Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh says he has learned to steer clear of negative thoughts with experience.
'Huge disappointment that we did not qualify for our third consecutive Olympics'
The Hockey India on Wednesday decided to curtail the power of the chief national coach Michael Nobbs by appointing a high performance manager to whom the Australian will be reporting from the coming season.
Asian champions India are placed in Pool C alongside Canada, South Korea and Spain. They start their tournament campaign against Korea on December 5.
Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure.
The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.
The Delhi Police, on Sunday, claimed that they are yet to receive the relevant documents relating to the case forwarded by Hockey India (HI) against former woman's hockey coach MK Kaushik.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded former India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal's achievements, saying her exploits on the field will be cherished for ages to come.
As Indian hockey yet again finds itself in trouble over appointment of a national coach, the man who had brought first foreign coach to Indian hockey team -- KPS Gill, now feels that this experiment has been a "super flop" and we should look for a homegrown talent.
We have surprised everyone today, says Pakistan head coach after draw against South Korea
Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards
Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra confirmed that that they are in look out for a foreign expert to work with Indian goalkeepers on short-term basis.
Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.
India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.
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.
Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him the sobriquet "The Great Wall of Indian Hockey".
Former South Africa player David Staniforth has been appointed goalkeeping coach and strategic analyst of India's senior and junior men's hockey teams.
The Belgians finished first in pool A and hence will be teamed against India.
Marjine's allegations prompted the men's and women's teams to issue a joint statement, stating that the former India coach levelled the allegation against Manpreet to publicise his book.
Indian women's hockey team forward Rani Rampal is set to become an assistant coach with the Sports Authority of India after SAI relaxed its recruitment norms owing to her fine brilliant record.
The German will return to Delhi today to prepare the team for the four-Test series in Pakistan.
Newly-appointed chief coach Graham Reid's biggest desire is to have a 'stable environment' for himself as well as his players.
Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri, who will lead the Indian hockey team at the London Olympics, discusses India's chances with Laxmi Negi.
Veteran Dutch hockey coach Roelant Oltmans says coaching India as an interesting proposition, but with a few riders.
FIH president Tayyab Ikram asserted that the dynamics of the sport would not be compromised at any cost when they try out the proposed penalty corner rule.
For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.
The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defense.
Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Dutchman Herman Kruis became the first foreign coach of the Indian women's hockey team.
Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.
Disappointed he might be on missing out on a medal but India's hockey coach Michael Nobbs said there were several good signs for his team during the Champions Trophy in which it finished fourth after losing to Pakistan in the bronze medal playoff in Melbourne on Sunday.
Australian hockey legend Ric Charlesworth says India needs a foreign expert, as, from his experience, Indian coaches are not good enough to fulfill the requirements of modern hockey.
Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations
The event was distinguished by the presence of hockey legends, including former captains Sardar Singh, Dillip Tirkey and Mir Ranjan Negi, former coach Harendra Singh, and the entire bronze winning Indian team.
Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.
The Indian junior men's hockey team began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup with a 4-2 win over Japan in Johor on Saturday.
The former India hockey ace has decided to sell his house to finance the project.
India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi
Indian defender Sandeep Singh has been ruled out of the Hockey 9s Super Series, starting in Perth, from Thursday, after he suffered a nasal fracture on Saturday.
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