Indian men's hockey team's analytical coach Chris Ciriello quits
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian men's hockey team's analytical coach Chris Ciriello quits

The Hindu  

Chris Ciriello has become the third high-profile name to quit Indian hockey in a month, increasing the uncertainty around the men's national team and headaches for the federation. Sportstar had first reported earlier this month that Australian Ciriello, the men's analytical coach, was unlikely to return due to health issues. READ: Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch Ciriello had joined the side in 2018 primarily for penalty corners but was soon an important part of the coaching staff. READ: Hockey Pro League restart will help India study European teams With less than a year to go for Tokyo Olympics, Hockey India is struggling with loss of personnel from the men's coaching staff.

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INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis
5 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp
7 months ago

Hockey India names 40-member core probable group for junior men’s national coaching camp

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-player core probable group for a 63-day junior men’s national coaching camp to be held at the Sports Authority of India from June 16. This camp follows the Indian junior men’s team’s European tour, where it played five matches from May 20-29 against Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands club team Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push. …

Elena Norman resigns as Hockey India CEO
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Elena Norman resigns as Hockey India CEO

The Hindu  

After months of speculation, Hockey India’s long-serving CEO Elena Norman finally resigned on Tuesday, ending not just a 13-year-old association with the federation but also marking the end of an era in the administration of the sport. Australian Elena took charge in 2011, soon after Hockey India was formally recognised as the sport’s governing body after years of administrative muddle …

HI President Dilip Tirkey Says 'Team's Failure Not Coach's' After India Miss Olympics Ticket
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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, …

Cannot Blame Graham Reid, Indian Players Did Not Give Their Best at Hockey World Cup: Ex-India Captain V Baskaran
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

A day after World Cup ends, heads roll in Indian hockey
1 year, 11 months ago

A day after World Cup ends, heads roll in Indian hockey

The Hindu  

A day after the Hockey World Cup came to an end with Germany crowned champion, the Indian team parted ways with its coach and support staff. The murmurs had begun long before the three foreign staffers — chief coach Graham Reid, analytical coach Gregg Clark and scientific advisor Mitchell Pemberton — officially submitted their resignations to Hockey India president Dilip …

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections
2 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections

The Hindu  

On a day FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation citing ‘outside interference’ and seeking early elections, Hockey India appeared to be moving towards avoiding a similar fate even as the FIH delegation came visiting to take stock of the situation. The three-member International Hockey Federation delegation held meetings with the Odisha government and sports officials in the city on …

Men's hockey team coach Graham Reid meets IOA chief Batra
2 years, 10 months ago

Men's hockey team coach Graham Reid meets IOA chief Batra

The Hindu  

The national men's hockey team head coach Graham Reid on Tuesday met Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra after the country's top sports administrator questioned the side's recent inconsistent performance. Batra, who also heads the International Hockey Federation, had last week asked Hockey India to explain the reasons behind the team's "unacceptable" performance in Bangladesh and South Africa following its …

Indian Men's Hockey Team Coach Graham Reid Meets IOA Chief Narinder Batra
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team Coach Graham Reid Meets IOA Chief Narinder Batra

News 18  

The national men’s hockey team head coach Graham Reid on Tuesday met Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra after the country’s top sports administrator questioned the side’s recent inconsistent performance. Batra, who also heads the International Hockey Federation, had last week asked Hockey India to explain the reasons behind the team’s “unacceptable” performance in Bangladesh and South Africa following its …

Hockey India names 30 members for senior men's national camp
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India names 30 members for senior men's national camp

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Hockey India on Saturday named a 30-member core probable group for the senior men’s national coaching camp, to begin in SAI, Bengaluru from 4 October. The core grouped called up for the national coaching camp includes a mix of young and experienced players including PR Sreejesh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Gurinder …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey assistant coach Shivendra Singh writes own redemption story in historic win
3 years, 5 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 …

Tokyo Olympics: In Indian Hockey's Resurgence, A Bronze Medal Worth It's Weight in Gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: In Indian Hockey's Resurgence, A Bronze Medal Worth It's Weight in Gold

News 18  

Indian men’s hockey team’s Olympic glory is just like children looking for the cookies in a jar. India Make History With Bronze Medal in Men’s Hockey | In Pics Ever since our debacle in Rio 2016 Olympics, the men’s hockey team has seen four coaches at the helm of the team. India vs Germany Hockey Highlights, Tokyo Olympics 2020, Bronze …

National hockey team coaches don't want to rush sporting activities
4 years, 3 months ago

National hockey team coaches don't want to rush sporting activities

The Hindu  

Indian men's and women's national teams' coaches Graham Reid and Sjoerd Marijne stressed on being patient with the players’ fitness as they resumed training after a long time away from the pitch. Men’s team coach Graham Reid concurred with Marijne as six men’s team players, including captain Manpreet Singh, have recently recovered from COVID-19 and are on the road to …

Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation
4 years, 3 months ago

Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation

India TV News  

Indian men's hockey team analytical coach Chris Ciriello has resigned from his post, a Sports Authority of India source said on Wednesday. cLast month, David John, who was the High Performance Director at Hockey India, had resigned from his post. SAI, in a statement, had said John resigned on August 18 with immediate effect, through an email to SAI and …

Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch amid COVID-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch amid COVID-19

The Hindu  

The last time the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams stepped out competitively was in February. With uncertainty over analytical coach Chris Ciriello’s return, men’s team physio Dave MacDonald bid adieu on Wednesday, citing ‘personal reasons’. The junior men’s team has a grand total of two members in its support staff as per the HI website – coach BJ Kariappa …

Harmanpreet Singh: Hockey Pro League restart will help India study European teams
4 years, 4 months ago

Harmanpreet Singh: Hockey Pro League restart will help India study European teams

