Asian Games 2023: A moment of immense pride for me, says Harmanpreet Singh after selected as India’s opening ceremony flag bearer
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: A moment of immense pride for me, says Harmanpreet Singh after selected as India’s opening ceremony flag bearer

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh is delighted to have been chosen as the country’s joint flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 which will take place on September 23. The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday announced that Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian captain, will lead the 655-member Indian contingent alongside renowned Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain as the joint flag-bearers for the Asian Games. READ | Asian Games 2023 hockey preview: One eye on gold, other on Paris 2024 Harmanpreet’s leadership extends beyond individual accomplishments, as he recently steered the Indian team to title victory at the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, showcasing his ability to inspire and motivate his teammates to achieve excellence. Upon learning of his selection as India’s joint flag-bearer for the Asian Games, Harmanpreet Singh expressed his excitement.

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Sharath Kamal named India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics; MC Mary Kom to serve as chef de mission
9 months ago

Sharath Kamal named India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics; MC Mary Kom to serve as chef de mission

Firstpost  

The IOA has not yet named a female flag bearer but sources said that the sports body will not “compromise” on gender equality and will select a woman athlete later Achanta Sharath Kamal is set to make his final Olympic appearance in Paris this year. Reuters Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Thursday announced as India’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony …

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and six others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be competing for different states in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. Host Tamil Nadu, last year’s …

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals
1 year, 1 month ago

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be seen in action for their state units in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. The host and …

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India men’s team beats Japan 5-1 to win hockey gold, secures spot at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Captain Harmanpreet Singh got his second, and India’s fifth goal in the 59th minute of the match and finally allowed himself a smile. The result was sealed, gold assured, and an Olympic ticket confirmed as the Indian men’s hockey team registered an emphatic 5-1 win against defending champion Japan to reclaim the Asian Games title here on Friday. Harmanpreet Singh-led …

Asian Games 2023 October 4 Schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain eye Gold; wrestling begins
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 October 4 Schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain eye Gold; wrestling begins

India TV News  

Another day of numerous medals awaits the Indian contingent in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou after the tally reached 69 on Tuesday, October 3. Athletics continued to be the top performer with 22 medals in the discipline so far and two more Gold medals were added on Tuesday after Parul Chaudhary in women's 5000m and Annu Rani in women's …

Asian Games 2023: Indian Cricket Team Cheer For Hockey Team, Mark Their Presence In Stands
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian Cricket Team Cheer For Hockey Team, Mark Their Presence In Stands

ABP News  

Members of the Indian cricket team were spotted cheering for the India men’s hockey team during their high-octane clash against Pakistan at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday. Talking about the Indian cricket team, they will start their Asian Games campaign on October 3 as the top-five ranked teams as they have been given direct entry into the quarter-finals. India's …

India vs Japan hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Abhishek scores brace as IND defeats JPN 4-2
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Japan hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Abhishek scores brace as IND defeats JPN 4-2

The Hindu  

September 28, 2023 17:38 PREVIEW The Indian men’s hockey team has been on a stellar run at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, having won their first two games with big margins. India defeated Uzbekistan 16-0 in their opening Pool A contest last week, and on Tuesday the side led by Harmanpreet Singh picked up their second consecutive victory, defeating …

Asian Games 2023 Highlights, September 27: Medals Galore in Shooting, Sift Kaur Wins Gold; Tally Rises to 24
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Highlights, September 27: Medals Galore in Shooting, Sift Kaur Wins Gold; Tally Rises to 24

News 18  

Asian Games Day 4 Highlights: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Asian Games Day 4 from Hangzhou. Medal Tally at a Glance S. No Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 53 29 13 95 2 Republic of Korea 14 16 19 49 3 Japan 08 20 19 47 4 Uzbekistan 05 06 11 22 5 Hong Kong …

