Hockey

PM hails India's Jr. women's team for lifting maiden Asia Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian women's team for their exceptional performances in the tournament in the 102nd episode of Mann ki Baat.

2023-06-18T07:58:18.470460+00:00 IST

Hockey Jharkhand, Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Punjab shine on Day 6

Hockey Jharkhand, Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Punjab registered victories in their respective matches on Day 6 of the ongoing 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.

2023-06-17T15:34:25.841949+00:00 IST

We conceded goals, that needs to be fixed: Harmanpreet Singh

Indian hockey team lost 1-2 and won 5-1 against Belgium, while they lost 2-4 and won 4-4 (4-2) in the shootout against Great Britain. In the doubleheader against Argentina, India won 3-0 and 2-1, while the team lost 1-4 and 2-3 against the Netherlands.

2023-06-17T08:13:30.928844+00:00 IST

"Want to host multiple championships": Odisha Sports Secretary

The iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is buzzing with activity, currently hosting the Intercontinental Cup and the 62nd Inter-State Athletic Championship, serving as India's new launchpad for athletes to compete in international and national tournaments.

2023-06-17T04:40:49.815174+00:00 IST

HI Junior Men National C'ship: MP, Chhattisgarh register wins

In Pool B, Chhattisgarh Hockey beat Hockey Andhra Pradesh 13-3 in the second match of the day. The goalscorers for Chhattisgarh Hockey were Karan Lakra (1', 17', 21', 37'), Arjun Yadav (7'), Vishnu Yadav (26', 46', 57'), Captain Tarun Yadav (38'), Sandeep Kumar (42', 45', 58'), and Sonu Nishad (47'). Meanwhile, Kavuru Pardha Sai (18'), Nadiminti Akhil Venkat (36'), and Giduturi Sai (48') scored for Hockey Andhra Pradesh.

2023-06-16T16:12:43.153687+00:00 IST

Spain tour crucial for Asian Games preparations: Savita

Hangzhou Asian Games will be crucial for the Indian women's hockey team as winning the gold medal in the quadrennial continental showpiece event will ensure their direct qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics

2023-06-16T14:45:24.180488+00:00 IST

13th Hockey India Junior Men National C'ships: A look at day 3

Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Kerala Hockey 11-1 in the first match of the day

2023-06-15T04:37:22.733950+00:00 IST

"Never wanted to settle...want to achieve more": Uttam Singh

Born to a modest family, Uttam grew up in Karampur district in Uttar Pradesh, before he moved to Ludhiana Hockey Academy to pursue his passion for hockey.

2023-06-14T11:59:04.940428+00:00 IST

Hockey Punjab, Delhi Hockey shines on Day-2 of Junior Hockey

The 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 Rourkela, Odisha saw thrilling hockey action as Hockey Punjab and Delhi Hockey won their respective games on Tuesday Day-2 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

2023-06-13T15:57:37.598033+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup champions receive grand welcome

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey team clinched their maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan after beating Korea with a score of 2-1 in a captivating final match on Sunday.

2023-06-13T08:42:15.427024+00:00 IST

Day 1 Results of Hockey India Junior Men National Championship

The 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 kicked off in spectacular fashion today as Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu won their respective matches at the world-class Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

2023-06-12T17:26:51.938511+00:00 IST

VP Dhankhar congratulates junior women's hockey team

The Indian junior women's hockey team emerged as Champions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 held in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan by defeating Korea with a score of 2-1 in a captivating Final match on Sunday.

2023-06-11T22:33:34.300256+00:00 IST

India end FIH Pro League campaign with 2-1 win against Argentina

With this victory, India hold on to the top spot in the points table. Early goals by Akashdeep Singh (2') and Sukhjeet Singh (14') helped India control the proceedings while Lucas Toscani (58') scored Argentina's lone goal.

2023-06-11T19:56:23.363531+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds junior women's hockey team for winning Asia Cup

"Congratulations to our young champions on winning the 2023 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup! The team has shown immense perseverance, talent and teamwork. They have made our nation very proud. Best wishes to them for their endeavours ahead," PM Modi said in a tweet.

2023-06-11T17:10:27.933252+00:00 IST

India defeat Korea 2-1 to clinch maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

While Annu (22') and Neelam (41') scored one goal each for India, it was the team's collective efforts that ultimately led to their triumphant victory in this crucial encounter, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2023-06-11T11:40:12.133853+00:00 IST

FIH Pro League: India suffer 2-3 defeat against Netherlands

The goals for The Netherlands came from Duco Telgenkamp (7'), Boris Burkhardt (41') and Tjep Hoedemakers (43'), while it was Sanjay (18') and Gurjant Singh (46') who scored for the Indian men's hockey team.

2023-06-10T20:15:42.366371+00:00 IST

Indian Women's Hockey Team to head to Germany and Spain

The Indian Women's Senior Hockey team will head to Frankfurt, for the Germany Invitational Tournament in July this year.

2023-06-10T16:25:29.088594+00:00 IST

India defeats Japan 1-0, qualify for Junior Hockey World Cup

The victory means that the Indian team will compete in the prestigious tournament's Final for the second time, having previously reached the summit clash in 2012.

2023-06-10T10:10:37.203153+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 33-member Indian women's core group

The camp is part of the team's preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games in China, scheduled for September-October this year

2023-06-10T09:31:30.187741+00:00 IST

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India to face hosts Japan in semi-final

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team confirmed their place in the semi-final of Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 after a resounding 11-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Thursday

2023-06-09T12:20:27.488051+00:00 IST