Hockey

Pro League will give match practice before Olympics, says PR Sreejesh

New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said that the team will get 15-20 matches before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Pro League which will be a good match practice.

2019-11-14T18:04:58.075431+00:00 IST

Great opportunity to complete unfinished business: India hockey skipper Manpreet Singh

New Delhi [India], Nov 9 (ANI): India hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh believes that the side has a great opportunity to complete the unfinished business in the FIH Men's World Cup 2023 after losing to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the FIH Men's World Cup 2018.

2019-11-09T12:02:44.969915+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju welcomes 'great news' of India hosting 2023 Hockey Men's World Cup

New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju is elated over the 'great news' that India will be hosting the 2023 FIH Hockey Men's World Cup.

2019-11-08T15:48:28.256745+00:00 IST

Wanted to give country another reason to celebrate 75 years of Independence: Hockey India chief on hosting Men's World Cup 2023

New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): After winning the bid for hosting the Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023, Hockey India's president Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad on Friday said the country has "another reason to celebrate 75 years of Independence."

2019-11-08T12:37:47.662273+00:00 IST

India to host 2023 FIH Hockey Men's World Cup

Lausanne [Switzerland], Nov 8 (ANI): The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced that India would be hosting the Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023.

2019-11-08T11:20:56.009532+00:00 IST

Time to put everything into preparation for Olympic games: Rupinder Pal Singh

New Delhi [India], Nov 7 (ANI): Rupinder Pal Singh, the drag-flicker of India men's hockey team, on Thursday pitched for greater efforts for Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

2019-11-07T10:25:57.011281+00:00 IST

Yet to sink in that we have qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Rani Rampal

New Delhi [India], Nov 5 (ANI): India women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Tuesday said that it is yet to sink in that the team has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

2019-11-05T11:38:54.076138+00:00 IST

Hockey India names 39 players for junior women's national coaching camp

New Delhi [India], Nov 4 (ANI): Hockey India has named 39 players for the upcoming Indian junior women's national coaching camp.

2019-11-04T04:40:45.181545+00:00 IST

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay completes 100 international caps for India

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team's forward Lalit Kumar Upadhyay achieved the milestone of completing his 100 international caps for the country on Saturday.

2019-11-03T07:33:04.525013+00:00 IST

Indian women hockey team midfielder Monika completes 150 international caps

Bhubaneswar (Odhisha), [India], Nov 3 (ANI): The second match in the two-legged FIH Olympic Qualifiers witnessed the Indian women's hockey team midfielder Monika achieve the milestone of completing 150 international caps.

2019-11-03T07:23:42.019269+00:00 IST

Every player dreams of medal, says coach Reid after securing Olympic birth for Hockey team

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): After thrashing Russia in the FIH Olympic qualifiers, Indian men's hockey team coach Graham Reid exuded confidence of team giving its best performance in the upcoming Olympics and said that everyone dreams of having a medal in these games.

2019-11-03T04:12:38.190072+00:00 IST

Our real preparation starts now: Women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): After qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, India women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the real preparation will start now and the entire side is focused on winning a gold medal for the country.

2019-11-03T02:21:40.997523+00:00 IST

India men's hockey team defeats Russia 7-1, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 2 (ANI): India men's hockey team sealed their berth in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after thrashing Russia in the qualifiers here on Saturday.

2019-11-02T17:05:41.112780+00:00 IST

India women's hockey team qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 2 (ANI): India women's hockey team sealed their berth in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after defeating the USA in the qualifiers here on Saturday.

2019-11-02T16:31:24.502565+00:00 IST

You dream about these kinds of results: India women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 2 (ANI): India women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne has said that one can only dream about registering such a thumping victory over their opponents.

2019-11-02T03:01:14.772860+00:00 IST

Olympic qualifiers are not easy, there's a lot at stake: Hockey coach Graham Reid

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], Nov 2 (ANI): After registering a 4-2 win against Russia in the FIH Olympic qualifiers, Indian men's hockey team coach Graham Reid said that these matches are never easy as there is a lot at stake.

2019-11-02T02:18:25.765271+00:00 IST

Olympic qualifiers: India men defeat Russia by 4-2

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 1 (ANI): India men's hockey team registered a 4-2 win over Russia in the first leg of the Olympic qualifiers at the Kalinga stadium here on Friday.

2019-11-01T17:10:47.913214+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiu hopeful of India reviving its lost glory in hockey

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that he is hopeful that India will revive its lost glory in the world of hockey.

2019-11-01T15:11:51.216850+00:00 IST

Olympic qualifiers: India women beat USA by 5-1

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 1 (ANI): India women's hockey team thrashed the USA by 5-1 in the first leg of the FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers at the Kalinga stadium here on Friday.

2019-11-01T15:11:51.208010+00:00 IST

It's all about keeping scoreboard clean: Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

New Delhi [India], Oct 31 (ANI): Ahead of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers Odisha matches against Russia, Indian team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said it is all about keeping the scoreboard clean.

2019-10-31T10:57:16.561950+00:00 IST

Birendra Lakra replaces Varun Kumar for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 30 (ANI): Ahead of the crucial FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha matches against Russia, Hockey India announced Birender Lakra as replacement of defender-dragflicker Varun Kumar who sustained an injury on his shoulder and right bicep.

2019-10-30T12:39:13.725709+00:00 IST