India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century

Hindustan Times  

Indian hockey's decline was halted quite spectacularly with a gold at the 1980 Olympics. The gold in 1980 remains the last that India has won in hockey while the men's team would end the dry run only in 2021 in Tokyo. Here we recall the country's performances after the end of the reign of hockey: India's dry run after 1980 was ended by Leander Paes as he became the first, and thus far only, tennis player from the country to win an Olympic medal. Atlanta 1996 - The dry run ends at last India's medal drought finally ended at the 1996 Olympics with Leander Paes becoming the first Indian tennis player to win bronze at the Games. He was the first Indian in 44 years to win an individual medal and it was the first medal for the country since the men's hockey team's gold in 1980.

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India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series
2 months ago

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India is ready to face a tough challenge from Germany in a two-Test series. The match will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Both Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage will make their debut on the international stage, while other players like Varun Kumar, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Dilpreet Singh have returned after a …

India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy
3 months, 1 week 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 …

To win Olympic golds, India needs more corporate silver
4 months, 1 week ago

To win Olympic golds, India needs more corporate silver

Hindustan Times  

India, with one billion people and 117 athletes in Paris, placed 71st in the Olympics medal tally - 16 places below Saint Lucia, with just 180,000 inhabitants. Companies like Reliance Industries—whose chairman Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita was re-elected to the International Olympics Committee—to other mega companies, like the Adani Group, Tata, and steelmaking JSW, are showing themselves keen to bankroll …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team is set to return to India today after a remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where they clinched the bronze medal. The journey to the bronze medal was filled with challenges, as the Indian hockey team faced some of the best teams in the world. The Indian hockey team has a storied history in …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while. Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while the Indian hockey team …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday. "The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you've brought home …

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat that has taken over five decades to replicate. With a 2-1 victory against Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only secured the bronze medal in men's hockey but also achieved back-to-back Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. Over fifty years ago, India clinched consecutive bronze medals, …

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team's dream of ending a 44-year-old wait to enter an Olympic final remained unfulfilled after a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Three years later, the same opposition inflicted a painful defeat against Harmanpreet Singh's Indian men's hockey team to book a spot in the final against the Netherlands …

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team won its first Olympic medal at the Amsterdam Games in 1928. It scored 29 goals in five matches to win the gold medal. As Harmanpreet Singh’s men take on Germany in the hockey semifinals at the Paris Olympics, here’s the full list of all medals won by India in hockey at the quadrennial games. List of …

Paris Olympics 2024: India Take On Great Britain In Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India Take On Great Britain In Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Clash

ABP News  

India vs Great Britain Hockey match highlights: Playing with just 10 players, India edged out Great Britain in a tense penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the semifinals. At Tokyo 2020, India had faced Great Britain in the quarterfinals, where Manpreet Singh-led team won 3-1 and went on to secure a bronze medal. Earlier, in a historic pre-quarterfinal match, …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Are India ready to spring a surprise?

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games was a watershed moment for the India men’s hockey team. In India’s case that could help cast aside recent indifferent performances provided the team executes plans or moves coach Craig Fulton introduces for the Games. The Olympic preliminary pool draw allows India to find their feet against lower-ranked opponents New Zealand …

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last
5 months ago

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh's career around the time that the Indian men's hockey team, and indeed the sport of hockey itself in the country, had seemingly met its demise. Sreejesh emerged as one of the leading figures in the Indian dressing room after the disappointing London Olympics Sreejesh was with the Indian team throughout that journey. They had qualified after winning theif …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts

Hindustan Times  

India have won more Olympic medals since the turn of this century than they did in all of their appearances before 2000. Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal, winning the men's 10m air rifle title. Sushil Kumar became the first Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, bettering his bronze medal in Beijing …

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: The early years after gaining independence

Hindustan Times  

According to the International Olympic Committee's records, India's Olympic journey started in Paris, and the French capital is where athletes representing the country will travel to this year. London 1948 - No more Dhyan Chand but hockey dominance continues The first Olympics after the Second World War also marked the first time that India competed at the Games as an …