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1

India Today  

The Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 16-1 win over Singapore in its second Asian Games 2023 Pool A match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Tuesday. Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Samsher Singh, Abhishek and Varun Kumar scored in India's huge win. India's men's hockey …

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet, Mandeep hat-tricks see India men's hockey team thump Singapore 16-1
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet, Mandeep hat-tricks see India men's hockey team thump Singapore 16-1

Firstpost  

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring as many as four goals in what was yet another clinical effort from the Indians. Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men’s hockey team continued their dominant run in the ongoing 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, with a 16-1 win over Singapore on Tuesday. Follow LIVE: Asian Games Day 3 updates This follows India’s thumping …

India vs Singapore hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Mandeep, Harmanpreet get hat-tricks as IND demolishes SGP
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Singapore hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Mandeep, Harmanpreet get hat-tricks as IND demolishes SGP

The Hindu  

September 26, 2023 05:41 PREVIEW The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is set to face off against Singapore on Tuesday in its second game of the ongoing 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. The Indian Team heads into this match with immense confidence, having recorded a resounding 16-0 victory in their tournament opener against Uzbekistan on Sunday. Under the astute leadership of …

Asian Games 2023: Indian athletes enjoy ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience despite cold reception in opening ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian athletes enjoy ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience despite cold reception in opening ceremony

The Hindu  

A small number of Indian athletes who turned up for the Asian Games opening ceremony here at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium made the most of their ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience of representing their nation at the continental showpiece. The cold reception, however, didn’t dampen the Indian athletes’ evening. I wish all the best to all our Indian athletes,” said the …

Asian Games 2023: India's schedule for September 23; Indian athletes to compete in Table Tennis and Sailing
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India's schedule for September 23; Indian athletes to compete in Table Tennis and Sailing

India TV News  

The 19th edition of the Asian Games will officially kickstart on September 23 with a grand opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in China on Saturday, September 23. Although some sporting events like women's cricket, sailing, football and volleyball among others began earlier, September 23 will mark the official beginning of the multi-nation spectacle and will get …

Asian Games Opening Ceremony: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead India's largest contingent at Asiad
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games Opening Ceremony: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead India's largest contingent at Asiad

India TV News  

India's largest-ever contingent at the Asiad graced the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Saturday, September 2023. India's men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the national contingent as flag bearers. India's men's hockey team also remains a strong contender to claim the Gold …

Asian Games: Harman to Be India’s Flag-Bearer, Says 'Will Lead With Enthusiasm'
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Harman to Be India’s Flag-Bearer, Says 'Will Lead With Enthusiasm'

The Quint  

Upon learning of his selection as India's joint flag-bearer for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, Harmanpreet Singh expressed his profound honour and excitement. He stated, "Being named as the joint flag-bearer alongside Lovlina Borgohain for the Asian Games is a moment of immense pride for me. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our boxing star …

Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain To Be India's Flag-Bearers At Opening Ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain To Be India's Flag-Bearers At Opening Ceremony

ABP News  

New Delhi: Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23. "This time we will have two flag-bearers leading the contingent at the Asian Games -- hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain," added Bajwa, who is …

2 flag-bearers Harmanpreet, Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at Asian Games opening ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

2 flag-bearers Harmanpreet, Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at Asian Games opening ceremony

Live Mint  

The Indian Olympic Association has decided to have two flag-bearers to lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023, a report by PTI said on Wednesday. The IOA has named Indian Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain to be the flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in …

Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina To Be India's Flag-Bearers at Asian Games Opening Ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina To Be India's Flag-Bearers at Asian Games Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23. Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain to be India’s flag-bearers during Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony— Press Trust of India September 20, 2023 “We arrived at the …

Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain to be India's flag-bearers
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain to be India's flag-bearers

Hindustan Times  

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games that kicks off here on Saturday. This is the first time that the Asian Games will have two flag-bearers in the push for gender parity, on the lines of the Olympics and Commonwealth …

