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Tirkey disappointed to miss out on Champions

Tirkey disappointed to miss out on Champions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The ace defender was ruled out of the elite six-nation event after suffering a bout of sinusitis.

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Dilip Tirkey and Gagan Ajit Singh have been nominated for the International Hockey Federation's Best Player of the Year award.

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Vece Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.

Spotted: Tirkey, Khandekar and Sandeep in Rourkela

Spotted: Tirkey, Khandekar and Sandeep in Rourkela

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Reader Rishi sent us these pictures from Rourkela, Orissa.

Tirkey turns down IHF offer to become selector

Tirkey turns down IHF offer to become selector

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Apparently under pressure, former India captain Dilip Tirkey on Friday turned down an offer from the rejuvenated Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) to become a part of the four-member national selection committee. 'I am not accepting the appointment as a selector by the IHF. Air India has not given me permission for this,' Tirkey said in Bhubaneswar.

Tirkey takes Steelers to victory

Tirkey takes Steelers to victory

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Orissa Steelers beat Hyderabad Sultans by a solitary goal in the second phase of the Premier Hockey League.

Don't write the team off: Tirkey

Don't write the team off: Tirkey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

India's captain promised a fightback from his boys after the drubbing to Spain in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Tirkey wants a break from hockey

Tirkey wants a break from hockey

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

India's Dilip Tirkey wants to take a break from hockey for three months to recover from an ankle injury and decide his future.

We all will miss Dhanraj: Tirkey

We all will miss Dhanraj: Tirkey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey says Pillay's experience will be missed at the upcoming Olympic hockey qualifier in Madrid.

Dilip, Viren, Adrian back in contention

Dilip, Viren, Adrian back in contention

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Seasoned players Dilip Tirkey, Gagan Ajit Singh, Viren Rasquinha, Adrian D'Souza and Sandeep Singh were named among 32 probables for the upcoming Champions Challenge Cup men's field hockey tournament.

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

Tirkey rues absence of Prabhjot in CWG team

Tirkey rues absence of Prabhjot in CWG team

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Former hockey captain Dilip Tirkey said India would miss the services of experienced forward Prabhjot Singh in next month's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Manpreet Singh, the second-most capped player in Indian hockey, has found a second wind by tweaking his lifestyle and diet.

HI chief thanks Norman, hopeful of podium finish in Paris

HI chief thanks Norman, hopeful of podium finish in Paris

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The former captain, however, rejected Norman's claim of factionalism in HI, saying all is well within the federation.

Tirkey to lead for Olympic hockey qualifier

Tirkey to lead for Olympic hockey qualifier

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Ace forward Dhanraj Pillay was not considered for selection as he is still nursing an injury.\n\n

Team eyeing semis slot at World Cup: Tirkey

Team eyeing semis slot at World Cup: Tirkey

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Captain Dilip Tirkey said the morale of the team is high after the bronze medal finish in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Singh and senior goalkeeper Savita Punia won the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Player of the Year award.

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Indian former field hockey player Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coach

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Asia Cup Hockey: 'Pakistan not participating due to security reasons'

Asia Cup Hockey: 'Pakistan not participating due to security reasons'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey said Pakistan have pulled out of the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup 2025 due to security reasons.

Why Elena Norman resigned as Hockey India CEO

Why Elena Norman resigned as Hockey India CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Hockey India's long-serving CEO, Elena Norman resigned from her post on Tuesday, February 27. Norman steps down after holding the position for nearly 13 years.

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala event in New Delhi on Thursday.

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'After 1980, our last and eighth gold medal in the Olympics, the game changed drastically when astro-turf was introduced.'

Coach Schopman's exit rocks Indian women's hockey

Coach Schopman's exit rocks Indian women's hockey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she was not valued

Kalinga stadium in-charge suspended

Kalinga stadium in-charge suspended

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The in-charge of Kalinga Stadium was suspended after hockey Olympian Dilip Tirkey alleged that he had been misbehaved at the stadium.

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Hockey India League will return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the men's and women's teams will participate in the event, starting on December 28.

Hockey team lacks good forwards: Somaya

Hockey team lacks good forwards: Somaya

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Former captain M M Somaya says the Indian team also needs players with leadership qualifies like Dilip Tirkey.

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No.16 jersey

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No.16 jersey

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'We are retiring the No. 16 jersey for the senior team'

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia next month.

Hockey team awaits Ayyapa's arrival

Hockey team awaits Ayyapa's arrival

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

The penalty-corner specialist is expected to fill the void left by Jugraj Singh.

No Pakistan, no problem? India eye hockey domination

No Pakistan, no problem? India eye hockey domination

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Harmanpreet Singh expressed optimism that the team would start well and highlighted the need for both strong attacking and defensive play.

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.'

Gagan Ajit to lead hockey team

Gagan Ajit to lead hockey team

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The former junior India captain will captain the team for the Champions Trophy as Dilip Tirkey has been ruled out following an illness.

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Cyclone 'Titli' did dampen the spirits of hockey fans to some extent but not veterans like Dilip Tirkey and Dhanraj Pillay who were excited about the exhibition match played, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

India rout Belgium in practice

India rout Belgium in practice

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The Indian hockey team scored a morale-boosting 7-1 win ahead of the World Cup in Germany.