Hockey India postpones all national championships indefinitely after country-wide lockdown extended
4 years, 9 months ago

Hockey India postpones all national championships indefinitely after country-wide lockdown extended

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‘These tournaments have been postponed indefinitely and we will announce new dates basis the evolution of the COVID-19 situation in India,’ Hockey India president said. The 2020 Hockey India National Championships that have been postponed indefinitely are as follows: 10th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2020, Ranchi, Jharkhand earlier scheduled from 29 April to 9 May and 7 May to 17 May respectively. 10th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2020, Chennai, Tamil Nadu earlier scheduled from 14 May to 21 May and 19 May to 30 May respectively. 10th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2020, Hisar, Haryana earlier scheduled from 3 May to 14 May and 12 May to 23 May respectively. 10th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2020, Imphal, Manipur earlier scheduled from 28 May to 4 June and 3 June to 13 June respectively.

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Hockey India League is close to my heart because it’s for the athletes: FIH President Tayyab Ikram
2 weeks ago

Hockey India League is close to my heart because it’s for the athletes: FIH President Tayyab Ikram

The Hindu  

International Hockey Federation President Tayyab Ikram has made it clear that while the window for the Hockey India League was fixed, the exact dates were up to Hockey India and the franchises. READ | HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans grabs bonus point after shootout win against Delhi SG Pipers Ikram also refuted FIH launching a Pakistan-specific project to revive hockey. What …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
1 month, 4 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 …

HIL 2024-25: A Spectacular Showdown on the Pitch
2 months, 1 week ago

HIL 2024-25: A Spectacular Showdown on the Pitch

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will commence on December 28, with Delhi SG Pipers facing Gonasika in the opener at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The league will feature two stages, with Phase 1 running from December 28 to January 18, during which all teams will face off once. Phase 2 will begin on …

Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Senior National men’s hockey championship | Maharashtra routs Uttarakhand
1 year, 1 month ago

Senior National men’s hockey championship | Maharashtra routs Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in the final contest of the day. The results: Pool B: …

Men’s Senior National Hockey championship: Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu thumps Assam 15-1
1 year, 1 month ago

Men’s Senior National Hockey championship: Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu thumps Assam 15-1

The Hindu  

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in the third and final contest of the day. The results: …

India Hockey team aims to win Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Ranchi
1 year, 2 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. …

Hockey India Sub-Junior: Hockey Madhya Pradesh claim top spot in both Men's and Women's category
1 year, 2 months ago

Hockey India Sub-Junior: Hockey Madhya Pradesh claim top spot in both Men's and Women's category

Hindustan Times  

Rajnandgaon, October 17 : The 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women West Zone Championship 2023 concluded on Monday in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh with Hockey Madhya Pradesh being crowned Champions in the Sub Junior Women's category after their 3-1 triumph over Chhattisgarh Hockey, accompanied on the podium by Hockey Maharashtra, which finished third. HT Image In the Sub-Junior Men's category …

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 3 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 …

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian men’s hockey team departs for Asian Games in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Indian Men’s hockey team on Tuesday left for Hangzhou to take part in the 19th Asian Games. The Indian Men's Hockey Team flew from Bengaluru to Hangzhou on Tuesday to compete in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. 📍Hangzhou, China.#HockeyIndia… pic.twitter.com/jKPytBh8SE — Hockey India September 18, 2023 “The team has been rigorously preparing for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, …

India men's hockey team boosts to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 triumph
1 year, 5 months ago

India men's hockey team boosts to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 triumph

India TV News  

India men's hockey recorded a stunning comeback win against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 final on Saturday, August 13. India's unbeaten run at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 has slightly pushed them past England with 2771.35 points with eight points lead. Top 5 teams in men's FIH Rankings: Netherlands - 3095.90 points Belgium - 2917.87 points India - …

India TV Sports Wrap on August 12: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year, 5 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on August 12: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The Asian Chapions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament is about to hit its cresecndo today as hosts India will be taking on Malaysia in the summit clash in Chennai. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories International Hockey Federation abandons trial of new penalty-corner rules, confirms FIH president The International Hockey Federation has decided to put an end to the trials involving …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Coaches raise concern over tourney timing before Asian Games 2022
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Coaches raise concern over tourney timing before Asian Games 2022

The Hindu  

Just a couple of days ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy, both Malaysia and South Korea’s head coaches expressed their displeasure over the timing of the tournament with the all-important Asian Games around the corner. So we need to change our mindset and plan well so it helps Asian teams.” South Korean head coach Sin Seok-gyo echoed similar sentiments. “I …

