Bihar will host Khelo India Youth Games 2025, says Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya after India's triumph in Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey

IANS | November 20, 2024 11:02 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 20 (IANS) Buoyed by the successful organisation of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to conduct the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh L. Mandaviya made this announcement after witnessing the Indian women's hockey team's triumph over China in the final at the Bihar University Ground in Nalanda here.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika’s goal helps India beat China to defend title, claim their third crown overall (Lead)

IANS | November 20, 2024 8:05 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 20 (IANS) India secured the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against China in the final here on Wednesday. Deepika’s decisive back-handed strike in the third quarter proved to be the difference, as the hosts defended their lead resolutely to claim their second consecutive title.

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Defending champs India defeat Japan 2-0 to set up final against China

IANS | November 19, 2024 7:35 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 19 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Japan 2-0 in the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Navneet Kaur (48’) scored from the spot in the last quarter to break the deadlock followed by a goal from Lalremsiami (56’), to confirm their Final clash against China on Wednesday.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Japan 3-0, progress to semis undefeated

IANS | November 17, 2024 7:08 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 17 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. The defending champions have finished on top of the table without dropping a single point and confirmed their rematch with Japan, who finished fourth on the table, in the semi-final on November 19.

Sr Men's National Hockey: Odisha overcomes Haryana to secure maiden title

IANS | November 16, 2024 9:30 PM

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha emerged victorious over defending champions Hockey Haryana 5-1 in a thrilling final to claim the championship title at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India register 3-0 win over Olympic medallist China in Rajgir

IANS | November 16, 2024 8:50 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Paris Olympic Games silver medallist China 3-0 in their penultimate group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The heavyweight clash saw Sangita Kumari (32’), skipper Salima Tete (37’), and Deepika (60’) find the back of the net, capping off a well-rounded performance from India.

Sr Men National Hockey: Haryana beat U.P; Odisha overcome Manipur, to meet in final

IANS | November 15, 2024 7:21 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Hockey Haryana and Hockey Association of Odisha will contest the final of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, winning their respective semifinals on Day 12 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Friday. The two losing teams, Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Manipur Hockey, will compete for third place on Saturday.