Gurjit Kaur, Indian hockey’s goal-hungry defender
5 years, 5 months ago

Gurjit Kaur, Indian hockey’s goal-hungry defender

The Hindu  

A year ago, she had been inconsolable. And Gurjit Kaur, the lone drag-flicker in the Indian side who was expected to be the team’s trump card, was as disappointed as the rest. Gurjit struck twice as India overwhelmed Japan 3-1 to win the Hockey Series Finals and advance to the Olympic qualifiers which will be held later this year. READ | Gurjit Kaur: I became a dragflicker for team’s sake With the training camp to resume soon, the break is being utilised for activities that, for most people, are routine — time with family, catching up on studies and completing official work and formalities — Gurjit is employed with the Indian Railways, just like most of her teammates. READ | India women’s hockey team beats Japan 3-1 to clinch FIH Series Finals “No player in a team sport can achieve anything if the rest of her team does not back her.

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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Japan showcased exemplary defence in the first half of the game but second-half goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika sealed India's victory. They dominated possession in Japan's half but struggled …

India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

For the last couple of years, the Indian men’s hockey team has barely had any competition in Asia. The only team to medal in the last two Olympics, Harmanpreet Singh and Co breezed past every opposition at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. The lowest ranked outfit at No.23 in the six-team competition, China forced India to work hard and go …

ACT hockey: India down Japan 5-1 for second straight win
4 months ago

ACT hockey: India down Japan 5-1 for second straight win

Hindustan Times  

Having scored two goals in the first three minutes, it was evident that it was going to be a walk in the park for the Indian men’s hockey team in their Asian Champions Trophy match against Japan on Monday. Indian hockey team beat Japan 5-1 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A brace from Sukhjeet Singh and a goal apiece by Abhishek, …

Hockey: Japan break Indian hearts and Olympic dreams, book ticket to Paris
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games: Abhishek's Brace, Goals from Amit-Mandeep Hand IND 4-2 Win
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games: Abhishek's Brace, Goals from Amit-Mandeep Hand IND 4-2 Win

News 18  

India Vs Japan Hockey Live Score, Asian Games: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Indian men’s hockey team as they gear up for their toughest test yet at the 19th Asian Games against Japan. In the same tournament, India had played out a 1-1 draw with Japan, but the head-to-head record between the two sides is very lopsided, …

Asian Games 2023: India men’s hockey team beats Japan 4-2, overtakes Pakistan from top of Pool A
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India men’s hockey team beats Japan 4-2, overtakes Pakistan from top of Pool A

The Hindu  

Two goals in the last four minutes saw Japan reduce the deficit but India’s superiority till then ensured a 4-2 win against the reigning Asian Games champion in the first real test for the Indians. Sukhjeet was unable to deflect twice in the first ten minutes, and then Harmanpreet’s flick went wide before Abhishek finally put India ahead in the …

India vs Japan hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Abhishek scores brace as IND defeats JPN 4-2
1 year, 3 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: Indian Women's Hockey Team Trounce Singapore 13-0 To Begin Campaign In Style
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian Women's Hockey Team Trounce Singapore 13-0 To Begin Campaign In Style

ABP News  

Hangzhou, Sep 27 Indian women’s hockey team is off to a winning start to their 19th Asian Games campaign, defeating Singapore 13-0 in a Pool A match, here at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium, on Wednesday. The goals kept coming for India as Deepika converted a penalty corner to extend her team’s lead, following which Navneet netted two goals – …

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team thrashes Singapore 16-1, extends winning run
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian men’s hockey team thrashes Singapore 16-1, extends winning run

The Hindu  

Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Tuesday picked up its second consecutive victory at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, defeating Singapore 16-1 in Pool A match. Abhishek, and Varun Kumar scored a brace each, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, and Shamsher Singh, also scored a goal each for India. A fantastic variation in the …

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1
1 year, 3 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: Indian spectator celebrating Rahul KP's goal against China asked to sit down | WATCH
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian spectator celebrating Rahul KP's goal against China asked to sit down | WATCH

India TV News  

Indian football team's Asian Games campaign got off to the worst possible start after it got hammered by the hosts China in its opening clash 5-1 in Hangzhou on Tuesday, September 19 while playing at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium. However, India managed to level the score in the dying moments of the first half courtesy of a brilliant goal …

Men’s Asian Hockey 5s WC Qualifiers: India beats Malaysia 7-5 and Japan 35-1 to enter semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Men’s Asian Hockey 5s WC Qualifiers: India beats Malaysia 7-5 and Japan 35-1 to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

