Hockey

Indian men's hockey team rises to third spot in FIH rankings, women's team to eighth

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): A delightful finish to a dream campaign at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 saw Indian hockey scripting history as both men's and women's teams achieved their highest ever FIH world rankings.

2021-08-08T06:18:06.775415+00:00 IST

People need to rise above casteism: Rani Rampal condemns offensive remarks hurled at Vandana's family

Tokyo [Japan], August 7 (ANI): India women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal condemned casteist slurs hurled at Vandana Katariya's family after the side suffered a loss in the semi-finals of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. India suffered a loss against Argentina in the semi-finals, and the side then narrowly missed out on a bronze medal after suffering a 3-4 defeat against Great Britain.

2021-08-07T08:05:26.534446+00:00 IST

He gave us platform to achieve our best potential: Women's hockey skipper Rani thanks Odisha CM

Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Friday expressed her gratitude to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for providing a platform for the side to excel in their game.

2021-08-06T13:13:01.017256+00:00 IST

Sjoerd Marijne steps down as India women's hockey team coach

Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): Hours after the Indian women's hockey team finished fourth in the Tokyo Olympics and won the hearts of the fans back home, coach Sjoerd Marijne announced that he would be stepping down as the coach of the women's national hockey team.

2021-08-06T12:35:54.114724+00:00 IST

Mizoram CM announces government job, cash reward, plot of land for hockey player Lalremsiami

Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], August 6 (ANI): Mizoram government has offered a government job and a house plot to Indian women's hockey player Lalremsiami for her participation at the Tokyo Olympics.

2021-08-06T11:51:15.965870+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: We have inspired a nation, says Indian women's hockey coach Marijne

Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team might have lost the bronze medal match in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics but head coach Sjoerd Marijne feels that the Girls in Blue has inspired lots of women in India to take up sports.

2021-08-06T11:20:17.549450+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik speaks to women's hockey team, congratulates them on quality show

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 6 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday spoke to the Indian women's hockey team on video call and congratulated them for putting up a brave fight against Great Britain in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics.

2021-08-06T08:38:37.692883+00:00 IST

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to felicitate Indian men's hockey team on Monday

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will felicitate the Indian men's hockey team on Monday as they return home after putting on a brilliant display at the Tokyo Olympics.

2021-08-06T08:28:04.567163+00:00 IST

Befitting that India's highest sporting honour be named after Major Dhyan Chand, says Anurag Thakur

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur stated that it's befitting that India's highest sporting honour, Khel Ratna, is being renamed after hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

2021-08-06T08:09:43.332661+00:00 IST

There is a renewed interest towards Hockey across India, says PM Modi

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the exceptional performance of the men's and women's hockey teams has captured the imagination of India.

2021-08-06T07:47:03.571443+00:00 IST

We inspired millions of girls that dreams can come true, says Indian women's hockey coach Marijne

Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team head coach Sjoerd Marijne stated that the Women in Blue have made the country proud even though the team lost a closely fought bronze medal match against Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

2021-08-06T05:23:46.473253+00:00 IST

A giant leap of faith and fighting spirit shown by women's hockey team, says Anurag Thakur

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur praised the Indian women's hockey team for their valiant display in the closely fought bronze medal match of the Tokyo Olympics against Great Britain at Oi Hockey Stadium.

2021-08-06T04:37:19.226344+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Indian women's hockey team finish 4th after losing to Great Britain in bronze medal match

Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team went down fighting against Great Britain 3-4 in the bronze medal match here at Oi Hockey Stadium -- North Pitch on Friday. With this loss, the Indian women's team finished fourth at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, meanwhile, team Great Britain captured their third consecutive Olympic medal.

2021-08-06T03:30:19.887512+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds every player of men's hockey team, says Aug 5 will remain one of most memorable days

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said August 5, 2021, will remain one of the most memorable days for every hockey lover and sports enthusiast after the Indian men's hockey team ended its 41-year medal drought at the Olympic Games on Thursday.

2021-08-05T15:34:34.172529+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: This bronze medal win can be turning point for Indian hockey, says Rasquinha

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Former India hockey skipper Viren Rasquinha on Thursday said that a turning point might have come in Indian hockey after the men's side won a bronze medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.  

2021-08-05T13:11:19.427156+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Will give everything to win our first medal at Games, says Rani Rampal

Tokyo [Japan], August 5 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team played their hearts out in the Tokyo Olympics semi-final against Argentina at the Oi Hockey Stadium on Wednesday, but, the Indian eves couldn't get past the Argentinians, going down 2-1 in their first-ever Olympic semi-final.

2021-08-05T12:49:09.321467+00:00 IST

It's a proud and emotional moment: defender Harmanpreet Singh on India winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo [Japan], August 5 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team defender and vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh said the focus of the side has been staying strong mentally in the last one and a half years during their training for the Tokyo Olympics.

2021-08-05T12:46:11.046635+00:00 IST

Raised complaint as there were casteist slurs hurled at us, says Oly star Vandana Katariya's brother

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], August 5 (ANI): Hockey player Vandana Katariya's brother Pankaj on Thursday said his family has raised a formal complaint after some people staying in their area hurled casteist slurs at the family after the women's team lost the semi-final clash against Argentina.

2021-08-05T08:57:02.739789+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Have made lot of sacrifices, this result is pretty special, says coach Graham Reid

Tokyo [Japan], August 5 (ANI): India men's hockey team coach Graham Reid on Thursday said his side made a lot of sacrifices over the last two years, and to see this being turned into a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics is "pretty special".

2021-08-05T08:16:08.786492+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Dedicate this bronze medal to all COVID-19 warriors, says hockey captain Manpreet

Tokyo [Japan], August 5 (ANI): India men's hockey skipper Manpreet Singh on Thursday dedicated the bronze medal win at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics to all the COVID-19 warriors who have been working to save lives during the pandemic.

2021-08-05T07:49:34.760617+00:00 IST

Your hard work has paid off: PM Modi tells hockey team skipper Manpreet and coach Reid

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Minutes after the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to skipper Manpreet Singh and coach Graham Reid and said that the hard work put in by them over the months had finally paid off.

2021-08-05T07:14:00.219497+00:00 IST