Hockey

Want to win medals at Olympics, Asian Games: Indian junior women's hockey forward Mumtaz

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Indian junior women's hockey team forward Mumtaz Khan on Saturday said her goal is to help the country in winning medals at the Olympics and Asian Games.

2020-08-01T13:01:16.157087+00:00 IST

Chinglensana, Harmanpreet are terrific role models for us: India colts players

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): India colts players Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem and Dinachandra Singh Moirangthem are extremely grateful to have Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and Harmanpreet Singh as their role models in the Indian senior team.

2020-07-31T10:58:14.280251+00:00 IST

Have always idolised Lilima Minz, Namita Toppo: Mariana Kujur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Mariana Kujur, Indian junior women's hockey team midfielder has said that she idolises her fellow Odisha stalwarts Lilima Minz and Namita Toppo and has always looked up to them on how to go about things.

2020-07-30T10:57:33.624350+00:00 IST

Manpreet Singh is inspiration for all aspiring hockey players, says India colts midfielder Yashdeep Siwach

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): India colts midfielder Yashdeep Siwach on Wednesday said men's team captain Manpreet Singh is an inspiration for all aspiring hockey players.

2020-07-29T10:26:41.218532+00:00 IST

Dream is to play for senior team, win Olympic medal: Indian Junior hockey team's Ishika Chaudhary

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 28 (ANI): Indian Junior Women's hockey team's Ishika Chaudhary said her dream is to play for the senior team and win 'a lot of trophies' including medals at the Olympic Games.

2020-07-28T07:38:10.520702+00:00 IST

India has some of the best brains in hockey: Graham Reid

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): India men's hockey team coach Graham Reid believes that the country has some of the best brains involved in the sport.

2020-07-27T10:28:32.584778+00:00 IST

Hockey India conducts online workshop for technical delegates, officers

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday organised a workshop for its registered technical delegates and officers to ensure continuation in the development process of the participating technical officials.

2020-07-26T17:24:07.115796+00:00 IST

Mental toughness will be biggest factor at Tokyo Olympics, says Graham Reid

New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): As the quadrennial sporting event is less than a year ahead, Indian men's hockey team coach Graham Reid believes mental toughness will play the biggest factor in competing against the strongest teams of the world at Tokyo Olympics.

2020-07-25T07:54:56.821213+00:00 IST

We have capability of making country proud at Tokyo Olympics: Rani Rampal

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): With one year to go for the Olympic Games to begin in Tokyo on July 23, 2021, Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Thursday said the side has performed well against top teams in recent times and can do the same at the Olympics.

2020-07-23T07:59:32.432744+00:00 IST

We have good chance to win medal at Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet Singh

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): With one year to go for the Olympic Games to begin in Tokyo on July 23, 2021, Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh feels that the current squad is capable of winning a medal in the quadrennial event and make country proud.

2020-07-23T06:41:34.085161+00:00 IST

India's current hockey teams are best in terms of their fitness: Bharat Chetri

New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Former India hockey skipper Bharat Chetri has said that the current women's and men's hockey teams in the country are probably the best in terms of their fitness.

2020-07-21T06:57:01.626752+00:00 IST

Hockey Australia congratulates John Coates on taking new role at IOC

Melbourne [Australia], July 20 (ANI): Hockey Australia president Melanie Woosnam wished Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) president John Coates after he was elected as vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2020-07-20T06:40:07.923369+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics hockey schedule: India men to play against NZ, women to take on Netherlands

Lausanne [Switzerland], July 17 (ANI): International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced the schedule for the postponed Tokyo Olympics according to which Indian men's team will play against New Zealand on July 24 while the women's side will compete against the Netherlands in their opening game on the same day.

2020-07-17T16:30:23.015836+00:00 IST

Hockey stalwarts from Odisha are huge inspiration for youngsters in tribal region, says Suman Beck

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): India Colts defender Suman Beck on Thursday said hockey stalwarts from Odisha like Lazarus Barla, Roshan Minz and Prabodh Tirkey are "huge inspiration" for youngsters in the tribal region of the state.

2020-07-16T13:05:11.214494+00:00 IST

Extremely fortunate to be guided by Savita and Rajani Etimarpu: Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam on Wednesday said that she has been fortunate to learn key aspects of the game from senior players like Savita and Rajani Etimarpu.

2020-07-15T09:59:51.176114+00:00 IST

Always looked up to Sardar Singh, his discipline was infectious, says India colts midfielder Vishal Antil

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India colts midfielder Vishal Antil on Monday said he always looked up to former captain Sardar Singh's focus on the game and professionalism besides that his discipline was infectious.

2020-07-13T12:54:35.227944+00:00 IST

FIH Pro League will give us tough competition ahead of Tokyo Olympic Games, says Graham Reid

New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): With the FIH announcing the resumption of its premier event, the 2020 Pro League season, Indian men's hockey team's chief coach Graham Reid expressed that the tough competition against top countries will help the side to prepare best for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

2020-07-11T07:49:41.855211+00:00 IST

It was my dream to play, train with best players of the country, says youngster Sharmila Devi

Hisar (Haryana) [India], July 10 (ANI): Indian women's team forward Sharmila Devi, who made debut last year, said it was her dream to play and train with the best players of the country.

2020-07-10T10:09:02.369033+00:00 IST

Gyanendro Ningombam named as Hockey India's officiating president

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gyanendro Ningombam was named as the officiating president of Hockey India in an Executive Board meeting held on Friday.

2020-07-10T08:32:18.768901+00:00 IST

FIH conducts facilities workshop for Hockey India state member units

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Facilities and Quality Programme Manager at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Alastair Cox conducted a facilities workshop for Hockey India state member units (SMUs) through Microsoft teams on Thursday.

2020-07-10T04:42:29.191668+00:00 IST

Patience and perseverance key to success in any sport, says Kothajit Singh

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian hockey team defender Kothajit Singh Khadangbam said that his biggest learnings from the lockdown were to value the importance of patience and believing in oneself in every situation.

2020-07-08T09:42:01.880603+00:00 IST