India mauled Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 to enter the semifinals of the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers here on Thursday. With two wins on the day, India finished second in the Elite pool table with 12 points, and earned a direct qualification for the semifinals. In its first match of the day, India won a closely-contested …

Asian Hockey 5s WC Qualifier: Indian men’s hockey team goes down 4-5 in thriller against Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Hockey 5s WC Qualifier: Indian men’s hockey team goes down 4-5 in thriller against Pakistan

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team scripted a stunning 12-2 win over Oman but went down 4-5 against Pakistan at the Men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier in Salalah, Oman, on Wednesday. Minutes later, Mohammad Raheel combined with Pawan Rajbhar deep in Pakistan’s half and scored the third goal for India, further putting pressure on the opposition. Just when it …

India routs Bangladesh 15-1 in men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
1 year, 4 months ago

India routs Bangladesh 15-1 in men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

The Hindu  

India crushed Bangladesh by a massive margin of 15-1 in the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier contest, here on Tuesday. While Maninder Singh was the leading scorer with four goals, Mohammed Raheel netted three whereas Sukhvinder, Gurjot Singh, and Pawan Rajbhar hit two goals each. Less than a minute later, Rajbhar also entered the scoresheet with India’s ninth …

India beats Malaysia 9-5 to enter Women’s Hockey 5s final, qualifies for World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

India beats Malaysia 9-5 to enter Women’s Hockey 5s final, qualifies for World Cup

The Hindu  

Skipper Navjot Kaur slammed a hat-trick as India continued its impressive run at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier and defeated Malaysia 9-5 to enter the final of the tournament here on Monday and also qualify for next year’s World Cup. Mariana Kujur and Jyoti struck twice to add to Navjot’s three goals, while Monika Dipi Toppo and …

Indian Women's Hockey Team Beat Australia 'A' 2-1 in Final Game of Their Tour Down Under
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Women's Hockey Team Beat Australia 'A' 2-1 in Final Game of Their Tour Down Under

News 18  

The Indian women’s hockey team put up a spirited showing in the fifth and final game of its tour Down Under, registering a 2-1 win over Australia A in a closely-fought contest here on Saturday. Earning three quick penalty corners, India put pressure on Australia A defence and Navneet Kaur scored the first goal with a reverse hit to give …

India Finish 9th at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 after 3-1 Win over Japan
2 years, 5 months ago

India Finish 9th at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 after 3-1 Win over Japan

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team picked up a 3-1 win over Japan in the 9-12th placings match of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 at Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa, Spain on Wednesday. But a few minutes later, Deep Grace Ekka converted from another Penalty Corner, hitting the ball towards the bottom right corner to give India a …

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: We will do everything it takes to win medal, says India defender Gurjit Kaur
2 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: We will do everything it takes to win medal, says India defender Gurjit Kaur

Firstpost  

Appearing on the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022 special episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Gurjit spoke candidly about the Indian team’s preparations and the prospects for the coveted event. The Indian senior women’s hockey team is aiming for a podium finish in the upcoming 2022 Women’s Hockey World Cup, said ace defender Gurjit Kaur, following a remarkable third-place finish …

Confident India eye revenge against Japan in Super 4 match of Asia Cup Hockey
2 years, 7 months ago

Confident India eye revenge against Japan in Super 4 match of Asia Cup Hockey

Hindustan Times  

Having risen like a proverbial phoenix from the ashes, a rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team would like to put up a much-improved performance when it takes on Japan in its first 'Super 4' match of the Asia Cup at Jakarta on Saturday. India will face Japan in their first Super 4s match Despite facing a below-par Indonesia in their final …

Women's Asia Cup Hockey: Title hopes over, India looks to settle with podium finish
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's Asia Cup Hockey: Title hopes over, India looks to settle with podium finish

The Hindu  

Their title hopes already over, India would be desperate for at least a podium finish when it takes on China in the third-fourth place play-off match of the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament on Friday. READ: But in the semifinals, some sloppy defending and poor penalty corner conversions put paid to India's hopes as it was beaten 2-3 Korea, which …

Asia Cup Hockey: India's title hopes dashed after losing 2-3 to South Korea in semifinal
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup Hockey: India's title hopes dashed after losing 2-3 to South Korea in semifinal

