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A new beginning for hockey legend Sreejesh
3 weeks, 3 days ago

A new beginning for hockey legend Sreejesh

Live Mint  

Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won its second consecutive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris in August, he had visualised what life off field would be like. He thought he would join office, as a joint director in the Kerala government’s department of general and higher education, and work as a “normal employee" while spending quality …

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No leadership group in my team, says women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No leadership group in my team, says women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team will look to turn a new leaf at the Asian Champions Trophy beginning in Rajgir, Bihar, in a new sports complex on Monday. India’s women’s team hockey coach Harendra Singh. Then, I will say, “yes, you are experienced”.” It is with this fresh approach that Harendra wants to make a new start with …

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Janneke Schopman resigns as India women's hockey coach
10 months ago

Janneke Schopman resigns as India women's hockey coach

Firstpost  

The former Netherlands defender’s resignation comes days after she had accused Hockey India of preferential treatment towards the men’s team and their coaches and not respecting her enough. PTI India women’s hockey head coach Janneke Schopman tendered her resignation on Friday, days after claiming she was not valued and respected enough by Hockey India with her comments later snowballing into …

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FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany, Japan seek semifinal berths as they face Czech, Chile
11 months, 1 week ago

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany, Japan seek semifinal berths as they face Czech, Chile

The Hindu  

Germany and Japan will look to seal their spots in the semifinals without mathematics coming in their way when they take on the Czech Republic and Chile, respectively in the final Pool A matches of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers here on Tuesday. Valentin Altenburg’s Germany, the highest-ranked team in the competition, faces an already knocked out Czech side in …

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Men's hockey trying to discover 'new Indian way' to do things better, says coach Craig Fulton
1 year, 5 months ago

Men's hockey trying to discover 'new Indian way' to do things better, says coach Craig Fulton

Firstpost  

India head to Europe later this month where they will play against England, Netherlands, and hosts Spain in the four-nation tournament followed by Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai. The national men’s hockey team is in a “discovery phase” to find the “new Indian way” of doing things in a better way, chief coach Craig Fulton said on Friday. Enquired about …

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Defending well is in the centre of Indian Hockey coach Craig Fulton’s mantra
1 year, 6 months ago

Defending well is in the centre of Indian Hockey coach Craig Fulton’s mantra

Firstpost  

The Fulton-coached side bounced back strongly in the return leg, winning 5-1 against Belgium and then beating Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were locked 4-4 Eindhoven: “Defend well to win”. That’s the mantra of Indian men’s hockey team coach Craig Fulton, whose first assignment was the FIH Pro League mini tournament in London and where his …

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Hockey World Cup: We let ourselves down by giving the ball away too easily, says India coach Reid
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: We let ourselves down by giving the ball away too easily, says India coach Reid

The Hindu  

India coach Graham Reid finally admitted penalty corner conversions let the team down in the crucial crossover match against New Zealand. We scored three goals today and 3-4 goals would normally be enough. But he put the entire team in the dock for allowing New Zealand to take control despite being up by two goals twice in the game. “We …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Pressure will be on us says India head coach ahead of crossover match against NZ
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Pressure will be on us says India head coach ahead of crossover match against NZ

India TV News  

India will face New Zealand in the crossover match of the FIH Men's World Cup on Sunday. Ahead of the knock-out game, home side head coach Graham Reid said the kiwis have nothing to lose and it will be the men in blue who will be under pressure. India are coming into Sunday's match after a below-par 4-2 win over …

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Hockey World Cup | Good to see players taking responsibility, says Reid
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup | Good to see players taking responsibility, says Reid

The Hindu  

India’s opening World Cup game was the kind of test that most teams are wary of, and pulling out three points against Spain was a definite confidence booster for the host. There was an energy, about us today, a tone and a work rate -- our three objectives,” Reid said after the game. “The team has to handle things on …

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Mike Keenan to coach host Italy in hockey at 2026 Olympics
2 years, 2 months ago

Mike Keenan to coach host Italy in hockey at 2026 Olympics

Associated Press  

MILAN — Mike Keenan was named coach of the Italy ice hockey team on Friday, giving the Stanley Cup winner a chance to guide the host country at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Keenan, who will be 76 in 2026, last coached China-based Kunlun Red Star in the KHL in 2017. Italy is a nation passionate about sports so that’s why …

