Tokyo 2020: Meet India's Olympic medal-winning men's hockey team - player profiles
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Meet India's Olympic medal-winning men's hockey team - player profiles

The Hindu  

The Indian men's team has been clubbed alongside Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Japan in Pool A. Manpreet Singh The 29-year old skipper is a natural leader, having captained the national side at the junior World Cup as well but he broke into the senior side much before that. Harmanpreet Singh Another of those players who made his senior team debut while being part of the junior set-up, Harmanpreet Singh is one of the five players from the side that lifted the 2016 Junior World Cup at home. A product of the MP Hockey Academy mentored by World Cup winner Ashok Kumar, Vivek became the second-youngest Indian player to make his international debut in 2018 at the age 17. Part of the 2016 Junior World Cup winning team, Sumit is the first player from his village to make the Indian team in hockey.

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Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday named a strong 20-member squad, led by Jyoti Singh, for the upcoming women's Junior Asia Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The midfield features a talented lineup comprising Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Rajni Kerketta, Sakshi Rana, and Khaidem Shileima Chanu. Deepika, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, …

Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Indian Junior team to get campaign underway against Thailand
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Indian Junior team to get campaign underway against Thailand

The Hindu  

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team will get its Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 campaign underway against Thailand in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday. “We are excited and fully prepared to begin our campaign at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024. As we start our journey in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024, our focus is on maintaining our performance and …

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat
1 month, 1 week ago

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday announced a 20-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the Men’s Junior Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4, 2024. READ | Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beats Japan 3-0, storms into semifinal Although India qualifies for the FIH Junior World Cup by virtue of being the hosts, …

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship

The Hindu  

Indian hockey stars Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal are set to represent Uttar Pradesh in the 14th Hockey India-Senior National championship. Both players played a crucial role in India's historic bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, inspiring the upcoming generation of players. They believe that representing Uttar Pradesh would motivate and inspire the next generation of players, who …

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany
2 months ago

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany

The Hindu  

Rajinder Singh, a young aspiring hockey player, is set to make his senior India debut in the two-match series Germany against Germany on Wednesday and Thursday at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He is grateful for the guidance and support of former India captain Sardar Singh at the Namdhari Academy, where he honed his skills. Rajinder's determination and …

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced a reward of Rs one crore to the hockey player from Madhya Pradesh Vivek Sagar Prasad who was a part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. The hockey player, a native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh, was appointed as deputy …

2 hockey players from Ludhiana-based academy make it to India junior squad
7 months, 2 weeks ago

2 hockey players from Ludhiana-based academy make it to India junior squad

Hindustan Times  

Two hockey players, Arshdeep Singh and Princedeep Singh, who are pass outs of the Malwa Hockey Academy, Ludhiana, have been called to the India junior men’s hockey team to embark on a Europe tour from May 18 to May 31. 19-year-old Arshdeep Singh, who hails from Loharka village of Amritsar and is a student of Lyallpur Khalsa College in Jalandhar, …

Junior Hockey World Cup 2023: India aims for a winning start, faces Korea in opener
1 year ago

Junior Hockey World Cup 2023: India aims for a winning start, faces Korea in opener

The Hindu  

The Indian junior men’s hockey team will aim to kick off its World Cup 2023 campaign in Malaysia on a winning note when it takes on its Asian counterpart, Korea, in the first match in Pool C at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. The last time both teams faced each other was during the …

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: India's complete schedule, pools, live streaming; all you need to know
1 year ago

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: India's complete schedule, pools, live streaming; all you need to know

India TV News  

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: The 13th edition of Men's Junior Hockey World Cup kick-off on December 5 as 16 teams will give it their all in the 12-day event. Uttam Singh, who was named the rising player of the tournament at the Senior Asia Cup 2022, will be the captain of the Indian U-21 team in the tournament. Araijeet …

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 …

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday named the Indian team for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023, set to take place from December 5th to 16th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. READ | Rani’s example motivated me during hard times, says Indian junior women’s hockey team forward Annu The quarterfinals are slated for December 12th, followed by the semifinals on December …