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team's hopes of defending the Asia Cup title went up in smoke as Korea secured a come-from-behind 2-3 win to qualify for the final of the continental event at the Sultan Qaboos Complex here on Wednesday. India earned a penalty corner early in the first quarter but Gurjit Kaur's flick was saved by the Korean goalkeeper. …

Women's Asia Cup Hockey: Gurjit Kaur's hat-trick helps India thrash Singapore 9-1, qualify for semis
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's Asia Cup Hockey: Gurjit Kaur's hat-trick helps India thrash Singapore 9-1, qualify for semis

Firstpost  

India put their 2-0 loss to Japan in their last match behind and dished out a well-coordinated display on Monday to steamroll Singapore. Muscat: Gurjit Kaur slammed a hat-trick while Monika and Jyoti scored a brace each as defending champions India spanked lowly Singapore 9-1 to register their second win in Pool A and qualify for the semi-finals of the …

Asia Cup: Japan Outclass Indian Women's Hockey Team 2-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup: Japan Outclass Indian Women's Hockey Team 2-0

News 18  

After making a winning start to their campaign at the Women’s Asia Cup with a 9-0 win against Malaysia in their first match, the Indian hockey team went down 0-2 against Asian Games defending Champions Japan in their second pool A match here on Sunday. Though under pressure, the Indian forwardline pushed for opportunities within the striking circle to bounce …

Asia Cup hockey: Holder India mauls Malaysia 9-0 in opener
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup hockey: Holder India mauls Malaysia 9-0 in opener

The Hindu  

Holders India thrashed minnow Malaysia 9-0 to start its title defence on an emphatic note at the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Friday. Seconds into the second quarter, India earned another penalty corner but Gurjit Kaur's flick was saved by the Malaysian defence. Navneet scored her second goal of the day minutes from the breather with another powerful …

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 …

Semifinal spot assured, India to clash with Japan in ACT hockey
3 years ago

Semifinal spot assured, India to clash with Japan in ACT hockey

The Hindu  

Assured of a place in the semifinals, defending champion India would look to continue it's winning run when they clash with Japan in the final round robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament, here on Sunday. Playing it's first tournament after a historic Olympic campaign, India was held to a 2-2 draw by Korea in the opener. …

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women's hockey team eases past Thailand with 13-0 win
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women's hockey team eases past Thailand with 13-0 win

Firstpost  

Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur scored five goals as the Indian women’s hockey team thrashed Thailand 13-0 in its first game at the Asian Champions Trophy in Donghae on Sunday Donghae : Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur scored five goals as the Indian women’s hockey team thrashed Thailand 13-0 in its first game at the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Conceding an early …

Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Thailand 13-0 in opener
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Thailand 13-0 in opener

Hindustan Times  

Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur scored five goals as the Indian Women's Hockey team registered an emphatic 13-0 win over Thailand in their first game at the Donghae Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2021. File Photo of Gurjit Kaur Gurjit gave India the lead in the second minute of the match after an infringement from Thailand in their defensive third awarded India a …

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women's team defeats Thailand 13-0
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women's team defeats Thailand 13-0

The Hindu  

Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur scored five goals as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed Thailand 13-0 in its first game at the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Conceding an early goal put Thailand on the back foot straight away, and Vandana Katariya, the only Indian women's player to score a hat-trick at the Olympics, found the second goal five minutes …

India women lose Olympic hockey semifinal, to play Great Britain for bronze in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

India women lose Olympic hockey semifinal, to play Great Britain for bronze in Tokyo

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team’s inspiring run at the Olympics hit a roadblock as it slipped to a 2-1 loss to former world champion Argentina in the semifinals. MATCH BLOG | Argentina women’s team, which has won medals at four consecutive Olympics, slowly started making inroads, winning a penalty corner in the eighth minute but nothing came off it. #ARG …

Sjoerd Marijne, Rani Rampal and Savita Punia explain how India beat Australia at Tokyo 2020
3 years, 5 months ago

Sjoerd Marijne, Rani Rampal and Savita Punia explain how India beat Australia at Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

The heavens wept and so did the Indians. The Indian women’s hockey team had done the unthinkable by beating three-time Olympic champion Australia for a place in the semifinal. Put every drop of energy you have into the next 60 minutes and stick to your roles’,” skipper Rani Rampal said. I kept telling her that we just needed one goal …

Gurjit Kaur scores lone goal as the India women\'s hockey team make history
3 years, 5 months ago

