Rajgir to host men’s Asia Cup, Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar Sports Authority
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Rajgir to host men’s Asia Cup, Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar Sports Authority

The Hindu  

Rajgir will host the men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament from August 29 to September 7, which will also serve as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH World Cup set to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. South Korea stands as the most successful team in the history of the men's Asia Cup with five titles, followed closely by India and Pakistan, who have each won the tournament three times. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said: “With the Asia Cup serving as a qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, we anticipate high-quality matches filled with passion and skill. I thank the Government of Bihar for their continued support in promoting hockey in the region.” HI secretary general Bhola Nath Singh added, “We are thrilled to bring the Asia Cup to Rajgir, Bihar.

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Despite India's Champions Trophy snub, Pakistan hockey team set for Asia Cup trip to India
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21 hours, 59 minutes ago

Despite India's Champions Trophy snub, Pakistan hockey team set for Asia Cup trip to India

Firstpost  

India had declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. Despite this, the Pakistan hockey team plans to participate in the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup hosted by India. Pakistan men’s hockey team was also in India in 2023 for the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai. Image: PTI While the Indian cricket …

Bihar State Sports Authority to sign MoU with Hockey India for Men’s Asia Cup 2025
4 days, 13 hours ago

Bihar State Sports Authority to sign MoU with Hockey India for Men’s Asia Cup 2025

The Hindu  

Hockey India is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Bihar State Sports Authority on March 31, for the upcoming Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, set to be played in Rajgir this year. Buoyed by the organisational success of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, the first-ever international sporting event in Bihar, the Rajgir Sports Complex will be hosting the men’s …

FIH Junior Men’s World Cup: Hockey India names Chennai, Madurai as host cities
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FIH Junior Men’s World Cup: Hockey India names Chennai, Madurai as host cities

The Hindu  

Hockey India, on Friday, announced Chennai and Madurai as the host cities for the upcoming FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will be held from 28th November to 10th December. This will be the third successive FIH Junior Men’s World Cup being held in India, with the previous editions being held in Bhubaneswar in 2021 and Lucknow in 2016, …

HIL to go four venues in 2026, says HI president Tirkey
1 month, 1 week ago

HIL to go four venues in 2026, says HI president Tirkey

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: There was a time in the recent past when hockey within the Indian context meant Bhubaneswar. The season will close with the resurrected Hockey India League in four Indian cities. "After the HIL," HI president, Dilip Tirkey said on Thursday, "we got a feeling that it might be a good idea to spread the league to other centres. It's …

India sends 88-member contingent for Asian Winter Games, Ice Hockey team cleared without financial support
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2 months ago

India sends 88-member contingent for Asian Winter Games, Ice Hockey team cleared without financial support

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Friday, approved an 88-member contingent for the Asian Winter Games, set to be played in Harbin, China next month. “This is the first occasion where the Government of India has formally extended financial support for the country’s participation at the Asian Winter Games,” the release added. RELATED: Days before 2025 Winter Asian …

Days before 2025 Winter Asian Games, final roster still uncertain for Indian men’s ice hockey team
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2 months ago

Days before 2025 Winter Asian Games, final roster still uncertain for Indian men’s ice hockey team

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s ice hockey team is set to compete at the Winter Asian Games for the first time but there is no clarity about the final roster for the 2025 edition of the tournament. However, the 2024 Olympic Charter by the International Olympic Association authorises the National Olympic Committee – the Indian Olympic Association in this case – to …

India men’s Ice Hockey team cleared for Asian Winter Games 2025; IHAI and IOA say team confirmed
2 months, 1 week ago

India men’s Ice Hockey team cleared for Asian Winter Games 2025; IHAI and IOA say team confirmed

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the participation of the men’s ice hockey team in the Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14, 2025. “I am directed to say that it has been decided with the approval of the competent authority that the Ice Hockey Team will participate in …

Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave: Govt highlights policies to improve sporting ecosystem; Sreejesh, Vijender outline path ahead for Indian sports
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Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave: Govt highlights policies to improve sporting ecosystem; Sreejesh, Vijender outline path ahead for Indian sports