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. | Photo Credit: M VEDHAN/The Hindu The Indian men’s hockey team will look to put behind the disappointment of a bronze medal from Jakarta 2018 and win gold this time as the Asian Games winner is given direct entry into the Olympics. Rohan …

Indian golf’s young superstar Avani Prashanth looking to make it count at the Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian golf’s young superstar Avani Prashanth looking to make it count at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

At 16, Bengaluru’s Avani Prashanth will perhaps be the youngest golfer ever to represent India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou next month. “It has always been my dream to represent my country in Golf in both the Asian Games and the Olympics,” said Avani, in a telephonic chat with Sportstar, from Sweden. So, when the trials came in 2022, …

Hockey India announces 20-member junior men’s team for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey India announces 20-member junior men’s team for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 20-member Indian junior men’s hockey squad for the 4 Nations Tournament that will be played from August 18 to 22 in Dusseldorf, Germany. READ: Indian men’s team plays out 1-1 draw with Netherlands Poovanna C B, Vishnukant Singh, Rajinder Singh, Amandeep, Sunit Lakra, Chetan Sharma, and Amit Kumar Yadav make up the midfield. The …

Rajiv Mishra, 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup silver medallist, passes away
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajiv Mishra, 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup silver medallist, passes away

The Hindu  

Rajiv Mishra, an exceptionally talented forward who played a key role in India securing a silver medal in the 1997 Junior World Cup hockey tournament in Milton Keynes, passed away recently in mysterious circumstances. The Indian team during the 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Calcutta-born Mishra, who struck nine goals, was one of the …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer

Hindustan Times  

Odisha is in a festive mood. A few kilometres from Odisha’s new sporting jewel, the 21,800-seater Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium where the world’s best players feature in the World Cup, Peter Tirkey is busy guiding his trainees at the SAIL Hockey Academy. Tirkey was the first hockey player from Odisha to represent India, as full back in the side that …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Punjab players continue to dominate national team
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Punjab players continue to dominate national team

Firstpost  

It’s difficult to imagine an Indian hockey team without a host of Punjab players as the state has given the national team some gems that won them accolades aplenty. In the pre and post-Independence era, known as the golden age of Indian hockey, when India won six back-to-back gold medals between 1928 and 1956, Balbir Singh Senior is the biggest …

Hockey World Cup at home a great chance for India, says MM Somaya
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup at home a great chance for India, says MM Somaya

Hindustan Times  

For the current Indian hockey bunch of Olympic medal winners, the home World Cup this month might be the best shot at success in the showcase event, 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medallist MM Somaya said on Wednesday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze in 2021 though has been a shot in the arm India haven't had much World Cup joy since winning …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament

ABP News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: The countdown for the much-awaited Hockey World Cup 2023 has begun. Ahead of the tournament, let's have a look at the top five Indian hockey players to watch out for in Hockey World Cup 2023. Harmanpreet Singh Team India's penalty corner specialist Harmanpreet Singh, who was also part of the India's Hockey World Cup team in …

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'
2 years, 1 month ago

'Winning a Medal at The Tokyo Olympics Was a Very Proud Moment'

News 18  

The Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Sumit is working hard to earn a place in the squad for the FIH World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, and said that he is giving his 100 per cent on the field. “If I play well, no one will be able to stop me from getting into the Indian team for the FIH …

Determined to make big contributions in big events like World Cup: Gurjant
2 years, 2 months ago

Determined to make big contributions in big events like World Cup: Gurjant

Hindustan Times  

Having played a vital role in India's silver medal-winning feat at the Commonwealth Games, national hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is now looking to make an at next year's FIH World Cup. It's a huge honour for me to be an Olympic and CWG medal winner," Gurjant, who was part of the Olympic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo, said …

India rides Olympic experience, attacking strikers and dependable keeper
2 years, 8 months ago

India rides Olympic experience, attacking strikers and dependable keeper

The Hindu  

India exceeded expectations by scoring 11 goals, while conceding only twice, in its three matches of the ongoing junior women's hockey World Cup here. India is one team which boasts of three Olympians in skipper Salima Tete, strikers Lalremsiami and Sharmila Devi, and the trio's experience of playing at the highest level has benefited the side in the pool stages. …

