Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Former captain Viren Rasquinha is delighted to see the transformation in the country's hockey for the better with retired players joining the coaching setup to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation.
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Living up to his legacy has been the cornerstone of Indian hockey player Hardik Singh's career. Having won bronze medals in successive Olympic Games in Tokyo (2020) and Paris (2024), the midfielder is now targeting a gold medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. This will be the second Olympic gold medal in his family, adding to the one that his uncle Gurmail Singh bagged as part of the Indian men's hockey team in the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
Secunderabad, Nov 29 (IANS) Hockey teams from Chandigarh, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana won their respective fixtures on the fourth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-jr Women's National Championship 2024, being played at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Friday.
Muscat (Oman), Nov 28 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team registered a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Japan, who fought back from a goal deficit twice, in their second match in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat, Oman on Thursday.
Muscat (Oman), Nov 27 (IANS) Araijeet Singh Hundal struck a brace of goals as the Indian junior men’s hockey team registered an 11-0 victory in their Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 campaign opener against Thailand here on Wednesday.
Secunderabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Gujarat, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Delhi Hockey register crucial wins on the second day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship 2024.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Dutch women’s hockey sensation Maria Verschoor is set to make her debut in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, representing the Soorma Hockey Club. As one of the standout players of the Netherlands national team, Verschoor expressed her enthusiasm about the unique experience of playing in India and the opportunity to be part of the first-ever Women’s HIL.
Secunderabad (Telangana), Nov 26 (IANS) Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi started the tournament on a winning note as the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2024 began at the South Central Railways Sports Complex, here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Irish hockey legend David Harte, set to play for Tamil Nadu Dragons in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, has revealed plans to use his earnings from the league to secure his family’s future. Harte, who was sold for Rs 32 Lakhs at the HIL auction, is looking forward to channelling the funds towards a new home for his family and supporting his daughters’ education.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The best junior men’s hockey teams from Asia will compete in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4, with six spots up for grabs in the upcoming FIH Junior World Cup 2025, to be played in India. The tournament with an expanded competition format will feature 24 teams for the very first time.
