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‘I used insights gained as reserve to fire in actual play’: Simranjeet

Published on Oct 15, 2021 01:57 PM IST

Talking about his big break into the senior side, Simranjeet credited the seniors for guiding him and sharing useful tips which he still follows to this day.

Simranjeet Singh: File photo(REUTERS)
PTI | , New Delhi

FIH awards row: Indian hockey federation seeks apology from Belgium

Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam wants the world body to probe criticism by the Olympic champions to India sweeping the awards.

Representational image.(Getty Images)
Published on Oct 13, 2021 10:23 PM IST

Winners would have remained same without fans' participation: FIH CEO

India swept the FIH annual awards last Wednesday, claiming all top honours based on a voting system which was lambasted as a "failure" by men's Olympic champions Belgium, prompting the global body to say that it would try to figure why some associations did not cast their ballot.

Thierry Weil, FIH CEO(Twitter)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 03:43 PM IST
PTI | , Lausanne

You don’t want FIH awards to be a popularity contest: ex-Belgium coach McLeod

A two-time previous winner of the honour, McLeod finished second to Reid despite making Belgium the world No.1 team, winning silver in Rio 2016, the 2018 World Cup, the 2020-21 Pro League and the Tokyo Olympics gold.

Shane McLeod the coach of Belgium looks on.(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 10:43 PM IST

Indian women's hockey team to play in FIH Pro League this season as replacement

The third season of the women's FIH Hockey Pro League begins on October 13 with Olympic and world champions the Netherlands taking on Belgium.

India women's hockey team. File(AP)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 04:16 PM IST
PTI |

Need to win gold in Asian games, nothing else will do: Savita

The last time Indian women's team won a gold at the Asian Games was in the 1982 edition and Savita said the side will need to go all out this time after settling for a silver at the 2018 edition.

India goalkeeper Savita (11) and her teammates(AP)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 05:24 PM IST
PTI |

India scoop up FIH awards, Olympic champions Belgium cry foul

Six Indian players and the men’s and women’s coaches claimed the top prizes after getting the maximum number of votes.

India scoop up FIH awards, Olympic champions Belgium cry foul(HT COLLAGE)
Published on Oct 06, 2021 10:32 PM IST
By, New Delhi

India dominate FIH annual awards; Harmanpreet, Gurjit Kaur top players' honours

After a historic bronze medal-winning feat for the Indian men's team as well as the outstanding performance of the women's team, which reached the last four in Tokyo, Indian athletes and coaches dominated the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2020-21.

Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjit Singh Player of the Year awards.(File)
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 02:14 PM IST
PTI |

India pulls out of 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games hockey competition

Hockey India withdraws from 2022 Birmingham CWG; cites COVID concerns, discriminatory quarantine rules

Hockey India(Twitter)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 07:20 PM IST

Former India hockey striker SV Sunil retires

Sunil said it was time for him to make way for younger players and help to build a winning team for the future. The senior player appeared in 264 India matches, striking 72 goals.

SV Sunil(Twitter)
Published on Oct 01, 2021 03:15 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Olympic dream achieved, Rupinder Pal, Birendra Lakra retire

The defenders who shone as India's hockey team won bronze in the Tokyo Games in August, the first medal for the country after 41 years, ended their international career.

Rupinder Pal and Birendra Lakra.(File)
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 10:30 PM IST

'Aim to improve further to be part of Indian team for upcoming events'

Singh had scored twice as the Indian men's team defeated Germany 5-4 in the thrilling bronze-medal play-off at Tokyo.

Simranjeet Singh of India celebrates with teammate Sumit of India during Tokyo Olympics: File photo(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 24, 2021 02:54 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Savita, Vandana reflect on life after India's historic performance in Tokyo

India women's hockey team led by captain Rani Rampal and coach Sjoerd Marijne scripted history by reaching the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Savita and Vandana Katariya collage.(AP)
Updated on Sep 23, 2021 03:41 PM IST
ByKaran Prashant Saxena

‘Hope Olympic bronze will inspire youngsters of Manipur to take up hockey’

Nilakanta was a vital cog in India's midfield in Tokyo, where the country ended a 41-year-old Olympic medal drought. Before Tokyo, India's last medal -- a gold -- came in the 1980 Moscow Games.

India's Nilakanta Sharma(AP)
Published on Sep 16, 2021 01:43 PM IST
PTI |

Staying in the moment helped us in Tokyo: Udita

Udita is currently part of the 25-member senior women’s core probable group for the national camp in SAI, Bengaluru.

Indian Woman Hockey player Udita: File photo
Published on Sep 15, 2021 02:11 PM IST
PTI | , Bengaluru

Hockey India names 25 players for senior women's national camp

The 25 porobables include Gagandeep Kaur, Mariana Kujur, Suman Devi Thoudam and Mahima Choudhary, who have been moved to the Senior Core Group from the Junior ranks.

File photo of India hockey team in action.(Frank Uijlenbroek/Hockey India)
Published on Sep 12, 2021 02:54 PM IST
PTI |

This is a new beginning for Indian hockey: Dilpreet on Olympic bronze medal

The Indian hockey team kept its morale high despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and the historic bronze medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics is only just the beginning of a new era, said young striker Dilpreet Singh.