Hockey India announces 39 core probables for senior men’s national camp ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Hockey India announces 39 core probables for senior men’s national camp ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching camp scheduled to take place from 26th June 2023 to 19th July 2023 at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The four-nation tournament will be followed by the prestigious Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, starting on 3rd August 2023, in which the Indian team will …

Birsa Munda Stadium to Host Four National Championships
1 year, 11 months ago

Birsa Munda Stadium to Host Four National Championships

News 18  

Four age-group national hockey championships will be organised at the newly-built Birsa Munda Stadium this year to give the domestic players a feel of the state-of-the-art facility, which jointly hosted the men’s World Cup along with the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar last month. ”We have taken a major step by signing a multi-year contract with the FanCode who have over …

Senior National Hockey Championships: Women’s C’Ships from February 15, Men’s event in April
1 year, 11 months ago

Senior National Hockey Championships: Women’s C’Ships from February 15, Men’s event in April

The Hindu  

Twenty-nine teams will take part in the Hockey India Senior Women National Championship to be held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from February 15, which will kick-start the domestic season. Meanwhile, the third edition of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship will begin from February 26 in Bengaluru. It was after the first edition of this championships exclusively for …

Indian women’s team begins Nation’s Cup campaign against Chile with an eye on Pro League
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian women’s team begins Nation’s Cup campaign against Chile with an eye on Pro League

The Hindu  

The Savita Punia-led Indian women’s hockey team will have an eye on the Hockey Pro League qualification as the side open its campaign against Chile in the Nation’s Cup here on Sunday. The eight-team tournament brings in a system of promotion-relegation, where the champions will be promoted to the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League, a key tournament ahead of …

Hockey India Asks FIH to Suggest a Proper Window to Revive its Domestic League
2 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India Asks FIH to Suggest a Proper Window to Revive its Domestic League

News 18  

The International Hockey Federation has in principle agreed to work out an appropriate window to revive the franchise-based Hockey India League, which was discontinued to make way for the FIH Pro League which was being held from January to June. The FIH has received a communication from Hockey India, via its newly-elected president Dilip Tirkey, seeking a suitable window to …

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye
2 years, 3 months ago

National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye

The Hindu  

Indian hockey has been in a revival mode since the exceptional performance of both men and women’s team in the Tokyo Olympics. The hockey events of the 36th National Games which begins at the Dhyanchand Hockey stadium on Sunday could possibly unearth new talents and give the much-needed push to the game in the country. With only the top eight …

Hockey India names 33 probables for national camp ahead of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023
2 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India names 33 probables for national camp ahead of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday named a 33-member core probable group for the national coaching camp starting on October 3, 2022 to prepare for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 season opener in Bhubaneswar. Talking about the camp, Chief Coach Graham Reid said, "The FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 will give us insights into the areas that require work ahead of …

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections
2 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections

The Hindu  

On a day FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation citing ‘outside interference’ and seeking early elections, Hockey India appeared to be moving towards avoiding a similar fate even as the FIH delegation came visiting to take stock of the situation. The three-member International Hockey Federation delegation held meetings with the Odisha government and sports officials in the city on …

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising World Cup 2023: FIH to tell Hockey India CoA
2 years, 5 months ago

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising World Cup 2023: FIH to tell Hockey India CoA

Firstpost  

The executive board of the FIH on Friday took the decision to send an official communication to the CoA at its meeting in Terrassa, Spain on the sidelines of the Women’s World Cup. Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation will write to the Committee of Administrators governing Hockey India, asking it to conduct elections and avoid “jeopardising” the men’s World Cup …

FIH to Request Hockey India CoA to Hold Elections Soon to Not Risk Men's World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

FIH to Request Hockey India CoA to Hold Elections Soon to Not Risk Men's World Cup

News 18  

The International Hockey Federation has warned the Committee of Administrators governing Hockey India to conduct elections as soon as possible to avoid jeopardizing the Men’s World Cup to be held in Odisha in January 2023. The decision to send an official communication to the CoA of Hockey India was taken by the Executive Board of the FIH, in its meeting …

Hockey India Congratulates Umpires Sourabh Singh Rajput, Rama Pramod Potnis for Promotions
2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India Congratulates Umpires Sourabh Singh Rajput, Rama Pramod Potnis for Promotions

News 18  

Hockey India on Monday congratulated Rama Pramod Potnis and Sourabh Singh Rajput for receiving promotions from the FIH Officials Committee. Potnis started officiating in May 2014 and has officiated in numerous major domestic tournaments such as the 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, 10th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2020 held in Kollam, …

Asian Games 2022: India hockey players disappointed by postponement but count on positives
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Games 2022: India hockey players disappointed by postponement but count on positives