The Hindu  

The Sportstar Sports Conclave Focus Bihar brought together a diverse group of athletes, experts, administrators and stakeholders to discuss the sporting ecosystem in the region. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presenting the Sportstar Young Achiever Award to Mohd Reyan during the Sports Conclave focus Bihar at Patna on January 24, 2025. “The State government has launched three levels of sports …

Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave: Bihar’s ‘Chanakya Neeti’ in sports policy and the road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
2 months, 1 week ago

Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave: Bihar’s ‘Chanakya Neeti’ in sports policy and the road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Hindu  

Bihar is adopting ‘Chanakya Neeti’ in its sports policy, Director General & CEO, Bihar State Sports Authority, Raveendran Sankaran, said during Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave here on Friday. Athletes in fourth and fifth positions, and wrestlers who didn’t win medals, they were converted into rugby players.” Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar government has provided athletes …

India’s ice hockey haven Ladakh in limbo after men’s team struck off from Asian Winter Games 2025 contingent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s ice hockey haven Ladakh in limbo after men’s team struck off from Asian Winter Games 2025 contingent

The Hindu  

The turn of the New Year brought devastating news for Ladakh’s ice hockey players after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports decided against sending the men’s team to the Winter Asian Games in China in February. ‘It felt like your body part was being taken away’ The entire men’s ice hockey team hails from Ladakh while 18 of the …

2024 in review — Indian hockey’s revival: A year of triumph and transition
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 in review — Indian hockey’s revival: A year of triumph and transition

The Hindu  

From Olympic glory to the resurgence of the Hockey India League and bidding farewell to some of the sport’s greatest pillars, 2024 was an extraordinary year for Indian hockey. Continental success Following Schopman’s resignation as head coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, Harendra Singh faced a tough start in his new role during the away leg of the FIH …

India to host Asia Cup, Junior World Cup in 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India to host Asia Cup, Junior World Cup in 2025

Hindustan Times  

India will continue its tradition of hosting international hockey events with the men’s Asia Cup to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7 and the junior men’s World Cup in Chennai in December, the dates for which are to be confirmed. After the men’s Asia Cup which will be held in Bihar from August-September, India will …

Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Preview, live streaming info, when and where to watch
4 months ago

Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Preview, live streaming info, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team will get its Junior Asia Cup 2024 campaign underway against Thailand in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday. Read full preview here LIVE Streaming info of India vs Thailand, Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: The India vs Thailand 2024 men’s Junior Asia Cup match will be broadcast on the Asian Hockey Federation’s Youtube channel. What …

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

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport
4 months, 1 week ago

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

The Hindu  

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Rajgir International Stadium, situated amidst the ambitious Rajgir Sports Complex and the Bihar Sports University campus, has created quite the stir in this small town in India’s …

Rajgir all set to host men’s Asia Cup next year after Women’s Asian Champions Trophy success
4 months, 1 week ago

Rajgir all set to host men’s Asia Cup next year after Women’s Asian Champions Trophy success

The Hindu  

Even before the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy could be officially concluded, Bihar sports officials were busy planning for a much bigger event in less than a year’s time. Buoyed by the organisational success of the first-ever international sporting event in the State, the Rajgir Sports Complex will be hosting the men’s Asia Cup next year. Scheduled from August 27-September 7, …

India vs China hockey, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final: Preview, LIVE streaming info, when and where to watch
4 months, 1 week ago

India vs China hockey, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final: Preview, LIVE streaming info, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

India will take on China in the final of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Wednesday. LIVE Streaming info of India vs China, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final: The India vs China 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy final match will be broadcast on Sony Network and DD Sports, with live streaming …

Hockey India names 20-member Indian men’s team for Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat
4 months, 2 weeks 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, …

After an impressive debut at the Nationals, Haryana’s Rajinder looks to adapt to international hockey with India A
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After an impressive debut at the Nationals, Haryana’s Rajinder looks to adapt to international hockey with India A

The Hindu  

Despite a bitter end to his fortnight in Chennai, Rajinder Singh has little time for reflection, as he boarded a flight on Sunday morning for the India A tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. Rajinder, Haryana’s engine in the middle of the park with non-stop running, helped his team to the silver medal in the 14th Hockey India Senior Men …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition

