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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.

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.

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Prabhjot Singh scored three goals as the eight-time Olympic champions cleared their first hurdle with an 8-0 win.

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Sreejesh, 36, stood rock solid in India's campaign at the Olympics and played a key role in their hard-fought 2-1 victory against Spain in the bronze-medal match.

Baljit stars in India's victory over Germany

Baljit stars in India's victory over Germany

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Goalkeeper Baljit Singh put up a stupendous show under the bar to help India defeat Olympic champions Germany 2-0 in the last match of the four-nation Punjab Gold Cup tournament in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Dilip Tirkey opened the scoring in the second minute and Prabhjot Singh added a second in the 53rd minute for the hosts through penalty corners.

India down Belgium for second victory

India down Belgium for second victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

In other matches in the Champions Chellenge hockey tournament, New Zealand beat England while Argentina beat Japan.

Hockey team off to Malaysia

Hockey team off to Malaysia

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The Indians will be without ace midfielders Viren Rasquinha and Vikram Pillay at the Azlan Shah tournament, which begins on Thursday.

Sohail scores off the turf too

Sohail scores off the turf too

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

India can reach the pinnacle: Rach

India can reach the pinnacle: Rach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

The Indian hockey team's chief coach said the current team was capable of winning the Olympic title.

India warm up with a win

India warm up with a win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India beat New Zealand 3-2 in a practice match prior to Sultan Azlan Shah hockey.

Five Indians for FIH Player of the Year awards

Five Indians for FIH Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Gagan Ajit Singh, Jugraj Singh and Prabhjot Singh are shortlisted Young Player of the Year award, while Devesh Chauhan and Dilip Tirkey are in the running for the senior award.

Champions Challenge: India beat Japan 4-3

Champions Challenge: India beat Japan 4-3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

India finally got their penalty corner drill right as they beat Japan 4-3 in their concluding league fixture to finish third in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament in Boom on Saturday.

India down England for first win

India down England for first win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Prabhjot's Singh goal gave the Indians a narrow victory in their second outing in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament.

India rout Argentina

India rout Argentina

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

India scored twice in each half for a 4-1 win in the Hamburg Masters hockey tournament.

Air India win Shastri hockey

Air India win Shastri hockey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The Mumbai side shocked star-studded Indian Airlines in the final of the tournament.\n\n

The Adivasi who became King!

The Adivasi who became King!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

India face tough World Cup opener

India face tough World Cup opener

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

India will take on world champions Germany in the opening match of the hockey World Cup.

Hockey team hoping to keep momentum

Hockey team hoping to keep momentum

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Dilip Tirkey's side will be looking for another good showing when it meets Pakistan in the third Test of the four-Test series.

India thrash Ireland in third Test

India thrash Ireland in third Test

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

India beat Ireland 6-2 to win the third and last Test in Cologne, Germany.

India won't take Kiwis lightly

India won't take Kiwis lightly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

India are looking to make amends for the semi-final loss to the Netherlands in the bronze medal play-off in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

India score over Nigeria

India score over Nigeria

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Len Aiyappa scored twice in a 5-3 victory that gave the Asia Cup champions their second straight win in the men's hockey competition at the Afro Asian Games.

India whip China

India whip China

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

India down Australia 'A'

India down Australia 'A'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Sandeep Michael's brace gave India a 4-3 victory in the Hockey Australia Men's Challenge.

IHF shortlist 30 for Australia series

IHF shortlist 30 for Australia series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

India, Australia, Australia 'A' and Pakistan will play two tournaments between May 28 and June 8, in Perth and Sydney.\n\n

Our basics are weak: Rasquinha

Our basics are weak: Rasquinha

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

"I am not as talented as Dhanraj [Pillay] and Dilip [Tirkey] so I'll have to keep fighting to keep my place in the side," said the Indian mid-fielder.

India stage grand rally to beat South Africa

India stage grand rally to beat South Africa

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Two goals down, India won their Group B match 4-2 and stayed in the hunt for a semi-final berth in the men's hockey tournament.

'Hockey team capable of a medal'

'Hockey team capable of a medal'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Former Olympians say the Indian team needs to translate individual brilliance into teamwork to come put trumps.

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Norma Godinho challenges sporting know-it-alls.

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Rediff.com16 May 2014

It wasn't exactly a happy day for sportspersons as 3 former India captains Mohammed Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey suffered heavy defeats with Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's thumping victory being the only saving grace.

India edge past China in opener

India edge past China in opener

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Dilip Tirkey scored the solitary goal as India beat China 1-0 in their first match of the Asia Cup.

IA rout ONGC 11-2

IA rout ONGC 11-2

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

In another Group 'A' match, Bharat Petroleum defeated Dinamo Kazan hockey club of Russia 4-3.

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of Varanasi under mysterious circumstances.

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The 36-year-old goalkeeper, a veteran of 328 international matches, took to social media to announce his decision.

Hockey stars rake up Bharat Ratna debate again

Hockey stars rake up Bharat Ratna debate again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Former national hockey player and Member of Parliament Dilip Tirkey on Sunday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise for Major Dhyan Chand and said the hockey wizard should be given Bharat Ratna-country's highest civilian award.

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Indian women's team midfielder Salima Tete was appointed as the AHF Athletes Ambassador from India for a term of two years

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.