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Sultan of Johor Cup: India hold New Zealand to a thrilling 3-3 draw

IANS | October 25, 2024 4:21 PM

Johor Bahru, Oct 25 (IANS) Indian junior men's hockey team held their nerves to end their round-robin stage with a thrilling 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup on Friday. Gurjot Singh (6'), Rohit (17') and Talem Priyobarta (60') put their names on the scoresheet while Jonty Elmes (17’, 32’, 45’) scored a hat-trick of goals for New Zealand with his powerful dragflicks.

India’s comeback win over Germany fueled by coach’s call to ‘keep cool and calm’: Mandeep Singh

IANS | October 24, 2024 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) After a frustrating 0-2 loss against Germany in the first test, India roared back into form in the second game of the bilateral series, defeating the World Ranked No.2 side 5-3 at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here on Thursday. The hosts were trailing by a goal at half-time but scored four goals in a superb third quarter to gain an advantage.

Former India captain Rani Rampal bids farewell; Hockey India retires No. 28 jersey

IANS | October 24, 2024 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Rani Rampal, the former captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, announced her retirement from international hockey on Thursday, marking the end of an illustrious 16-year career. Hockey India honoured her remarkable contributions by retiring her iconic No.28 jersey in a ceremony held after the India versus Germany bilateral series.

Decision to ax hockey from CWG is sad news, says India forward Mandeep Singh

IANS | October 23, 2024 9:25 PM

New Delhi Oct 23 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team forward Mandeep Singh called the decision to exclude hockey from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ‘sad news’ for Indian hockey. “It was a major hockey tournament for us and it's sad news for the sport but it is what it is so we will focus on the World Cup and the Asian Games,” Mandeep Singh told IANS.

IND v GER: Harmanpreet Singh shrugs off a missed penalty stroke, says 'it's part of the game'

IANS | October 23, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Singh, known worldwide for his scoring prowess, missed a crucial penalty stroke against Germany when the score was 0-1 during the first match of the two-game Bilateral Hockey Series at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here on Wednesday. The captain spoke on his missed opportunity after the game and reflected on the side’s performance as the two teams will square up again on Thursday.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Daykin's hat-trick ends India's winning streak; lose 0-4 to Australia  

IANS | October 23, 2024 6:51 PM

Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Oct 23 (IANS) Australia ended India's unbeaten streak at the Sultan of Johor Cup with a resounding 4-0 win here on Wednesday. While India's forward line struggled to break the Australian defence, Daykin Stanger (33', 39', 53') stood tall in the Australian attack as he scored a hat-trick of goals while Patrik Andrew (29') scored the opening goal.

India lose 2-0 to Germany in first match of bilateral hockey series

IANS | October 23, 2024 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team went down 2-0 to reigning World Champion and Olympic silver medallists Germany in the first match of the Bilateral Hockey Series 2024 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Wednesday. Henrik Mertgens (4’) and Lukas Windfeder (30’) found the back of the net for Germany. Notably, Rajinder Singh made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in this match.

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