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina to be India’s flag-bearers during opening ceremony
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina to be India’s flag-bearers during opening ceremony

The Hindu  

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23. FOLLOW: Asian Games 2023: India stuns three-time gold medallist South Korea, tops Pool C “We arrived at the decision after much deliberation today,” Indian contingent Chef de Mission Bhupender …

Asian Games 2023: Full List of Indian Athletes Participating in All Sports and Events
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full List of Indian Athletes Participating in All Sports and Events

News 18  

The much-awaited 19th edition of the Asian Games is set to be held in Hangzhou in China. This Asian Games will mark the debut of India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams in the continental event. The women’s side will kick off their campaign on September 21, while the Men in Blue will play their first game on September 27. Young …

Hockey India announces Asian Games squads at felicitation ceremony; Akashdeep, Jugraj and Karthi miss the cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey India announces Asian Games squads at felicitation ceremony; Akashdeep, Jugraj and Karthi miss the cut

The Hindu  

Forward Akashdeep Singh, who scored four goals in the recent Asian Champions Trophy, was left out of the Indian men’s hockey squad for the Asian Games. READ - Hockey schedule for Asian Games 2023: Full list of men’s and women’s matches, groups, timings, venues at Hangzhou 2022 The teams were announced at a send-off ceremony hosted by Hockey India on …

Hockey | Akashdeep, Jugraj and Selvam Karthi miss the bus for Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey | Akashdeep, Jugraj and Selvam Karthi miss the bus for Asian Games

The Hindu  

Forward Akashdeep Singh, who scored four goals in the recent Asian Champions Trophy, was left out of the Indian men’s hockey squad for the Asian Games. Odisha Minister for Electronics and IT, Sports And Youth Services And Home, Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, and former hockey internationals A.B. Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak, …

Asian Games 2023: India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctions 634 athletes for 38 sports
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctions 634 athletes for 38 sports

India TV News  

India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctioned 634 athletes for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 on Friday, August 25. The return of cricket and Indian football teams' surprise qualification boosts India's number in the upcoming tournament and also their hopes to finish high in the medal standings. The Indian football team also qualified for the tournament after getting an …

India’s FIFAe star Charanjot Singh becomes top seed for Asian Games 2022
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s FIFAe star Charanjot Singh becomes top seed for Asian Games 2022

The Hindu  

One of India’s best FIFAe players, Charanjot Singh, registered commanding victories over Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to become the top-seeded player in South Asia at the upcoming Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou. A total of 21 leading FIFAe teams from the continent will lock horns at the Asian Games 2022 in what is Esports’ debut as an official medal …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: India enjoys host advantage

The Hindu  

Being a three-time champion, the highest ranked side in the competition, and the flag-bearer for the Asian continent in world hockey — the weight of expectations doesn’t get tougher for India, which is also a first-time host of the ACT in its seventh edition. It will come into the tournament straight from a four-nation Europe tour, with only a three-day …

Focus to be on Asian Games During European Leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

Focus to be on Asian Games During European Leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh

News 18  

India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh says his side’s focus will be on Asian Games, an Olympic-qualifier, as they embark on the European tour for Pro League matches, starting May 26. The team left for London on Monday for the first leg of the European tour where it will face reigning Olympic champions Belgium and hosts Great Britain. The …

Focus to be on Asian Games during European leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet
1 year, 7 months ago

Focus to be on Asian Games during European leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet

The Hindu  

India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh says his side’s focus will be on Asian Games, an Olympic-qualifier, as it embarks on the European tour for Pro League matches, starting May 26. The team left for London on Monday for the first leg of the European tour where it will face reigning Olympic champion Belgium and host Great Britain. The …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be a litmus test ahead of Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be a litmus test ahead of Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh

The Hindu  

Excited about playing the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in front of hockey fans in Chennai, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed his team’s eagerness to take on Asian rivals at home this year. I remember our seniors talking about the Asia Cup in 2007 held in Chennai which was a great tournament for India, defending the title …