Firstpost  

The Hangzhou Asian Games, scheduled from 10 to 25 September, were postponed indefinitely amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China New Delhi: The indefinite postponement of the Hangzhou Asian Games has come as a big disappointment for majority of country’s athletes but the Indian hockey team players have taken the deferment positively, saying it will give them additional …

FIH Pro League: Indian women's team matches against England cancelled
2 years, 9 months ago

FIH Pro League: Indian women's team matches against England cancelled

The Hindu  

The Indian women hockey team's two FIH Pro League matches against England, which were earlier postponed due to COVID-related issues in the English side, have been cancelled, handing the Savita-led side the top position in the standings. The two matches were initially scheduled for April 2 and 3 at the Kalinga Staium here but postponed due to a high number …

Hockey India to host Germany on 14th and 15th April 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Hockey India to host Germany on 14th and 15th April 2022

The Hindu  

Following the announcement and confirmation from the International Hockey Federation on Friday evening, Hockey India is confirmed to host Germany, for the double-header on 14th and 15th April 2022 to be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar in Odisha. READ | Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam said, "As hosts, we are happy to welcome the German National Men's Team …

Women's FIH Pro League matches between India and England postponed
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's FIH Pro League matches between India and England postponed

The Hindu  

The FIH Pro League double-header between the India and England was postponed on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the British camp. FIH said the matches have been postponed “due to a high number of COVID cases and injuries affecting the English team.” “FIH, @TheHockeyIndia and @EnglandHockey are monitoring the situation. “The England women's team have had to cancel …

India's Hockey Pro League Games Postponed After England Women's Team Hit by Covid-19
2 years, 9 months ago

India's Hockey Pro League Games Postponed After England Women's Team Hit by Covid-19

News 18  

The upcoming FIH Pro League double-header between the women hockey teams of India and England was postponed on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the British camp. Game’s governing body FIH said the matches have been postponed “due to a high number of COVID cases and injuries affecting the English team.” IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | …

Hockey India names 60 players for national camp ahead of FIH Pro League
3 years ago

Hockey India names 60 players for national camp ahead of FIH Pro League

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Thursday announced a list of 60 players for the senior men's national camp which commences from January 3, 2022, at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru. The list of 60 players will be pruned down to 33 ahead of their preparations for their FIH Pro League 2021-22 matches scheduled for February, 2022. "These 60 players have earned …

Indian women's hockey team's ACT campaign ends due to COVID case in squad
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian women's hockey team's ACT campaign ends due to COVID case in squad

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team was on Thursday forced out of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy after one of its players tested positive for COVID-19, joining Malaysia which was also forced to withdraw from the tournament after being hit by virus here. A day after the cancellation of its matches against defending champion Korea and China respectively, an Asian Hockey …

Covid-19 hits women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 hits women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled

Hindustan Times  

A member of the Indian women's hockey team participating in the Asian Champions Trophy here has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the cancellation of its next two matches against defending champions Korea and China respectively. Covid-19 hits women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled While India were schedule to take on hosts Korea …

Indian women hockey player tests positive; Asian Champions Trophy match against Korea cancelled
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian women hockey player tests positive; Asian Champions Trophy match against Korea cancelled

India TV News  

Highlights Earlier on Monday, India's second match against Malaysia was cancelled due to COVID-related issue There is no official word at this point on what happens to India's remaining schedule in the event The team is due to take on China on Thursday in its next match A member of the Indian women's hockey team participating in the Asian Champions …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled
3 years, 1 month ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled

Firstpost  

Even though the Asian Hockey Federation is yet to come out with a statement, a Hockey India source confirmed that one player has tested positive. Donghae : A member of the Indian women’s hockey team participating in the Asian Champions Trophy here has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the cancellation of its match against hosts and defending champions Korea …

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian Women's Hockey Team to take on Thailand in the opener
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian Women's Hockey Team to take on Thailand in the opener

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team would look to begin its Asian Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note when it takes on Thailand here on Sunday. The tournament scheduled to be held between 5 - 12 December 2021 will see India up against China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia in the single-pool competition. Talking about the other opponents, Savita said, …

India’s hockey teams to compete at Commonwealth Games 2022 - CGF
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s hockey teams to compete at Commonwealth Games 2022 - CGF

The Hindu  

India’s hockey teams will compete at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin said, reversing their decision to skip the 2022 event. In October, India had withdrawn its hockey teams from next year’s Games citing COVID-19 concerns and Hockey India’s decision to prioritise the Asian Games in China, a qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Games …

Madhya Pradesh wins 11th Hockey India senior women National Championship
3 years, 2 months ago

Madhya Pradesh wins 11th Hockey India senior women National Championship

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh defeated Haryana 1-0 to win the 11th Hockey India senior women National Championship 2021 in Jhansi on Saturday, while Punjab went past Maharashtra 2-1 to finish third in the competition. Madhya Pradesh's Kanchan Nidhi Kerketta found the back of the net early in the final against Haryana, and thereafter the Madhya Pradesh side kept Haryana at bay throughout …