Hockey Junior Women's World Cup: Veteran Sushila Chanu Backs India to Win Gold
2 years, 8 months ago

Hockey Junior Women's World Cup: Veteran Sushila Chanu Backs India to Win Gold

News 18  

She captained India to a bronze medal finish in the 2013 Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup and veteran Sushila Chanu feels the Salima Tete-led side has the potential to go two steps further and claim a maiden gold in the edition that begins on Friday. They have trained together as a group for a long time, and even played practice …

Navneet Kaur: My father has put in lot of effort to help me reach Indian team
2 years, 9 months ago

Navneet Kaur: My father has put in lot of effort to help me reach Indian team

The Hindu  

A member of the Indian women's hockey team, which claimed a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, forward Navneet Kaur says it was the relentless efforts of her father which helped her to play for the national team. "My father, who used to work in a TV repairing shop, has put in a lot of effort to help me …

Hockey India names 65 players for junior men’s national camp
2 years, 10 months ago

Hockey India names 65 players for junior men’s national camp

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday named 65 players for the upcoming junior men’s national camp to be held from February 14 to 25 at the Sports Authority of India centre here. The players have been selected on the basis of their performance in the domestic tournaments sanctioned by Hockey India, and the last FIH junior men’s World Cup last year. The …

Junior Hockey World Cup: When goalies backed each other to help India win
3 years ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: When goalies backed each other to help India win

The Hindu  

Keeping a clean sheet is a matter of pride for any goalkeeper, but it’s rare to see two goalkeepers joining hands to keep their side’s post safe and contribute in the team’s win. Prashant Chauhan and Pawan, who played alternately to help India beat Belgium 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium …

Junior World Cup hockey: Youngster Araijeet 'charged up' for the quarterfinal
3 years ago

Junior World Cup hockey: Youngster Araijeet 'charged up' for the quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Seventeen-year-old striker-cum-drag-flicker Araijeet Singh Hundal says the Indian players understand the importance of maintaining their energy level in the quarterfinal match against Belgium in the men’s hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday. We had a meeting, especially for forwards, today and we know even one small mistake or slight drop in energy will cost us …

How India's Olympic-medal winning hockey coach is now transforming its junior team
3 years ago

How India's Olympic-medal winning hockey coach is now transforming its junior team

Hindustan Times  

In August, having reached the Olympic podium for the first time in 41 years, the members of the bronze medal-winning Indian hockey squad were being felicitated at ceremonies, attending talk shows and also answering Amitabh Bachchan’s questions at Kaun Banega Crorepati. Graham Reid with India's junior team Meanwhile, the man who had steered the team to the medal in Tokyo …

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021: India captain Vivek Sagar Prasad hopes to establish team-first mentality
3 years, 1 month ago

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021: India captain Vivek Sagar Prasad hopes to establish team-first mentality

Firstpost  

Prasad, who was a part of the Indian team that won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year, said he just tried to pass on his experiences to his junior teammates. Bhubaneswar: Still relishing the country’s historic bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics, captain Vivek Sagar Prasad wants the Indian junior hockey players to inculcate the team …

Jr Hockey WC: India seek inspiration from Olympic bronze medallist seniors
3 years, 1 month ago

Jr Hockey WC: India seek inspiration from Olympic bronze medallist seniors

Hindustan Times  

The Indian colts would draw inspiration from their Olympic bronze medal-winning seniors when they begin their title defence at the Junior Hockey World Cup with a clash against France, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Vivek Sagar Prasad-led Indian team would look to showcase their potential and impress upon the national selectors for a place in the senior side. The junior hockey …

India will do well at the Junior World Cup, says captain Prasad
3 years, 1 month ago

India will do well at the Junior World Cup, says captain Prasad

The Hindu  

India captain Vivek Sagar Prasad says his team will perform well at the FIH Junior World Cup which begins here on November 24. Highlighting the junior team’s improvement since he first played for it in 2017, Prasad said, “The team performed better in 2018 and 2019, but in 2020, the Covid period was a period of struggle for all. The …