The Hindu  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who watched the final of the 14th Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, spoke about his federation’s vision to restructure the tournament and make it more competitive to safeguard hockey’s future in the country. We allowed them to skip this year’s tournament so that they could get …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India takes time out to explore Bihar on rest day before Thailand clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India takes time out to explore Bihar on rest day before Thailand clash

The Hindu  

A rest day in the middle of a hockey tournament usually means at least some of the teams turning up for optional, limited practice. The host has a 100 per cent record in eight games between the two sides and Thailand, the lowest-ranked side in the competition, is expected to be an easy outing for the team. The two games …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: A first for Bihar and part of extended celebrations of Chhathh in Rajgir
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: A first for Bihar and part of extended celebrations of Chhathh in Rajgir

The Hindu  

Sports doesn’t really rank high on the list of things Bihar is known for. The government is hopeful that the 90-acre Rajgir Sports Complex will change it all, beginning with the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. As a result, the buildings – office complexes, residential facilities, stadia and the rest – are largely made of bricks and stone, giving …

Tamil Nadu likely to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu likely to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will likely host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025 Speaking to Sportstar here on Sunday, a top Government source said: “We have given the letter of intent to Asian Hockey Federation. There will be two venues for the World Cup: one will be in Chennai and the other possibly in Madurai.” READ | …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Full schedule, preview, when and where to watch, LIVE streaming info
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Full schedule, preview, when and where to watch, LIVE streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW The Indian women’s hockey team, under the leadership of newly appointed captain Salima Tete, is eager to kick off its title defence at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. The 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy will begin on November 11 and continue until November 20, taking place at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The …

Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 matches rescheduled due to ‘significant insect infestation’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 matches rescheduled due to ‘significant insect infestation’

The Hindu  

The Asian Hockey Federation and host Hockey India have announced that all matches of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 have been rescheduled to early hours to prevent potential disruptions caused by a significant insect infestation. Previously, matches were scheduled for the evening, with the first match set to begin at 03:00 PM IST, the second at 05:15 …

Insect swarms force change of time in Women's Asian Champions Trophy matches
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Insect swarms force change of time in Women's Asian Champions Trophy matches

India Today  

All matches of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy will now be held in the early afternoon to avoid potential disruptions caused by a large insect infestation, which becomes prominent under floodlights, the Asian Hockey Federation and hosts Hockey India announced on Saturday, 9 November. "Our priority is the safety of players, fans, and everyone involved with this prestigious tournament," said …

UP's Lalit and Rajkumar Ready to Shine in 14th Hockey India-Senior National Championship
4 months, 4 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 …

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
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5 months ago

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

India TV News  

India has announced a 18-member squad for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament will take place in Bihar from November 11 to 20. The team will be led by Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur. India are the defending champions of the Asian Champions Trophy and are looking to defend their title.

India Set to Dominate Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir
5 months ago

India Set to Dominate Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir

India Today  

India has unveiled an 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team roster set to compete in the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. The team will be led by captain Salima Tete, with Navneet Kaur as vice-captain. Veteran goalkeeper Savita and rising star Bichu Devi Kharibam will share goalkeeping duties. The defence line-up includes Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu …

Inspired by Sardar, Rajinder set for senior India debut in 2024 bilateral hockey series against Germany
5 months, 1 week 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 …

India Set to Clash with Germany in a Battle for Hockey Supremacy
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5 months, 1 week ago

India Set to Clash with Germany in a Battle for Hockey Supremacy

The Hindu  

India has named its 22-member men's hockey team for the upcoming bilateral series against Germany in New Delhi. The series will take place from October 23rd to 24th, 2024, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The Indian team will be led by Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captained by Vivek Sagar Prasad. The series will be streamed live on FanCode and …

Indian Men's Hockey Squad Returns to Challenge Germany in a Historic Series
5 months, 1 week ago

Indian Men's Hockey Squad Returns to Challenge Germany in a Historic Series

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team has been named for the upcoming bilateral series against Germany in New Delhi. The series will mark the return of international hockey in the national capital and will witness the clash between the two top-ranked teams in the world. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captained by Vivek Sagar Prasad, with midfielder …

Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October

The Hindu  

The Indian men's hockey team will take on Germany in a two-match bilateral contest at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on October 23 and 24, Hockey India announced on Tuesday. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. "We are honoured to host …

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028
7 months, 1 week ago

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028

The Hindu  

Following the Indian men’s hockey team’s second consecutive bronze medal finish in the Paris Olympics, Hockey India has started thinking about the side’s preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. A day after the members of the bronze medal winning team were felicitated by its principal sponsor Odisha government, HI president Dilip Tirkey, a former India captain, spoke about his …

Bronze-winning squad to return to camp soon
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bronze-winning squad to return to camp soon

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Less than three weeks after the men’s hockey team’s bronze at the Olympics, they will be back in camp inside Bengaluru’s Sports Authority of India campus to tackle the challenge of the Asian Champions Trophy. Initially, Hockey India had planned to pick more or less a second team for the ACT, scheduled to be held in Hulunbuir City in …

Hockey Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 schedule announced; India to face Pakistan in group stage
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 schedule announced; India to face Pakistan in group stage

India TV News  

The Asian Hockey Federation has announced the schedule for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy and the tournament will be played between September 8 to 17 at Hulunbuir City in Inner Mongolia, China. The tournament will witness the participation of six top teams of the continent namely India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, the hosts China, and Malaysia. The most eagerly anticipated …

Paris Olympics 2024: Who Are India Men's Hockey Team Facing Next? Schedule, Opponent, Live Streaming & More
8 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Who Are India Men's Hockey Team Facing Next? Schedule, Opponent, Live Streaming & More

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team has qualified for the quarterfinals of Paris Olympics 2024 in France after securing victories over New Zealand and Ireland and a draw against Argentina in their first three matches. Also on ABP Live | IND vs SL ODIs: Start Time, Dates, Schedule, Venues, Squads And Live Streaming Details When is India men's hockey team's next …

In a tricky tournament, India eye an Olympic berth
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi reflect India’s commitment to excellence, says Dilip Tirkey
1 year, 2 months ago

Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi reflect India’s commitment to excellence, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

The upcoming Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers is a “testament to India’s commitment” to the sport and its pursuit of excellence on the international stage, said the national federation’s president, Dilip Tirkey, on Thursday. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi stand as a testament to India’s commitment to the sport and our relentless pursuit of excellence,” Tirkey said. The event …

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by
1 year, 3 months ago

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by

Firstpost  

We now take a quick look at how the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams performed in major tournaments throughout the year. From enduring a disappointing men’s Hockey World Cup campaign to winning medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou as well as the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, it was a year of mixed fortunes for Indian hockey. We now …

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: India's complete schedule, pools, live streaming; all you need to know
1 year, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Thursday, named the Indian junior women’s hockey team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 to be held between November 29 and December 10 in Chile. India will play its first Pool C game on November 29 against Canada before meeting Germany and Belgium on November 30 and December 2 respectively. “We have an incredible …

India Hockey team aims to win Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Ranchi
1 year, 5 months ago

India Hockey team aims to win Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Ranchi

The Hindu  

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi on a Sunday evening to participate in the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 which is set to begin in less than a week. Led by goalkeeper Savita Punia, the Indian Women’s Hockey team is full of confidence and determination following its Bronze medal triumph at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. …

Asian Games: India played compact and sound hockey says Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games: India played compact and sound hockey says Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya feels the Indian men’s hockey team produced one of the most “compact” performances to win its fourth gold medal at the recently-concluded Hangzhou Asian Games. Somaya, who was the Indian contingent’s deputy chef de mission at Hangzhou, said it was mostly an unblemished performance from the Harmanpreet Singh-led side, who directly qualified for Paris …

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023

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 …

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik
1 year, 5 months ago

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

"I believe India has the potential to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey. This team has the attitude and talent to make it happen," says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the man whose rock-solid support is behind the sport's revival. I know plenty of other sports are vying for our country's attention but hockey deserves some shine," Mr. Patnaik, …

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