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Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Indian defence let in a goal just three minutes from the final hooter when Marta Segu scored from a rebound

FIH Pro League: India match postponed as COVID hits German team

FIH Pro League: India match postponed as COVID hits German team

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

While the men's matches were deferred, the international governing body said that the women's matches between India and Germany will go on as planned this weekend at the Kalinga Stadium.

Indian eves leave for Jr Asia Cup

Indian eves leave for Jr Asia Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Ritu Rani-led Indian junior women's hockey team today left for Bangkok to participate in the sixth Junior Women Asia Cup to be held from June 27 to July 7.

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian men face lowly Russia; tough battle for women

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian men face lowly Russia; tough battle for women

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Indian men's hockey team will have to guard against complacency when it takes on lower-ranked Russia, while a tricky contest awaits their female counterparts against United States in the two-legged Olympic qualifiers.

President's high tea for Olympians

President's high tea for Olympians

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.

Chak De wins best film award

Chak De wins best film award

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Chak De! India shot in scenic locations of Sydney and Melbourne has won the best film award at the fifth Australian Indian Film Festival (AIFF).

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Indian women's hockey team entered an Olympic semi-final for the first time.

Indian women face Singapore in Asia Cup opener

Indian women face Singapore in Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

After warming up with a stunning 1-0 win over defending champions Japan, India will open their campaign in the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament against Singapore in Bangkok on Friday.

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women's team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against hosts Spain.

'A magician with a hockey stick'

'A magician with a hockey stick'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'If he is being spoken in the same breath as Dhyan Chand, then you can image how good he was.'

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

'We can make history at Tokyo Olympics'

'We can make history at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Savita, who was part of the Rio squad, believes the team is much improved now, evident from its recent performances against top sides.

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain Rani Rampal has absolutely "no regrets" as she believes in making most of whatever opportunities that come her way.

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.

Apurvi wins year's second women's 10m Air Rifle WC gold

Apurvi wins year's second women's 10m Air Rifle WC gold

Rediff.com26 May 2019

This was Apurvi's second ISSF World Cup gold of the year followed by a world record score in New Delhi in February.

India jrs win 3-Nations hockey tournament

India jrs win 3-Nations hockey tournament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

India had seven points from four matches, ahead of hosts Australia on goal difference, with New Zealand finishing third with only three points from their four matches.

Paris dreams dashed? India lose shootout vs Germany

Paris dreams dashed? India lose shootout vs Germany

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

India lose 3-4 against Germany in shoot-out, to face Japan for Paris berth

Rani on what has helped in success of Indian players

Rani on what has helped in success of Indian players

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

She said that home support will be a huge boost for them when they compete in the upcoming FIH Olympic Qualifiers.

Kohli, Sindhu extend wishes to Indian Paralympians

Kohli, Sindhu extend wishes to Indian Paralympians

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal and men's skipper Manpreet Singh also wished the paralympians.

Pakistan humble India

Pakistan humble India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Pakistan rallied from a goal in arrears to win the men's hockey match at the Commonwealth Games 4-1.

Yearender 2023: Top moments from India's historic Asian Games

Yearender 2023: Top moments from India's historic Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The year 2023 will go down as extremely memorable for the Indian sports fraternity as players across various disciplines came together to script history at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou.

No international hockey events for India till June

No international hockey events for India till June

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Two FIH Pro League ties involving the senior men's team, junior men's Asia Cup and senior women's Asian Champions Trophy are among a host of international hockey events, where India was scheduled to take part, that have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

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

India eves lose to South Africa

India eves lose to South Africa

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The hockey team lost their opening match of the four-Test series 2-1 against the hosts at the Stellenbosch hockey stadium.

Hockey India to send team for women's World Cup

Hockey India to send team for women's World Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Hockey India and the Indian Olympic Association to send the country's women's team to participate in the World Cup in Argentina, beginning August 26. The apex court noted that the players selected for the World Cup by Hockey India and the IOA are the same as those identified and selected by the government-run Sports Authority of India.

Indian eves lose hockey opener

Indian eves lose hockey opener

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

After holding the Australians 2-2 in the first session, the Indians caved in the second session in the women's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games.

Indian women suffer 0-1 loss to Belgium in HWL semis

Indian women suffer 0-1 loss to Belgium in HWL semis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian women failed to capitalise on several openings and suffered a 0-1 loss to hosts Belgium in their opening match of the Hockey World League semi-finals in Antwerp.

Hockey: Indian eves lose to Aus

Hockey: Indian eves lose to Aus

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

India's chances of progressing to the semi-finals of the women's hockey event in the Commonwealth Games received a setback after the home team went down fighting 1-2 to defending champions Australia in their second Pool A match in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Check out Indian athletes' schedule for Thursday, August 1, Day 6 of competition

'The Ministry's award selection policy is fair and transparent'

'The Ministry's award selection policy is fair and transparent'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Over the last few years, National Sports Awards have been in the news for creating controversies, but Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said there is no need to review the selection policy for them.

Hurt Ritu Rani retires from international hockey

Hurt Ritu Rani retires from international hockey

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Former Indian women's hockey captain Ritu Rani has reitered from international hockey after being deeply hurt following her axing from the Rio Olympics-bound squad. Ritu, who was controversially dropped from the team for the Rio Olympics citing "attitude" issues, however was included in the 29 probables for the National camp which began in Bhopal on Sunday.

Asiad Hockey: Indian eves lose to holders China

Asiad Hockey: Indian eves lose to holders China

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

An injury-struck India were beaten 1-2 by defending champions China in their last league match in the Asian Games women's hockey competitions on Monday and would now play Japan on November 24 in the bronze medal play-off at the Aoti Hockey Field in Guangzhou.

Rampal double secures 9th place for India

Rampal double secures 9th place for India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

The Indian women's hockey team notched up its best World Cup finish in 32 years by signing off ninth after a thrilling 4-3 win over South Africa in the classification match in Rosario.

Forward Sonam hoping to grab opportunity at highest level

Forward Sonam hoping to grab opportunity at highest level

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sonam's breakout performance in the inaugural Women's HIL season has earned her a spot among reserves in the national camp for the Bhubaneswar leg of the Women's Pro League beginning on February 15.

You voted: The most popular Chak De girl!

You voted: The most popular Chak De girl!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Last week, asked readers to vote for their favourite Chak De girl. Here are the results!

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea

HOCKEY: India women's edge Ireland, keep QF hopes alive

HOCKEY: India women's edge Ireland, keep QF hopes alive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Desperately needing full points from the match, after losing 1-5 to World No.1 Netherlands, 0-2 to Germany and 1-4 to defending champions Great Britain, the Rani Pal-led team scored in the 57 minute through Navneet Kaur to stay in contention for a quarter-final berth.