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Pullela Gopichand speaks on similiarities between badminton, kabaddi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener, that also coincided with National Sports Day on August 29, turned into the cynosure of all eyes, as a number of sporting legends graced the mat in a special initiative by JioStar, the official broadcaster, celebrating sport with kabaddi at the heart o
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Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to kick off with sporting legends on National
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
On the occasion of National Sports Day (August 29), sporting icons across disciplines will unite to launch Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League. Padma Bhushan awardee and Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, Hockey legend and former India Hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, Kabaddi Icon Pard
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Abhishek reflects on retaining the Hockey India Forward of Year Award
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Abhishek was instrumental in India's bronze medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring two crucial goals in the tournament. His presence in the forward line proved invaluable as India secured another major victory in the 2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy in China, where he once again f
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Football friendly match held to raise funds for flood-hit Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"It's a charity match I would like to thank Baichung for inviting me and inviting Dhanraj also we came here for a good cause today was really amazing the weather was good. I don't mind playing football or any other sport," Mary Kom told ANI.
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"My hard work paid off," Hardik Singh on winning Hockey Player of Year awa
Updated : 3 years ago IST
During the latest episode of 'Hockey Te Charcha', a podcast series launched by Hockey India, the Olympic medallist and experienced campaigner also opened up about getting ruled out of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela and how he never stopped working hard to be
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National Games sets stage for top international sports events in Gujarat:
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The Games will be staged in six cities across the state
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Yearender 2021: Resurgence of Indian hockey with path-breaking performance
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): The year 2021 will be etched in the memory of Indian sports fans forever as the country enjoyed their best-ever medal haul in Olympics with 7 medals in Tokyo Games. In the Japanese capital, India also ended their 41-year drought for a hockey medal in Oly
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Words fail me as I try to compose my emotions: Dhanraj Pillay after India'
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay on Sunday fell short of words to describe the feeling after the Indian men's hockey team registered a scintillating 3-1 win against Great Britain in the quarter-final of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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The one who made rich contribution to Indian hockey team: Dhanraj Pillay c
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI/Target Media): MG Mumbai wishes a Happy birthday to The Legendry, Padma Shri Awardee, International Hockey Player and Former Captain of the Indian National Hockey Team Dhanraj Pillay who has been a Weaving past defenders with ease, slick skills and an extremel
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Tokyo Olympics: Fitness is the biggest assest of our hockey team, says Dha
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay feels that the biggest asset of the current hockey team is their fitness and he also said the Manpreet Singh-led side would do very well in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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MK Kaushik inspired many generations of hockey players: Dhanraj Pillay
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Legendary hockey player Dhanraj Pillay has been left in "pain and shock" following the demise of MK Kaushik, who was a part of the gold medal-winning side at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
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Aim should be to better oneself: Dhanraj Pillay to young hockey players
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 19 (ANI): Rather than comparing with others, a player's only aim should be improving oneself and he must constantly strive to better own skills reckons Indian hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay.
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