Gurjit Kaur scores lone goal as the India women\'s hockey team make history

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: A brave and determined Indian women's hockey team etched its name in the history books by entering the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, stunning three-time champions and world no.2 Australia 1-0 in an intense last-eight tie here on Monday. Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur rose to the occasion when it mattered and converted India's lone penalty corner in the …

Women's Hockey: India create history, beat favourites Australia 1-0 to reach Tokyo Olympics semifinals
3 years, 5 months ago

Women's Hockey: India create history, beat favourites Australia 1-0 to reach Tokyo Olympics semifinals

India TV News  

The Indian women's hockey team created history, reaching their first-ever semifinal in Olympics after the side stunned World No.2 Australia 1-0 on Monday. Gurjit Kaur scored India's sole goal from the penalty corner to lead India to the final four of 2020 Tokyo Olympics. FOLLOW LIVE COVERAGE OF 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS India eventually took the lead in the 22nd minute …

Tokyo Olympics: India Women's Hockey Team Beat South Africa 4-3 to Keep Quarter-final Hopes Alive
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India Women's Hockey Team Beat South Africa 4-3 to Keep Quarter-final Hopes Alive

News 18  

Striker Vandana Katariya scored a historic hat-trick to keep alive the Indian women’s hockey team’s quarterfinals hopes in the Olympics with a fighting 4-3 victory over lower-ranked South Africa in its must-win final group match here on Saturday. In doing so, India secured two penalty corners in the first two minutes of the match but dragflicker Gurjit Kaur’s poor execution …

Indian women hockey team working on PC conversion and defence: Gurjit
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian women hockey team working on PC conversion and defence: Gurjit

Hindustan Times  

Gearing up for its first international assignment in almost a year, drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur on Thursday said the Indian women hockey team is paying more attention to penalty corner conversion and defence ahead of its clash against formidable Argentina. File Photo of Indian drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur The Indian team will begin the eight-match tour against the world number two side …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India steadily improving with every tour, could peak at right time for Games, says dragflicker Gurjit Kaur
4 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India steadily improving with every tour, could peak at right time for Games, says dragflicker Gurjit Kaur

Firstpost  

India also enjoyed a successful last year as the team booked its ticket to 2020 Olympics, while also scripting creditable victories against quality sides like Spain, Ireland, Japan, China, Korea among other countries Bengaluru: Ace dragflicker Gurjit Kaur believes the Indian women’s hockey team is steadily improving with every passing tour and the Rani-led side will peak at the right …

Gurjit Kaur: India on track to peak at the right time
4 years, 10 months ago

Gurjit Kaur: India on track to peak at the right time

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team is steadily improving with every passing tour and the side will peak at the right time for the Tokyo Olympics, believes dragflicker Gurjit Kaur. “Our tours and matches are being planned in such a way that we peak at the right time and our performance has been steadily improving,” said Gurjit. In its tour of …

We will peak at the right time, says women's hockey team dragflicker Gurjit Kaur
4 years, 10 months ago

We will peak at the right time, says women's hockey team dragflicker Gurjit Kaur

India TV News  

Ace dragflicker Gurjit Kaur believes the Indian women's hockey team is steadily improving with every passing tour and the Rani-led side will peak at the right time during the Tokyo Olympics. "Our tours and matches are being planned in such a way that we peak at the right time and our performance has been steadily improving," said Gurjit, who has …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India forward Gurjant Singh says each match is crucial for men’s hockey team ahead of Games
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India forward Gurjant Singh says each match is crucial for men’s hockey team ahead of Games

Firstpost  

Forward Gurjant Singh said that consistent performance against top sides in the world was crucial for the Indian men’s hockey team ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Bhubaneswar: Forward Gurjant Singh on Thursday said that consistent performance against top sides in the world was crucial for the Indian men’s hockey team ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. India …

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Gurjit Kaur's brace inspires India women's team to dominating 5-1 first-leg win over USA
5 years, 2 months ago

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Gurjit Kaur's brace inspires India women's team to dominating 5-1 first-leg win over USA

Firstpost  

India women’s hockey team took giant leap towards Olympic qualification with a near-flawless performance to hammer USA 5-1 in the first-leg of the two-match FIH Qualifier. Bhubaneswar: Indian women’s hockey team took giant leap towards Olympic qualification with a near-flawless performance to hammer USA 5-1 in the first-leg of the two-match FIH Qualifier on Friday. Soon India secured their first …

Gurjit Kaur's last-minute goal inspires India women hockey team's comeback win over Great Britain
5 years, 3 months ago

