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Birendra Lakra joins Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team as assistant coach
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Hockey India on Saturday announced that former Indian Men's Hockey Team stalwart Birendra Lakra has joined the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team as Assistant Coach. The 35-year-old veteran defender will work closely with legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who currently serves as the coach of th
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It felt like everything I had worked for was slipping away, but I didn't g
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pratap Lakra is only one of the two new faces in the ongoing senior national camp, which is a testament to his grit and resurgence. The call-up follows a standout performance at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, where he played a key role in taking Madhya Pradesh
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Young hockey midfielder Pawan Rajbhar keen to attend national camp alongsi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Hockey India announced the core probable group for the National Coaching camp starting on October 3, 2022 to prepare for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 season opener in Bhubaneswar
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Arch-rivals India-Pakistan to clash in opening day of Asia Cup
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 22 (ANI): Defending champions India will open its campaign at the Asia Cup in a high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Monday at the vibrant GBK Arena, the same venue as the Asian Games Jakarta in 2018.
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Defending Champions India leave for Jakarta to compete in Asia Cup 2022
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka)[India], May 20 (ANI): Olympic Bronze medalist Birendra Lakra-led Indian Men's Hockey Team left for Jakarta, Indonesia where they will defend the Men's Asia Cup title starting from May 23. The Indian team is up against Japan, Pakistan and hosts Indonesia in Pool A while
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Rupinder ruled out of Asia Cup due to wrist injury, Birendra Lakra to lead
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 13 (ANI): Ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh who was named captain of the team is ruled out of the Asia Cup, starting May 23 in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to a wrist injury. Experienced defender Birendra Lakra will replace Rupinder as Captain, while forward S
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Tokyo bronze medalists Rupinder, Lakra overwelhmed by PM Modi's letter of
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Former Indian men's hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh was overwhelmed after he received a letter of appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his retirement.
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India hockey defender Birendra Lakra announces retirement
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): India hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced his retirement from the game.
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Deep Grace Ekka, Amit Rohidas, Birendra Lakra arrive in Odisha to rousing
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 10 (ANI): Following the Indian national hockey teams' outstanding performance at the Tokyo Olympics, players from Odisha, Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Birendra Lakra, and Amit Rohidas returned home to rousing welcome and celebrations at Bhubaneswar airp
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Odisha govt recommends Dutee Chand for Khel Ratna, Anuradha Biswal for Dhy
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS), Government of Odisha, has recommended ace sprinter Dutee Chand for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and international hockey player Birendra Lakra for the Arjuna Award, for the year 2021.
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Working extremely hard to make it to Indian Olympic squad: Birendra Lakra
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team defender Birendra Lakra, who has been part of many memorable moments with the national side, said he is determined to make it to the national squad for the Olympics.
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Forward Shilanand eyes consistent show in domestic circuit for India retur
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 24 (ANI): Indian hockey team forward Shilanand Lakra believes that consistent performances in the domestic tournaments will pave way for his return to the national side.
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