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Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Taking a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Hockey India advertised for the position for the first time on its website http://hockeyindia.org.

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.

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Tirkey exuded confidence of coming out with flying colours in the upcoming polls.

Hockey, players will suffer: coach Nobbs

Hockey, players will suffer: coach Nobbs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

It is not just the spectators but the players and coach of the Indian hockey team, who are equally disappointed with India losing the right to host of this year's Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Australian Walsh appointed Indian hockey coach

Australian Walsh appointed Indian hockey coach

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Terry Walsh, an International Hockey Federation (FIH) Master Coach, has 175 international caps and represented Australia in four World Cup campaigns and three Olympic Games including a silver medal at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun Kumar

COVID hits hockey: Men's camp uncertain after 6 positive cases, women's camp still on

COVID hits hockey: Men's camp uncertain after 6 positive cases, women's camp still on

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Six Indian men's team players -- skipper Manpreet Singh, striker Mandeep Singh, defenders SurenderKumar, Jaskaran Singh, drag-flicker Varun Kumar and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak -- have tested positive after reaching Bengaluru for the national camp, scheduled to start on August 20.

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start to NZ tour

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start to NZ tour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'We tried a few new things in the match today but we still need improvement and that's why we are here, to improve our game in every match'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

Sahara renews ties with Indian hockey

Sahara renews ties with Indian hockey

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Sahara India Group on Wednesday renewed its ties with Indian hockey by signing a five-year deal to sponsor the national men's and women's teams.

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Dhoni buys stake in Ranchi franchise of Hockey India League

Dhoni buys stake in Ranchi franchise of Hockey India League

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

After investing in motorsports and football, Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has now lent his support to Indian hockey after buying the Ranchi franchise of the Hockey India League (HIL).

Delhi to host men's Champions Trophy in December

Delhi to host men's Champions Trophy in December

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Delhi will host the men's hockey Champions Trophy from Dec. 1-11, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said in a statement.

What's Naveenbabu Doing With Mukeshbhai?

What's Naveenbabu Doing With Mukeshbhai?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai on Monday, February 27, 2023.

No place for Pakistan in Azlan Shah hockey tournament

No place for Pakistan in Azlan Shah hockey tournament

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"We are very disappointed at the way the Azlan Shah Cup organisers have dropped us from the tournament and included England in our place," PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmad said on Thursday.

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Terry Walsh quit as coach of India's men's hockey team on Tuesday after his demands were not met by Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India. The 60-year-old Australian, who guided India to the men's hockey gold at the Incheon Asian Games, however, said he could return if his demands are met.

Hockey veteran Diwan to return from USA post recovery

Hockey veteran Diwan to return from USA post recovery

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Last month, Diwan had sought help to return from the USA, where he has been stuck because of the travel restrictions in place following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

Azlan Hockey: Final berth assured, India look to test attacking prowess

Azlan Hockey: Final berth assured, India look to test attacking prowess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

With three wins and a draw, India are currently leading the six-team league table with 10 points and a goal difference of eight.

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.

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.

Hockey: India suffer 3-5 defeat

Hockey: India suffer 3-5 defeat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Indian hockey team suffered their first defeat on their Australia-New Zealand tour when they went down 3-5 against Australian Development squad at the State Hockey Centre in Brisbane, on Tuesday night.

Govt upgrades hockey to Priority list

Govt upgrades hockey to Priority list

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Sports minister M S Gill on Wednesday provided men's hockey in the country a new lease of life by upgrading it to the 'Priority' category, along with seven other disciplines. He also named former Olympians Ajit Pal Singh and Zafar Iqbal as 'Government Observers' in the selection committee of the Indian Hockey Federation.

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Ten former captains of India's Olympic hockey teams were felicitated with a citation and a purse of Rs 100,000 each.

FIH 'not satisfied' with Indian hockey

FIH 'not satisfied' with Indian hockey

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

International Hockey Federation is unhappy with the progress made by India to promote the game in the country.

Hockey coach Brasa demands more control over team

Hockey coach Brasa demands more control over team

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Following India's not-so-impressive World Cup campaign, chief coach Jose Brasa on Thursday unveiled the roadmap for hockey's revival and demanded more control in the day-to-day running of the team.

Triumphant junior hockey team needs sterner tests, says coach

Triumphant junior hockey team needs sterner tests, says coach

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Winning the eighth Junior Men's Asia Cup hockey tournament is just the beginning for the Indian colts; they need to frequently face "sterner tests" to become world beaters, feels coach Harendra Singh.

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Paul van Ass on Monday claimed that he has been fired by Hockey India following his alleged public altercation with federation president Narinder Batra.

Hockey coach Van Ass missing from the action

Hockey coach Van Ass missing from the action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Barely five months into the job, uncertainty looms large over Paul van Ass continuing as chief coach of India's men's hockey team.

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Hockey India president Narinder Batra, however, strongly refuted the allegations, saying Gill's charges were 'baseless'.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

India hockey coach Walsh stays; to be given fresh contract

India hockey coach Walsh stays; to be given fresh contract

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A day after his dramatic announcement to quit, Terry Walsh decided to continue as India's chief hockey coach after the country's top sports officials assured him that his concerns will be addressed in a fresh contract.

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India has been awarded the 2018 men's hockey World Cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the mega event.

Kaushik to take legal action against Hockey India

Kaushik to take legal action against Hockey India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The sex scandal in Indian hockey took a new turn on Monday with the Sports Ministry launching its own probe into allegations of sexual harassment against suspended coach M K Kaushik, who has threatened to take legal action against Hockey India (HI) for maligning him.

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Olympian B P Govinda was named chairman of Hockey India's nine-member selection committee on Friday.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

'Hockey players obscene celebration can affect India-Pak cricket ties'

'Hockey players obscene celebration can affect India-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Indian media and public had developed negative feelings about Pakistan after the incident in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Pillay to promote 6-a-side hockey

Pillay to promote 6-a-side hockey

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The India captain said the concept is less taxing and easy to follow.

Govt announces setting up of National Institute of Hockey

Govt announces setting up of National Institute of Hockey

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Aiming to revive hockey fortunes in the country, Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Saturday announced that a top-class national institute will be established at the Dhyan Chand Stadium with initial budget of Rs 20 crore.