push to the game in the country. With only the top eight …

Indian Hockey in Revival Mode, Says Dilip Tirkey Ahead of National Games
2 years, 3 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Namita Toppo calls time on her career with Indian women's hockey team
2 years, 3 months ago

Namita Toppo calls time on her career with Indian women's hockey team

News 18  

Bengaluru: Experienced midfielder Namita Toppo on Thursday announced her retirement from international hockey, ending a decade-long career with the Indian women’s hockey team. The following year, she was part of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, which won the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup Women 2013 held in M�nchengladbach, Germany. There was no looking back for …

Watch: Indian Women's Hockey Team Dance Celebrations After Winning The Bronze Medal at The 2022 Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 8 months ago

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come

Live Mint  

“The target for Asian Games is gold,” says Vandana Katariya firmly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women’s team delivered their best performance yet, reaching the semi-finals of the Games for the very first time. “But helped me get back on the ground, told me, ‘We need you.’” The players made sure she was never left alone with her …

Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team members were playing role models and mentors at the recent Junior Hockey World Cup. Indian hockey team ready to roll after savouring adulation for Tokyo Olympics bronze Now with the event having ended—India finished fourth among 16 teams after losing the bronze playoff to France—the Manpreet Singh-led senior squad have shifted focus on returning to action. …

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

When India women's hockey team lost their first three games against the Netherlands, Germany, and Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in July, it seemed like their campaign once again might be over without earning promotion from the group stage. WATCH | Savita Punia, Vandana Katariya on life after Tokyo Olympics Q3) Vandana - you became the first Indian women's …

‘Hope my Olympic bronze will inspire youngsters of Manipur to take up hockey’: Nilakanta
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Hope my Olympic bronze will inspire youngsters of Manipur to take up hockey’: Nilakanta

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma hopes his contribution to the country's bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics will inspire a generation of youngsters from his home state Manipur to take up the sport professionally. India's Nilakanta Sharma Nilakanta was a vital cog in India's midfield in Tokyo, where the country ended a 41-year-old Olympic medal drought. I …

We want to be number one team in the world, says India hockey forward Shamsher
3 years, 3 months ago

We want to be number one team in the world, says India hockey forward Shamsher

Firstpost  

The Indian men’s hockey team produced an inspiring performance at the Tokyo Games, where it edged out Germany 5-4 to claim a bronze medal, the country’s first in the sport in 41 years. New Delhi: Forward Shamsher Singh on Monday said winning the Olympic bronze medal was just ticking off one box in the new beginning for the Indian men’s …

The inside story of how India won the Olympics hockey bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

The inside story of how India won the Olympics hockey bronze

Live Mint  

When the umpire blew the final whistle, signalling India’s victory over Germany and a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Manpreet Singh felt stunned. Soon his teammates gathered around, with one consistent refrain: “We did it.” This was India’s first Olympic medal in 41 years in hockey, a sport that the country had once dominated. “Even till the last minute, …

Can't Bask in Olympic Glory; India Need to Prepare for 2022: Manpreet Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Can't Bask in Olympic Glory; India Need to Prepare for 2022: Manpreet Singh

The Quint  

With the all-important Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China from September 10-25, 2022, the team's top priority will be to qualify for the Paris Olympics by winning the Gold at the Asian Games. The best would be for us to qualify by winning the Asian Games, so it gives us the right amount of time to …

Manpreet: ‘Time to focus on winning Asian Games to earn automatic qualification for Paris’
3 years, 4 months ago

Manpreet: ‘Time to focus on winning Asian Games to earn automatic qualification for Paris’

The Hindu  

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of the historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games. The Indian team has been showered with accolades since returning home following a bronze medal winning feat at Tokyo, a …

Indian hockey: An Olympic medal not a dream anymore
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian hockey: An Olympic medal not a dream anymore