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Hindustan Times  

India will make its 26th appearance at the Summer Olympics this year, and for that, they will go back to Paris - the place where the country's Olympic journey began. Dhyan Chand and the rest of the Indian men's hockey team that won the country's first Olympic gold at the 1928 Olympics. Paris 1900 - A debatable start The 1900 …

1980 Olympics Special Interview Mervyn Fernandes: The gold medal was a recognition of our dedication and hard work
5 months, 2 weeks ago

1980 Olympics Special Interview Mervyn Fernandes: The gold medal was a recognition of our dedication and hard work

The Hindu  

Sometimes it’s nice to revisit the good old memories. In fact, many of us — including myself, Somaya, Shahid, Zafar — were playing for the first time in the same team at the international level and the seasoned Baskaran ensured that the team gelled well. Everyone was serious about the team and Manekshaw’s visit made us proud that a man …

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With five months to go until the Paris Games, the anticipation regarding the medal prospects in these two disciplines is palpable.

The Hindu  

Hockey and shooting are the two sports where India has achieved the most success in the Olympics. “The team is 110 percent ready to win gold,” said Hardik Singh, midfielder and vice-captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, during the discussion on ‘Eyeing the Paris Gold’ as part of Sportstar’s ‘Focus Punjab’ Sports Conclave in Chandigarh on Wednesday. However, Hardik …

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

Rewind 2023: Looking back at India men's and women's hockey teams' performances in the year gone by
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: India loses 1-3 to Spain in bronze medal playoff
1 year ago

Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: India loses 1-3 to Spain in bronze medal playoff

The Hindu  

India’s hopes of redeeming some pride in the junior men’s hockey World Cup remained only a dream as they lost 1-3 to Spain in the bronze medal playoff here on Saturday. Goals from Nicolas Alvarez and Petchame Pau sealed the deal in Spain’s favour as Sunil Jojo’s 28th-minute penalty-corner strike was the only saving grace for the two-time junior world …

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?

The Hindu  

India finished fourth in the overall medals tally at the Asian Games 2023. Medal winners in archery Gold- Ojas Deotale- Compound Men’s Individual Gold- Compound Men’s Team Gold- Jyothi Surekha Vennam- Compound Women’s Individual Gold- Compound Women’s Team Gold- Compound Mixed Team Silver- Abhishek Verma- Compound Men’s Individual Silver- Recurve Men’s Team Bronze- Aditi Swami- Compound Women’s Individual Bronze- Recurve …

Indian Men\'s Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Men\'s Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Paris Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led admirably as the Indian men's hockey team mauled defending champions Japan 5-1 to reclaim the Asian Games gold, their fourth in the continental showpiece, after nine years and qualify for next year's Paris Olympics here on Friday.The Indians, who had to be content with a bronze medal in the last edition in Jakarta, thus won …

Asian Games 2023: India win gold in Men’s Hockey, defeat Japan 5-1 in final
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India win gold in Men’s Hockey, defeat Japan 5-1 in final

Live Mint  

The Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2023 have added another gold to their tally, with the men's hockey team winning the high-stake final match against Japan. With this win, the Indian men's hockey team has sealed their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The top goalscorer for India was Harmanpreet Singh, who successfully encashed the two penalty corners in …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze

Live Mint  

Asian Games 2023: On Day 14, Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam achieved an impressive feat by securing three gold medals, while Aditi Swami earned a bronze, contributing to India's archery team's historic achievement of nine medals at the Asian Games. Earlier on Thursday, the Indian women's compound archery team staged an impressive comeback to narrowly defeat their rivals from …

Asian Games: Hockey India announces hefty prize money as wishes continue to pour in for golden team
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Hockey India announces hefty prize money as wishes continue to pour in for golden team

India TV News  

India men's hockey team thrashed champions Japan to achieve a Gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday, October 6. To appreciate their historic achievement, Hockey India announced cash rewards for the men's winning team and support staff after the medal ceremony. "Hockey India has announced rewards of Rs 5 lakh each for all the players and Rs 2.5 …

Indian hockey at the Asian Games - medal count over the years
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian hockey at the Asian Games - medal count over the years

