IND v GER: Harmanpreet Singh shrugs off a missed penalty stroke, says 'it's part of the game'

IANS | October 23, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Singh, known worldwide for his scoring prowess, missed a crucial penalty stroke against Germany when the score was 0-1 during the first match of the two-game Bilateral Hockey Series at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here on Wednesday. The captain spoke on his missed opportunity after the game and reflected on the side’s performance as the two teams will square up again on Thursday.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Daykin's hat-trick ends India's winning streak; lose 0-4 to Australia  

IANS | October 23, 2024 6:51 PM

Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Oct 23 (IANS) Australia ended India's unbeaten streak at the Sultan of Johor Cup with a resounding 4-0 win here on Wednesday. While India's forward line struggled to break the Australian defence, Daykin Stanger (33', 39', 53') stood tall in the Australian attack as he scored a hat-trick of goals while Patrik Andrew (29') scored the opening goal.

India lose 2-0 to Germany in first match of bilateral hockey series

IANS | October 23, 2024 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team went down 2-0 to reigning World Champion and Olympic silver medallists Germany in the first match of the Bilateral Hockey Series 2024 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Wednesday. Henrik Mertgens (4’) and Lukas Windfeder (30’) found the back of the net for Germany. Notably, Rajinder Singh made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in this match.

Revenge on their mind as India take on Germany in bilateral hockey series

IANS | October 22, 2024 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Harmanpreet Singh's Indian hockey team will have to attend to some unfinished business from the Paris Olympic Games when they take on reigning World Cup winner Germany in a two-match bilateral series at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Unbeaten India outclass hosts Malaysia 4-2

IANS | October 22, 2024 9:10 PM

Johor Bahru, Oct 22 (IANS) Unbeaten Indian junior men's hockey team registered their third consecutive win on Tuesday as they comfortably beat hosts Malaysia 4-2 at the Sultan of Johor Cup here on Tuesday. With this win, India is on top of the points table with nine points while New Zealand is placed second with 5 points and Australia are placed third with four points.

Sr Women Inter-Department Hockey: Railways clinch title with win over Indian Oil

IANS | October 21, 2024 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The women's team of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in the final of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024, avenging their defeat in last year’s summit clash. The match, held at New Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Hockey Stadium, featured some of India’s top hockey stars and provided an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.

Sr Women Inter-Department Hockey: Railways to meet Indian Oil in final

IANS | October 20, 2024 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Railway Sports Promotion Board and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd - Women claimed victories to advance to the final of the semifinals of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Railways defeated Sports Authority of India (SAI) while IOCL defeated Central Board of Direct Taxes and will meet in the final which is scheduled to take place on Monday.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Indian junior men's team stuns Great Britain with 6-4 win

IANS | October 20, 2024 4:31 PM

Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Oct 20 (IANS) The Indian junior men's hockey team continued its winning streak as they registered a stunning 6-4 win against Great Britain in a high-scoring game here at the prestigious Sultan of Johor Cup on Sunday. Goals by Mohd Konain Dad (7'), Dilraj Singh (17', 50'), Sharda Nand Tiwari (20', 50') and Manmeet Singh (26') earned India consecutive wins while Rory Penrose's (2', 15'), Michael Royden (46', 59') put their name on the scoreboard for Great Britain.