The Hindu  

Indian drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh is looking forward to the resumption of the FIH Hockey Pro League this month, saying it will provide insight into the combinations that European teams employ and help in preparations for the forthcoming season. READ | The Indian men’s team, which is currently fourth in the table with 10 points from six games, will resume its …

Ciriello unsure of return; SAI accepts John's resignation
4 years, 4 months ago

Ciriello unsure of return; SAI accepts John's resignation

The Hindu  

Things just don’t seem to be getting better for the Indian men’s hockey team. And now, analytical coach Chris Ciriello is unsure of resuming duty because of health reasons, adding to Hockey India's concerns. John had resigned on August 18 and while Hockey India had accepted the resignation immediately, a final decision had to be taken by SAI who employed …

David John resigns as Hockey India’s High Performance Director
4 years, 4 months ago

David John resigns as Hockey India’s High Performance Director

The Hindu  

Things never remain static in Indian hockey for long. While the players have been without competition for more than five months and are likely to remain so till the end of 2020, they will now also be without High Performance Director David John. Hockey India has accepted his resignation and reiterated health as the official reason for John’s exit. READ: …

Hockey India postpones all Nationall Championships indefinitely
4 years, 9 months ago

Hockey India postpones all Nationall Championships indefinitely

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday postponed all its rescheduled national championships indefinitely after the national lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic was extended till May 3. “Hockey India has taken a decision to postpone the remaining annual 2020 Hockey India National Championships keeping in mind the well-being of all our stakeholders including the players, coaches, organisers, fans and officials,” said Hockey …

Charlesworth: Biggest change in Indian hockey is the mentality
4 years, 10 months ago

Charlesworth: Biggest change in Indian hockey is the mentality

The Hindu  

Ric Charlesworth was among the first high-profile foreign names to be associated with Indian hockey and even though he left on a bitter note, his association with the country and its hockey seems to have an unbreakable bond. In the country to develop a high-level hockey academy in Chandigarh as a consultant with Round Glass Sports – who already have …

Graham Reid: Indian men's hockey team needs more consistency
5 years, 3 months ago

Graham Reid: Indian men's hockey team needs more consistency

The Hindu  

The next 12 months will come to define Graham Reid’s tenure with the Indian men’s hockey team. But I have someone like Chris Ciriello with me, who also comes from Australia, so they’re fairly used to our ideas of playing hockey. I saw this team at the 2018 World Cup and I thought, ‘If things go well, they could have …

Hockey India extends last date for filing application for junior men's coach, again
5 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India extends last date for filing application for junior men's coach, again

The Hindu  

Hockey India’s search for a chief coach for the national junior men’s team seems unending. The junior men’s team is without a coach ever since Hockey India sacked Jude Felix from the post following a poor outing at the eight-nation tournament in Spain in June this year, where India finished 6th. Interestingly, Harendra Singh - the former junior coach who …

Indian Hockey: Need to prove my worth again, says returning striker S.V. Sunil
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian Hockey: Need to prove my worth again, says returning striker S.V. Sunil

The Hindu  

Sunil is a relieved man. Nine months ago, the veteran forward suffered a severe injury - a grade three tear of the Lateral Collateral Ligament and misalignment of knee bones - during a training session at the Kalinga Stadium. "I'm feeling happy," Sunil says, at the team's preparatory camp at Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru. READ | Harendra still open …

Indian hockey team looking to put turbulent past in rear-view mirror with appointment of Australian Graham Reid as head coach
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian hockey team looking to put turbulent past in rear-view mirror with appointment of Australian Graham Reid as head coach

Firstpost  

The Indian hockey team and the administration behind them will be looking towards building up a certain sense of trust in its team through Graham Reid’s appointment It’s time to hope again. It’s that time of the year again when Indian hockey has announced a new coach – Australia’s much-decorated player and trainer, Graham Reid. It’s a matter of trust.” …

Harendra Singh sacked as India men's hockey coach
6 years ago

Harendra Singh sacked as India men's hockey coach

The Hindu  

Hockey India Wednesday removed Harendra Singh from the position of India men's hockey coach citing a disappointing 2018 and has been offered the task of coaching the junior squad. “Though the year 2018 was very disappointing for the Indian men’s hockey team with results not going as expected, Hockey India believes investing in the junior program which will reap long-term …

After 2018 Hockey World Cup exit, what next for India?
6 years, 1 month ago

After 2018 Hockey World Cup exit, what next for India?

The Hindu  

The revamped Kalinga Stadium here has a capacity of 15,000. On Thursday, at least 3000 more had managed to pack into the venue, hoping to see the Indian team advance to its first World Cup semifinals since 1975. He did take risks — pushing youngsters with little or no experience to the forefront, giving more responsibility to players like Akashdeep …

Hockey World Cup 2018: Indian hockey’s High Performance Director David John living on borrowed time
6 years, 1 month ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: Indian hockey’s High Performance Director David John living on borrowed time

Firstpost  

Hockey India’s self-styled team supremo David John seems to be living on borrowed time and has reportedly been directed to stay away from the Indian team during the ongoing World Cup. Hockey India sources said John was in Delhi and keeping himself busy with paper-work – hardly a convincing explanation for missing the World Cup played on Indian soil when …

Weekend Sport | Only a third of the Indian hockey team is world-class: Baskaran
6 years, 4 months ago

Weekend Sport | Only a third of the Indian hockey team is world-class: Baskaran

The Hindu  

Vasudevan Baskaran enjoyed the fruits of hockey like no other. Sacked three times as India’s head coach after losses at major international tournaments and roped in as many times by the Indian hockey administration, Baskaran has worked with the system long enough to know its strengths and limitations. Captain of the men’s gold medal-winning team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, …

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