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey teams, both men and women, will be hoping to secure podium finishes in Hangzhou and qualify for the Olympics next year. MEN 1958 - Silver medal 1962 - Silver medal FILE PHOTO: The Indian hockey team which won the gold medal at the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES 1966 - Gold …

Asian Games: Legends, Pioneers, Heroes
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Legends, Pioneers, Heroes

Hindustan Times  

By now, we are familiar with Neeraj Chopra’s arc of triumph. Being part of the the 4x100 relay and the 3x100 medley bronze medal winning teams meant that a man whose music had taken the Hindi film industry by storm was not the only Sachin who was famous Nag’s gold remains India’s only gold in the pool, the other highlights …

Indian Hockey at Asian Games: Favoured to win but still on edge
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Hockey at Asian Games: Favoured to win but still on edge

Hindustan Times  

If the Indian men’s hockey team were expected to defend their title five years ago in Jakarta, in Hangzhou, they will start as the outright favourites by a quite a distance. India are the highest ranked team in Asia at world No.3, reigning ACT champions, Olympic bronze medallists and the Asian Games hockey competition should be nothing less than a …

Taking care of minds and adaptability the key, says Manpreet Singh as India hunt for elusive 4th Asian Games hockey gold
1 year, 3 months ago

Taking care of minds and adaptability the key, says Manpreet Singh as India hunt for elusive 4th Asian Games hockey gold

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey's incredible domination in the Olympics is well documented - the team won all six gold medals on offer between the 1928 and 1956 Games and then went on to win two more in 1964 and 1980. India's third gold medal win came at Incheon 2014, which was seen as an indicator of the team's stock getting back …

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team’s first and only gold medal at the Asian Games came in 1982. Captain of Indian Women's team Savita, shines bright as she holds up her jersey at the Sunehra Safar Event.#HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame#HockeyIndiaParivarKoPranampic.twitter.com/Zbr0PcvRYA — Hockey India September 1, 2023 Savita took lessons from Hockey India president and former India men’s international Dilip Tirkey, who had stated earlier …

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet
1 year, 3 months ago

Hockey | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team is the favourite to win the Asian Games gold, given the side’s impressive title run in the recent Asian Champions Trophy at Chennai. Midfielder Manpreet Singh, who led the nation to a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, acknowledged the added importance of doing well in the continental games. If we feel the Olympics …

India men's hockey team boosts to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 triumph
1 year, 4 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 - …

On This Day: India triumphs over Great Britain at 1948 London Olympics to win fourth consecutive hockey gold
1 year, 4 months ago

On This Day: India triumphs over Great Britain at 1948 London Olympics to win fourth consecutive hockey gold

Firstpost  

Balbir Singh Senior scored a brace as India defeated Great Britain 4-0 in the men’s hockey final at the Empire Stadium to win its fourth consecutive gold medal — and its first as an independent nation. Saturday, 12 August, marks exactly 75 years since the India men’s hockey team continued its dominant march in the sport by winning gold in …

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

Craig Fulton has already experienced a lot since the beginning of the year: a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat with Belgium, the intensity and passion of Indian fans as a neutral, a completely different culture with his appointment as India’s chief coach, and some tough outings in the FIH Pro League as he comes to terms with the resources and …

Junior hockey: Youth power to the fore in the Asia Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Junior hockey: Youth power to the fore in the Asia Cup

The Hindu  

Manpreet Singh’s Team India rekindled memories of the eccentric days of yore for Indian hockey when the men’s team defeated Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Sportstar sat down for a conversation with junior men’s team captain Uttam Singh, Neelam, who scored the winning goal for the women, and top-scorers of both sides, Araijeet …

Indian Men's Hockey Team Look to Continue Pro League Supremacy Under New Coach
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Men's Hockey Team Look to Continue Pro League Supremacy Under New Coach

News 18  

A rejuvenated Indian men’s hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champions Belgium here on Friday. India overcame a disappointing World Cup campaign earlier this year to climb to the …

Hockey World Cup 2023: India finish joint 9th, beat South Africa in classification match
1 year, 10 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: India finish joint 9th, beat South Africa in classification match

