Legends want continuity of Hockey India membership for Mumbai
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends want continuity of Hockey India membership for Mumbai

The Hindu  

With Hockey India’s one State-one association policy coming into effect from July 1, several Olympians and former players from Mumbai have written to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and the IOA seeking continuation of a separate identity. READ: Hockey India launches application submission system for registration of coaches “As a result of the new ruling, only one team will be sent from the State under the banner of Maharashtra XI. Many business houses and PSUs in the city have provided employment to hockey players and maintain their own teams, including Western Railway, Navy, Central Bank, Mumbai Customs & Excise, Mumbai Port Trust. Ruing that the Mumbai hockey officials had not been too willing to pursue a legal course, fearing repercussions from HI – Vidarbha has challenged the decision with a final disposal scheduled for July 31 — the players referred to the BCCI’s “judicious implementation” of the rule to accommodate major centres like Mumbai, Saurashtra and Baroda as independent members, and sought full membership of HI.

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HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out
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HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out

India Today  

Former India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized the importance of focusing on developing Indian players through the Hockey India League, even as the league faces challenges with foreign players withdrawing. Sreejesh, who serves as the Director of Hockey for HIL franchise Delhi SG Pipers, underscored that the primary aim of the league should be nurturing Indian talent and strengthening hockey …

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu  

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

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The Hindu  

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

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

The Hindu  

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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  

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Hockey India Announces Financial Assistance for State, District Member Units for Grassroots Development
1 year, 5 months ago

Hockey India Announces Financial Assistance for State, District Member Units for Grassroots Development

News 18  

Hockey India on Sunday announced financial assistance to its district and state units with an aim to improve the standard of tournaments held at the grassroots level. In addition to the initial grant, HI will further sanction Rs 1 lakh each to respective state member units upon successful completion of the compliance by their respective district units. ”This additional funding …

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus
1 year, 5 months ago

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus

News 18  

The much-anticipated Hockey India League is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2015 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years. The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through …

Hockey India distributes over 11,000 hockey sticks, over 3,300 balls, safety equipment to state member units, academies
1 year, 8 months ago

Hockey India distributes over 11,000 hockey sticks, over 3,300 balls, safety equipment to state member units, academies

Firstpost  

The initiative is yet another step taken by the Hockey India Executive Board to bolster the development of the sport and as part of the initiative, all Hockey India Member Units, and Selected Academy Members will receive the aforementioned hockey sticks and balls. New Delhi: Hockey India on Wednesday announced that the national federation will be distributing over 11,000 hockey …

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3 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Day 2021: Ajitpal Singh Wants Hockey Team to Chase Gold, Dhanraj Pillay Suggests HIL Revival

News 18  

Ajitpal Singh and Dhanraj Pillay, captains of 1975 World Cup and 1998 Asian Games champion men’s hockey squads, watched with interest the reception for hockey Olympians from Tokyo and felicitations on arrival. Referring to Dhyanchand birthday celebrations, he observed: “The National Sports Day is for all sports, I don’t think celebrations will be limited to only hockey.” Asked about the …

Pakistan hockey officials keen on revival of bilateral ties with India
3 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan hockey officials keen on revival of bilateral ties with India

The Hindu  

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Pakistan hockey officials keen on revival of bilateral ties against India
3 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan hockey officials keen on revival of bilateral ties against India

India TV News  

Top officials of the cash-strapped Pakistan Hockey Federation will push for revival of bilateral ties against India during the 47th FIH Congress in New Delhi next month. PHF officials will be taking up the issue of resuming bilateral series against India at neutral venues on the sidelines of the 47th International Hockey Federation Statutory Congress. "The meeting will give us …

Hockey India state member units form Masters Committees
4 years, 1 month ago

Hockey India state member units form Masters Committees

The Hindu  

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We Have Firepower to Break into Top 5 in Next 2 Years: Indian Women's Hockey Team Goalkeeper Savita
4 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita has stated that the team is aiming to enter the top five of the FIH Rankings in the next two years. “With continued support from Hockey India and SAI, we certainly have the firepower to break into the top five of the FIH Rankings in the next two years,” she added. “We have certainly …

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats
4 years, 3 months ago

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats

The Hindu  

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Hockey India provides financial assistance to 61 core probable athletes
4 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India provides financial assistance to 61 core probable athletes

The Hindu  

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'More Women in Officiating Job, Thanks to Hockey India's Pro-activeness'
4 years, 4 months ago

'More Women in Officiating Job, Thanks to Hockey India's Pro-activeness'

News 18  

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Hockey India announces application system for coaches
4 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India announces application system for coaches

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced an open application and registration process for coaches and technical officials across India. A web-link will be provided to candidates wanting to submit their applications to the respective Hockey India Member Units to register as a coach or technical official. “I am sure that the open application and registration platform will make the registration process …

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