Indian women’s hockey team train for Olympics on Tokyo time
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team train for Olympics on Tokyo time

Live Mint  

The members of the Indian women's hockey team have been training for the upcoming Olympics in such a manner that their biological clock is already set to the Tokyo time, says senior mid-fielder Namita Toppo. With less than 50 days to go for the Tokyo Games, there is a lot of excitement among the members of the Indian women's Olympic core probable group which currently training in a bio-secure environment at the SAI Centre here. "Over the past three years, a very talented bunch of young players have made it to the senior core group who have really done well for the team in international tours, and they have also gained experience of playing in big-ticket events including the Asian Games and the World Cup.so in that sense, it's not guaranteed that any players has an assured place in the team for the Olympics." Toppo, who has over 160 international caps and was also part of the team that represented India at the Rio Olympics for the first time in 36 years, said that all the players will have to give it their all in every single session if they want to see themselves in the final 16 for Tokyo.

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Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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, …

Women’s HIL will elevate global hockey, says Dutch hockey star Maria Verschoor
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Women’s HIL will elevate global hockey, says Dutch hockey star Maria Verschoor

The Hindu  

Dutch hockey star and two-time Olympic gold medallist Maria Verschoor hailed the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League as a groundbreaking moment for the sport. “The league’s mix of international talent brings together diverse styles and cultures, which is fantastic for the growth of the game.” Eager to inspire young players, Verschoor emphasised the league’s impact: “This platform lets us showcase …

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 …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey review: Acing ACT test bodes well for greater challenges ahead
1 month ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey review: Acing ACT test bodes well for greater challenges ahead

The Hindu  

Even before the Asian Champions Trophy was officially announced, it was evident that the Indian women’s hockey team would be markedly different from what it had been for some time. Even though a look at the team compositions of other major sides — especially China and Japan, the two Asian teams which played in Paris — highlighted India’s status as …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024: Unbeaten India set for Japan challenge in semis
1 month ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024: Unbeaten India set for Japan challenge in semis

The Hindu  

Reaching the semifinal unbeaten through their league matches, the Indian women’s team would fancy its chances to go all the way when it takes on Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Tuesday. The Indian team has also gotten progressively better in every match, but both the players and the coach …

India vs Japan: Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 - Where and when to watch
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Japan: Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 - Where and when to watch

Live Mint  

The Indian women’s hockey team is set to face Japan in the final group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Sunday. The Indian women's hockey team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over China, the Paris Olympics silver medalists, in their penultimate group stage match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Japan's battle for semifinal spot …

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation
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2 months 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.

Hockey India announces 16-member Men's squad for Paris Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hockey India announces 16-member Men's squad for Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Hockey India has announced the much-anticipated men's squadof 16 members for the upcoming Paris Olympics that are set to be played from July 26 to August 11. Apart from skipper Harmanpreet, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, and Sanjay are part of the defence line while the forward line comprises Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Gurjant Singh apart from …

Hockey India names 28-member core probable group for men’s camp ahead of Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Hockey India names 28-member core probable group for men’s camp ahead of Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Sunday announced a 28-member core probable group for the men’s national coaching camp to iron out the flaws ahead of the Paris Olympics. After this camp, the team will travel to Belgium and England for its next two legs of the FIH Pro League, where it will be up against Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain. “We …

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. …

Some old and lots of new faces in Hockey India's 60-strong women's assessment squad
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Some old and lots of new faces in Hockey India's 60-strong women's assessment squad

The Hindu  

Veterans like goalkeeper Savita Punia and forward Vandana Katariya made the cut among a host of new faces in Hockey India's jumbo assessment squad of 60 for a seven-day camp starting Monday, at the end of which trials to pick 33 national probables would be conducted. "The 60-player core group has been shortlisted following the stellar performances at the recently …

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?

Hindustan Times  

There will be 16 fewer athletes travelling with the Indian contingent to the Paris Olympics in July. “They should draw a line under the team now and start a new project involving the national junior team players that you’ll see playing in 2028," former India coach Neil Hawgood, who guided the women’s team to their first Olympic qualification in 36 …

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

‘India need to develop junior talent more specifically’: Janneke Schopmann
11 months, 1 week ago

‘India need to develop junior talent more specifically’: Janneke Schopmann

Hindustan Times  

This is not a fun tournament to play, Janneke Schopman says with a smile. Going by the emotional rollercoaster of the Indian team's first couple of days at the FIH Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, it's evident why. The two games here almost epitomise the fluctuations between this Indian team’s quality on a good day and struggles on a …