Hockey India withdraws from 2022 Birmingham CWG; cites COVID-19 concerns, discriminatory quarantine rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India withdraws from 2022 Birmingham CWG; cites COVID-19 concerns, discriminatory quarantine rules

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday pulled out of next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games' hockey competition, citing COVID-19 concerns and UK's discriminatory quarantine rules for travellers from the country, a day after England's withdrawal from the junior men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar over similar reasons. Hockey India president Gyanandro Ningombam communicated the federation's decision to Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra in a …

Indian Hockey Teams Pull Out of 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Citing Discriminatory Quarantine Rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Hockey Teams Pull Out of 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Citing Discriminatory Quarantine Rules

News 18  

The Indian men’s and women’s hockey team will not be part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after pulling out of the event citing COVID-19 concerns and discriminatory quarantine rules Indians in United Kingdom. The updated travel advisory mentions states that all British nationals arriving in India from the UK will have to undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine from …

Australia Pulls Out of Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in India, Pro League Due to Covid-19
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia Pulls Out of Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in India, Pro League Due to Covid-19

News 18  

Australia on Friday pulled out of several upcoming FIH tournaments, including the junior men’s hockey World Cup slated to be held in India later this year, citing COVID-19 related government travel restrictions. “Australia and New Zealand will not take part in Season 3 of the FIH Pro League as a result of COVID related government travel restrictions and uncertainty in …

Indian Hockey Teams Unlikely to Compete in Birmingham CWG: IOA Chief Narinder Batra
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Hockey Teams Unlikely to Compete in Birmingham CWG: IOA Chief Narinder Batra

News 18  

The Indian hockey teams are unlikely to participate in next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to ensure that they hit peak form during the Asian Games, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra said on Friday. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India …

Indian hockey teams unlikely to compete in Birmingham CWG, says IOA chief Batra
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian hockey teams unlikely to compete in Birmingham CWG, says IOA chief Batra

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey teams are unlikely to participate in next year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to ensure that they hit peak form during the Asian Games, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra said on Friday. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India …

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian hockey teams may skip CWG with aim to peak at Asian Games: IOA president Narinder Batra

India Today  

The president of the Indian Olympic Association Narinder Batra said on Friday that the participation of India’s hockey teams in next year’s Commonwealth Games is ‘doubtful’. Batra, who is the chief of the International Hockey Federation and was a former Hockey India president, said the Indian hockey teams' priority is to achieve their peak at the Asian Games, which starts …

Domestic hockey season to begin in October after a seven month Covid break
3 years, 4 months ago

Domestic hockey season to begin in October after a seven month Covid break

The Hindu  

The much-awaited domestic hockey season is set to resume in October this year with the first sub-junior men's national academy championship in Bhopal after a hiatus of seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural sub-junior men's national academy championship will be held from October 4-13.This will be followed by the first Hockey India junior men's academy national championships …

National Sports Day 2021: Ajitpal Singh Wants Hockey Team to Chase Gold, Dhanraj Pillay Suggests HIL Revival
3 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Day 2021: Ajitpal Singh Wants Hockey Team to Chase Gold, Dhanraj Pillay Suggests HIL Revival

News 18  

Ajitpal Singh and Dhanraj Pillay, captains of 1975 World Cup and 1998 Asian Games champion men’s hockey squads, watched with interest the reception for hockey Olympians from Tokyo and felicitations on arrival. Referring to Dhyanchand birthday celebrations, he observed: “The National Sports Day is for all sports, I don’t think celebrations will be limited to only hockey.” Asked about the …

Domestic badminton season resumption once again derailed by COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Domestic badminton season resumption once again derailed by COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the domestic season with the Badminton Association of India forced to postpone this month's senior ranking tournaments in Bangalore after local authorities denied permission to host the events. "Unfortunately the tournaments had to be postponed till further notice as the Bangalore government didn't give permission to host the event due to …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India finally get past mental blocks to clinch hockey bronze medal
3 years, 5 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Golden moment for Indian hockey and sports,' nation lauds men's team as they win bronze
3 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

India men's hockey team ends 41-year medal drought with historic Tokyo Olympics Bronze
3 years, 5 months ago

India men's hockey team ends 41-year medal drought with historic Tokyo Olympics Bronze

India TV News  

India men's hockey team scripted history on Thursday morning when they defeated heavyweight Germany 5-4 in the third-place match to clinch the Bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Historic goals from Simranjeet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are what it took the Indian hockey team to register themselves as the new greats of the Indian …

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