Australia tour is our priority to fine-tune Olympic preparations, says Men's team coach Craig Fulton

Bhavya Chand | March 31, 2024 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) As the Indian men’s hockey team will leave for their Australia tour on Monday, coach Craig Fulton said that a five-match tour stands as their top priority for fine-tuning their game for the ultimate challenge at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11. The tour starts on April 6 with all the matches to be played in Perth, Australia.

Hockey India Annual Awards: Abhishek credits team for his nomination in two categories

IANS | March 30, 2024 1:08 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Indian men's team forward Abhishek is on a high after being nominated for two awards in the Hockey India Annual 2023, which will be presented at a function in New Delhi on Sunday. Abhishek, who enjoyed a tremendous year for his consistent display, has been nominated in two categories -- Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2023 (Men) and Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 (Men).

Honoured to be nominated for Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year, says Deepika

IANS | March 29, 2024 5:59 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Over the last year or so, Deepika, a forward and drag-flicker in the Indian women's hockey team, has emerged as one of the team’s potent weapons in attack. Going by her superlative performance, Deepika has been nominated for the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year. The 20-year-old Deepika, the penalty corner specialist, was the highest goal scorer during the recently concluded 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship with 15 goals.

Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago men, USA women qualify for FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2025

IANS | March 25, 2024 4:39 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), March 25 (IANS) The Indoor Pan American Cup 2024 came to an end this week with Argentina men and USA women winning the gold medals and securing their spots in the FIH Hockey Indoor World Cups 2025. With a second available slot in the men’s competition, Trinidad & Tobago, winners of the silver medal in the event also joined Los Leones in qualifying for the World Cup.

Skipper Savita credits team bonding for Haryana's triumph in senior national hockey

IANS | March 24, 2024 5:02 PM

Pune, March 24 (IANS) Having prevailed over hosts Maharashtra in a shoot-out to win their third title in 14 editions of Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, Hockey Haryana captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia credited team bonding for their victory. Haryana defeated Hockey Maharashtra in a nail-biting final, prevailing 3-0 in the shoot-out, after the two teams were held 1-1 at the end of regulation time, to win the title at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium Pimpri, Pune.