Italy women make auspicious start to emotional visit
11 months, 1 week ago

Italy women make auspicious start to emotional visit

The Hindu  

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 …

In a tricky tournament, India eye an Olympic berth
11 months, 1 week ago

In a tricky tournament, India eye an Olympic berth

Hindustan Times  

Janneke Schopman, head coach of the Indian women's hockey team, believes the past does not matter. Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia with teammate Bichu Devi Kharibam and head coach Janneke Schopman during a training session ahead of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 match against USA You'd perhaps still remember images, heartbreaking and heartwarming alike, of the women's …

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India women in Ranchi with Paris on their mind
11 months, 2 weeks ago

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India women in Ranchi with Paris on their mind

Firstpost  

With the Paris Olympics getting ever so close, the focus for athletes is qualifying for the Summer Games, bagging quotas and rising up in the rankings. In action are team USA 🇺🇲 and team Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Stay tuned for more updates.#HockeyIndia… pic.twitter.com/bbJHokhUfk — Hockey India January 8, 2024 “We are excited to be back in Ranchi for the all-important …

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey

The Hindu  

As the Olympic year kicks in, conversations about quotas, rankings, and qualification events across various disciplines will intensify. Great impact: Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach in January 2020 and watched it achieve a historic fourth-place finish under compatriot Sjoerd Marijne’s guidance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach …

Japan and India are sole contenders for Olympic berth, says Yuri Nagai
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan and India are sole contenders for Olympic berth, says Yuri Nagai

The Hindu  

Japan skipper Yuri Nagai on Sunday said they made a few changes to their squad following a heartbreaking loss to India in the Asian Champions Trophy final and picked themselves as a top contender for the Women’s Olympic qualifiers. Japan and New Zealand, the final two remaining teams, arrived here on Sunday for the highly-anticipated Olympic Qualifiers beginning on January …

Hockey India names 34 probables for women’s national camp
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hockey India names 34 probables for women’s national camp

The Hindu  

A core group of 34 players will take part in a senior women’s hockey coaching camp starting here on Wednesday, aiming to bolster preparations for the Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi and the Hockey5s World Cup. The Olympic Qualifiers are set to be played in Ranchi from January 13-19 in which India are placed in Pool B along with New Zealand, …

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 …

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023
11 months, 4 weeks ago

World Cup low, Asian Games high for men; women gun for spot in Olympics amid off-field tremors: Indian hockey in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn't able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. While the men secured qualification to the Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games, the women will be fighting …

Indian women’s hockey team clubbed alongside Germany in Paris Olympic Qualifier
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian women’s hockey team clubbed alongside Germany in Paris Olympic Qualifier

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team has a tough task at hand as it has been clubbed alongside world No.5 Germany in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. The eight men’s teams that will feature in Muscat are Great Britain, Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Canada, Chile and China, while Belgium, Spain, …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India eyes second title triumph on home turf
1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India eyes second title triumph on home turf

The Hindu  

Less than a month ago, the Indian women’s hockey team ended a disappointing third at the Asian Games, getting a medal but forcing a reset of the team’s plans over its Paris Olympics ambitions and qualification. On Friday, the players will be hoping for a reset to their performance as well when they take on Thailand on the opening day …

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

India women's hockey team leaves for Hangzhou: Check their full schedule at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

India women's hockey team leaves for Hangzhou: Check their full schedule at Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women's hockey team left for Hangzhou for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Indian women's hockey team at the Bengaluru airport The Indian Women's Hockey Team will once again be led by captain Savita, with Deep Grace Ekka as her deputy. Ekka, Ishika Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, and Udita form the defence line, while Sushila Chanu, Monika, …

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team’s first and only gold medal at the Asian Games came in 1982. Captain of Indian Women's team Savita, shines bright as she holds up her jersey at the Sunehra Safar Event.#HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame#HockeyIndiaParivarKoPranampic.twitter.com/Zbr0PcvRYA — Hockey India September 1, 2023 Savita took lessons from Hockey India president and former India men’s international Dilip Tirkey, who had stated earlier …

India players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs: Hockey India
1 year, 4 months ago

India players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs: Hockey India

The Hindu  

There was a time when India’s national hockey players regularly turned out for their employers in national championships and major domestic tournaments, before the federation and a series of coaches put a stop to it, citing packed calendars and injury concerns. Hockey India has decided to allow members of the national side, both men and women, to not just participate …

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s national team is in for a very busy schedule in the 2023-24 cycle, with the team looking for glory in the Asian Games as well as a boost in its Olympic dreams. RELATED: AFC Women’s Asian Cup heartbreak made us stronger: Anju Tamang ahead of Asian Games 2022 The Swede remained in charge of the Indian team …

