News for 'asian games hockey'

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

Pak hockey fraternity mourns Balbir Singh Sr

Pak hockey fraternity mourns Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Asif Bajwa also condoled the death of Singh.

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India clubbed with Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica in inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday said India are not playing 'structural hockey' as the two arch rivals prepared for their clash in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey.

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.

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set for Wednesday. This round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy will mark India's final game in the tournament.

'This hockey team can create history'

'This hockey team can create history'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Coach Harendra defends junior players' selection for World Cup

India hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

India hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

After the euphoria over winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, Indian hockey suffered a major jolt on Tuesday with the resignation of the team's chief coach, Terry Walsh.

Need to create more scoring opportunities: Harmanpreet

Need to create more scoring opportunities: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday admitted India will have to focus on conceding fewer goals from the touchline and create more scoring opportunities.

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Indian men's hockey team climbed two places in the latest FIH rankings following back-to-back wins in the Pro League matches.

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team will participate in the special sessions during a week-long camp at SAI, Bengaluru, to be overseen by India's chief coach Craig Fulton.

India fifth in men's hockey

India fifth in men's hockey

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

India beat Malaysia 4-0 in the play-off match at the Asian Games.

Former hockey coach Kaushik hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Former hockey coach Kaushik hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Kaushik had coached both the senior men and women teams.

Pak actress working on reviving Pakistan hockey

Pak actress working on reviving Pakistan hockey

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Mehwish surprised everyone by visiting the Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium in Karachi last week during the National Championship where she met with the players and also tried her hand at playing the game.

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

It was touted as the year which could herald a change in the fortunes Indian hockey, but 2018 turned out to be yet another saga of missed opportunities for the sport.

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

India hockey coach wants improved ranking and WC podium finish

India hockey coach wants improved ranking and WC podium finish

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'The Asian Games is the first step towards achieving that goal. We want to have a shot at the podium in 2020 Tokyo and the Asian Games will set the tone for our preparation towards that.'

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who played a role in India winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup, will be a part of the support staff of the country's men's hockey team in Paris.

Should India have bilateral hockey series with Pakistan?

Should India have bilateral hockey series with Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The Pakistan Hockey Federation said it has resumed talks with the Indian hockey authorities to have a bilateral series as soon as possible.

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

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

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Rupinder Pal Singh (8th minute), Surender Kumar (15th), Mandeep Singh (44th) and Akashdeep Singh (60th) scored the goals for India.

How Savita balances marriage and Olympic ambition

How Savita balances marriage and Olympic ambition

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Love for Gold and Longing for Husband: Indian hockey captain Savita gears up for Asiad

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

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

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'The players and the team management has let the entire nation down'

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as defending champions India defeated South Korea 4-1 in their final round robin match to keep a clean slate and storm into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy.

Gurjit's late twin strike ensures semis spot for India in women's hockey

Gurjit's late twin strike ensures semis spot for India in women's hockey

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Gurjit Kaur struck twice as the Indian women's hockey team beat title holders South Korea 4-1 to register its third consecutive win and also book a place in the semi-finals of the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said India can win a World Cup medal this time after a hiatus of 48 years but for that the home side needs to make use of penalty corners.

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

He has learnt a lot from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni but Ruturaj Gaikwad said he will lean on his own leadership style during the Asian Games.

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

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

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Anything less than the gold medal will be a disappointment for the Indian men's hockey team at the Asian Games in Indonesia, veteran midfielder Sardar Singh said on Friday.

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rehan Butt, Pakistan's assistant coach believes that India and Pakistan should play more matches.

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

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh claimed that former coach Sjoerd Marijne and current high performance director David John forced him to make a shock retirement in September.

Two new faces in India's squad for Champions Trophy hockey

Two new faces in India's squad for Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Striker Gurwinder Singh Chandi failed to make the cut as Hockey India announced an 18-member squad, led by Sadar Singh, for the eight-nation Hero men's Champions Trophy, in Bhubaneswar, from December 6-14. Lalit Upadhyay, who was capped nine times earlier, has been drafted in place of Chandi in the squad, named by Hockey India selectors after trials at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on November 18.

Oltmans is Pak hockey coach

Oltmans is Pak hockey coach

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

The Dutchman, who guided the Netherlands to the 1996 Olympic title, will be in charge of the team till December 2004.

Historic! India women's hockey team clinch maiden Asian Champions Trophy

Historic! India women's hockey team clinch maiden Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The Indian women's hockey team lifted its maiden Asian Champions Trophy title with a thrilling 2-1 win over China in the final, in Singapore on Saturday.

Sports minister promises all help to hockey team for 2016 Olympics

Sports minister promises all help to hockey team for 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Congratulating the Indian men's hockey team for winning a 'historic' gold at the ongoing Incheon Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the government will provide every possible help to the team in preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Women's ACT: India STUN China to qualify for semis

Women's ACT: India STUN China to qualify for semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

India stunned reigning Olympic silver medallist China 3-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Bihar on Saturday.

Hurt Ritu Rani retires from international hockey

Hurt Ritu Rani retires from international hockey

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Former Indian women's hockey captain Ritu Rani has reitered from international hockey after being deeply hurt following her axing from the Rio Olympics-bound squad. Ritu, who was controversially dropped from the team for the Rio Olympics citing "attitude" issues, however was included in the 29 probables for the National camp which began in Bhopal on Sunday.

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands, NZ make winning start

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands, NZ make winning start

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A round-up of matches from the Hockey World Cup played on Saturday.

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a nervy 3-2 victory over South Korea

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.