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How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

SEE: Sachin, hockey teams clap in solidarity for India

SEE: Sachin, hockey teams clap in solidarity for India

Indian hockey teams training in 'safe environment'

Indian hockey teams training in 'safe environment'

What's hockey coach Harendra doing at IGI Airport?

What's hockey coach Harendra doing at IGI Airport?

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

Shorts: Men's hockey team reach all-time highest rank

Shorts: Men's hockey team reach all-time highest rank

Azlan Shah hockey tourney postponed due to coronavirus

Azlan Shah hockey tourney postponed due to coronavirus

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

Former hockey captain faces domestic violence

Former hockey captain faces domestic violence

FIH Pro League: India stun Australia via shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India stun Australia via shoot-out

FIH Pro League: Fighting India lose to Australia

FIH Pro League: Fighting India lose to Australia

Indian teen who is the toast of world hockey

Indian teen who is the toast of world hockey

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Coronavirus: Women's hockey tour of China cancelled

Coronavirus: Women's hockey tour of China cancelled

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start in NZ

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start in NZ

Hockey team kick off Olympic build-up against NZ, GB

Hockey team kick off Olympic build-up against NZ, GB

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top table

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top table

FIH nominates Rani for World Games Athlete of the Year

FIH nominates Rani for World Games Athlete of the Year

Hockey Olympian Sunita Lakra retires due to injury

Hockey Olympian Sunita Lakra retires due to injury

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

India jrs win 3-Nations hockey tournament

India jrs win 3-Nations hockey tournament

Olympics: India men pooled with Argentina, Australia

Olympics: India men pooled with Argentina, Australia

Sports Shorts: Saina withdraws from Korea Masters

Sports Shorts: Saina withdraws from Korea Masters

How Rani sealed India's Olympic qualification

How Rani sealed India's Olympic qualification

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

India will perform better at Tokyo Olympics: Sreejesh

India will perform better at Tokyo Olympics: Sreejesh

Indian men's hockey team qualifies for Olympics

Indian men's hockey team qualifies for Olympics

Oly Hockey Qualifier: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket

Oly Hockey Qualifier: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket

Hockey Qualifiers: Mandeep saves India the blushes

Hockey Qualifiers: Mandeep saves India the blushes

Olympic Qualifier: Indian women thrash US 5-1

Olympic Qualifier: Indian women thrash US 5-1

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian men face lowly Russia

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian men face lowly Russia

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Rani on what has helped in success of Indian players

Rani on what has helped in success of Indian players

India down Aus, qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final

India down Aus, qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final

Goalkeeper to goaltender: Cech in ice hockey switch

Goalkeeper to goaltender: Cech in ice hockey switch

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

India thrash Belgium 5-1 in final tour match

India thrash Belgium 5-1 in final tour match

Hockey: India men beat Belgium; Women draw with GB

Hockey: India men beat Belgium; Women draw with GB

Hockey: Harmanpreet double helps India thrash Spain

Hockey: Harmanpreet double helps India thrash Spain

Gurjit's late goal steers India past Great Britain

Gurjit's late goal steers India past Great Britain

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

India women's hockey team win Olympic Test event

India women's hockey team win Olympic Test event

India hammer NZ to win Olympic Test Event

India hammer NZ to win Olympic Test Event

Indian women enter final of Olympic test event

Indian women enter final of Olympic test event

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Tribal women hockey players found hanging in J'Khand

Tribal women hockey players found hanging in J'Khand

Pak actress working on reviving Pakistan hockey

Pak actress working on reviving Pakistan hockey

Harendra open to coach jr hockey team... with riders

Harendra open to coach jr hockey team... with riders

What Indian hockey team must do to qualify for Olympics

What Indian hockey team must do to qualify for Olympics

No sweets, spicy food for Indian women hockey team

No sweets, spicy food for Indian women hockey team

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

India women win FIH Series Finals

India women win FIH Series Finals

India women's hockey team inch closer to Olympics

India women's hockey team inch closer to Olympics

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

India beat South Africa 5-1 to win FIH Series Finals

India beat South Africa 5-1 to win FIH Series Finals

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

FIH Series Final: India rout Uzbekistan 10-0

FIH Series Final: India rout Uzbekistan 10-0

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

FIH Series Finals: India beat plucky Poland 3-1

FIH Series Finals: India beat plucky Poland 3-1

India maul hapless Russia in FIH Series Finals

India maul hapless Russia in FIH Series Finals

Sports Shorts: India lose to Aus in final hockey match

Sports Shorts: India lose to Aus in final hockey match

Hockey Tour Down Under: India walloped by Australia

Hockey Tour Down Under: India walloped by Australia

PIX: Russian President Putin shines in hockey game

PIX: Russian President Putin shines in hockey game

Sports Shorts: Chandela is World No 1 in 10m air rifle

Sports Shorts: Chandela is World No 1 in 10m air rifle

Shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

Meet the new coach of Indian hockey team

Meet the new coach of Indian hockey team

Azlan Shah: India lose final to Korea in shoot-out

Azlan Shah: India lose final to Korea in shoot-out

Azlan Shah Cup: India maul Poland 10-0

Azlan Shah Cup: India maul Poland 10-0

Hockey: Final berth assured, India set to test strikers

Hockey: Final berth assured, India set to test strikers

Azlan Shah hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' in Canada rout

