The Indian men's hockey team bounced back with a comfortable win over Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Eight-time Olympic champions India did not qualify for the semi-finals, the first time that they have failed to win a medal in Asian Games history.
India resurrected their campaign at the Asian Games women's hockey tournament with a fluent 4-2 victory over Malaysia in a round-robin league match.
Roelant Oltmans fully understands what a men's hockey medal would mean to India's success-starved fans but the Dutch coach will not burden his players with the pressure of bringing one home from the Rio Games.
Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,
Derick Knos from Western Australia will work closely with the Indian team till the World Cup, to be held at Monchengladbach from September 6 to 17.
The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by India's top wrestlers.
The arrival of India's neighbouring nations Pakistan and China in Chennai on Tuesday night energised the city's atmosphere ahead of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.
The Indians will be without ace midfielders Viren Rasquinha and Vikram Pillay at the Azlan Shah tournament, which begins on Thursday.
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi had things their way as India ruled the tennis courts at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
The decision to dump Sampath Kumar hours before the departure of the probables for an Olympic training competition in the US shocked the players.
A member of the Indian women's hockey team participating in the Asian Champions Trophy in Donghae, South Korea has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the cancellation of its next two matches against defending champions Korea and China respectively.
A look at India's schedule on Tuesday, August 3, 2021:
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.
The penalty-corner specialist is expected to fill the void left by Jugraj Singh.
The IHF said reports of the SARS disease resurfacing in the country forced the cancellation.
Savita said the Tokyo Games had instilled a belief that they can match the best in the business on the biggest stage.
Caldas, Aikman in fray for Indian head coach's position
IHF secretary Jothikumaran said the team is finalised but Gill would make the announcement.
A look at India's schedule on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, on Wednesday, said that the national men's team will travel to Pakistan for qualifiers in case it fails to directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.
Dominic Xavier is praying that India's incredible women's hockey team brings home gold from Tokyo.
Dominic Xavier salutes the Indian men's hockey team for winning a Olympic medal after 41 long years.
Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women's team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against hosts Spain.
President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.
The Indian contingent showcased traditional flavour in their dapper blue kurta-pyjamas.
Eight-time champions India finished at the bottom of the 12-team Olympic hockey competition, completing an unprecedented wash-out after being beaten 2-3 by South Africa in a classification match at the London Games on Saturday.
From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.
India might have been knocked out of the Junior Asia Cup but the senior side's Australian coach Michael Nobbs is not overtly dismayed as he feels the youngsters showed enough potential for long-term interests such as the Junior World Cup next year.
India are in the final of the men's Junior Eight-nation Invitational hockey tournament, in Bukit Jalil, Malaysia. With still a match to go, against Holland, in the round-robin league, which is being played on the lines of the Champions Trophy, India, unbeaten with 16 points from six matches and atop the table, are assured of a place in the title round.
'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'
A series of felicitations, including an invitation from President Pratibha Patil, awaits the Asia Cup winning team.
"Through his outstanding performance at the Olympics, Sreejesh has brought joy to Indians around the world. As a fellow-Malayali, I take tremendous pride in his achievement," Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, was quoted as saying in a media statement.
Forward Shamsher Singh on Monday said winning the Olympic bronze medal was just ticking off one box in the new beginning for the Indian men's hockey team, which aspires to be the world number one side.
As soon as soon as the Indian women's hockey team stunned Australia in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics and coach Sjoerd Marijne posted a picture with him and the team on Twitter, fans started comparing him to Kabir Khan and how the reel story of Chak de India transformed into a real story.
Savita Punia and P R Sreejesh were named FIH Goalkeepers of the Year for the second consecutive year.
India's new hockey coach says given more time and exposure, he is confident of building a strong team.
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