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Hockey India congratulates Manpreet Singh and Savita for winning national awards

New Delhi [India], Sept 21 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper of women's team Savita for being conferred with the prestigious Arjuna award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2018-09-21T11:31:35.660751+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar inspired me to stage comeback: Sardar Singh

New Delhi [India], Sept 16 (ANI): Hockey star player Sardar Singh, who recently hung up his boots, has revealed that master blaster and former Indian batsman great Sachin Tendulkar had motivated him to make a comeback after he was ignored from this year's Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Australia.

2018-09-16T01:18:22.247503+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Sardar Singh for his long-serving contribution

New Delhi [India], Sep 14 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday congratulated the stalwart midfielder Sardar Singh, who recently announced his retirement from the international hockey, for giving 12 long years in the service of the game.

2018-09-14T08:09:03.542860+00:00 IST

Sardar Singh likely to retire from hockey

New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sardar Singh is likely to announce his retirement from International hockey.

2018-09-12T12:59:23.095597+00:00 IST

Hockey India drops Sardar Singh from core probables list

New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday dropped the name of former skipper Sardar Singh from the 25-member core group for the upcoming national camp, which will begin from September 16 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

2018-09-12T11:46:33.110205+00:00 IST

Asian Games : Indian hockey eves settle for silver

New Delhi [India], Sep 1(ANI): The Indian women's hockey team's glorious campaign at the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018 came to an end on Friday, which saw them lose 1-2 to Japan in a well-contested Final held here at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field.

2018-08-31T19:19:33.589405+00:00 IST

PM Modi 'salute' sportspersons on National Sports Day

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted all the sports enthusiasts on the occasion of National Sports Day.

2018-08-29T09:13:25.592906+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Indian hockey team thrash Lanka, qualifies for semis

Jakarta [Indonesia], August 28 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team secured their berth in the semi-finals of the 18th Asian Games as they registered an emphatic 20-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their fifth and last Pool A encounter here at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey field on Tuesday.

2018-08-28T18:11:40.856161+00:00 IST

Chances of India winning medal at Asian Games are high: Sardar Singh

Jakarta [Indonesia], August 22 (ANI): Indian hockey player Sardar Singh has said that India stand high chances of clinching a medal in the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.

2018-08-22T13:17:36.230264+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Indian Women's Hockey team swats away Kazakhstan 21-0

Jakarta [Indonesia], Aug 21 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team on Tuesday obliterated Kazakhstan in their second Pool B match, registering a 21-0 score to win their second consecutive match at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games here.

2018-08-21T18:12:32.592310+00:00 IST

Asian Games: India thrash hapless Indonesia

Jakarta [Indonesia], Aug 21 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey team began their title defense at the 18th Asian Games 2018 by mauling hosts Indonesia 17-0 in the first Pool A match here on Monday.

2018-08-20T19:31:32.676574+00:00 IST

Pak eyeing 2018 Asian Games gold to qualify for Olympics

By Nitin Srivastava

2018-08-17T22:40:28.580433+00:00 IST

India hockey squad depart for Asian Games

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): With their vision set on securing qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games by winning Gold, Indian Men and Women's Hockey Teams left for Jakarta ahead of the 18th Asian Games on Tuesday.

2018-08-14T10:56:30.390662+00:00 IST

Asian gold medalist Hakkam Singh passes away

Sangrur (Punjab) [India], August 14 (ANI): Former Indian hockey player Hakkam Singh Bhattal, who was an Asian Games gold medalist, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday.

2018-08-14T08:06:48.381899+00:00 IST

Hopeful of getting gold in Asian Games: Sardara Singh

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Former captain of the Indian hockey team, Sardara Singh has said that the team have improved a lot in the last few years and they are hoping to win gold in the upcoming 18th edition of the Asian Games.

2018-08-03T13:48:49.486914+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: India eves lose to Ireland in penalty shootout

London [United Kingdom], Aug 03 (ANI): Playing a first quarter final since 1978, the Indian Women's hockey team crashed out of the Women's World Cup on Thursday as they were pipped by Ireland in the penalty shootout.

2018-08-02T23:17:11.983333+00:00 IST

Hockey WC: Indian eves to face Ireland in quarters

London [United Kingdom], Aug 2 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team will take on Ireland in the quarter-final match of the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday, with the former's sight set on avenging the group stage loss they suffered on July 26.

2018-08-02T03:01:41.199317+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey WC: India face Italy in knockout round

London [UK], July 31 (ANI): India will look to book their place in the last-eight of the ongoing 14th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup when they take on Italy in their pre-quarterfinal match here at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Tuesday.

2018-07-31T07:45:33.004011+00:00 IST

India to face USA in Women's hockey WC

London [UK], July 28 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team will be in a do-or-die situation when they take on the United States of America (USA) in their third match of the ongoing 14th edition of the Women's hockey World Cup at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on July 29.

2018-07-28T13:37:33.235703+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Ireland 0-1

London [UK], July 26 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team lost to Ireland in their second match of the ongoing 14th edition of the women's hockey World Cup here at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Stadium on Thursday.

2018-07-26T16:19:25.041602+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey WC: Indian eves eye first win against Ireland

London [UK], Jul 26 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team will aim to clinch their first win in the ongoing World Cup 2018 when they lock horns with Ireland in their second Pool B match of the prestigious tournament here on Thursday.

2018-07-26T06:57:02.113776+00:00 IST