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Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

P R Sreejesh turns 'Mallu Singh' and has team-mates and fans in splits.

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India will open their campaign against Canada in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'I am privileged to have represented India for more than two decades and earning my 300th international cap is truly a special memory for me.'

Punjab CM Mann felicitates Paris Olympians

Punjab CM Mann felicitates Paris Olympians

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The chief minister said the state government is working wholeheartedly for the promotion of sports.

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Village residents are asked to eat alone to avoid spreading potentially contagious droplets. Each seat is screened off with plexiglass.

Can India continue dream run against Great Britain?

Can India continue dream run against Great Britain?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

India would look to carry on the momentum and seal a win against Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey competition of the Paris Olympics in Paris on Sunday.

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet Singh to lead men's hockey team

Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet Singh to lead men's hockey team

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Under Manpreet's captaincy, the Indian team has achieved important milestones,

What hockey team must do to make history in Tokyo Olympics

What hockey team must do to make history in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com25 May 2021

India have won eight gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

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

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'I chose to give priority to my personal life.' 'It's not like I didn't want to act but I guess with certain times in your life, you have to handle certain things.' 'I've had a couple of ups and downs, so I kept taking breaks.'

Asian Games hockey: Lalit returns; Savita to lead women's team

Asian Games hockey: Lalit returns; Savita to lead women's team

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Besides two goalkeepers, the Asian Games-bound team will have six defenders, five midfielders and as many forwards.

Pro League: India suffer another loss, blow chance of direct entry to WC

Pro League: India suffer another loss, blow chance of direct entry to WC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

India go down to Germany 1-7 in Four-Nation junior hockey

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Indian hockey wrote a historic chapter exactly 46 years ago on this day in Kuala Lumpur when the country lifted its only World Cup title, but the architects of that golden achievement rued the fact that countrymen has gradually forgotten their feat.

Olympian advices hockey team to play with a free mind

Olympian advices hockey team to play with a free mind

Rediff.com31 May 2021

VR Raghunath thinks that the current team is better prepared for the Olympics than the side which finished eighth in the previous edition in Rio

Why SKY Needed Surgery For Sports Hernia

Why SKY Needed Surgery For Sports Hernia

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav's surgery raises awareness about sports hernia, a painful condition that athletes tend to ignore.

Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year title

Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Sreejsh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Gins Lpez of Spain and Italy's wushu player Michele Giordano for the award.

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.

Forward Sonam hoping to grab opportunity at highest level

Forward Sonam hoping to grab opportunity at highest level

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sonam's breakout performance in the inaugural Women's HIL season has earned her a spot among reserves in the national camp for the Bhubaneswar leg of the Women's Pro League beginning on February 15.

Russell's double powers Rudras to 1st HIL win

Russell's double powers Rudras to 1st HIL win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

UP Rudras came from a goal down to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 3-1 to register their first win in the Hockey India League in Rourkela on Monday.

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The training camps for both the men and women teams will begin in Bengaluru from Wednesday.

Wear The Sari Like Kalki!

Wear The Sari Like Kalki!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Raveena pouts... Daisy is obsessed...Gauahar plays host...

'I am not only his wife, but also a die-hard fan'

'I am not only his wife, but also a die-hard fan'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's wife Aneeshya is all set to welcome home the Olympic medallist with traditional Malayali meal.

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Rediff.com28 May 2022

India, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain Rani Rampal has absolutely "no regrets" as she believes in making most of whatever opportunities that come her way.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

Those who have mental edge are most consistent: Fulton

Those who have mental edge are most consistent: Fulton

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Indian hockey chief coach Craig Fulton believes the services of Paddy Upton would give his wards the "mental edge" in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games.

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: Rupinder's quick fix for penalty misery

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: Rupinder's quick fix for penalty misery

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Penalty corners have been the Indian women's hockey team's Achilles heel for a while but it could well turn a corner in the upcoming FIH Olympic Qualifiers

FIH Pro League: India beat Argentina in shootout

FIH Pro League: India beat Argentina in shootout

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Indian men beat Argentina 5-4 in shootout of FIH Pro League

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.

Hockey WC: Injured Hardik Singh sidelined for Wales match

Hockey WC: Injured Hardik Singh sidelined for Wales match

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

An official confirmation on his status is awaited, though. A source, close to the team said no decision has been taken on a replacement and it is unlikely the team would ask for one going forward.

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can come to India, then the Men in Blue should also tour their neighbouring country.

Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina share medal-winning memory

Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina share medal-winning memory

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

On the occasion of International Olympic Day, Sushil Kumar and Saina Nehwal shared their medal-winning memories at the showpiece event.

FIH Junior World Cup: Araijeet powers India to 4-2 win over Korea

FIH Junior World Cup: Araijeet powers India to 4-2 win over Korea

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal netted a hat-trick as the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team beat Asian rivals Korea in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

HI Polls: Tirkey to face UP Hockey's Katyal, Jharkhand's Bhola Nath

HI Polls: Tirkey to face UP Hockey's Katyal, Jharkhand's Bhola Nath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The 44-year-old Tirkey, a player-turned-politician and administrator, is the country's most capped player with 412 international caps.