Equal Opportunities and A Good Junior Program Has Helped Women's Hockey Team: Rani
4 years, 3 months ago

Equal Opportunities and A Good Junior Program Has Helped Women's Hockey Team: Rani

News 18  

Equal opportunities like the men’s hockey team and a robust junior program have been major contributing factors in the improved performance of the women’s national side, feels skipper Rani. The Indian women’s hockey team has enjoyed a spate of good results in top tournaments recently, including winning the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games and qualifying for back-to-back Olympics.”I believe our improved performance has a lot to do with the professional system laid out by the Federation. “Young talent like Lalremsiami and Salima Tete who won the silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires have made a very smooth transition into the senior program.””Ensuring we also play equal or more number of international tournaments as the men’s team gives us right exposure that adds to the confidence of these youngsters,” she added.Rani, who become the first woman hockey player to win the Khel Ratna award last month, said she continues to motivate her team to perform well at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Encouraging youngsters to pursue hockey, Rani said the the sport has made members of her team financially independent at a very young age and they are in a better position to take care of their families’ needs.”I think ten years or 15 years ago if someone said, we will take up hockey as a career they would either laugh or bluntly ask us how will that help make a living.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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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 …

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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

The Hindu  

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'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 …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Junior hockey: Youth power to the fore in the Asia Cup

The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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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 …

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1 year, 6 months ago

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

News 18  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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News 18  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Indian sports news wrap, May 2
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Indian sports news wrap, May 2

The Hindu  

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The Quint  

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1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India launches grassroots development program to help young talents

The Hindu  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Indian women’s team forward Navneet Kaur: We lacked in finishing during CWG
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian women’s team forward Navneet Kaur: We lacked in finishing during CWG

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team forward Navneet Kaur on Monday admitted that her side lacked in finishing in the World Cup and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and that is one area which needs improvement in the future tournaments. “As a squad we have identified these areas and have already started working on improving them so that we are ready before 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 …

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open

News 18  

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal declared the 1st Khelo India Women’s Hockey League open at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium on Tuesday. Also present during the opening ceremony were Ekta Vishnoi, Senior Director, Khelo India, Vineet Kumar, former Indian men’s team hockey player, Asunta Lakra, former Indian women’s team hockey player, Piyush Kumar Dubey, former coach of the Indian men’s …

Watch: Indian Women's Hockey Team Dance Celebrations After Winning The Bronze Medal at The 2022 Commonwealth Games
2 years, 4 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 …

CWG 2022: Sangita Kumari Fights All Odds to Represent India in Women's Hockey
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Sangita Kumari Fights All Odds to Represent India in Women's Hockey

News 18  

Fighting against all odds to fulfil her dreams of playing for the Indian women’s Hockey team, Sangita Kumari, is all set to don blue jersey as she represents the country at the inaugural Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, London. For this Indian women’s hockey team, three players belong to Jharkhand — Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and Sangita Kumari. All three sports …

Savita Punia: ‘Expectations from us have increased’
2 years, 5 months ago

Savita Punia: ‘Expectations from us have increased’

The Hindu  

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

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