Samuel Ward: Man with the mask gearing up for Hockey India League

Harsh Shukla | December 25, 2024 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Samuel Ward, the 33-year-old England striker known as “the man with the mask”, is all set to embark on an exciting new chapter in his illustrious hockey career. Overcoming a life-altering injury in 2019, Ward has emerged as a symbol of grit and resilience, and his journey to the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2924-25 season with the UP Rudras is nothing short of inspiring.

HIL: Soorma Hockey coach Baart feels having Sardar Singh as a mentor is an asset for players

IANS | December 25, 2024 1:54 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Soorma Hockey Club's head coach Jeroen Baart believes that having a veteran like Sardar Singh as a mentor will bring a lot of experience for younger players, and it will be beneficial for the team to have input from a former Indian hockey great.

HIL ecosystem provides youngsters a great opportunity for future: India skipper Harmanpreet Singh

IANS | December 23, 2024 8:32 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 23 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, who will be representing the Soorma Hockey Club in the 2024-25 campaign of Hockey India League (HIL), has hailed the league as a great platform for all youngsters who participate in the tournament,

HIL is going to be a nursery for youngsters: Sreejesh

Ankit Bisht | December 21, 2024 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Former India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh feels that the relaunch of the Hockey India League (HIL) will be a 'nursery' for youngsters to earn a call-up for the national team.

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: India crowned champions, beat China in penalty shootout

IANS | December 15, 2024 11:28 PM

Muscat, Dec 15 (IANS) Indian hockey team beat China 3-2 in penalty shootout in the final of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, here on Sunday, to lift the title for the second time in a row.

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.

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Samuel Ward: Man with the mask gearing up for Hockey India League

HIL: Soorma Hockey coach Baart feels having Sardar Singh as a mentor is an asset for players

HIL ecosystem provides youngsters a great opportunity for future: India skipper Harmanpreet Singh

HIL is going to be a nursery for youngsters: Sreejesh

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

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

HIL announce free tickets for fans in Ranchi and Rourkela

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

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India crowned champions, beat China in penalty shootout

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

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