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup
2 years ago

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team at FIH World Cup

News 18  

Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named as captain and Amit Rohidas as vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for next month’s FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and his deputy Amit Rohidas will spearhead the defence along with Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess. Talking about the team selection, chief …

Commonwealth Games: Indian flag hoisted at Birmingham's CWG Village
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Indian flag hoisted at Birmingham's CWG Village

Firstpost  

“Several athletes, including the hockey men’s and women’s teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Commonwealth Games Village, Birmingham, on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Games,” an IOA press release stated. Members of the India men’s and women’s hockey teams were among the several athletes who took part in the country’s flag hoisting …

CWG 2022: PV Sindhu And Manpreet Singh to be India's Flagbearers For The Opening Ceremony
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: PV Sindhu And Manpreet Singh to be India's Flagbearers For The Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Double Olympic medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu and Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh were on Wednesday named the country’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham on Thursday. “The decision to name Mr Singh as the second Flagbearer for the said occasion was arrived at after the IOA was intimated by …

Commonwealth Games: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers for opening ceremony
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers for opening ceremony

Firstpost  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who was also the defending champion in the Commonwealth Games having won the gold in Gold Coast four years ago, was expected to be the flag-bearer. Birmingham: Double Olympic medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu and Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh were on Wednesday named the country’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth …

CWG 2022: Neeraj Chopra Disappointed at Losing Out on Being India's Flag Bearer at Opening Ceremony
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Neeraj Chopra Disappointed at Losing Out on Being India's Flag Bearer at Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has expressed his disappointment at losing out the opportunity of leading the country as flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Thursday after he sustained a “minor" groin strain during his historic silver medal-winning campaign at the recent World Championships. On Tuesday, Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said that Chopra …

Neeraj Chopra Could Be India's Flag Bearer in CWG Opening Ceremony
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Could Be India's Flag Bearer in CWG Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra could be India’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Indian Olympic Association may pick the 24-year-old Chopra to lead the country’s contingent during the inauguration of the 2022 CWG on July 28. Chopra won the javelin throw event in the Tokyo Olympics last year to become …

India vs Pakistan Hockey Match in Asia Cup Expected to Attract All-time High Viewership: AHF CEO Tayyab Ikram
2 years, 7 months ago

India vs Pakistan Hockey Match in Asia Cup Expected to Attract All-time High Viewership: AHF CEO Tayyab Ikram

News 18  

The stage is set for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup to kick off in Jakarta which will see the participation of top Asian countries. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Speaking on the highly-anticipated match, Dato Tayyab Ikram, CEO and Secretary General, Asian Hockey Federation, said that India …

Hockey India names 20-member men's team for Asian Champions Trophy
3 years ago

Hockey India names 20-member men's team for Asian Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member Indian men's hockey team, which doesn't feature veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, at next month's Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka. While Manpreet will lead the side, star dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named as the vice-captain for the tournament, to be held from December 14 to 22. Harmanpreet will be in …

Tokyo Olympics: IOA likely to declare flag bearers name by July 5
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: IOA likely to declare flag bearers name by July 5

The Hindu  

With the Tokyo Games round the corner, the Indian Olympic Association is likely to declare the name of flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the showpiece event by July 5. READ | Meanwhile, the Sports Authority of India and IOA continued their efforts to sensitise the Tokyo-bound athletes with a session titled 'From India with Pride' that helped them …

Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet to lead Indian men's hockey team; Birendra, Harmanpreet named vice-captains
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet to lead Indian men's hockey team; Birendra, Harmanpreet named vice-captains

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday named incumbent Manpreet Singh as the skipper of the men's hockey team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics where he will have two deputies in defenders Birendra Lakra and Harmanpreet Singh. READ - India among top five medal contenders - Oltmans Under the mid-fielder's captaincy, the Indian team has achieved important milestones, including winning the Asia Cup in …

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