Hockey

Every player believes India can finish in top 3 in Hockey at Olympics, says Sumit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 24 (ANI): Indian Men's Hockey team's Sumit said 'every player in the core group' believes that the team can finish in the top three positions at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

2020-04-24T09:09:56.967389+00:00 IST

Team's target of winning Olympic medal hasn't changed despite postponement: Namita Toppo

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 23 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey team's Namita Toppo said their target of winning an Olympic medal has not changed despite the postponement of the games.

2020-04-23T08:42:42.108661+00:00 IST

Simranjeet Singh analysing his game during coronavirus lockdown

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 22 (ANI): Indian hockey player Simranjeet Singh is making the most out of this coronavirus lockdown as the forward is analysing his game by watching his previous performances.

2020-04-22T08:06:42.024509+00:00 IST

COVID-19: EHF cancels Euro Hockey Junior Invitational Events

Brussels [Belgium], April 21 (ANI): As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus crisis, the European Hockey Federation (EHF) decided to cancel the Euro Hockey Junior Invitational Events, 2020.

2020-04-21T09:31:34.098650+00:00 IST

Hockey India conducts interactive sessions for umpires, technical officials amid lockdown

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): In an attempt to utilise the coronavirus lockdown period, Hockey India has initiated interactive sessions through WhatsApp for Indian umpires and technical officials.

2020-04-20T07:35:30.564946+00:00 IST

England women hockey team to run for COVID-19 relief fund

London [UK], April (18): The England Hockey Under-16 girls team is raising money to assist the National Health Services' (NHS) in their fight against the global coronavirus pandemic.

2020-04-18T14:01:52.426337+00:00 IST

Hockey India, SAI collaborate to conduct online coaches development sessions

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): In a bid to make use of the lockdown period, Hockey India and Sports Authority of India (SAI), on Saturday announced the introduction of the 21-day online Coaches Development Sessions (CDS), as part of SAI's MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) workshop for coaches, which was launched by SAI on April 16.

2020-04-18T09:54:05.776576+00:00 IST

Hockey Australia scales down operations amid coronavirus crisis

Melbourne [Australia], April 17 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Hockey Australia on Friday took a series of steps including scaling down its headquarter's operations until further notice.

2020-04-17T07:44:04.128077+00:00 IST

Combating COVID-19: Indian women's hockey team to raise funds to feed needy

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team will launch an 18-day fun fitness challenge starting today to raise funds towards helping the poor and migrant families whose lives have been affected due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-04-17T06:55:44.039449+00:00 IST

SV Sunil spending more time with teammates and coaching staff during lockdown

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 17 (ANI): As India remains under complete lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, the country's hockey team forward SV Sunil is spending more time with teammates and coaching staff which bringing them together.

2020-04-17T04:28:26.907406+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces restructuring of annual National Championships

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday announced the restructuring of the Hockey India Annual National Championships 2021 in an attempt to maximise athlete participation and further develop hockey in the States, Union Territories/ NCTs, Institutional Units and Academy Members.

2020-04-15T11:12:43.649107+00:00 IST

EHF announces new dates for EuroHockey under 18 Championship

Brussels [Belgium], April 14 (ANI): The European Hockey Federation (EHF) on Tuesday announced the new dates and venues for the EuroHockey Under 18 Championships 2021.

2020-04-14T16:44:25.748473+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Hockey India postpones various national championships after lockdown extension

New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday postponed the remaining various annual categories of the 2020 national championships which were slated to begin from April 29 at different venues spread across the country.

2020-04-14T06:57:15.066014+00:00 IST

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled due to COVID-19

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): India's last round of home matches against New Zealand in the FIH Pro League was cancelled as the Kiwi team is unable to complete the Asian Leg due to the coronavirus crisis across the globe.

2020-04-10T13:22:52.627011+00:00 IST

Former Hockey player Ashok Diwan to receive immediate medical attention in San Francisco

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): Former Indian hockey player Ashok Diwan, who is unwell and stranded in the United States amid the coronavirus crisis, will receive "immediate medical attention", the government has assured.

2020-04-10T04:03:09.948327+00:00 IST

Combatting COVID-19: Hockey India contributes Rs 21 lakh to Odisha CM's Relief Fund

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): As India continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Hockey India on Wednesday announced a contribution of Rs 21 Lakh towards the Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the battle against the virus.

2020-04-08T08:17:21.932053+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Hockey India writes to SAI to give status report on FIH tournaments

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday wrote to the Sports Authority of India to inform them about all the tournaments that have been postponed by the FIH due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-04-07T14:23:46.013336+00:00 IST

Combating COVID-19: Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay donates Rs 5 lakh to PM-CARES Fund

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Legendary Hockey player Dhanraj Pillay on Monday donated Rs 5 lakh to PM-CARES Fund to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus.

2020-04-06T14:39:26.104010+00:00 IST

Combating COVID-19: Hockey India increases contribution to Rs 1 crore

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): As India continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Hockey India on Saturday announced an additional Rs 75 Lakh towards Prime Minister CARES Fund.

2020-04-04T12:35:27.758413+00:00 IST

Optimistic about our preparations for Tokyo Olympics: Indian Women's Hockey coach

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): In the wake of postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, the Sports Authority of India on Saturday held a meeting with representatives of Hockey India through video conference to discuss the roadmap for the next 16 months.

2020-04-04T11:55:02.465524+00:00 IST

Combating COVID-19: Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh to PM CARES Fund

New Delhi [India], Apr 1 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to contribute Rs 25 lakh towards the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against the coronavirus threat.

2020-04-01T06:25:21.098877+00:00 IST