SV Sunil completes 200 International caps for India
SV Sunil played his 200th International match for India at the Sultan Azlan Shah
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India defeat New Zealand by 3-0
Mandeep Singh scored the opening goal to help India beat New Zealand 3-0. (Source:
Harmanpreet Singh can become number one drag-flicker in a couple of years: Roelant Oltmans
Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals in India’s 3-0 win over New Zealand. (Source: PTI)
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Australia coast to big win, Great Britain overcome resurgent Japan
Australia, the defending champions here, coasted to a 6-1 victory over hosts Malaysia. (Source:
Sardar Singh recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Hockey India recommended Sardar Singh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on Monday.
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Rio 2016 Olympics: One drought ends, another begins for women’s hockey team
Hawgood’s side have been to Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand and England for tournaments and bilaterals but have not beaten any of the sides who have qualifed for the Rio Olympics. The women are
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We don’t think ourselves as underdogs anymore, says India’s Manpreet Singh
Manpreet idolises German Moritz Fürste and said the chance to play with Fürste during HIL has helped him improve his game. Ace midfielder Manpreet Singh feels India are no more “underdogs” in world hockey
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Ritu Rani, V R Raghunath recommended for Arjuna award; Sylvanus Dung Dung for Lifetime Achievement Award; CR Kumar for Dronacharya Award
Indian women’s team captain Ritu Rani and V R Raghunath recommended for Arjuna Award. Indian women’s team captain Ritu Rani and senior’s men’s team drag-flicker V R Raghunath were on recommended by Wednesday Hockey India
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From striker to defender, Jasjit Singh Kular comes a long way
Jasjit Singh Kular seems an unlikely member of the 18-man Indian squad for the Hockey World League semis. Kular, who has been included as a defender, replacing longtime resident Rupinderpal Singh, doesn’t immediately strike
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As Team India fret over injuries, Rupinder Pal Singh rejoices a late lifeline
Not originally part of the 18-man squad, Rupinder will look to make the most of his opportunity. (Source: File) Just days before leaving for the Hockey World League semis in Antwerp, Belgium, the Indian
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PR Sreejesh feels secured with team’s new tactic
Indian men hockey team’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh feels the side’s new strategy to attack with 10 players and defend with as many numbers will give the Asian Games gold medallist an edge in the
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Two teen girls guide city’s sub-junior team to national bronze
During the 5th Sub-Junior Hockey India National Championship 2015 (Women) Division B at Ranchi last month, two forwards were seen making inroads into opposition halves constantly. While 16-year-old Manisha would manage the left flank,
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For World League semis, Indian hockey team looks to fill gaps in defence
The fullback was confident about the team’s strategies and thinks it will yield positive results for the side. (Source : Express File) Gearing up for the FIH World League Semi-Finals, Indian hockey team’s fullback
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Getting the initial goal in our name will help us build pressure: Paul van Ass
India’s hockey coach Paul van Ass is satisfied with the defence but stressed on scoring early goals. (Source: PTI) India men’s hockey chief coach Paul van Ass feels from the word go the Sardar Singh-led
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Germany, Argentina and Netherlands finish as top three in HWL semis; qualify for Rio Olympics
Reigning Olympic champions Germany, Argentina and The Netherlands have qualified for next year’s Rio Olympics by finishing in the top three of the men’s Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final in Buenos Aires. Germany defeated