Indian junior women’s hockey Core Group returns to National Camp; to train under Tushar Khandke
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian junior women’s hockey Core Group returns to National Camp; to train under Tushar Khandke

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Friday named a 39-member core probable group for the Junior Women’s National Coaching camp, scheduled to take place from 8th July to 14th August at SAI, Bengaluru. The Indian team will aim to fine-tune their preparations for the FIH Junior Hockey Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from 29 November to 10 December 2023 in Santiago, …

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

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita
1 year, 5 months ago

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team is more determined than ever to claim the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the final in the 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 …

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia
1 year, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

We are more determined than ever to win the gold medal in Asian Games, says Indian women’s team captain Savita
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 …

'Spain Tour Crucial for Asian Games Preparations': Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita Punia
1 year, 6 months ago

'Spain Tour Crucial for Asian Games Preparations': Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team are currently sweating it out at the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, which is being held at SAI in Bengaluru from 11th June to 11th July. The Hangzhou Asian Games will be crucial for the Indian women’s hockey team as winning the Gold Medal in the quadrennial continental showpiece event will ensure their direct qualification for …

Spain tour crucial for Asian Games preparations, says Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain tour crucial for Asian Games preparations, says Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team is currently sweating it out at the senior women’s national coaching camp, which is being held at SAI in Bengaluru from June 11 to July 11. The Asian Games will be crucial for the Indian women’s hockey team as winning the gold medal in the quadrennial continental showpiece event will ensure their direct qualification for the …

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana
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 …

Indian women’s hockey team ready to test its skills against hosts Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team ready to test its skills against hosts Australia

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team is all geared up to take on hosts Australia on Thursday in the first game of their trip Down Under, where they will play five matches from May 18-27 at MATE Stadium in Adelaide. The team led by goalkeeper Savita Punia and vice captained by Deep Grace Ekka will play Australia in the first three …

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey
1 year, 7 months ago

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

The Hindu  

India on Wednesday named an 18-member team for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament, which begins in Kakamigahara, Japan, on June 2. The Junior Asia Cup is a crucial event for India as the top three nations from the tournament will qualify for this year’s FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. “With Junior World Cup qualification at stake, …

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Hockey India names 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member national women’s team for a three-match series in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18. The Indian team will be led by ace goalkeeper Savita who was recently bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year Award. Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named in the …

Indian women's hockey team to tour Australia as part of Asian Games preparations
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian women's hockey team to tour Australia as part of Asian Games preparations

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia for a five-match series as part of preparations for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. India will play the Australian national team in the first three games of the series, followed by two matches against Australia A. Talking about the same, Indian team chief coach Janneke Schopman said, “Playing Australia in …

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia for a five-match series, from May 18-27, 2023 at the MATE Stadium in Adelaide. India will play Australia in the first three games of the series, followed by two matches against Australia A. India will play its opening match of the tour on May 18 before playing back-to-back games on May 20 …

Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team To Participate in Asia & Oceania Championship
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team To Participate in Asia & Oceania Championship

The Quint  

"It's truly a proud moment for all of us at the Ice Hockey Association of India as our girls prepare to compete at yet another major global championship. Our goal is to ensure that more people across the country see ice hockey as the serious competitive sport it is and not just a winter recreational game. India has huge potential …

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 …

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for Tour of South Africa 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for Tour of South Africa 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will begin on February 14. The Indian team, led by Preeti as Captain and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal as Vice-Captain, will play a series of matches on the tour against South Africa Junior Women’s Hockey Team and South Africa A Team between the …

Hockey World Cup: One Year On, Tokyo Olympics Medal Weighing Heavy on India
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: One Year On, Tokyo Olympics Medal Weighing Heavy on India

The Quint  

Pressure on at Home World Cup World Cup holders and reigning Olympic champions Belgium and two-time World champions Australia start the tournament as the overwhelming favourites in Odisha’s twin venues Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, while hosts India are trying to inculcate discipline and structure in a squad unsettled by retirements and a spate of injuries since the Tokyo Olympics. The Tokyo …

Indian Women's Hockey Team Set to Return to Bengaluru National Camp Ahead of New Season
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Set to Return to Bengaluru National Camp Ahead of New Season

News 18  

With some key tournaments ahead in 2023, the Indian women’s hockey team is all set to come back to the National Camp to kick off their preparations for the events, building up on the good show in the previous year. Among the defenders named for the camp are Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Akshta Abaso Dhekale, …

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