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Hockey India names 18-member squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday named the 18-member squad for the upcoming Donghae women's Asian Champions Trophy which is scheduled to be held between December 5 - 12.

2021-11-19T06:10:03.557325+00:00 IST

USA, Chile and Malaysia arrive in Bhubaneswar for Junior Hockey WC

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 18 (ANI): USA and Chile arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday for the much-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021.

2021-11-18T18:17:37.441821+00:00 IST

Netherlands, France and Argentina arrive in Bhubaneswar for Junior Hockey WC

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 17 (ANI): The Netherlands, France and Argentina on Wednesday arrived in Bhubaneswar for the much-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021.

2021-11-17T14:53:38.972543+00:00 IST

Team Belgium arrive in Bhubaneswar with hopes to clinch Junior Men's Hockey WC

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 16 (ANI): Team Belgium arrived on Tuesday for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021. Grouped in Pool A, along with teams such as Chile, Malaysia, and South Africa, Belgium is looking at strong competition right from the start.

2021-11-16T12:25:28.199185+00:00 IST

Hockey Men's Junior WC: Challenging yet elating experience for players

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 15 (ANI): With less than two weeks to go, the 18 members of the Indian junior team has been announced with Vivek Prasad Sagar as captain. Coach Graham Reid who led the senior team to win their Olympic bronze at Tokyo recently is overseeing the team's training at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

2021-11-15T11:47:22.467124+00:00 IST

Players from Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team to arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 13 (ANI): Star players from the historic Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team will arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday for the national coaching camp.

2021-11-13T08:26:36.232554+00:00 IST

We trusted and backed each other to win 2016 Jr WC, says Oly medallist Mandeep

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): India's 2016 World Cup-winning star and Olympic Bronze medallist Mandeep Singh on Friday stated the entire team worked as a single unit to lift the 2016 Junior World Cup.

2021-11-12T12:32:00.738167+00:00 IST

FIH Junior World Cup: Vivek Sagar to lead India's charge in title defence

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 11 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian junior men's squad who will defend the title at the much-awaited FIH Odisha Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar.

2021-11-11T07:40:41.227861+00:00 IST

After historic Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Lalremsiami aims for Women's Junior World Cup glory

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 9 (ANI): Having become a regular feature in the senior national team since her debut in 2017, young forward Lalremsiami, who is eligible to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup, said she is looking forward to using the experience and learnings from the time spent in the senior set-up.

2021-11-09T08:14:11.115967+00:00 IST

Hockey is everything for me, it has changed my life, says defender Shardanand Tiwari

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 8 (ANI): For India junior men's team defender Shardanand Tiwari, hockey is everything. Born in Lucknow, the 17-year-old player comes from a humble background and he believes hockey has helped him overcome various challenges in life and it will bring financial stability for his family.

2021-11-08T08:30:54.796154+00:00 IST

Hockey India name 24-player core probable group for FIH Junior WC

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday named 24 players in the Junior Men's Core Probable Group for the much-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from 24 November 2021.

2021-11-06T07:08:31.771023+00:00 IST

Have been lucky to get exposure with senior team, says Salima Tete

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 4 (ANI): Over the last three years, Salima Tete has proven her mettle to cement her place in the Senior Women's Team. Only 19-years-old, Salima was one of the youngest members of the Indian Women's Team that came up with a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 where they narrowly lost the bronze medal to Great Britain.

2021-11-04T07:52:52.691119+00:00 IST

Historic moment to see Sreejesh, Manpreet being chosen for Khel Ratna: Hockey India President

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and skipper Manpreet Singh on being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest honour for a sportsperson in India.

2021-11-03T09:10:01.328149+00:00 IST

Hockey was always in my blood, says India junior men's defender Yashdeep Siwach

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 2 (ANI): As the India Colts prepare to defend their coveted title at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar later this month, young defender Yashdeep Siwach; who is a part of the side for the tournament, took a moment to reflect on his personal journey and spoke about the inspiration he sought from his mother - former Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain and Arjuna awardee Pritam Siwach.

2021-11-02T07:02:53.525116+00:00 IST

Hockey Junior WC: Indian team is focused on a podium finish, says midfielder Vivek Sagar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 1 (ANI): Playing regular matches against their senior compatriots who are housed in the same campus at SAI Centre, has helped the India Colts prepare for the FIH Odisha Hockey men's Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar.

2021-11-01T12:26:41.906892+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh wins 11th Hockey India senior women National Championship

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh defeated Haryana 1-0 to win the 11th Hockey India senior women National Championship 2021 here in Jhansi on Saturday, while Punjab went past Maharashtra 2-1 to finish third in the competition.

2021-10-30T11:34:16.121618+00:00 IST

Hockey Haryana, Hockey Madhya Pradesh are through to finals of 11th Hockey India Senior Women National C'ship 2021

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Haryana registered victories in their respective Semi-Final matches at the 11th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2021 here in Jhansi on Friday.

2021-10-30T07:31:36.250407+00:00 IST

Hockey Haryana clinch 11th Hockey India Junior Women National C'ship

Simdega (Jharkhand) [India], October 30 (ANI): Hockey Haryana clinch the 11th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2021 after beating hosts Hockey Jharkhand in a thrilling final by 3-2 here on Friday.

2021-10-30T06:59:39.854813+00:00 IST

Day 7: 11th Hockey India Senior Women Academy National C'ships results

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab registered victories in their respective quarter-final matches at the 11th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2021 here in Jhansi on Wednesday.

2021-10-28T08:31:45.372462+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy win Jr National C'ship 2021

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy claimed a clinical 3-1 victory over Raja Karan Hockey Academy to clinch the 1st Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2021 title. Whereas Namdhari XI beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 6-4 to finish 3rd place in the inaugural edition of the tournament.

2021-10-27T15:54:07.526937+00:00 IST

Hockey Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar to be played without spectators

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The FIH Odisha men's Hockey Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 scheduled to begin on November 24, will be a telecast-only affair as Hockey India and FIH jointly decided to hold the marquee quadrennial tournament without the presence of spectators as part of precautions against COVID-19.

2021-10-26T12:55:17.247984+00:00 IST