Gurjit Kaur's last-minute goal inspires India women hockey team's comeback win over Great Britain

Firstpost  

Gurjit Kaur scored the goal from short corner, that India earned with 48 seconds left, to lead her team to a thrilling win. Marlow: Gurjit Kaur’s last minute effort saw Indian women beat Great Britain 2-1 in a thrilling opening encounter of the five-match series. Soon enough, it was Great Britain’s turn but in India’s goalkeeper Savita Punia pulled off …

Gurjit's goal gives India women 2-1 win over Great Britain
5 years, 3 months ago

Gurjit's goal gives India women 2-1 win over Great Britain

The Hindu  

Gurjit Kaur’s last minute effort saw Indian women beat Great Britain 2-1 in a thrilling opening encounter of the five-match series. In the second quarter, India took control of the game and won a couple of penalty corners in the first few minutes forcing smart saves from custodian Maddie Hinch. Soon enough, it was Great Britain’s turn but in India’s …

Hockey: India eves beat Japan 2-1 to win Olympic Test event
5 years, 4 months ago

Hockey: India eves beat Japan 2-1 to win Olympic Test event

The Hindu  

The Indian women hockey team won the Olympic Test event with Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami leading the side to a 2-1 win over Japan in the final on Wednesday. READ: India men thump New Zealand 5-0 in Olympic Test Event final Japan also tried to create some opportunities of their own, with goal-scorer Shimizu coming close to scoring her second …

Navjot Kaur, Lalremsiami score as Indian women's hockey team beat Japan in final to win Olympic test event
5 years, 4 months ago

Navjot Kaur, Lalremsiami score as Indian women's hockey team beat Japan in final to win Olympic test event

Firstpost  

Navjot Kaur opened the scoring to put India ahead but the lead was neutralised within a minute as Minami Shimizu scored for the hosts. Tokyo : The Indian women hockey team won the Olympic Test event with Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami leading the side to a 2-1 win over Japan in the final, here on Wednesday. However, the next minute …

Indian women enter final of Tokyo Olympic test event
5 years, 4 months ago

Indian women enter final of Tokyo Olympic test event

The Hindu  

Following an impressive performance against Australia, the Indian women’s hockey team on Tuesday secured its place in the final of the Olympic test event by playing out a 0-0 draw against China. 10 side looked comfortable in possession, and rotated the ball well to threaten the opponents in the opening 10 minutes, which also reflected when it won its first …

Olympic test event: India's men's hockey team defeats Malaysia 6-0
5 years, 4 months ago

Olympic test event: India's men's hockey team defeats Malaysia 6-0

The Hindu  

Mandeep Singh and Gursahibjit Singh scored a brace each as India defeated Malaysia 6-0 in a Olympic Test event fixture in Tokyo on Saturday. While both Mandeep and Gursahibjit toyed with Malaysia, it was Varun Kumar, who gave India the lead in the ninth minute. READ: Gurjit Kaur's double helps Indian eves down Japan 2-1 in Olympic test event Along …

Olympic test event: India 2 - 1 Japan; Gurjit Kaur with two goal; Match report, Pictures
5 years, 4 months ago

Olympic test event: India 2 - 1 Japan; Gurjit Kaur with two goal; Match report, Pictures

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team started its campaign in the Olympic test event with a resilient 2-1 victory over host Japan on Saturday. India took an early lead through its penalty corner specialist, Gurjit Kaur, in the ninth minute, but the host equalised in the 16th minute as Aki Mitsuhashi scored a field goal. However, Gurjit stepped up again in …

Gurjit Kaur's brace helps Indian women beat Japan in Olympic test event
5 years, 4 months ago

Gurjit Kaur's brace helps Indian women beat Japan in Olympic test event

India Today  

Penalty corner specialist Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team started their campaign at the Olympic test event with a resilient 2-1 victory over hosts Japan at the Oi Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Gurjit gave India a 1-0 lead by scoring a goal in the ninth minute of the game, but the hosts equalised it …

Gurjit Kaur: Beating Australia will boost our confidence ahead of Olympic qualifiers
5 years, 5 months ago

Gurjit Kaur: Beating Australia will boost our confidence ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

Pulling off a victory against the world No.2 Australia will help boost our confidence ahead of the Olympics qualifiers, feels Indian women’s hockey player Gurjit Kaur. The Indian women’s team, currently ranked 10th in the FIH Rankings, will face tough challenges against the likes of Australia, China and hosts Japan at the Olympic test event, scheduled to begin in Tokyo …

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