Hockey

Hockey India announces core probable group for senior women's team

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday announced the core probable group for the senior women's team that will play major international tournaments this year.

2022-01-14T08:13:06.139887+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates midfielder Lilima Minz on 'wonderful' career with women's team

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): As the experienced midfielder Lilima Minz decided to call time with the Indian women's hockey team, Hockey India on Thursday congratulated the two-time Asian Games medallist for her outstanding contribution to the sport.

2022-01-13T08:29:47.477354+00:00 IST

'Will be bigger and more exciting': Manpreet Singh on Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 13 (ANI): With exactly one year to go for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela, the Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh expressed that the team's plans are already in place and they will be approaching step-by-step for the marquee event.

2022-01-13T06:10:53.677030+00:00 IST

Good health is important for all, not only for sportspersons: Hockey captain Rani Rampal

Puducherry [India], January 12 (ANI): Captain of the Indian women's hockey team Rani Rampal had a word of advise for youth of India - strive for fitness as good health is very important for all, not only for sportspersons.

2022-01-12T15:19:52.332590+00:00 IST

FIH Favourite Match of 2021: India vs Germany's Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match achieves 3rd place

New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): India men's hockey team's Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match against Germany achieves third place in FIH Favourite Match of 2021 poll.

2022-01-12T12:07:45.440327+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 18-member squad for Women's Asia Cup

New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday named the 18-member team for the upcoming Women's Hockey Asia Cup which is scheduled to be held between January 21-28, 2022 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman.

2022-01-12T06:33:28.466078+00:00 IST

Patrick Tshutshani appointed Analytical Coach of Indian women's hockey team

New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): With an aim to build on their historic Tokyo Olympics 2020 campaign, Hockey India on Monday announced the appointment of new Women's Team Analytical Coach and Scientific Advisors for both senior men and women's teams.

2022-01-10T08:53:35.637148+00:00 IST

Coach Schopman outlines Indian Team's intent to play "fast, attacking hockey" in upcoming Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2022

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 8 (ANI): As the 2022 Women's Hockey Asia Cup draws near, Indian hockey team coach Janneke Schopman is eager to make a positive start to her term at the helm of the women's team. The 2022 Women's Hockey Asia Cup, to be held in the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman from January 21-28, will set the stage as the first major competition for the Indian eves in the new year.

2022-01-08T08:41:46.097834+00:00 IST

Four India matches nominated in FIH's 'Favourite Match of the Year' poll

New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The year 2021 was a memorable one for India men's and women's hockey teams capped off by some remarkable performances.

2022-01-06T07:47:18.675760+00:00 IST

'This nomination is recognition for great team work', says Indian hockey star PR Sreejesh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 5 (ANI): Indian Men's hockey team's ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed that he is truly elated and honoured on being nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award.

2022-01-05T09:07:26.306185+00:00 IST

Disqualification in Beijing Olympics 2008 led to birth of One Thousand Hockey Legs

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): In the year 2008 when the Indian hockey team failed to qualify for Olympics, K Arumugam, a freelance journalist, decided to do something for the game: He started an NGO named 'One Thousand Hockey Legs' (OTHL) which started giving training to underprivileged youngsters who could not afford to play the game with the help of some schools and grounds.

2022-01-04T14:52:10.951825+00:00 IST

Indian Hockey vice captain Savita aims starting the season with good show in Asia Cup

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 4 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey team will kick-start the new year with their travel to Muscat, Oman in January where they will defend their title at the prestigious Asia Cup which will see top eight teams of the continent - India, China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore vie for the top honours.

2022-01-04T09:50:20.879411+00:00 IST

Important to stay mentally fresh from tournament-to-tournament, says Manpreet Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 3 (ANI): Kick-starting an all-important 2022, which will witness India fight for an Olympic berth at the 19th Asian Games in China later this year, Indian Men's Hockey Team Skipper Manpreet Singh expressed that his team is upbeat and are looking forward to an exciting yet hectic year of hockey.

2022-01-03T10:50:17.790725+00:00 IST

We could have beaten Argentina in semi-final: Rani Rampal

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): India Women's Hockey team captain Rani opened up on the team's record fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics and said that it has given motivation to the players to perform even better the next time. Speaking on the podcast 'Hockey Te Charcha', Rani said that 2021 proved to be a good year for the team despite missing out on the Olympic medal.

2021-12-31T06:49:10.540834+00:00 IST

2021 brought dawn for Indian hockey, it was a dream year: Manpreet Singh

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): The year 2021 will be cherished forever in the history of Indian sports as it gave the Indian men's hockey team an opportunity to end the 41-year Olympic Medal drought. Defying the odds and overcoming various challenges thrown by the deadly COVID-19 virus, the Manpreet Singh-led side clinched the historic bronze medal at the prestigious Tokyo Olympics in August 2021.

2021-12-29T06:06:36.780484+00:00 IST

Yearender 2021: Resurgence of Indian hockey with path-breaking performance in Tokyo

New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): The year 2021 will be etched in the memory of Indian sports fans forever as the country enjoyed their best-ever medal haul in Olympics with 7 medals in Tokyo Games. In the Japanese capital, India also ended their 41-year drought for a hockey medal in Olympics as the men's team clinched a bronze medal and the women's team missed the podium finish by a whisker.

2021-12-28T08:57:23.994038+00:00 IST

Hockey Inter-Department C'ships: RSPB to face PSPB in summit clash

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 27 (ANI): The first Hockey India senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2021 witnessed thrilling semi-final matches on Monday here in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

2021-12-27T13:24:19.241981+00:00 IST

Indian hockey team wants to build on historic Tokyo Olympics campaign in 2022, says Rani Rampal

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): From a historic fourth-place finish at the prestigious Tokyo Olympics to achieving the best-ever FIH World Rankings to bagging FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021 in all categories, the year 2021 was a fairytale for the Indian Women's Hockey Team.

2021-12-27T12:49:51.709148+00:00 IST

60 players for senior Women National Camp named by Hockey India

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): Hockey India named 60 players for the senior Women's National Camp which begins from Monday at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru.

2021-12-27T10:13:59.023039+00:00 IST

Hockey Junior National C'ships: Uttar Pradesh crowned champions after win against Chandigarh

Kovilpatti (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Hockey maintained their stellar 100 per cent record in the 11th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2021, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu with a decisive 3-1 victory over Hockey Chandigarh in the final of the competition on Saturday.

2021-12-26T08:04:14.550778+00:00 IST

Indian hockey team needs to be 'psychologically strong' to win crunch games, says former skipper Dilip Tirkey

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 25 (ANI): Former hockey captain Dilip Tirkey feels the Indian team have to work on mental toughness to become "psychologically" strong in order to win the crunch encounters in the big tournaments.

2021-12-25T14:56:27.437688+00:00 IST