India doesn't panic against strong opponents anymore, says Navneet Kaur
3 years, 5 months ago

India doesn't panic against strong opponents anymore, says Navneet Kaur

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound forward Navneet Kaur says the mindset of the Indian women's hockey team has changed in the last few years and that the team does not give up until the final whistle. Navneet told Hockey India, "It's not over until it's over." "A lot has changed in the mindset of our team in the past few years, we don't fear the stronger opponents anymore. Navneet, who has played 79 matches for the national team, is all set to take part in her first Olympic campaign in Tokyo.

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'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals

Firstpost  

India suffered a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the men’s hockey semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. AP The Harmanpreet Singh-led India men’s hockey team suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. @FIH_Hockey needs to get their act in order big time — Viren Rasquinha August 6, 2024 Rasquinha …

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 …

Hockey: Japan break Indian hearts and Olympic dreams, book ticket to Paris
11 months ago

Hockey: Japan break Indian hearts and Olympic dreams, book ticket to Paris

The Hindu  

Jude Menezes, an optimist at the worst of times and poker-faced at the best, allowed a rare display of emotion the minute the hooter went at the end of the match, kneeling down to say a silent prayer of thanks to the powers above. As a lacklustre, erratic Indian women’s Olympic hopes ended with a 0-1 loss to Japan in …

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 …

Confident India start favourites against Korea in men's Junior Hockey World Cup opener
1 year ago

Confident India start favourites against Korea in men's Junior Hockey World Cup opener

The Hindu  

Two-time champions India will look to make a winning start against Asian rivals Korea in their pursuit of another podium finish in the FIH men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament starting here on December 5. In the last edition of the event in Bhubaneswar two years back, the Indians finished fourth and they would be hoping to clinch their fourth …

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 2 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 …

I've seen Hints of What This Hockey Squad is Capable of says Women's Coach Schopman
2 years, 5 months ago

I've seen Hints of What This Hockey Squad is Capable of says Women's Coach Schopman

News 18  

India women’s hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman has said she has “seen glimpses" of what her players can achieve following her side’s 3-4 loss in a hard-fought Pool B match of the FIH World Cup 2022 against New Zealand here late on Thursday. Schopman also attributed the loss to New Zealand to defensive frailties and the rivals’ clinical finishes. …

Indian women’s hockey team aim for World Cup glory
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team aim for World Cup glory

Live Mint  

Champions Argentina were soaring. As commentator Dan Strange said, “And India keep on going.” It is the Indian women’s hockey team’s ability to face down adversity that has seen them emerge as a force to reckon with. India will hope to carry this defiant spirit to the FIH Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Spain and the Netherlands …

Asia Cup Hockey: Holder India looks to continue momentum after Olympic high
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup Hockey: Holder India looks to continue momentum after Olympic high

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team will look to carry on the momentum from the historic Tokyo Olympics campaign when it opens its title defence against Malaysia in the Asia Cup on Friday. READ : A good outing in Asia Cup key to success in busy 2022, says women's hockey VC Ekka "The best part about this team is that many …

Asia Cup Hockey 2022: Defending champions India look to continue momentum after Olympic high
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup Hockey 2022: Defending champions India look to continue momentum after Olympic high

India TV News  

Highlights Savita Punia-led side is the most experienced in the tournament. The Indian women's hockey team will look to carry on the momentum from the historic Tokyo Olympic campaign when it opens its title defence against Malaysia in the Asia Cup here on Friday. Savita has admitted that India's experience will be key to the team's success at the prestigious …

Junior Hockey World Cup: Indian aggression runs into Belgian control in quarterfinal clash
3 years ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: Indian aggression runs into Belgian control in quarterfinal clash

The Hindu  

When Belgium head coach Jeoren Baart said his team struggled against Malaysia in the pool stage because of its tight defence, probably he gave away a cue to India on the eve of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup quarterfinal contest between the two sides at the Kalinga Stadium here. READ : Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women's hockey team departs …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'We achieved something bigger', Sjoerd Marijne proud of women's hockey team despite bronze miss
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'We achieved something bigger', Sjoerd Marijne proud of women's hockey team despite bronze miss

