Savita, the team captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, and the seasoned defender Nikki Pradhan reached a historic milestone on Sunday by participating in their 250th international match for their nation. The historic event happened during the team’s third game in Adelaide against Australia. At the Spar Cup Four Nations Tournament in Durban in …
The 24-year-old midfielder Hardik Singh and seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia won the coveted men’s and women’s player of the year award for 2022 respectively. This award is named after hockey legend Balbir Singh. The winners of the prestigious players’ awards for 2022 received a glittering trophy along with a cash prize of INR 25.00 Lakh each. This …
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The 58-year-old Australian Graham Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey. Analytical coach Greg Clark and scientific advisor Mitchell David Pemberton also resigned. Reid was appointed chief coach in April 2019 and led team India to a historic bronze medal win in Tokyo Olympics 2021. He said, “It is now time for …
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India were knocked out of World Cup after being beaten by New Zealand in their crossover match 4-5 (3-3) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. After the match ended 3-3 draw in regur time, New Zealand won the match in sudden death. In regular time goal scorers from India were Lalit Upadhyay(17′), Sukhjeet Singh (24′), …
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India defeated Wales 4-2 in a Pool D match played at Kalinga stadium Bhubaneshwar. India failed to finish top in Pool D. India and England both had 7 points and England had a goal difference of 7. To directly qualify for the quarter-final India had to beat Wales by a margin of 8 goals but …
India and England played out a goalless draw at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela in their Pool D encounter. Both team failed to capitalize on opportunities. England got a fantastic opportunity right at the end of the match but fail to convert it. Both England and India have now four points. But …
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India outclass Spain to start world cup campaign in splendid way in Pool D. With this win India bag three points. In the 12th minute of the game crowd roared to wild cheer when local boy Amit Rohidas converted penalty corner into goal. In 26th minute of the game Hardik Singh made fantastic run from …
Indian hockey team will start its campaign on Friday against Spain. India won bronze in inaugural tournament in 1971 , grabbed silver in 1973 and finally clinched gold in 1975 under leadership of Ajit Pal Singh. But since then India has failed to reach even semi-final. This time India is one of of the medal …
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As 13th January is coming closer, the excitement and enthusiasm among hockey fans have already reached beyond its peak in Rourkela. The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup which is set to begin on January 13, 2023 will have 16 elite participating country from around the world. The ticket sell for newly constructed Birsa Munda …
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Hockey India announced 18 member squad for India who will represent India at the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneshwar-Rourkela. India is placed in group D along with England, Spain and Wales and will begin their campaign on 13th January. Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh will be Captain and Amit Rohidas will be Vice Captain …
1. India beat Spain 1-0 to clinch FIH Nation Cup tournament held at Valencia, Spain. With this win India secured its berth in Pro League Hockey 2023-24. Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur converted penalty corner in the sixth minute of the game. She hit the ball to the left side of the Spanish goalkeeper Clara Parez to …
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India continues their winning run in FIH Nation Cup Hockey being played at Valencia by beating South Africa 2-0. They scored both their goal through penalty corner. Salima Tete won the first first short corner which was converted in 13th minute of game and Gurjit Kaur scored in 58th minute of the game. India beat …
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