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I keep telling myself, 'Sreejesh you're no longer a player'

Ankit Bisht | December 21, 2024 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) India legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who retired from international hockey after the Paris Olympics earlier this year, is plying his trade on the other side of the field - as junior men's hockey team coach - and enjoying great success in the new role. However, the 36-year-old initially found it difficult to adapt to the different settings and calm the player inside him.

Hockey rankings: Indian men's team ends year placed fifth, women in top 10

IANS | December 19, 2024 5:04 PM

Lausanne, Dec 19 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team will end the riveting year in fifth place in the FIH world rankings, while the women's team is placed ninth in the latest update released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday. The Indian men's hockey team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning back-to-back medals at the Games for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

HIL announce free tickets for fans in Ranchi and Rourkela

IANS | December 17, 2024 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at growing the reach of hockey, Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 will be free of cost for fans attending matches in Ranchi and Rourkela.

PM Modi congratulates junior women’s hockey team for ‘gritty and determined’ Asia Cup victory

IANS | December 16, 2024 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been highly supportive of Indian sports during his tenure, took the time to congratulate the junior India women’s hockey team after they won the Asia Cup for the second time in a row in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday. India prevailed over China 3-2 in the penalty shootout after the game ended square at 1-1 after regulation time.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: Defending champ India prevail 3-1 over Japan, reach final

IANS | December 14, 2024 8:31 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 14 (IANS) India defeated Japan 3-1 to enter the final of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup as they eye to defend their title. Mumtaz Khan (4’), Sakshi Rana (5’) and Deepika (13’) bagged early goals for India in their victory. Japan’s Niko Maruyama (23’) scored her side’s only goal but couldn’t make a comeback in time to win the tie.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India reach semis with 9-0 win over Thailand

IANS | December 12, 2024 11:04 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 12 (IANS) India dominated on all fronts and defeated Thailand 9-0 in their fourth Pool A match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Thursday. With this win, India progressed into the semifinals of the event and also sealed a spot in the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Chile.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: China edge out India 2-1 to top Pool A

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:20 PM

Muscat, Dec 11 (IANS) China defeated India 2-1 in a tightly-contested third Pool A match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday as they topped Pool A. By winning these three points, China confirmed their spot in the semifinals as the Pool A winners.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India romp to dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia

IANS | December 9, 2024 11:26 PM

Muscat, Dec 9 (IANS) Penalty-corner expert Deepika netted a hat-trick as the Indian junior women’s hockey team continued its winning momentum with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia in its second match in Pool A of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Monday.

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