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India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a much-improved performance as compared to its previous game but it still lost 2-4 to Australia in the second Test of the five-match series in Perth on Sunday.

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team came up with a spirited performance to hold England 1-1 in their third match at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament in Barcelona on Friday.

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

India's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed disappointment at not being able to realise their goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, but said a bronze will be at least better than returning home empty-handed.

Hockey: Aus edge India in fifth Test, sweep series 5-0

Hockey: Aus edge India in fifth Test, sweep series 5-0

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Kookaburras stunned the visitors once again by taking the lead a minute later through Willot, who deflected the ball in front of the Indian goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak from Nathan Ephraums's inch-perfect pass.

SEE: Tendulkar, hockey teams clap in solidarity

SEE: Tendulkar, hockey teams clap in solidarity

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar hailed the efforts of the medical professionals, who are working tirelessly round the clock to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday appealed to people to out in their balconies and clap to express their gratitude to the medical professionals combating the coronavirus outbreak. The appeal received a brilliant response as people across the country came out in their balconies and clapped to express their gratitude to the medical professionals.

HIL Auction: India stars Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

HIL Auction: India stars Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

India defenders Harmanpreet Singh and Udita stole the show as they emerged as the most costliest players in the auction of Hockey India League.

'Indian hockey team strong Olympic medal contender'

'Indian hockey team strong Olympic medal contender'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The Indian team has been in impressive form during its tours of Australia and Europe in the past few months.

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain than in the pool stage

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.

Penalty-corners key to India's Olympics medal hopes: Rasquinha

Penalty-corners key to India's Olympics medal hopes: Rasquinha

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Legendary Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has laid out a clear challenge for the national men's team as they set their sights on a Paris Olympics medal

How 'Dada' Vece Paes Inspired Leander On His Journey

How 'Dada' Vece Paes Inspired Leander On His Journey

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Leander Paes emulated his father Vece Paesby winning the bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman.

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

World Cup-winning junior coach Harendra Singh is set to apply for the vacant senior men's team coach and feels he is best suited for the role.

Bollywood supports Team India, KRK wants them behind bars

Bollywood supports Team India, KRK wants them behind bars

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Bollywood celebrities have backed the Indian Cricket Team after they lost the final of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy against Pakistan.

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.

Pro League Hockey: India women stun World No 3 Australia

Pro League Hockey: India women stun World No 3 Australia

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Vandana Katariya scored from a penalty corner to help the Indian women's hockey team stun world number 3 Australia 1-0 in the FIH Pro League.

Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

P R Sreejesh turns 'Mallu Singh' and has team-mates and fans in splits.

Hockey India unlikely to pick coach from India

Hockey India unlikely to pick coach from India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Caldas, Aikman in fray for Indian head coach's position

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

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

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

Jr Hockey WC: Penalty woes crush India's hopes in semis

Jr Hockey WC: Penalty woes crush India's hopes in semis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Germany capitalised on their two penalty corners, securing a convincing victory.

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'Hockey India will not like its hockey athletes to peak 35 days before the Asian Games 2022 and would like the athletes to peak at the right time i.e. during the Asian Games 2022.'

Asian Games Hockey: India women power into semis

Asian Games Hockey: India women power into semis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Vandana Katariya, Deep Grace Ekka and Deepika slammed a hat-trick each as India stormed into the semi-finals of the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games.

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday denied outgoing CEO Elena Norman's assertion of a rift between them, saying that they are "united" and working in the best interest of the sport.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Engaging with Pakistan at this stage sends out a message that undermines the sentiments of the people of India who stand firmly against any compromise on national security.'

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Trailing by a goal, India pressed hard and won a penalty corner just a minute from the final hooter but Harmanpreet's flick was saved by Mazerelo at the goal mouth.

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Shiva Keshavan cannot help feeling that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

Dilip Tirkey is new Hockey India president

Dilip Tirkey is new Hockey India president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has approved Tirkey and his team's appointments.

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'After 1980, our last and eighth gold medal in the Olympics, the game changed drastically when astro-turf was introduced.'

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

New hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

India's newly-appointed men's hockey chief coach Graham Reid took charge of the national camp in Bengaluru and asked his players to put the team first in his maiden address to them.

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.

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Asian champions India are placed in Pool C alongside Canada, South Korea and Spain. They start their tournament campaign against Korea on December 5.

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit from the 2023 Hockey World Cup.

Indian jr hockey team set for Argentina trip

Indian jr hockey team set for Argentina trip

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Junior India hockey team coach A K Bansal has his priorities in place for the upcoming Test series in Argentina. He says he will be working on fine-tuning his boys in powerplay, a characteristic the Argentines rule world hockey.

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

It was stalwart India goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia's 300th international match but she was beaten in the seventh minute by a reverse hit from a Reijnen.