Hockey

Midfielder Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam hopeful of playing in back-to-back Olympics

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 19 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team's midfielder Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam has said that she is hopeful of representing the country in back-to-back Olympics.

2020-11-19T06:25:51.318857+00:00 IST

This year has taught me importance of being mentally strong: Suraj Karkera

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 18 (ANI): In June this year when the Indian men and women's hockey core probable groups were allowed to take a break to be with their families after a series of nationwide lockdowns, goalkeeper Suraj Karkera had decided to stay back in SAI, Bengaluru as coronavirus cases were high in Mumbai. During this time in SAI, he spent most days in his room reading books and watching matches from previous years.

2020-11-18T10:27:07.082350+00:00 IST

Hockey India encourages state member units to form working committees

New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): To further carry out responsibilities at the state level, Hockey India has encouraged all their state member units to form working committees comprising of former national and international hockey players to lead the state-level activity.

2020-11-17T07:28:31.553793+00:00 IST

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 10 lakh to ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh to hockey Olympian MP Singh towards the treatment of his kidney ailment, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Monday.

2020-11-16T11:12:06.812981+00:00 IST

Awards follow when you give your best on the field, says Namita Toppo

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 16 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo, who won the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar 2020 in Odisha, feels that accolades follow you when you give your best on the field.

2020-11-16T08:56:27.292608+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Narinder Batra on winning Capital Foundation National Award 2020

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Hockey India has congratulated Indian Olympic Association (IOA), President, Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra on winning the Capital Foundation National Award 2020.

2020-11-15T09:04:55.316012+00:00 IST

Physical strength plays key role for strikers in modern hockey, feels Gursahibjit Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 13 (ANI): Indian hocket team young forward Gursahibjit Singh believes that physical strength plays a vital role for strikers in modern-day hockey.

2020-11-13T08:15:53.233576+00:00 IST

Determined to be consistent performer for national side, says defender Salima Tete

Bengaluru (Karnataka), November 12 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team defender Salima Tete has said that she wants to be a consistent performer for the national side for the next few years.

2020-11-12T08:30:19.044117+00:00 IST

Life in bio-bubble made easy by teammates, coaching staff: Gurjant Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 11 (ANI): Indian hockey team forward Gurjant Singh said that life in bio-bubble due to COVID-19 outbreak has been made easy by the support of teammates and the coaching staff.

2020-11-11T09:22:29.405925+00:00 IST

Staying away from pitch helped me gain perspective, says Nikki Pradhan

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 10 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Nikki Pradhan, who has played over 100 matches for the national side, said the time spent away from the pitch has helped her gain perspective.

2020-11-10T05:57:56.509315+00:00 IST

Looking forward to competing in Asian Champions Trophy, says midfielder Sumit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 9 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team midfielder Sumit believes that the Asian Champions Trophy scheduled for next year will be a perfect platform for the side to test where they actually stand ahead of the Olympics.

2020-11-09T06:13:17.474929+00:00 IST

Around 60 hockey players resume sports activities in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 7 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) guidelines issued in September, hockey players in Himachal Pradesh have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOP and guidelines provided by Hockey India.

2020-11-07T09:45:41.805448+00:00 IST

Have learned a lot from Manpreet Singh in Senior National camps, says midfielder Jaskaran

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 7 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team midfielder Jaskaran Singh, who has played six matches for the national side, expressed that he has learned a lot from experienced campaigners such as Manpreet Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam during the Senior National Camps.

2020-11-07T08:20:53.228350+00:00 IST

Hockey Mizoram awarded best Hockey India member unit for 2019-2020

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Hockey Mizoram was awarded the best Hockey India member unit for 2019-2020 at the 10th Hockey India Congress in New Delhi on Friday.

2020-11-06T13:36:02.092517+00:00 IST

Gyanendro Ningombam elected unopposed as Hockey India President

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Manipur's Gyanendro Ningombam was elected unopposed as the President of Hockey India while former President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad is back in the Hockey India Executive Board after being elected unopposed for the Senior Vice President post.

2020-11-06T07:28:58.336013+00:00 IST

Hockey activities resume in Andhra Pradesh

Vizag (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 5 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) guidelines issued in September, hockey players in Andhra Pradesh have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOP and guidelines provided by Hockey India.

2020-11-05T11:56:23.292310+00:00 IST

Being part of FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers was 'simply magical': Sharmila Devi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team Forward Sharmila Devi said being part of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers was "simply magical".

2020-11-05T08:13:59.535194+00:00 IST

Hockey activities resume in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Puducherry/Tamil Nadu [India], November 4 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines issued in September, hockey players in Puducherry, as well as Tamil Nadu, have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOP and precautionary guidelines provided by Hockey India against COVID-19.

2020-11-04T12:04:03.246227+00:00 IST

Over 1000 hockey players resume sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 3 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) recent guidelines, hockey players in Jammu and Kashmir have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOP and guidelines provided by Hockey India.

2020-11-03T10:24:32.331535+00:00 IST

Biggest dream is to win Olympic medal: Defender Nilam Sanjeep

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 3 (ANI): Indian Men's Hockey Team Defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess, who has played 14 matches for the national team, said his biggest dream is to win an Olympic Medal and is hopeful that the Indian side will create history in Tokyo next year.

2020-11-03T08:43:43.991143+00:00 IST

Still get goosebumps thinking about winning FIH Olympic qualifiers, say Manpreet and Rani

Bengaluru (Karnataka)) [India], November 2 (ANI): It has been exactly one year since the Indian Men and Women's Hockey Teams secured their Olympic berth in Bhubaneswar following a successful outing in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers held at the Kalinga Stadium.

2020-11-02T11:01:44.922334+00:00 IST