Hockey

Our goal hasn't changed despite postponement of Tokyo Olympics: Shihori Oikawa

Lausanne [Switzerland], Mar 31 (ANI): Japan women's hockey team defender Shihori Oikawa said although the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been postponed, her team's goal has not changed and will use this one-year time period to prepare for the gold medal in the event.

2020-03-31T15:58:19.190449+00:00 IST

Rani Rampal urges fans to stay at home to win battle against coronavirus

New Delhi [India], Mar 29 (ANI): Indian women's Hockey team captain Rani Rampal on Sunday urged fans to stay at home to 'win' the battle against coronavirus.

2020-03-29T07:29:25.893075+00:00 IST

IIHF postpones women's camp scheduled for June

Zurich [Switzerland], Mar 28 (ANI): The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council has postponed the 2020 IIHF Women's high-performance camp which was scheduled to take place in early June in Finland as COVID-19 continues to rage.

2020-03-28T03:01:58.051444+00:00 IST

Indian hockey teams disappointed with postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 25 (ANI): A day after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee jointly announced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games due to the growing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian men's and women's hockey team captains expressed their disappointment but vowed to continue to stay committed to their goals.

2020-03-25T13:17:52.639316+00:00 IST

Hockey India to make schedule adjustments following postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to postpone the Tokyo Olympics to next year due to coronavirus, Hockey India on Tuesday said that it will be working with both men's and women's team coaches in order to work out a suitable competition and training schedule.

2020-03-24T15:49:51.025319+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Hockey Australia cancels all national championships

Melbourne [Australia], Mar 24 (ANI): Hockey Australia (HA) on Tuesday cancelled all national championships, including Masters Indoor Challenge, for the year 2020 in wake of coronavirus outbreak.

2020-03-24T04:42:24.224817+00:00 IST

Indian hockey players clap to express gratitude towards medical staff

New Delhi [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal, Indian hockey players on Sunday came out to their balconies and clapped to express their gratitude to the medical professionals combating the coronavirus outbreak.

2020-03-22T15:35:20.319081+00:00 IST

We are training very hard for Olympics: Manpreet Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The coronavirus threat has not hindered the Indian Hockey team's preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as skipper Manpreet Singh said that they are training 'very hard' for the quadrennial event.

2020-03-21T16:37:48.219050+00:00 IST

Sjoerd's aggressive style of play brought change in teams attitude, says striker Navneet Kaur

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team striker Navneet Kaur believes that the change in the attitude of the team is because of coach Sjoerd Marijne's aggressive style of playing.

2020-03-19T09:52:10.949854+00:00 IST

To debut against Belgium was biggest moment of my life, says midfielder Raj Kumar Pal

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Indian hockey team midfielder Raj Kumar Pal, who made his debut against Belgium in the Pro Hockey League, said it was the biggest moment of his life to play the first game against World Champions.

2020-03-18T09:38:23.924444+00:00 IST

COVID-19 : Rani Rampal advises fans to wash hands regularly

New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Wednesday advised fans to wash hands regularly to help keep coronavirus infection at bay.

2020-03-18T03:03:09.669544+00:00 IST

Coronavirus: Hockey India announces new dates for National Championships

New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday announced the new dates for the National Championships for Sub Junior and Junior (Women and Men) categories which were scheduled to be held from April 10.

2020-03-16T10:44:22.160638+00:00 IST

Hockey India requests countrymen to take care of good hygiene amid coronavirus pandemic

New Delhi [India], Mar 15 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Hockey India through its mascot "Olly' on Sunday requested everyone to take care of good hygiene, wash hands frequently and stay hydrated.

2020-03-15T16:23:37.653690+00:00 IST

Indian women's hockey team coach cancels visit to Netherlands due to COVID-19

New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Travel restrictions in the wake of coronavirus pandemic in the country have forced Indian women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne to cancel his trip to the Netherlands to meet his family.

2020-03-14T16:11:15.349563+00:00 IST

We want to play hockey in aggressive, attacking manner: Indian defender Birendra Lakra

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Indian hockey team defender Birendra Lakra said the side wants to play the game in an aggressive and attacking manner.

2020-03-14T15:51:12.611565+00:00 IST

Training as usual, taking all suggested precautions against Covid-29: Indian women's hockey team skipper

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): As the coronavirus threat grows, Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal said that the team has been training like before, but the players are strictly following all the preventive measures advised by the doctors and the coaching staff.

2020-03-14T04:14:47.879353+00:00 IST

Hockey India joins World Masters Hockey

New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday joined 38 other National Associations across the globe as a member of the World Masters Hockey (WMH).

2020-03-09T14:36:07.772114+00:00 IST

Hockey India names 37 players for junior women national coaching camp

New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday named 37 players for the junior women national coaching camp.

2020-03-09T07:20:28.362260+00:00 IST

Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal shine at Hockey India 3rd Annual Awards 2019

New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Indian hockey players Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal bagged the Dhruv Batra Player of the Year Award 2019 for Men and Women respectively during the Hockey India 3rd Annual Awards 2019 here on Sunday.

2020-03-08T15:53:43.807553+00:00 IST

Hockey India Awards good initiative to recognise players efforts: Coaches

New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Ahead of the much-awaited third Hockey India Annual Awards 2019, Indian women's team coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed that this is a great initiative to recognise the efforts of our athletes.

2020-03-08T03:51:31.436905+00:00 IST

Getting nominated for Hockey India Awards a big motivation, says Surendra Kumar

New Delhi [India], Mar 6 (ANI): Indian hockey player Surendra Kumar who has been nominated for the Hockey India Awards on Friday said that the nomination will act as a big motivation for him and is a big boost for the team.

2020-03-06T18:18:30.382820+00:00 IST