Legendary Indian hockey player P R Sreejesh has urged the men's team to ignore the ongoing jersey colour controversy and focus on ending the 50-year World Cup medal drought. He dismissed concerns about the saffron jersey, noting past colour changes, but questioned the visibility argument. Sreejesh emphasised that if players approved the change, the debate should cease, and politics should be kept out of sports. He also expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform despite the off-field distractions.
Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, renowned for his hockey coverage, has died at the age of 85 after battling age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his career.
Former coach Vasudevan Baskaran lashed out at the Indian hockey team for their dismal showing in the London Olympics, and said the current batch of players should first get their basics right before aspiring to play at the international level.
Hockey greats Vasudevan Baskaran, M M Somaya and Mervyn Fernandis relive India's gold medal-winning campaign at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'
The Indian Hockey Federation has sacked national coach Vasudevan Baskaran following an unending streak of dismal performances.
'I believe they (India) can definitely finish on the podium in Odisha this time'
The ace midfielder rubbished reports that he was dropped from the Asian Games squad for lack of fitness.
Indian hockey team ran out of water and food as their match against Korea was stopped due to rain.
Indian hockey coach Joaquim Carvalho said he was satisfied with the performance of his young side.
India will take on world champions Germany in the opening match of the hockey World Cup.
India scored a field goal and converted a penalty-corner to beat Malaysia 2-0 in a 40-minute hockey practice match in Doha on Tuesday.
Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award
