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Hockey WC: Injured Hardik Singh sidelined for Wales match

Hockey WC: Injured Hardik Singh sidelined for Wales match

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

An official confirmation on his status is awaited, though. A source, close to the team said no decision has been taken on a replacement and it is unlikely the team would ask for one going forward.

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India beat Ukraine 3-0 in U-23 five-nation tournament

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Kookaburras had pulled ahead twice in the game, thanks to goals by Tom Wickham, but the Netherlands managed to equalise through goals by Mink van der Weerden and Jeroen Hertzberger.

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

Marijne's appointment defies logic, say hockey stalwarts

Marijne's appointment defies logic, say hockey stalwarts

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Hockey fraternity including three former captains on Friday expressed shock over the decision to appoint women's team coach Sjoerd Marijne as head coach of the Indian men's side, saying the abrupt move 'defies logic'.

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Hockey: India v Australia, QF

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

JSW Soorma Hockey Club earned a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women's Hockey India League.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team entered the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition but Lakshya Sen's zealous push for a gold turned into a hunt for bronze on a bitter-sweet Sunday for India at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 6, Thursday, August 1, 2024:

CWG 2022: India women's hockey team qualifies for semis

CWG 2022: India women's hockey team qualifies for semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Indian women register 3-2 win over Canada, enter semifinals

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache.

Why Indian hockey coach is not pleased

Why Indian hockey coach is not pleased

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India's hockey coach Roelant Oltmans expressed his displeasure following the team's sloppy performance in the 2-2 draw against Canada at the Rio Olympics. Canada, ranked 15th in the world, rallied twice to earn a draw as the fifth ranked India finished the group phase with seven points from five matches.

Hockey India rewards team for claiming silver medal

Hockey India rewards team for claiming silver medal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

India's silver medal winning performance in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy has earned the players and team officials a reward from Hockey India.

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.'

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'Our preparations for the Commonwealth Games are going on very well. We are working on specific aspects of our game during our training sessions and we are focusing on the learnings from the FIH Hockey Pro League.'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him the sobriquet "The Great Wall of Indian Hockey".

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.

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The match remained scoreless until the fourth quarter when Jugraj Singh found the back of the net, securing a dramatic 1-0 win for India.

Indian hockey: Still plenty of work to be done

Indian hockey: Still plenty of work to be done

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

India's hockey coach Harendra Singh apologised after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by the Netherlands ended their hopes of winning the World Cup on home soil.

Close win over NZ a good wake-up call: Sreejesh

Close win over NZ a good wake-up call: Sreejesh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh had no qualms in admitting that the tense 3-2 victory over New Zealand in the Paris Olympics omen's hockey opener was a wake-up call ahead of tougher pool matches, even as coach Craig Fulton was pleased that the team stuck to its plan in Saturday's match.

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.

Olympic gold-winning hockey legend Datt passes away

Olympic gold-winning hockey legend Datt passes away

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning hockey legend Keshav Datt died on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, marking the end of a glorious era in the sport.

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Indian men's hockey coach Harendra Singh wa, on Wednesday, sacked from the position following a disappointing 2018 and offered the task of helming the junior squad by the national federation.

England pulls out of men's Jr Hockey WC in Bhubaneswar

England pulls out of men's Jr Hockey WC in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

England pulled out of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, to be held in Bhubaneswar next month, on Monday, citing a number of COVID-related concerns and taking "note" of the Indian government's mandatory 10-day quarantine protocol for all UK nationals.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker marched into the final of women's 10m air pistol event at the Olympics after finishing third in qualifications on Saturday.

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 11, Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

World T20 security team features former hockey internationals

World T20 security team features former hockey internationals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Once renowned stars of their own sporting arena, former India hockey players Gagan Ajit Singh and Rajpal Singh will be in incharge of security at the PCA stadium, in Mohali, during ongoing ICC World Twenty20.

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Kindo, a full back in his playing days, was a member of the team that won the lone World Cup for India in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur

Can India win hockey World Cup after long wait of 43 years?

Can India win hockey World Cup after long wait of 43 years?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

India's only World Cup triumph came in the third edition of the championships way back in 1975, after a 2-1 win over Pakistan at Kuala Lumpur.

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Pillay said fitness is the key asset of the Manpreet Singh-led side going into the Games

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is planning to have India and Pakistan play their home and away matches in Europe if the arch-rivals face off in the Olympic qualifying tournament for a berth at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

India produced a lacklustre and disappointing performance in their second consecutive match to go down 0-2 to Germany and end their pool engagements on a winless note at the Hockey World League (Final), in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Hockey India targeting Tirkey, Ballal: Carvalho

Hockey India targeting Tirkey, Ballal: Carvalho

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Former India coach and captain Joaquim Carvalho hit out at Hockey India on Thursday for preventing fellow-Olympians Dilip Tirkey and Ashish Ballal from performing their roles as selectors of the rival Indian Hockey Federation at the ongoing 63rd men's Nationals in Bhopal.

India suffer fourth loss on the trot in Australia

India suffer fourth loss on the trot in Australia

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India continued their dismal show in the crucial tour Down Under, losing 1-3 against Australia to suffer their fourth consecutive defeat in the five-match men's hockey Test series, in Perth on Friday.

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.

Mervyn hails India's Asia Cup hockey showing

Mervyn hails India's Asia Cup hockey showing

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Former hockey ace Mervyn Fernandis slammed the umpiring in Sunday's Asia Cup hockey final, which India lost to South Korea, while hailing the team's showing in the tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.