Tokyo Olympian Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympian Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Forward Lalremsiami, who was a part of the Indian senior women's hockey team which finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, will lead the country's 18-member junior squad at the FIH World Cup starting in South Africa from December 5. Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup The event will witness 16 top teams from across the globe battle …

Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi headline India squad for women's junior hockey World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi headline India squad for women's junior hockey World Cup

Firstpost  

India’s best performance in this prestigious event came in 2013 where they won the bronze medal after beating England. New Delhi: Forward Lalremsiami, who was a part of the Indian senior women’s hockey team which finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, will lead the country’s 18-member junior squad at the FIH World Cup starting in South Africa from 5 December. …

Tokyo Olympian Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympian Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup

India TV News  

Forward Lalremsiami, who was a part of the Indian senior women's hockey team which finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, will lead the country's 18-member junior squad at the FIH World Cup starting in South Africa from December 5. "To pick the final selection of 18 players was extremely difficult especially as all 28 players in the Core Probable Group …

Junior Hockey World Cup: Vivek Sagar Prasad Named Captain of 18-member India Squad
3 years, 1 month ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: Vivek Sagar Prasad Named Captain of 18-member India Squad

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad was on Thursday named as captain of the 18-member Indian team that will defend its title at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup to be held at Bhubaneswar from November 24. Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team for the event with Vivek Sagar Prasad as captain …

Tokyo Olympic medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India in men's junior hockey World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympic medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India in men's junior hockey World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Olympic bronze-medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead the 18-strong Indian men's hockey squad's title defence at the FIH men's junior World Cup starting in Bhubaneswar from November 24. The 18-member Indian hockey squad for men's junior World Cup. While the 21-year-old Vivek, who was part of India's historic Olympic bronze medal winning senior team at Tokyo earlier this year, will …

Olympic medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India in men's junior hockey World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India in men's junior hockey World Cup

Firstpost  

Bhubaneswar: Olympic bronze-medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead the 18-strong Indian men’s hockey squad’s title defence at the FIH men’s junior World Cup starting here from 24 November. While the 21-year-old Vivek, who was part of India’s historic Olympic bronze medal winning senior team at Tokyo earlier this year, will captain the squad, 2018 Youth Olympics silver-medallist defender Sanjay will …

Hockey Men's Junior World Cup: Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India, 18-member squad announced
3 years, 1 month ago

Hockey Men's Junior World Cup: Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India, 18-member squad announced

India TV News  

Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team who will defend the title at the much-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021. The Indian Junior Men's Team will see Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of India's historic Olympic Bronze Medal feat, captain the squad while defender Sanjay who was part of the …

'Aim to improve further to be part of Indian team for upcoming events': Simranjeet Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

'Aim to improve further to be part of Indian team for upcoming events': Simranjeet Singh

Hindustan Times  

He played a pivotal role in India's historic hockey bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and midfielder Simranjeet Singh's next aim is to further hone his skills to become a regular feature in the team for the upcoming events, including next year's Asian Games. Simranjeet Singh of India celebrates with teammate Sumit of India during Tokyo Olympics: File photo Singh …

Hockey India names 25 players for senior women's national camp in Bengaluru
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India names 25 players for senior women's national camp in Bengaluru

Firstpost  

The 25 porobables include Gagandeep Kaur, Mariana Kujur, Suman Devi Thoudam and Mahima Choudhary, who have been moved to the senior core group from the junior ranks. Bengaluru: Hockey India on Sunday named 25 players, including the members of national team that secured a historic fourth place at the Tokyo Olympics, for the senior women’s national coaching Camp scheduled to …

Hockey India names 25 players for the senior women's national coaching camp
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India names 25 players for the senior women's national coaching camp

The Hindu  

The Hockey India has called up 25 players for the senior women's national coaching camp scheduled to begin at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru on Monday. The core probable group includes Savita, Rajani Etimarpu, Deep Grace Ekka, Reena Khokhar, Gurjit Kaur, Nisha, Nikki Pradhan, Monika, Neha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Namita Toppo, Rani, Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Udita …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan promises to build a house for bronze medal winner Vivek Sagar Prasad
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan promises to build a house for bronze medal winner Vivek Sagar Prasad

