Hockey

Happy to see young hockey players resuming sports activities in Haryana, says women's team skipper Rani

Sonepat (Haryana) [India], November 2 (ANI): In a bid to encourage State Member Units to resume activities and ensure they are following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Governing Body, Hockey India has been in constant touch with officials from State Units.

2020-11-02T08:54:42.334537+00:00 IST

Want to improve 'drastically' as player, says defender Reena Khokhar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 31 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team defender Reena Khokhar said that the next few months are very crucial for her career and she is determined to utilise the extra year and improve "drastically" as a player.

2020-10-31T09:48:23.553633+00:00 IST

Waiting to earn India jersey again, says Dispan Tirkey

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 30 (ANI): Dispan Tirkey, who was part of the India Colts team that lifted the FIH Junior Men's World Cup in 2016, is leaving no stone unturned to don the Indian jersey again.

2020-10-30T12:00:08.891400+00:00 IST

Udita determined to utilise next few months to make it to Indian Olympic team

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 29 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Udita, who is still finding her feet at the international stage, said she is determined to utilise the next few months to become a better player and make it to the Indian Olympic team.

2020-10-29T06:30:32.663381+00:00 IST

Was very impressed with Netherlands' Pirmin Blaak's goalkeeping, says Krishan Bahadur Pathak

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak has been left impressed with goalkeeping skills shown by Netherlands' Pirmin Blaak during the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League matches.

2020-10-28T12:47:14.453198+00:00 IST

Over 250 hockey players resume sports activities in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) recent guidelines, hockey players in Uttar Pradesh have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOP and guidelines provided by Hockey India.

2020-10-28T10:15:28.903304+00:00 IST

Hockey players resume sports activities in Assam, Manipur

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 27 (ANI): In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) recent guidelines, hockey players in Assam and Manipur have resumed sports activities keeping in mind the detailed SOPs and guidelines provided by Hockey India.

2020-10-27T07:13:34.257541+00:00 IST

Peaking at right time will be crucial to perform well at Olympics: Navjot Kaur

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 27 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey Team Forward Navjot Kaur expressed that peaking at the right time will be a crucial thing for the team to perform well at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020-10-27T06:43:49.805240+00:00 IST

There is healthy competition within junior women hockey core probable's group, says Suman Devi Thoudam

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Indian junior women's hockey team forward Suman Devi Thoudam has said there is a healthy competition among the junior women hockey core probable group to make the senior cut.

2020-10-26T11:29:13.617628+00:00 IST

Priority is to be consistent for the national side, says midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 24 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad has said that his priority is to become a consistent performer for the national side.

2020-10-24T11:55:27.087959+00:00 IST

Happy to be back on the field: Indian Junior Women's striker Mumtaz Khan

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23 (ANI): Indian hockey player Mumtaz Khan says he is excited to be back on the field again at the ongoing national camp after nearly six months amid the coronavirus crisis.

2020-10-23T14:26:40.753497+00:00 IST

Want to utilise opportunities and prove myself to team: Nisha

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): Newcomer in the Indian Women's Hockey Team back line, Nisha, said she wants to use the opportunities she gets and prove herself to the team.

2020-10-21T07:50:56.893200+00:00 IST

Determined to utilise next few months to fullest: Hockey Forward Dilpreet Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Indian Men's Hockey Team Forward Dilpreet Singh has said that the months leading up to the Olympics are very crucial for youngsters in the Indian team and he is looking to utilise the next few months to the fullest.

2020-10-20T14:02:20.489214+00:00 IST

FIH Hockey Pro League matches between Netherlands, Great Britain will be exciting to watch, says Savita

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team vice-captain Savita has said the upcoming FIH Pro League matches between the Netherlands and Great Britain will be very exciting to watch.

2020-10-19T10:59:44.874551+00:00 IST

Fine-tuning few aspects of our game will make big difference to our Olympic campaign, says Nilakanta Sharma

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team Indian men's hockey team midfielder believes that fine-tuning a few aspects of the team's game will make a big difference to their performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020-10-17T08:26:32.741681+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh gets SAI nod for Residential Hockey Academy in Raipur, Excellence Centre in Bilaspur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a major boost to Chhattisgarh in the field of sports, Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved the proposal for Residential Hockey Academy in Raipur and an Excellence Centre for athletics, wrestling and swimming in Bilaspur.

2020-10-16T17:25:13.500997+00:00 IST

Hockey India to conduct basic online coaching course

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday announced that they will conduct the Coaching Education Pathway Level 'Basic' course online for the interested applicants.

2020-10-16T09:23:39.761193+00:00 IST

It is my duty to keep youngsters motivated, says Deep Grace Ekka

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka believes that it is her responsibility to ensure that the youngsters in the team remained motivated during the tough period of coronavirus pandemic.

2020-10-15T06:21:04.698558+00:00 IST

Getting back to my old rhythm slowly but surely, says drag-flicker Varun Kumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 14 (ANI): After recovering from Covid-19, Indian hockey team defender and dag flicker Varun Kumar is back on the field and sweating it hard to attain his old rhythm.

2020-10-14T06:44:50.471304+00:00 IST

Gaining confidence with every session of sports activity, says Gurjit Kaur

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur said that the players are gaining confidence with every training session.

2020-10-13T06:19:58.544265+00:00 IST

Defender Surender Kumar focused on returning to top fitness level

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team defender Surender Kumar has said that he is focused on returning to his top fitness level.

2020-10-12T06:17:16.502108+00:00 IST