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Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy
2 years, 5 months ago

Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have hired Jim Montgomery as their new coach, giving the hockey lifer another chance at an NHL head-coaching job less than three years since he lost his first one. I’m just very thankful for what happened because now I’m a much better person every day and obviously a better husband, father and son.” Montgomery, who …

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We are headed in right direction: women's hockey coach Schopman ahead of World Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

We are headed in right direction: women's hockey coach Schopman ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

Aiming to "maximise" the pace of her side's game in the coming months, Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman said the recent FIH Pro League matches were ideal preparation for the team in the run up to the upcoming World Cup. Talking about the team's preparations ahead of the remaining Pro League matches in Europe and the World …

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Aldrich sexual assault scandal hits home far from Blackhawks
2 years, 10 months ago

Aldrich sexual assault scandal hits home far from Blackhawks

Associated Press  

When Brad Aldrich brought the Stanley Cup home to northern Michigan, it was front-page news in a community that proudly calls itself the birthplace of professional hockey. “It’s one of the biggest black eyes in NHL history and it’s because of a kid from our home area,” said Corey Markham, Houghton High School’s longtime hockey coach. “No one’s happy about …

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India will look to build on their recent showings in FIH Pro League, say coach and captain
2 years, 10 months ago

India will look to build on their recent showings in FIH Pro League, say coach and captain

The Hindu  

The Indian women's hockey team will look to build on its bronze medal-winning showing in the Asia Cup when the side makes its debut in the FIH Pro League, chief coach Janneke Schopman and captain Savita said on Sunday. "We are excited to start our Pro League campaign and look to build on our performance in the Asia Cup by …

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Junior World Cup hockey: German coach Altenburg expects attractive play
3 years, 1 month ago

Junior World Cup hockey: German coach Altenburg expects attractive play

The Hindu  

German coach Valentin Altenburg thinks the lack of enough knowledge about opponents may make participating teams in the upcoming men’s hockey Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar focus on their own game, resulting in some attractive hockey for the fans. READ: Belgium keen to gain valuable experience “We would also have to watch our own strengths and try to get them …

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Women's Hockey Team Give India One Of Its Greatest Olympic Moments
3 years, 4 months ago

Women's Hockey Team Give India One Of Its Greatest Olympic Moments

The Quint  

Coach Sjoerd Marijne plays one of the most signicant roles for the team. In a wise move, Hockey India opted to not let him go but re-assigned him to the women’s team. Besides, Wayne Lombard’s fitness regimen has ensured that this Indian team turned out to be the fittest team India's ever seen. Without the pressure of a massive legacy …

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Indians don't know how tough they are: hockey coach Graham Reid
3 years, 5 months ago

Indians don't know how tough they are: hockey coach Graham Reid

India TV News  

India's men's hockey coach Graham Reid is in awe of the "mental resilience" shown by his wards amid the COVID-19 pandemic and feels it could well make all the difference when the side chases its first Olympic medal in over four decades in the upcoming Tokyo Games. India reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar and performed …

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India among top five contenders for medal at Tokyo Olympics, says Oltmans
3 years, 6 months ago

India among top five contenders for medal at Tokyo Olympics, says Oltmans

The Hindu  

Former head coach Roelant Oltmans picked the Indian men's hockey team among the medal contenders for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in July-August. In an insightful conversation with 'Hockey Te Charcha', a podcast series initiated by Hockey India ahead of the Olympics, Oltmans emphasized that mental toughness will be a deciding factor for any team to succeed in Tokyo. "For me, …

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Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch amid COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch amid COVID-19

The Hindu  

The last time the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams stepped out competitively was in February. With uncertainty over analytical coach Chris Ciriello’s return, men’s team physio Dave MacDonald bid adieu on Wednesday, citing ‘personal reasons’. The junior men’s team has a grand total of two members in its support staff as per the HI website – coach BJ Kariappa …

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Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award
4 years, 6 months ago

Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award

India TV News  

Former assistant coach of the Indian men's hockey team, Ramesh Parameswaran has applied for the prestigious Dronacharya Award, the country's highest recognition for excellence in sports coaching. While Hockey India has nominated BJ Kariappa and Romesh Pathania for the Dronacharya Award, Parameswaran decided to apply for the coveted award through Hockey Karnataka. After joining the Reserve Bank of India, Bangalore, …

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