The Hindu  

It has been a long road to redemption for Indian hockey. In 2016, we played well in Rio, but we could not clear the quarterfinals,” recalled Manpreet Singh, the captain of Indian hockey team, as he put things in perspective. “We thought that having sacrificed so much and worked so hard, we can definitely win the Olympic medal, if we …

Column: Indian hockey's growth story, with a little help from Odisha
3 years, 4 months ago

Column: Indian hockey's growth story, with a little help from Odisha

Firstpost  

We have only heard of the exploits of our great hockey teams, but thanks to our men’s and women’s teams, we have seen something special in Tokyo, writes Vineel Krishna, Secretary Sports and Youth in Odisha government. So, in a way, supporting our hockey teams is Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s way of honouring people’s sentiments and wishes. Odisha was the …

India men's Olympic hockey bronze: Replacing individual brilliance with collective efficiency, writes Somaya
3 years, 4 months ago

India men's Olympic hockey bronze: Replacing individual brilliance with collective efficiency, writes Somaya

The Hindu  

Dribble, dodge and razzle-dazzle were key characteristics of earlier Indian hockey teams. RELATED| After a superb Q1 & Q2 in the semis against Belgium, India slackened in Q3 but was still playing toe to toe with the World Cup champions. India’s best was saved for the bronze-medal match where a blitz of four goals in eight minutes overturned a 1-3 …

Our medal is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: hockey captain Manpreet
3 years, 4 months ago

Our medal is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: hockey captain Manpreet

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh on Tuesday said their bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics is a gift to the nation from Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is an ardent supporter of the sport. Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik During a felicitation programme organised to honour both the men's and the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hope this bronze motivates next generation to bring home gold, says Manpreet Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hope this bronze motivates next generation to bring home gold, says Manpreet Singh

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team turned a corner in their history with a third-place finish at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics. The team, led by Manpreet Singh, ended India’s 41-year wait for an Olympics medal in hockey with a thrilling 5-4 win over European giants Germany. Manpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh celebrate India’s win in the bronze medal playoff …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win

Firstpost  

With the Indian men’s hockey team making history at Olympics after 41 years, assistant coach Shivendra Singh too registered a sweet personal victory, completing a sort of redemption story. Netherland’s Sander de Wijn vies with India’s Shivendra Singh during their London 2012 olympic hockey match at the Riverbank venue in the Olympic park, in London. India men’s hockey team’s assistant …

Manpreet: 'We feel we have won a significant Olympic medal'
3 years, 5 months ago

Manpreet: 'We feel we have won a significant Olympic medal'

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team gave an Olympic medal to the nation, while the women’s squad missed it by a whisker. The skipper of the men’s squad, Manpreet Singh, said he could feel the fans’ joy after his side won the country’s first hockey Olympic medal after the gold in Moscow in 1980. We do feel that we have won …

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal was emblematic of India’s Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal was emblematic of India’s Olympics

Live Mint  

Does Neeraj Chopra have that for breakfast, lunch and dinner? It was independent India’s first medal of any colour, let alone a glinting gold, in track and field at the Olympics. With this medal, I hope things will change.” Chopra’s emphatic gold came in the last event on the last day of India’s Tokyo Olympics sojourn. It is more painful …

Hockey: Will miss the girls but I miss my family more, says coach Sjoerd Marijne
3 years, 5 months ago

Hockey: Will miss the girls but I miss my family more, says coach Sjoerd Marijne

India TV News  

Indian women hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne while talking to IANS during the felicitation ceremony for olympians who returned home on Monday, said, "Feeling proud at girls' performance at Tokyo". However, Sjoerd Marijne has announced that he will step down as India women's hockey coach after the bronze medal match against Great Britain in the Tokyo Olympics. On Monday a …

Parents will now see a future for their kids in hockey, says PR Sreejesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Parents will now see a future for their kids in hockey, says PR Sreejesh