India TV News  

Team India finished joint 9th in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 after beating South Africa 5-2 on Saturday. Team India's dream to win the World Cup title ended when they lost to New Zealand in the crossover game. With the win, Team India finished joint ninth in the overall standings of the World Cup along with Argentina. Team India …

FIH World Cup 2023: A Look at India's Overall Performance at the Hockey Showpiece
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup 2023: A Look at India's Overall Performance at the Hockey Showpiece

News 18  

The Indian team are all set to begin their Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign on Friday with a match against Spain. As India aim to lift the Men’s Hockey World Cup trophy for the second time, it is time to take a look at their overall performance in the showpiece event. In the last Men’s World Cup edition, India crashed …

Hockey World Cup countdown | After bronze in first edition, India bagged silver in the next
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup countdown | After bronze in first edition, India bagged silver in the next

The Hindu  

Conceived jointly by India and Pakistan as the premier standalone competition for hockey outside of the Olympics and approved by the International Hockey Federation in 1969, it still took 13 long years and four editions of the event to be held in the Indian subcontinent for the first time. The reigning Olympic champion rode on some impressive performances from the …

Commonwealth Games Hockey: Australia, the thorn in India’s flesh
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games Hockey: Australia, the thorn in India’s flesh

The Hindu  

A year after India’s hockey teams impressed at the Tokyo Olympics, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have reminded us that sport isn’t a mathematical equation with a single definite solution but an unsure science. The similarities between India’s men’s and women’s team in terms of journeys over the past one year are several: they have both lost key members to retirements …

India in Hockey at Commonwealth Games 2022 Men and Women teams win medals Australia England flex might
2 years, 4 months ago

India in Hockey at Commonwealth Games 2022 Men and Women teams win medals Australia England flex might

The Hindu  

A year since the Indian hockey teams regained space in the national consciousness with exceptional performances at the Tokyo Olympics, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have served a reminder that sports isn’t a mathematical equation with a single definite solution. Tracking the Journey The similarities in the Indian men’s and women's teams journey over the past year are several: losing key …

Commonwealth Games 2022: India Hockey Team Aim To End Australia's Dominance | Preview
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: India Hockey Team Aim To End Australia's Dominance | Preview

ABP News  

New Delhi: The phenomenal success at the Tokyo Olympics has ignited hopes of an in-form Indian men's hockey team stopping the Australian juggernaut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Going by renewed optimism and belief among the Indian players, it appears the men's team has a great opportunity to end Australia's gold rush at the event. The Indian men are …

Hockey at Commonwealth Games: India Aim to End Australia's Dominance
2 years, 5 months ago

Hockey at Commonwealth Games: India Aim to End Australia's Dominance

News 18  

The phenomenal success at the Tokyo Olympics has ignited hopes of an in-form Indian men’s hockey team stopping the Australian juggernaut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Going by renewed optimism and belief among the Indian players, it appears the men’s team has a great opportunity to end Australia’s gold rush at the event. The Indian men are placed in …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 7 months ago

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come

Live Mint  

“The target for Asian Games is gold,” says Vandana Katariya firmly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women’s team delivered their best performance yet, reaching the semi-finals of the Games for the very first time. “But helped me get back on the ground, told me, ‘We need you.’” The players made sure she was never left alone with her …

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players
2 years, 9 months ago

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players

The Hindu  

The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women's hockey in the country immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in large numbers, India players Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur said on Tuesday. India ended at fourth place in the Tokyo Games women's hockey after losing to Great Britain in the bronze medal …

Hockey great Charanjit Singh, who led India to gold in Tokyo 1964, dies
2 years, 10 months ago

Hockey great Charanjit Singh, who led India to gold in Tokyo 1964, dies

Hindustan Times  

In India’s hockey history, 1964 is known as the year when the country regained its supremacy in the sport. Having lost the 1960 Rome Olympics final to nemesis Pakistan, India reclaimed the crown four years later in Tokyo, beating the same opposition. “Even in his old age, he would light up every time there were conversations about hockey and he …

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