Hockey

Gurjit Kaur wins FIH Women's Hockey Player of the Year, Harmanpreet wins men's award

Lausanne [Switzerland], October 6 (ANI): As a likely outcome of India men's team winning a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics as well as the outstanding performance of the Indian women's team at the showpiece event, India's athletes and coaches dominated the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2020-21.

2021-10-06T08:12:21.131435+00:00 IST

India men and women hockey teams pull out of CWG, want to play Asian Games at optimum level

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have decided to pull out of the Commonwealth Games 2022, which is set to be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022, in Birmingham, England.

2021-10-06T06:41:37.079643+00:00 IST

Hockey India tells IOA team won't participate in CWG, prioritises Asian Games

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday decided not to send its men and women teams for the Commonwealth Games set to go ahead in Birmingham next year.

2021-10-05T13:43:04.799981+00:00 IST

SAI-Academy beat Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy 3-2 in thriller on Day 2 of sub-junior Academy National C'ship

Bhopal [Madhya Pradesh], October 5 (ANI): SAI-Academy, SGPC Hockey Academy and HAR Hockey Academy registered wins in their respective matches on day two of the 1st Hockey India sub-junior Men Academy National Championship 2021 here on Tuesday.

2021-10-05T12:24:43.798152+00:00 IST

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey headline day one of sub-junior Academy National C'ship

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, Olympian Vivek Singh Hockey Academy, Raja Karan Hockey Academy and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy registered victories in their respective matches on the opening day of the first Hockey India sub-junior men academy national championship 2021 here in Bhopal on Monday.

2021-10-04T12:43:10.434948+00:00 IST

Next aim is to qualify for Paris 2024 in next year's Asian Games, says India hockey team captain Manpreet

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh had a mixed bag of feelings when his 'big brother' Rupinder Pal Singh told him about his plan to retire from the sport.

2021-10-04T08:52:51.523840+00:00 IST

Domestic season kickstarts with Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy National C'ship

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): A total of 24 teams will vie for top honours at the 1st Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy National Championship 2021 which kicked off in Bhopal on Monday. After six days of pool matches, the quarter-finals will be played on October 10, the semi-finals will be held on October 12 whereas the medal matches are scheduled for October 13.

2021-10-04T06:28:24.458147+00:00 IST

Hockey India name 30-member group for senior men's national camp

New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday named the 30-member core probable group for the senior men's national coaching camp to begin in SAI Bengaluru on October 4.

2021-10-02T05:50:45.498240+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates veteran striker SV Sunil on incredible career spanning over 13 years

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Hockey India congratulated veteran forward and star striker SV Sunil, who on Friday called time on his illustrious career with the Indian men's hockey team.

2021-10-01T10:22:42.873538+00:00 IST

SV Sunil makes himself unavailable for Indian hockey camp, says 'will be available to play shorter form'

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian men's hockey player SV Sunil has decided to take a break from the sport as the striker has made himself unavailable for the national camp which begins next week.

2021-10-01T09:14:57.943142+00:00 IST

India hockey defender Birendra Lakra announces retirement

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): India hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced his retirement from the game.

2021-09-30T10:57:11.771461+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Rupinder Pal Singh on illustrious career

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): As drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh called time on his illustrious career, Hockey India on Thursday congratulated the two-time Olympian for his outstanding contribution to the sport.

2021-09-30T09:27:50.764245+00:00 IST

India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh hangs his boots

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): India hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh has decided to hang his boots and make way for the young brigade. Having been a part of India's historic journey to a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, Rupinder said he is happy and content after winning a medal in the showpiece event.

2021-09-30T07:29:02.727349+00:00 IST

Bhopal gears up to host 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy National C'ship 2021

New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): The wait for Indian players to sizzle on their home turf is nearly over with just one week left for the domestic season to re-start after the second wave of covid-19 pandemic halted the proceedings earlier this year.

2021-09-27T09:04:41.651156+00:00 IST

Our performance in Tokyo has changed our mentality and given us self belief, says midfielder Neha Goyal

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Midfielder Neha Goyal formed an integral part of the Indian women's hockey team that reached the semi-final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Though the team narrowly missed out on a medal after pushing Great Britain to the edge in the Bronze Medal match, the 24-year-old from Sonepat has some positives to take away from the Indian eves' historic performance in the Tokyo Games.

2021-09-25T10:32:06.583729+00:00 IST

Waiting to return to camp and analyse our Oly performance in detail, says hockey midfielder Simranjeet

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team midfielder Simranjeet Singh was part of the successful Olympic campaign in Tokyo where he played an instrumental role in the Bronze medal match against Germany. He scored twice in the thrilling encounter and introspecting on his performance, Simranjeet said he is fortunate to have earned the opportunity to represent India at the greatest sporting event in the world.

2021-09-24T06:46:42.168101+00:00 IST

Odisha to host FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2021 in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 23 (ANI): After successfully hosting the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, the temple city of Bhubaneswar will stage the prestigious FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021.

2021-09-23T13:28:42.273842+00:00 IST

Challenging and exciting times ahead for Indian hockey, says midfielder Hardik

New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI): Young midfielder Hardik Singh had a sensational outing at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020, where the Indian men's hockey team clinched the historic bronze medal. The 22-year-old, who was one of the key figures in the Indian midfield, scored two crucial goals in his debut Olympic Games.

2021-09-22T07:39:08.737992+00:00 IST

Important for us to build on our fantastic performance at the Tokyo Games: Nikki Pradhan

New Delhi [India]: September 21 (ANI): India women's hockey defender Nikki Pradhan, who has played 112 matches for the national side, expressed that it's very important for the Indian team to build on its brilliant performance at the Tokyo Games in the upcoming months. The women's team recorded its best-ever finish at the Olympic Games (fourth place) earlier this year.

2021-09-21T13:10:21.322529+00:00 IST

Really wanted to prove myself at Tokyo Olympics, says defender Varun Kumar

New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): When Indian men's hockey team drag-flicker and defender Varun Kumar didn't make the final team of 16 members for the Tokyo Games, he was evidently disappointed. But when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed hockey teams to expand their roster to 18 members with two P athletes, Varun's name featured in the team.

2021-09-20T09:14:13.200252+00:00 IST

Was inspired by Indian women's hockey team show in Tokyo Olympics, says defender Suman Devi Thoudam

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Having been promoted to the senior core group from the junior ranks, young defender Suman Devi Thoudam wants to make this opportunity count and learn all about playing under pressure from her counterparts who have returned from a historic outing in Tokyo.

2021-09-18T08:26:29.009167+00:00 IST