Firstpost  

The CM also announced that each member of the Indian women hockey team’s Olympic squad will be given Rs 31 lakh for putting up a spectacular performance at the Games. Bhopal: Hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian squad that won the bronze medal at the recent Tokyo Olympics, was felicitated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister …

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold

News 18  

History has been made. Neeraj Chopra has become the first ever Indian to win an Olympic gold in the track and field events at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Games. Neeraj, with a best throw of 87.58 in the men’s javelin throw final on Saturday to finish at the top and thus became the second ever athlete from his country after …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women’s hockey team miss bronze by a whisker as Aditi Ashok stays in hunt for historic medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India women’s hockey team miss bronze by a whisker as Aditi Ashok stays in hunt for historic medal

Firstpost  

Up against 2016 Games gold-medallists Great Britain in the bronze play-off, India ended 3-4 but managed to give the more fancied team quite a run for its money and in the process earning some more appreciation from the country as well as their opponents. Tokyo: The medal proved elusive but the Indian women’s hockey team earned plenty of respect with …

Tokyo Olympics: Seeds of India’s success in hockey sown at 2016 Junior World Cup in Lucknow
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Seeds of India’s success in hockey sown at 2016 Junior World Cup in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

India’s historic bronze medal win in men’s hockey at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday seems to have been the result of hard work and planning by many, including former India coach Harendra Singh, whose “junoon” guided India to win their maiden Junior Men’s World Cup in Lucknow in 2016. I know that such passion is required to build the future …

Kajol celebrates birthday; Bollywood congratulates Indian men's hockey team: Social Media Stalkers' Guide
3 years, 4 months ago

Kajol celebrates birthday; Bollywood congratulates Indian men's hockey team: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Firstpost  

What’s more fun than passing off stalking celebrities on social media as work? Husband Ajay Devgn also shared a post on Kajol’s birthday, writing “You have managed to bring a smile to my face for the longest time now.” Bollywood congratulates Indian men’s hockey team for Olympic win Wow!! 💪🏾 https://t.co/xaZp4Mvwkl — taapsee pannu August 5, 2021 The Indian men’s …

Hockey: India captain Manpreet Singh dedicates Tokyo Olympics Bronze to COVID warriors
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey: India captain Manpreet Singh dedicates Tokyo Olympics Bronze to COVID warriors

India TV News  

Overwhelmed by emotion after leading India to its first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years, skipper Manpreet Singh on Thursday dedicated the historic triumph to the country's doctors and health-care workers, who have worked tirelessly to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 29-year-old from Jalandhar was "speechless" following the epoch-making 5-4 victory over Germany that gave India their 12th …

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi skips Yoga session to watch India men's hockey team create history
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi skips Yoga session to watch India men's hockey team create history

India Today  

India broke a 41-year-old deadlock to win their first hockey medal at the Olympics since 1980 on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has spoken to India's Olympic heroes and medal winners soon after their events throughout the campaign in Tokyo, watched the entire bronze-medal match between India and Germany. Tokyo Olympics: India 5-4 Germany Bronze Medal Match Highlights India …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Golden moment for Indian hockey and sports,' nation lauds men's team as they win bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Golden moment for Indian hockey and sports,' nation lauds men's team as they win bronze

Firstpost  

Simranjeet Singh scored a brace, while Hardik Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Rupinder Pal Singh were the other scorers for India. Elated seeing the Indian Hockey Team coming back in grand style from being 3-1 down, fighting back and winning the bronze medal match against Germany, India's first medal in #Hockey since 1980.#IndvsGer. 🏑 — Narendra Modi August 5, 2021 Congratulations …

Tokyo 2020: India's hockey bronze medal bigger than any Cricket World Cup win, says Gautam Gambhir
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India's hockey bronze medal bigger than any Cricket World Cup win, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Hockey is back in the spotlight and deservedly so. Congratulatory messages poured in for India men's hockey team after their hard-fought bronze medal. Former India captain and World Cup-winner Gautam Gambhir paid the ultimate tribute to the men's hockey team, saying their bronze medal win in Tokyo Olympics is bigger than any of the Cricket World Cup won by the …

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