Firstpost  

The team had already created history and surpassed all expectations by entering the semi-finals of the Olympics for the first time. Tokyo: A “proud” Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne would not ask his players to hold back tears after a heart-breaking defeat in the Olympic bronze medal match but wants them to cherish the reality that they …

This Is Not A Defeat But A Win! Social Media Lauds Indian Women's Hockey Team Despite Losing Olympics Bronze Play-off 3-4 to Great Britain
3 years, 4 months ago

This Is Not A Defeat But A Win! Social Media Lauds Indian Women's Hockey Team Despite Losing Olympics Bronze Play-off 3-4 to Great Britain

News 18  

The history-making Indian women?s hockey team?s dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a hard-fought bronze play-off match at the ongoing Games here on Friday. pic.twitter.com/9ce6j3lw25— Great Britain Hockey August 6, 2021 Bravo to the Indian Women’s hockey team! #TeamIndia women’s team.— Shikha Pandey August 6, 2021 The performance of …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India finally get past mental blocks to clinch hockey bronze medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India finally get past mental blocks to clinch hockey bronze medal

Firstpost  

The manner in which Manpreet Singh and Co secured the nation’s first Olympic medal in 41 years shows that belief is back in the system for Indian hockey. The Asian Games, Asia Cup, Sultan Azlan Shah winner’s medals were great but the Olympics and World Cup are the real deal. Tirkey gave India a 1-0 lead in the 53rd minute …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women's hockey team's historic run forged with self-belief and determination
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women's hockey team's historic run forged with self-belief and determination

Firstpost  

Even the best break down under the pressure at Olympics but the India women’s hockey team has reveled in it. The narrow 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-final ended the Indian women’s hockey team’s hopes of winning the gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But try telling that to Rani Rampal and Co who not only created history in …

Hockey: Indian women's team faces must-win situation against Ireland to keep Olympic campaign alive
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey: Indian women's team faces must-win situation against Ireland to keep Olympic campaign alive

India TV News  

Staring at an early exit after three consecutive losses, the Indian women's hockey team can't settle for anything less than a victory against Ireland in its penultimate pool match here on Friday to keep its quarterfinal hopes alive in the Olympic Games. India are currently placed fifth in the six-team Pool A, just below Ireland who have registered just one …

Indian women's hockey team looks for consistency against Germany after disappointing opener at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian women's hockey team looks for consistency against Germany after disappointing opener at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Hammered by the mighty Netherlands in the campaign opener, the Indian women's hockey team would look to pull up its socks and bounce back in the tournament when it takes on world no. It was a closely-contested affair till the first two quarters with the brave Indian defence, led by goalkeeper Savita Punia, showing tenacity to thwart Netherlands' persistent raids …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hockey, India women's team loses opening match 1-5 against Netherlands
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Hockey, India women's team loses opening match 1-5 against Netherlands

The Hindu  

The Netherlands women's team lived up to its billing as one of the favourites for the women’s hockey title at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as it handed India a 5-1 drubbing in their Pool A game at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. RELATED | Tokyo Olympics, Women's Hockey highlights: Netherlands beats India 5-1 The Indians creditably held …

Expectations High From India's Hockey Teams At 2020 Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Expectations High From India's Hockey Teams At 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Quint  

Even as the standard of the game in the country nose-dived -- caused mainly by the introduction of the synthetic turf which made the sport physically more demanding and less dependent on skills --the other reasons for India's plummeting fortunes were failure to adapt to the changes, poor planning and execution. The expectations for the most part remained high even …

Hockey: We Don't Panic Against Strong Opponents Anymore, Says Navneet Kaur
3 years, 5 months ago

Hockey: We Don't Panic Against Strong Opponents Anymore, Says Navneet Kaur

News 18  

Olympic-bound forward Navneet Kaur feels the Indian women’s hockey team’s mindset has changed in the past few years, adding that the side now doesn’t panic playing against top teams. “A lot has changed in the mindset of our team in the past few years, we don’t fear the stronger opponents anymore,” Kaur was quoted as saying in a Hockey India …

