For the 15 hockey players, who come mostly from one of the most backward, Maoist-affected areas of Jharkhand, hardships and setbacks are part of the landscape.
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 24 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey team suffered a 2-5 defeat to Japan in their second encounter at the Asia Cup here at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Malappuram (Kerala) [India], April 20 (ANI): Despite going a goal down in the initial stages against Gujarat, defending champions Services showed grit and reliance to record their first win in the 75th NFC for Santosh Trophy 2021-22. They beat Gujarat 3-1 in Group B.
Potchefstroom [South Africa], April 11 (ANI): After losing the semi-final to the mighty Netherlands 0-3, the Indian junior women's team are now focused on their all-important bronze medal match against England on Tuesday, in the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 27 (ANI): Hailing the decision of the Centre to extend Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for six months till September and ramp up the COVID-19 vaccination drive, Union Minister Amit Shah said that providing free food grains and vaccines to c
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 18 (ANI): The last day of the PGTI Players Championship 2022 presented was nothing short of sensational. The 25-year-old Yuvraj Singh Sandhu's gritty last round display of four-under 66 that featured a final flourish with an eagle-two on the 16th and a 35
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 11 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC and Sudeva Delhi FC shared the spoils in the opening game of the fourth round of fixtures at the Naihati Stadium in the I-League.
Amman [Jordan], March 11 (ANI): Indian youth boxers Vishwanath Suresh and Anand Yadav produced gritty performances to make their way into the finals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday.
St John's [Antigua], March 11 (ANI): Nkrumah Bonner's patient and gritty knock of 123 helped hosts take a 62-run lead with one wicket still in hand after visitors made early inroads on day-3 of the match here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Panaji (Goa) [India], March 8 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC won their first Indian Super League (ISL) Winner's Shield after a gritty 1-0 win over ATK Mohun Bagan at the PJN Stadium, Goa on Monday.