Azlan Shah hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' in Canada rout

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Malaysia, go second

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Malaysia, go second

Azlan Shah hockey: India concede late, held by Korea

Azlan Shah hockey: India concede late, held by Korea

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Japan 2-0 in opener

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Japan 2-0 in opener

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

'New challenge' for former hockey captain Sardar

'New challenge' for former hockey captain Sardar

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win hockey World Cup

Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win hockey World Cup

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Play in the right spirit, FIH boss tells India hockey coach Harendra

Play in the right spirit, FIH boss tells India hockey coach Harendra

Indian hockey: Still plenty of work to be done

Indian hockey: Still plenty of work to be done

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Were India hockey players humiliated by HI official?

Were India hockey players humiliated by HI official?

'Pressure on India' as they chase history in Hockey WC

'Pressure on India' as they chase history in Hockey WC

Hockey WC: Netherlands crush Canada, set up quarter-final with India

Hockey WC: Netherlands crush Canada, set up quarter-final with India

Dos and don'ts for India in hockey World Cup quarters

Dos and don'ts for India in hockey World Cup quarters

Hockey WC: England beat NZ, to meet Argentina in quarters

Hockey WC: England beat NZ, to meet Argentina in quarters

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarters, Pak sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarters, Pak sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Hockey WC: China enter knockout stage; Ireland crashes out

Hockey WC: China enter knockout stage; Ireland crashes out

Can Team India repeat historic feat in Hockey World Cup?

Can Team India repeat historic feat in Hockey World Cup?

Hockey WC: India look to seal direct quarterfinal berth

Hockey WC: India look to seal direct quarterfinal berth

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Sardar Singh on what India need to do to reach Hockey WC final

Sardar Singh on what India need to do to reach Hockey WC final

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Aus seal quarters berth after China hold Ireland

Hockey WC: Aus seal quarters berth after China hold Ireland

Hockey WC: Olympic champions Argentina beat NZ 3-0

Hockey WC: Olympic champions Argentina beat NZ 3-0

'Cricket needs shorter format, hockey doesn't'

'Cricket needs shorter format, hockey doesn't'

Hockey WC: How India came back after being a goal down in half-time

Hockey WC: How India came back after being a goal down in half-time

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

World Cup PIX: Olympic champions Argentina, NZ score hard-fought wins

World Cup PIX: Olympic champions Argentina, NZ score hard-fought wins

PIX: India trounce South Africa in World Cup opener

PIX: India trounce South Africa in World Cup opener

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Check out 2018 Hockey World Cup schedule

Check out 2018 Hockey World Cup schedule

'This hockey team can create history'

'This hockey team can create history'

South Africa hockey players fund their own World Cup trip

South Africa hockey players fund their own World Cup trip

Hockey World Cup: India look to end 43 years of hurt

Hockey World Cup: India look to end 43 years of hurt

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

Can India win hockey World Cup after long wait of 43 years?

Can India win hockey World Cup after long wait of 43 years?

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Beware! Pak hockey team better prepared than ever before

Beware! Pak hockey team better prepared than ever before

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Time for Indian hockey team to deliver

Time for Indian hockey team to deliver

New sponsor, Indian visa will see Pakistan at hockey World Cup

New sponsor, Indian visa will see Pakistan at hockey World Cup

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Why we may not see Pakistan at Hockey World Cup

Why we may not see Pakistan at Hockey World Cup

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

PHOTOS: India's hockey legend tries his hand at cricket...

PHOTOS: India's hockey legend tries his hand at cricket...

India, Pakistan in war of words after hockey final washed out

India, Pakistan in war of words after hockey final washed out

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

India pip Japan, meet Pakistan in Asian Champions final

India pip Japan, meet Pakistan in Asian Champions final

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer Asiad champs Japan 9-0

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer Asiad champs Japan 9-0

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Dope Violation: NADA bans hockey goalie Chitke for 2 years, 4-year suspension for six others

Dope Violation: NADA bans hockey goalie Chitke for 2 years, 4-year suspension for six others

Dilpreet 'tricks' India to big win against Oman

Dilpreet 'tricks' India to big win against Oman

Youth Olympics: India men and women's hockey teams settle for silver

Youth Olympics: India men and women's hockey teams settle for silver

Youth Olympics: Indian men's, women's teams enter hockey final

Youth Olympics: Indian men's, women's teams enter hockey final

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Youth Olympics: Manu wins silver, men's hockey team progresses to semis

