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Images: Indian hockey's sex scandal

Images: Indian hockey's sex scandal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Photographs of the women's hockey team videographer with a prostitute.

FIH Hockey Pro League: India men lose to Spain in penalty shootout

FIH Hockey Pro League: India men lose to Spain in penalty shootout

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

India went down fighting 3-4 in the penalty shootout against Spain following a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time during the FIH men's Pro League 2025-26 match in Hobart on Tuesday.

India Celebrates 'Fit India Sundays' And Commonwealth Games Day

India Celebrates 'Fit India Sundays' And Commonwealth Games Day

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Ahmedabad to mark the 75th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and Commonwealth Games Day, encouraging citizens to embrace cycling for fitness and short commutes. The event saw participation from athletes, celebrities, and citizens across India.

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh has resigned from the post with immediate effect citing 'personal reasons'.

Strikers must defend too, says India star Navneet Kaur

Strikers must defend too, says India star Navneet Kaur

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India forward Navneet Kaur emphasizes the importance of defensive skills for modern hockey strikers, as the team prepares for the FIH World Cup Qualifier.

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,

Hockey captain Tete's mentor Pratima Barwa dies in Ranchi

Hockey captain Tete's mentor Pratima Barwa dies in Ranchi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'This is not just the passing of a coach, but the end of an era in Jharkhand's hockey legacy.'

'Foreign coaches do not suit Indian hockey'

'Foreign coaches do not suit Indian hockey'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

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.

Indian hockey team ranked fifth

Indian hockey team ranked fifth

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Olympic champions Australia took top spot replacing Germany who slipped to second in the latest World Hockey Team Rankings.

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

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Rohit Rajpal, India's Davis Cup captain, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

India, the eight-time Olympic champions, won their only World Cup in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 defeating Pakistan 2-1 with Surjit Singh Randhawa and Ashok Kumar netting the goals.

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Sjoerd Marijne said past achievements won't guarantee selection in the Indian women's hockey team, highlighting the importance of fighting for a spot and focusing on upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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.

'Bring professionalism to Indian hockey'

'Bring professionalism to Indian hockey'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Former India hockey captain and coach Vasudevan Bhaskaran calls for more transparency in the IHF's functioning.

'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.

Wish the Indian hockey team

Wish the Indian hockey team

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

Your chance to congratulate Dhanraj Pillay and his boys.

Indian hockey gets new lease of life

Indian hockey gets new lease of life

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The Premier Hockey League is designed to increase the popularity of the game in India.

India Eyes Inclusion of Indigenous Sports in 2030 Commonwealth Games

India Eyes Inclusion of Indigenous Sports in 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

India is considering including indigenous sports like Kabaddi and Mallakhamb in the 2030 Commonwealth Games, alongside confirmed sports like hockey and cricket.

Ric Charlesworth quits Indian hockey

Ric Charlesworth quits Indian hockey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Australian Ric Charlesworth has resigned as consultant for the Indian hockey team after an unhappy 10 months. 'He sent in his resignation to Sports Authority of India with a copy to us,' Indian Olympic Association secretary-general Randhir Singh said. '(He) was far too demanding on what he wanted.'

Only God can save Indian hockey: Pargat

Only God can save Indian hockey: Pargat

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The former India captain slammed the Indian Hockey Federation for its "high-handedness".

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.

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

India has reversed its decision to pull out its hockey teams from next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games and will compete in the multi-sport quadrennial event 'if they qualify', a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official said on Saturday.

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024.

Gill praises Indian hockey team

Gill praises Indian hockey team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Sports Minister M S Gill on Tuesday praised the fighting spirit of the Indian hockey players and said they should not feel "disheartened" for their 1-2 defeat in the final of the Punjab Gold Cup against the Netherlands.

Indian hockey needs fresh legs: Bhaskaran

Indian hockey needs fresh legs: Bhaskaran

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Lauding young penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh for his impressive performance in the Azlan Shah Cup, Bhaskaran suggested zone-based tournaments to broaden the country's reserve pool in hockey.

There's hope for Indian hockey: Edwards

There's hope for Indian hockey: Edwards

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

former India hockey goalkeeper Alloysius Edwards believes there is a huge pool of talent in India and there is still hope for hockey in the country.

Bihar Government Considers Proposal For IPL Team

Bihar Government Considers Proposal For IPL Team

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has indicated the state government will consider a proposal to form its own Indian Premier League (IPL) team, following a suggestion from Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the state's readiness to host IPL matches.

Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey?

Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

After being down in the dumps since failing to qualify for the Olympics for the first time since 1928, the Indian men's hockey team is aiming to resurrect itself under the guidance of Spaniard Jose Brasa. The first step in the bid to revive the sagging fortunes of the country's national game, is the four-nation European tour that the team has now embarked on under new chief coach Brasa.

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team found no evidence.

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.

Indian hockey team to train in Germany

Indian hockey team to train in Germany

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The Indian hockey team will attend a 10-day training camp in Germany for the Champions Challenge tournament.

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

UP Rudras announced on Monday that they are withdrawing from the Hockey India League (HIL) due to financial viability of the league.

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.

Why Indian hockey players are desperate to resume training

Why Indian hockey players are desperate to resume training

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Lack of training is an obvious concern but India's hockey players are also feeling homesick and they made that known to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in an online interaction on Thursday while pleading for limited resumption of practice. The Indian men's and women's hockey teams told the minister that resumption of on-field training in small groups as soon as possible will give them an an upper-hand over other top nations as they gear up for Olympics next year.

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.

Stranded Indian hockey team blames SAI

Stranded Indian hockey team blames SAI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The Indian hockey team on Thursday blamed Sports Authority of India (SAI) officials for the fiasco that saw them missing a flight in Pune and reaching the capital late for the logo unveiling ceremony of the newly-formed national federation.

Good times back for Indian hockey

Good times back for Indian hockey

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'