News for 'Junior Hockey Team'

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

No international hockey events for India till June

No international hockey events for India till June

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Two FIH Pro League ties involving the senior men's team, junior men's Asia Cup and senior women's Asian Champions Trophy are among a host of international hockey events, where India was scheduled to take part, that have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dominant India down Belgium to lift Jr Hockey World Cup title

Dominant India down Belgium to lift Jr Hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

India won the gold medal in the Junior Hockey World Cup after defeating Belgium 2-1 at the Major Dyan Chand stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will remain for four more years.

Pakistan's hockey coach resigns after salary unpaid

Pakistan's hockey coach resigns after salary unpaid

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Pakistan's Dutch hockey coach Siegfried Aikman has resigned from his post after not getting paid for the last 12 months. Aikman, who had joined the national team last year, took to social media to announce he had officially resigned as head coach.

Women's Junior WC: India suffer narrow loss to Germany

Women's Junior WC: India suffer narrow loss to Germany

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The final quarter witnessed an aggressive display from both sides, with Germany coming close to extending their lead.

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Indian women's hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom on Sunday.

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Indian women's hockey team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra.

Top-scorer Deepika grateful to forwards

Top-scorer Deepika grateful to forwards

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Goalkeeper Nidhi stole the spotlight in the final, with three clutch saves in the shootout against Lihang Wang, Jingyi Li, and Dandan Zuo, helping her side prevail over the Chinese.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Indian team will begin its campaign in Pool D against Wales on Saturday before taking on formidable Germany on Sunday following the final tie against Malaysia.

Sports shorts: India women beat Belgium junior men's team

Sports shorts: India women beat Belgium junior men's team

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Britain's world number three Andy Murray stressed the importance of gender equality in tennis, saying the work ethic required to succeed is the same for both men and women.

Jr Hockey WC: Penalty woes crush India's hopes in semis

Jr Hockey WC: Penalty woes crush India's hopes in semis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Germany capitalised on their two penalty corners, securing a convincing victory.

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

India's newly-appointed men's hockey chief coach Graham Reid took charge of the national camp in Bengaluru and asked his players to put the team first in his maiden address to them.

Pakistan cancels hockey tour to India

Pakistan cancels hockey tour to India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The Pakistan hockey team was supposed to take part in the four-nation Punjab Gold Cup, scheduled to start in Chandigarh from January 31, while the squash team was to defend its Asian Junior title in Chennai. The tournament was supposed to start from January 16.

India to face Belgium in Jr Hockey World Cup final

India to face Belgium in Jr Hockey World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Belgium stunned six-time champions and title holders Germany 4-3 in the shoot out to progress to their maiden final of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Lucknow on Friday.

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Following his retirement, Hockey India appointed Sreejesh as the head coach of the junior men's team and he vowed to make India a 'powerhouse in hockey'.

India done in by poor umpiring: Harendra

India done in by poor umpiring: Harendra

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Human errors cost India a podium finish in the junior hockey World Cup, coach Harendra Singh said.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

'I Want To Win Gold At World Cup, Asian Games, Olympics'

'I Want To Win Gold At World Cup, Asian Games, Olympics'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I've faced my share of obstacles, but I've always believed that hard work can overcome anything.'

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Mohd Konain Dad (7th minute) opened India's account before Dilraj (17th, 50th), Sharda Nand (20th, 50th) struck.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Former hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners.

Ritu to lead India in Junior Women Asia Cup

Ritu to lead India in Junior Women Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Mid-fielder Ritu Rani was on Tuesday named captain of 18-member Indian hockey team for the sixth Junior Women's Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from June 27.

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Friday said the training of its team for the Junior World Cup in the Indian city of Lucknow is in full swing, even as it awaited clearance from the government. Shahbaz Ahmed, Secretary of the PHF, said an unnecessary controversy had been created in the media whether Pakistan would participate in the Junior World Cup, to be played December 8-18 in India.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

'Umpire succumbed to pressure tactics'

'Umpire succumbed to pressure tactics'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Forward Veerasamy Raja says he cannot get over how the umpire awarded a goal and then disallowed it in India's bronze medal play-ff match against Spain in the Junior World Cup.

Hockey captain Rani, six other players COVID-19 positive

Hockey captain Rani, six other players COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Besides Rampal, the others who have been infected are Savita Punia, Sharmila Devi, Rajani, Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur and Sushila.

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit from the 2023 Hockey World Cup.

Jr Hockey World Cup: India fightback to outwit Korea

Jr Hockey World Cup: India fightback to outwit Korea

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

India came from behind to outwit Korea 3-1 in the 9th-12th place classification match of the Junior women's hockey World Cup in Santiago.

We are neither sad nor relieved: BCCI

We are neither sad nor relieved: BCCI

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday said it is neither sad nor relieved after the government instructed the Cricket Board to call off the Indian team's tour of Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks. The fate of the tour was already hanging in balance with a number of senior players reluctant to tour a strife-torn Pakistan owing to security apprehension.

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

Jr Hockey World Cup: India eke out a 3-2 win over USA

Jr Hockey World Cup: India eke out a 3-2 win over USA

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo shone under the bar as India displayed remarkable resilience to eke out a 3-2 win over USA in sudden death to finish ninth at the Junior Women's hockey World Cup in Santiago.

'Missing out on Paris Olympics will definitely hurt'

'Missing out on Paris Olympics will definitely hurt'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

'Huge disappointment that we did not qualify for our third consecutive Olympics'

Harendra is India's men's hockey coach; Marijne back to women's camp

Harendra is India's men's hockey coach; Marijne back to women's camp

Rediff.com1 May 2018

In a surprise move on Tuesday, India's women's hockey coach Harendra Singh was named chief coach of the men's team while incumbent men's in-charge Sjoerd Marijne was sent back to the women's camp -- a fallout of the poor show by Manpreet Singh and Co. in the Commonwealth Games.

Sahara sponsorship: Cricket's loss is hockey's gain

Sahara sponsorship: Cricket's loss is hockey's gain

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

They have snapped ties with cricket but the Sahara Group has renewed its association with Indian hockey signing a five-year sponsorship deal with Hockey India.

Asian Games: Can't let our guard down: Krishna Pathak

Asian Games: Can't let our guard down: Krishna Pathak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak spoke about his selection in the team for the Asian Games and his family's reaction when he broke the news to them.

Women hockey: India win historic bronze at junior World Cup

Women hockey: India win historic bronze at junior World Cup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The Indian girls were on a roll in Monchengladbach, Germany. They played the best hockey of their lives to win the country's first ever bronze medal in the junior women hockey World Cup.

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded former India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal's achievements, saying her exploits on the field will be cherished for ages to come.