Dilpreet Singh celebrates scoring a goal against Germany at the 2020 Tokyo Games. (Getty)
Published on Sep 08, 2021 01:28 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Indian hockey teams unlikely to compete in Birmingham CWG, says IOA chief Batra

Batra said he has conveyed this to Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director General Sandip Pradhan during a formal meeting New Delhi on Friday.

IOA president Narinder Batra(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 03, 2021 02:16 PM IST
PTI |

Coach Reid sets new targets for Indian men's hockey team after Tokyo success

Talking about the roadmap ahead, Reid said, "We have set some milestones in terms of competitions that are coming up for us now. We have Asian Games, FIH Pro League, Commonwealth Games, Hockey World Cup in 2023 and then Paris Olympics the following year.

Graham Reid(Frank Uijlenbroek)
Published on Aug 27, 2021 02:15 PM IST
PTI |

'Honoured': Women's hockey player Sharmila after rising star nomination

Sharmila scored a goal in India's Pool Stage match against Great Britain. For her incredible efforts at the Tokyo Olympics, Sharmila Devi has been nominated for the FIH Women's Rising Star of the Year Award 2020-2021.

Sharmila Devi
Published on Aug 25, 2021 04:06 PM IST

I'm overwhelmed: Vivek Sagar Prasad on being nominated for same FIH honour again

Prasad was part of the team's historic bronze medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this month. This was the team's first Olympic medal in over four decades.

Indian hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad(PTI)
Published on Aug 24, 2021 07:16 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Harmanpreet, Gurjit, Sreejesh in short-list for FIH annual honours

The Indian men's team head coach Graham Reid and women's team counterpart Sjoerd Marijne were among three nominees for FIH Coach of the Year award for men and women.

Harmanpreet Singh (L), Gurjit Kaur and PR Sreejesh (R)(HT Collage)
Published on Aug 23, 2021 06:17 PM IST
PTI | , Lausanne

'No better feeling in the world when your hard work is recognised': Savita

"There's no better feeling in the world when your hard work is recognised and appreciated," said India women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita.

Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita(PTI)
Published on Aug 19, 2021 03:33 PM IST

Our medal is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: hockey captain Manpreet

During a felicitation programme organised to honour both the men's and the women's outfit, which narrowly missed out on a bronze in Tokyo, Patnaik announced that Odisha will continue to sponsor the Indian hockey teams for another 10 years.

Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh (R) and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik(Hockey India / Twitter)
Published on Aug 17, 2021 09:58 PM IST
PTI | , Bhubaneswar

Odisha government to sponsor Indian hockey teams for 10 more years

In recognition of their achievement and their potential to be the top teams in the world, the Chief Minister announced that Odisha will continue to sponsor Indian hockey teams, for another 10 years.

Odisha government to sponsor Indian hockey teams for 10 more years(Hockey India / Twitter)
Published on Aug 17, 2021 09:28 PM IST
ANI | , Bhubaneswar

Men’s, women’s hockey teams arrive in Odisha; sponsor state to felicitate them

The men’s team won a bronze, 41 years after it won a medal in the Moscow Olympics, while the women’s hockey team reached the semi final for the first time. The Odisha government signed a ₹100 crore deal with Hockey India in 2018 to sponsor both the teams for the next five years

Sudarshan Patnaik’s sand art welcoming the hockey teams to Odisha. (HT photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2021 11:47 AM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

#MensHockeyTeam: Bring on the bronze brigade!

The men’s hockey team are back to India after winning a bronze. Caption Manpreet Singh as well as other players share anecdotes from their Olympic journey and what they plan to do to celebrate this big victory.

The Indian Men’s hockey team’s inspiring journey at the Tokyo Olympics have made the country proud. The players now look forward to celebrating the milestone moment of winning a bronze medal with their loved ones. (Photo: PTI)
Published on Aug 13, 2021 03:36 PM IST
ByAnjuri Nayar Singh and Naina Arora, New Delhi

#Womenshockeyteam: Raring to go for more challenges

Indian women’s hockey team players, Rani Rampal, Sushila Chanu, Savita Punia, and coach Sjoerd Marijne, among others talk about being so close to the goal, and share the overwhelming love they are receiving from the country.

Indian women’s hockey team created history by reaching the semi finals of Olympics, and won the hearts of the country for their level of commitments and efforts. The team is now gearing up for upcoming tournaments such as Commonwealth Games, and more. (Photo: PTI)
Published on Aug 13, 2021 11:24 AM IST
ByAnjuri Nayar Singh and Naina Arora, New Delhi

'Showed them a movie about self-belief': Marijne lauds women's hockey turnaround

In a recent interaction, outgoing coach Sjoerd Marijne revealed how the team made a turnaround to finish fourth at the Games and scripting history in Tokyo.

The Indian women's hockey team scripted a memorable comeback to make it to the semi-final of the Tokyo Olympics. (AP)
Updated on Aug 11, 2021 12:16 PM IST
ByKaran Prashant Saxena, New Delhi

'No one wanted to lose': Harmanpreet on how India bounced back to win bronze

In an exclusive interaction, defender Harmanpreet Singh explained how the Indian defence kept up their morale to bounce back and win the bronze-medal match 5-3 against Germany.

Harmanpreet Singh celebrates scoring India's third goal against Germany. (Getty Images)
Published on Aug 11, 2021 08:04 AM IST
ByKaran Prashant Saxena, New Delhi
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