India TV News  

The bronze medal won by the Indian men's hockey team after a gap of 41 years will encourage parents to allow their children to take up hockey and achieve glory, said goalkeeper PR Sreejesh here on Monday. Indian men's hockey team defeated Germany 5-4 in the playoff to win a bronze medal, their first medal after the gold in the …

Indian Medallists at Tokyo Olympics Get Felicitated in New Delhi: Who Said What
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Medallists at Tokyo Olympics Get Felicitated in New Delhi: Who Said What

News 18  

Five of the seven medallists at Tokyo Olympics – gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and bronze medallists Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men’s hockey team – were felicitated at the Ashoka Hotel in Chanakyapuri by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law Minister and former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday. Apart from the medallists, …

'You won the country's hearts' - Sports ministry felicitates India's Olympic medallists
3 years, 5 months ago

'You won the country's hearts' - Sports ministry felicitates India's Olympic medallists

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra conveyed a significant message to all athletes as he summed up his sterling performance by saying, "give your 100 percent and don’t fear anyone," at the felicitation function organised by the Union Sports Ministry here on Monday. When Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur asked Neeraj about the hardships faced by the young athletes, Neeraj responded …

Tokyo 2020' Indian Medallists, Including Neeraj Chopra, Felicitated at Ashoka Hotel
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020' Indian Medallists, Including Neeraj Chopra, Felicitated at Ashoka Hotel

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra, India’s first athletics gold medallist at the Olympics, silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and bronze medallists Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men’s hockey team were all felicitated by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law Minister and former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Ashoka Hotel on Monday. Indian Medallist Arrival and Felicitation Highlights All the athletes …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian government felicitates Olympic medallists in grand ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian government felicitates Olympic medallists in grand ceremony

Firstpost  

Sindhu and Chanu did not attend the ceremony as they had arrived earlier and are currently at their home bases. New Delhi: India’s Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony on Monday with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an “incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence”. Among those …

India lays out red carpet for Tokyo Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government
3 years, 5 months ago

India lays out red carpet for Tokyo Olympic heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government

India TV News  

India's Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony here on Monday with sports minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an "incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence". Among those present on the occasion to felicitate the medal winners also included Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju, Secretary Ravi …

A new beginning?
3 years, 5 months ago

A new beginning?

Times of India  

Santosh Desai is a leading ad professional. Instead of focusing on the overall tally, which though it might be our best ever, is still paltry given India’s size and stature, the emphasis has been on celebrating the way in which a few extraordinary athletes have competed at the highest level. Instead of feeling smaller as was the norm whenever India …

Indian men's and women's hockey teams jump one spot each to gain highest-ever world rankings
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian men's and women's hockey teams jump one spot each to gain highest-ever world rankings

Firstpost  

The Indian men’s team, which ended a 41-year-old medal drought by clinching a historic bronze in the Olympics, was placed behind gold-medallist Belgium and silver-medallist Australia. New Delhi: The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams jumped one spot each to achieve their highest-ever world rankings at number 3 and 8 respectively, riding on their historic campaign at the Tokyo Olympics. …

Indian men's and women's hockey teams achieve best-ever world rankings, 3rd and 8th respectively
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian men's and women's hockey teams achieve best-ever world rankings, 3rd and 8th respectively

India TV News  

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams jumped one spot each to achieve their highest-ever world rankings at number 3 and 8 respectively, riding on their historic campaign at the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian men's team, which ended a 41-year-old medal drought by clinching a historic bronze in the Olympics, was placed behind gold-medallist Belgium and silver-medallist Australia. It's a …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hockey medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad dreams of a concrete house from cash award
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hockey medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad dreams of a concrete house from cash award

Firstpost  

Vivek Sagar Prasad does not have fancy wishes. The first thing Vivek is going to do when he returns and gets the Rs 1 crore cash prize promised by the Madhya Pradesh government is build a pucca house for his family. A confident Vivek says, “It was nerve-wracking, yes, but we had trust in each other, we knew we will …

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