Youth Olympics: Manu wins silver, men's hockey team progresses to semis

Youth Olympics: Archana loses bronze play-off, women's team lose

Youth Olympics: Archana loses bronze play-off, women's team lose

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat Australia, seal semifinal spot

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat Australia, seal semifinal spot

Youth Olympics: Indian women's hockey team thrash Vanuatu 16-0

Youth Olympics: Indian women's hockey team thrash Vanuatu 16-0

Sultan of Johor Cup: India maul New Zealand 7-1

Sultan of Johor Cup: India maul New Zealand 7-1

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat Malaysia in opener

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat Malaysia in opener

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Manpreet named India's hockey captain

Manpreet named India's hockey captain

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

This cricketer counselled Sardar, advised him to forget criticism

This cricketer counselled Sardar, advised him to forget criticism

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

Retired hockey player Sardar Singh has already made plans for future

Retired hockey player Sardar Singh has already made plans for future

Not overconfidence but here's what cost hockey team dear

Not overconfidence but here's what cost hockey team dear

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Asian Games: India down Pakistan to claim hockey bronze

Asian Games: India down Pakistan to claim hockey bronze

Asiad: Heartbreak for hockey, women lose to Japan to bag silver

Asiad: Heartbreak for hockey, women lose to Japan to bag silver

Asiad, Day 13: India sails past hockey heartbreak, equals best medal haul

Asiad, Day 13: India sails past hockey heartbreak, equals best medal haul

Perform or perish, Hockey India issues ultimatum to Harendra & Co

Perform or perish, Hockey India issues ultimatum to Harendra & Co

Malaysia knock defending champions India out of Asian Games

Malaysia knock defending champions India out of Asian Games

Asiad hockey: Indian women's team reaches first final in 20 years

Asiad hockey: Indian women's team reaches first final in 20 years

India thrash Lanka 20-0, face Malaysia in men's hockey semis

India thrash Lanka 20-0, face Malaysia in men's hockey semis

Asiad hockey: Rani scores hat-trick in India's 5-0 win over Thailand

Asiad hockey: Rani scores hat-trick in India's 5-0 win over Thailand

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Hockey: India outclass Korea to enter Asian Games semis

Hockey: India outclass Korea to enter Asian Games semis

India hockey team embarrass Hong Kong to win by a record 26-0 margin

India hockey team embarrass Hong Kong to win by a record 26-0 margin

Women's hockey team scores 21 against Kazkahstan

Women's hockey team scores 21 against Kazkahstan

India maul hapless Indonesia in men's hockey

India maul hapless Indonesia in men's hockey

India hockey coach wants improved ranking and WC podium finish

India hockey coach wants improved ranking and WC podium finish

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

GOLD! Reminiscing India's first Olympic hockey triumph 70 years ago...

GOLD! Reminiscing India's first Olympic hockey triumph 70 years ago...

Nothing less than hockey gold will do for India's Sardar

Nothing less than hockey gold will do for India's Sardar

Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Ireland via shoot off

Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Ireland via shoot off

Sports Shorts: Pak averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Sports Shorts: Pak averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy, to meet Ireland in quarters

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy, to meet Ireland in quarters

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Women's hockey WC: India hold USA; progress to knock-outs

Women's hockey WC: India hold USA; progress to knock-outs

Women's WC Hockey: Sloppy India face US test in must win game

Women's WC Hockey: Sloppy India face US test in must win game

Women's Hockey WC: Unimpressive India lose 0-1 to Ireland

Women's Hockey WC: Unimpressive India lose 0-1 to Ireland

India beat NZ 4-0 in third hockey Test, complete series whitewash

India beat NZ 4-0 in third hockey Test, complete series whitewash

Women's Hockey WC: India held by England after late equaliser

Women's Hockey WC: India held by England after late equaliser

Hockey: India beat NZ, take unassailable 2-0 lead in Test series

Hockey: India beat NZ, take unassailable 2-0 lead in Test series

U-23 Five Nations Tourney: Mor brace helps India hold Netherlands

U-23 Five Nations Tourney: Mor brace helps India hold Netherlands

Sports Shorts: India outplay New Zealand in hockey series opener

Sports Shorts: India outplay New Zealand in hockey series opener

Here's how Indian hockey team is planning to win medal at 2020 Olympics

Here's how Indian hockey team is planning to win medal at 2020 Olympics

India go down fighting to Australia in Champions Trophy final

India go down fighting to Australia in Champions Trophy final

India set up Champions Trophy final with Australia after draw with Dutch

India set up Champions Trophy final with Australia after draw with Dutch

India lose to Australia, suffer first defeat in Champions hockey

India lose to Australia, suffer first defeat in Champions hockey

India stun Argentina, continue unbeaten run in Champions Trophy

India stun Argentina, continue unbeaten run in Champions Trophy

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Women's hockey series: India hold Spain in Match 2

Women's hockey series: India hold Spain in Match 2

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

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