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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces centenary celebrations t
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Hockey on November 7 completes 100 years. For decades, even before India gained independence, Indian hockey was considered the epitome of sporting excellence on the global stage. With a proud haul of 13 Olympic medals, including eight gold, 1 silver, and four bronze, India established
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"It is a big achievement by Indian Hockey during the last 100 years": Form
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
For decades, even before India earned Independence, Indian hockey was considered the very definition of sporting excellence on the global stage. With a proud haul of 13 Olympic medals, 8 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze, India established itself as the sport's ultimate powerhouse. One person who
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BJD President Naveen Patnaik mourns passing of Olympic bronze medallist Ma
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A pioneering figure, Frederick holds the distinction of being the first Keralite to win an Olympic medal. A fiercely committed custodian of the goalpost, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence, discipline and humility that continues to inspire generations of players and supporters alike.
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Hockey India mourns passing of Olympic bronze medallist Manuel Frederick
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hockey India on Friday expressed profound grief on the passing of Manuel Frederick, the stalwart goalkeeper from the golden era of Indian Hockey and a member of the Indian team that clinched the Bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He was 78.
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Hockey India remembers KD Singh, the 1948 and 1952 Olympic gold medallist
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Hockey India fondly remembers Kunwar Digvijay Singh, affectionately known as 'Babu', one of the most graceful and gifted players in India's hockey history.
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"This milestone belongs to unseen heroes....": Ex-captain MM Somaya on 100
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A member of the gold medal-winning team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Somaya also had the honour of captaining India at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, as per a press release from Hockey India.
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Hockey India League unveil Men's and Women's schedule for 2025-26 season
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Hockey India League (HIL) on Saturday announced the official schedule for the 2025-26 season of the HIL Men's and Women's League, marking the beginning of yet another exciting edition of India's premier hockey competition. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the M
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"PKL is giving a great platform to youngsters", reckons former India hocke
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Former Indian hockey captain and four-time Olympian Manpreet Singh was in attendance at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, witnessing high-octane Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) action from the stands for the first time.
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"Our hockey team is playing with a lot of confidence": Ashok Kumar, World
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ashok Kumar was part of the Indian team that won their last World Cup title, in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, where he scored the winning goal against Pakistan in the final
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IOA felicitates India's Paris 2024 Olympic medallists at ceremony in Delhi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Monday, held a special felicitation ceremony at the Taj Man Singh Hotel in New Delhi to honour India's medallists from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, as per a release from IOA.
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"1948 London Olympics gold medal will always be special for India": Harman
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The sport of hockey has always been very special for the Indian sporting fraternity. Captain of the Indian men's hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh, is considered one of the modern legends of the game. He derives his inspiration from the yesteryears, most notably from the tales of the 1948 Londo
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri inaugurates 5th Hockey India Senior Women's In
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Puri recalled the inspirational journey of Indian hockey, mentioning how legends like Harbinder Singh, Zafar Iqbal, Ajitpal Singh, MM Somaya, and Rajinder Singh inspired generations, including himself as a child when he first began following the sport.
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