'Sweet memories’ of Paris bronze nudged Sreejesh to accept a mentorship role in Hockey India League

IANS | October 4, 2024 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Not many athletes get the opportunity to leave their sport at an all-time high. With one of the greatest players in modern Indian hockey, goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh sitting out of the Hockey India League (HIL) auction marks his transition from a player to a mentor. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the Hockey legend stated that he wanted to leave the sport at a high and his memories of the Paris Olympics were the perfect platform to bid the sport farewell.

Sreejesh appointed director and mentor of Delhi SG Pipers for Hockey India League

IANS | October 4, 2024 8:07 PM

Noida, Oct 4 (IANS) Indian hockey legend P.R. Sreejesh has been appointed as the director and mentor of the Delhi SG Pipers, one of the newly-formed teams in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). In his new role, Sreejesh will work closely with the head coaches of both the men’s and women’s teams, guiding the players as they prepare for the league’s much-anticipated return.

Sub-jr Men's National Hockey: Uttar Pradesh and Haryana win semis; to clash in final

IANS | October 2, 2024 11:10 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Haryana emerge victorious in closely contested encounters in the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Men's National Championship at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sports Complex, Sector 42, getting the better of Hockey Odisha and Hockey Punjab to secure their places in the final.

Hockey India names 40 probables for national camp ahead of home matches against Germany

IANS | October 1, 2024 9:22 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Hockey India announced the 40-member core probable squad for the senior men's national coaching camp, which will take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from October 1 to 19. The team for the upcoming home series against Germany will be selected from this camp and is a vital part of the Indian team's preparation for the matches.

Jr Women's Hockey Nationals: Chandigarh, U.P, Jharkhand, Maharashtra win on Day 1

IANS | September 30, 2024 11:19 PM

Ranchi, Sep 30 (IANS) Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Jharkhand registered wins in action-packed matches in their respective groups on Day 1 of the prestigious 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024 on Monday. The match between Hockey Punjab and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir was officially forfeited in favour of Hockey Punjab.