India Among Top Five Contenders for Medal at Tokyo Olympics, Says Former Coach Roelant Oltmans
3 years, 6 months ago

India Among Top Five Contenders for Medal at Tokyo Olympics, Says Former Coach Roelant Oltmans

News 18  

Former head coach Roelant Oltmans has picked the Indian men’s hockey team among the medal contenders for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in July-August. In an insightful conversation with ‘Hockey Te Charcha’, a podcast series initiated by Hockey India ahead of the Olympics, Oltmans emphasized that mental toughness will be a deciding factor for any team to succeed in Tokyo. “The …

India seem to be more fearless than I've seen before: England vice-captain Nat Sciver
3 years, 6 months ago

India seem to be more fearless than I've seen before: England vice-captain Nat Sciver

The Hindu  

The Indian women's team has become more "fearless" than ever, feels England's newly-appointed vice-captain Nat Sciver, who is hoping that the conditions will favour her team against the opponents' heady mix of experience and youth in the upcoming Test here. READ| What Harmanpreet Kaur learnt from Ajinkya Rahane "Last time we played India, we weren't very good in that Test …

Have The Skills And Talent to Take on World’s Best: India Women Hockey Forward Navneet Kaur
3 years, 6 months ago

Have The Skills And Talent to Take on World’s Best: India Women Hockey Forward Navneet Kaur

News 18  

The Indian women’s hockey team needs to stay calm in crunch situations in order to think clearly during the Olympics, says forward Navneet Kaur, who has played 79 matches for the country. “We have to ensure that we are thinking clearly and not making too many unforced errors on the pitch during the Olympics,” said Navneet. The Olympics is going …

'Staying calm in crunch situations key for us in the Olympics': Indian Women's Hockey forward Navneet Kaur
3 years, 6 months ago

'Staying calm in crunch situations key for us in the Olympics': Indian Women's Hockey forward Navneet Kaur

Hindustan Times  

Indian women's hockey team forward Navneet Kaur, who has played 79 matches, expressed that the Indian team will need to find a way to stay calm in all crunch situations in order to think clearly while making key decisions during the Olympics. Navneet Kaur "We all have the skills and talent to take on the best in the world, however, …

Indian Hockey Team Doesn't 'Choke Under Tension' Anymore, Says Lalit Upadhyay
4 years ago

Indian Hockey Team Doesn't 'Choke Under Tension' Anymore, Says Lalit Upadhyay

News 18  

Forward Lalit Upadhyay believes the Indian men’s hockey team have improved their performance by leaps and bounds in the recent years, especially when it comes to putting up a fight in pressure situations and not giving up. “Our performance, particularly in the last two years, have been note-worthy, having achieved good success rate against top teams like Belgium, Netherlands and …

Indian women's hockey team defence will only get better: Deep Grace Ekka - Hockey News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian women's hockey team defence will only get better: Deep Grace Ekka - Hockey News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Defender Deep Grace Ekka on Thursday said the Indian women’s hockey team’s back line has a good balance of experience and youth which will come in handy at the Tokyo Olympics. The team has enjoyed good results in top tournaments recently, including winning a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games and qualifying for back-to-back Olympics, and Ekka said the …

Coach Graham Reid says uncertainty will be biggest challenge for India men's hockey team during next 12 months
4 years, 4 months ago

Coach Graham Reid says uncertainty will be biggest challenge for India men's hockey team during next 12 months

Firstpost  

While there is room to improve in all aspects of the game, Graham Reid emphasised on building a mentally tough team to face the ‘uncertain times’. New Delhi: An unshakeable attitude is what is needed to win an Olympic medal and that is what head coach Graham Reid will try to inculcate into the Indian men’s hockey ahead of the …

India now a stronger side than in Rio 2016 - Savita
4 years, 5 months ago

India now a stronger side than in Rio 2016 - Savita

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team is a much stronger team now than it was in 2016 when it participated in the Rio Olympics, according to goalkeeper Savita. Reflecting on India’s campaign at the Olympics four years ago in a column for Hockey India, Savita said the team was too raw then, and made some mistakes during the competition. We never …

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