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FIH Pro League: India defeat Ireland 4-0 to remain unbeaten in Rourkela leg, move up to 3rd spot in standings

IANS | February 25, 2024 10:30 PM

Rourkela, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team defeated Ireland 4-0 to finish the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on a high at the Birsa Munda Stadium. Nilakanta Sharma (14’), Akashdeep Singh (15’), Gurjant Singh (38’) and Jugraj Singh (60’) scored a goal each as the Indian men’s hockey team moved up to third position in the points standings.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Australia in shootout after 2-2 draw

IANS | February 24, 2024 10:16 PM

Rourkela, Feb 24 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team failed to capitalise on a goal advantage twice, were held to a 2-2 draw before going down to Australia 3-0 via shootout in a key clash in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.

Janneke Schopman resigns as chief coach of Indian women’s hockey team

IANS | February 23, 2024 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Just over a month after her team failed to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games and a few days after she caused a sensation by making claims of bias and lack of support from Hockey India, Janneke Schopman stepped down as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team on Friday.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Dutch withstand Spanish comeback as Kookaburras down Ireland

IANS | February 22, 2024 11:59 PM

Rourkela (Odisha), Feb 22 (IANS) The Netherlands and Australia, the top two sides in the men’s standings in this cluster of the FIH Hockey Pro League, recorded contrasting wins at the Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday. The table-topping Dutch side saw off a late comeback from Spain to claim a 4-3 victory after dominating much of the encounter while Australia extended their winning record even further with a 4-1 victory over Ireland.

FIH Hockey Pro League: India beat Spain in shootout after 2-2 draw

IANS | February 19, 2024 10:50 PM

Rourkela, Feb 19 (IANS) P.R. Sreejesh’s heroics in the shootout saw India pull off a thrilling 8-7 shootout win against Spain after the two teams tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time in their fifth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women’s team defeats USA in thrilling shootout

IANS | February 18, 2024 10:50 PM

Rourkela, Feb 18 (IANS) India's captain and seasoned custodian, Savita Punia came up with some superb saves in the shootout and guided her team to a 2-1 victory against the United States after the game was locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.

FIH Pro League: Gurjant's last-gasp winner helps India edge past Ireland 1-0

IANS | February 16, 2024 10:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Gurjant Singh's last-gasp winner helped India end the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 with a narrow 1-0 win over Ireland at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Gurjant Singh (60') was the lone goalscorer in the match. India started the match on the front foot, making inroads with a structured attack. They earned their first penalty corner of the match in the third minute, but Harmanpreet's drag-flick was saved by the Irish defender near the post.

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