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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 is peaking at the right time: Hockey coach

India is peaking at the right time: Hockey coach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Rajinder Singh, however, said he is concerned about the team's field goal scoring abilities.

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Rediff.com2 May 2003

India coach Rajinder Singh believes the Asian style of attacking hockey will be the key to success.

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The development came to light after HI advertised for the position on its official website Wednesday

PM Modi, Gambhir congratulate India on Asia Cup triumph

PM Modi, Gambhir congratulate India on Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Hockey India announced INR 3 lakh each to players and Rs 1.5 lakh to the support staff.

Indian hockey lacking in skill and power: Hendriks

Indian hockey lacking in skill and power: Hendriks

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Spain's hockey coach Maurits Hendriks said the domestic level should be of high standard in order to help a country achieve podium finishes.

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The Indian women's hockey team qualified for the Asia Cup final despite playing out a 1-1 draw against Japan after hosts China beat Korea 1-0 in the last match.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Several good signs for Indian hockey: Nobbs

Several good signs for Indian hockey: Nobbs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

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.

India's results were satisfactory if not ideal, says hockey coach

India's results were satisfactory if not ideal, says hockey coach

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

His wards might have failed to break the medal jinx at the just-concluded Rio Olympics, but Indian men's hockey team's chief coach Roelant Oltmans says their results in the quadrennial extravaganza were satisfactory if not ideal. India finished fourth in group stage having won two, drawn one and lost two. One of India's win came against eventual gold medallists, Argentina. But the Men in Blue failed to go beyond the quarterfinals having lost 1-3 to silver medallists Belgium.

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Olympic medallist Dr Vece Paes was a part of the BCCI's anti-doping programme for several years, besides also working with the Indian Davis Cup team.

Brasa keen to continue working with Indian hockey

Brasa keen to continue working with Indian hockey

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

He is miffed with the system here and considers it to be the toughest challenge he is facing. But chief hockey coach Jose Brasa still wants to prolong his association with the Indian team.

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eminent sports personalities, the country was wholesome in its praise for the Indian hockey team's gutsy effort.

Brasa has changed style of Indian hockey: Lombi

Brasa has changed style of Indian hockey: Lombi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

They may have come a cropper in the World Cup but Indian hockey players are the most skillful in the world and all they need to become a force to reckon with internationally is planning and organisation, feels legendary Argentine drag-flicker Jorge Lombi.

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

Sports Ministry Re-evaluates National Sports Awards to Ensure Deserving Athletes Are Honoured

Sports Ministry Re-evaluates National Sports Awards to Ensure Deserving Athletes Are Honoured

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The National Sports Awards have been delayed due to a re-evaluation process by the Sports Ministry to ensure only deserving athletes are honoured. The ministry aims to establish clearer criteria to avoid controversies and ensure deserving athletes are recognised without unnecessary hurdles.

India and New Zealand Explore Enhanced Sports Collaboration

India and New Zealand Explore Enhanced Sports Collaboration

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India and New Zealand are set to strengthen their sports collaboration through joint training camps, coaching exchanges, and knowledge sharing in sports science, analytics, and athlete performance systems, marking 100 years of sporting ties in 2026.

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.

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Locked inside the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru due to the coronavirus forced restrictions, Indian Hockey players are utilising their free time to hone their English language skills, reading books and watching their favourite movies. The Indian men and women hockey teams are practicing at SAI centre Bengaluru where no unauthorised person can enter the campus.

Harmanpreet & Co can finish on podium, says former coach Harendra

Harmanpreet & Co can finish on podium, says former coach Harendra

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Harendra said a medal will be fitting farewell gift for long-serving goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will quit the sport after the Paris Games.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He also highlights the collaborative coaching approach behind Ayush Shetty's recent success.

India women's hockey coach Marijne turns author in lockdown

India women's hockey coach Marijne turns author in lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Miles away from family amid a global health crisis, the Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is keeping anxiety at bay by focussing on writing a book on his India experience during the lockdown period due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 45-year-old Dutchman, who is based in 's-Hertogenbosch, admitted that it is tough to be away from his wife and children -- three daughters and a son -- during the difficult time.

South African Clark named junior men's hockey coach

South African Clark named junior men's hockey coach

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Former South African Olympian Gregg Clark has been appointed head coach of India's junior men's hockey side to prepare them for the World Cup to be held in New Delhi later this year.

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna

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'

I didn't recognise my team today, says disappointed hockey coach

I didn't recognise my team today, says disappointed hockey coach

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Sjoerd Marijne said he found it hard to recognise the team he has been coaching while watching it squander lead and settle for a frustrating 2-2 draw against a lackadaisacal Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Indian hockey team needs foreign coach: Zafar

Indian hockey team needs foreign coach: Zafar

Rediff.com23 May 2005

The former Olympian said they have a better knowledge of the game and can revive India's fortunes.

Manpreet rubbishes axing rumours, says he sought rest

Manpreet rubbishes axing rumours, says he sought rest

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Former India hockey captain Manpreet Singh on Friday said he had sought some time away from the sport to rest and spend time with family, dismissing speculation that he was dropped on disciplinary grounds.

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Hockey greats Vasudevan Baskaran, M M Somaya and Mervyn Fernandis relive India's gold medal-winning campaign at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.

Indian hockey team's performance getting better: coach Oltmans

Indian hockey team's performance getting better: coach Oltmans

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Chief coach Roelant Oltmans says the performance of the team is always getting better and it is important that the level remains consistent.

HIL: A new era for Indian women's hockey

HIL: A new era for Indian women's hockey

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Indian women's team captain Salima Tete can't wait for the upcoming Hockey India League as she feels that the event will help shape the careers of young players and build a strong bench strength for the national team.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

One week break will rejuvenate players, says hockey coach Oltmans

One week break will rejuvenate players, says hockey coach Oltmans

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans feels the one week break starting before the Champions Trophy will help the players rejuvenate themselves ahead of the Rio Olympics, the countdown for which has already begun. The 29-member men's hockey squad will be on a week's break before they rejoin on May 29 and Oltmans said the idea, behind the move was to ensure the players are feeling fresh and hungry ahead of next month's FIH Champions Trophy in London. "Starting June 5, the team will be away for almost a month playing two different tournaments in two different countries. Everything we do in this period will be demanding not just physically but also mentally," Oltmans said.

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.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Indian hockey players to go on hunger strike

Indian hockey players to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The Indian hockey team recently won the Asia Cup, but the recognition the players received was nothing like what the cricket team is getting after the Twenty20 World Cup triumph.