Deepika converted a penalty corner in the last quarter to lead Indian women hockey team to a 1-0 win over hosts South Africa in their tour-opener. Both the teams were cautious, trying to assess each other’s playing style. The game was mostly played in the midfield but superb defensive play by both the teams ensured a goal-less first half. The third […]
» Read moreDefending champions Ranchi Rays will play host to the semifinals and final of the fourth edition of the Coal India Hockey India League on February 20 and 21 respectively at the Birsa Munda hockey stadium. The Hockey India League (HIL), the flagship event of Hockey India, is scheduled to be played across six venues in the country starting January 18. The […]
» Read moreBrushing aside the disappointing show against Argentina in the tournament opener, hosts India produced a much-improved performance as they held Olympic champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in their second Pool B match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final on Saturday. Although India were by far the better side on display, it was the Germans, who struck first in […]
» Read moreDrag-flicker scored two goals to help India settle for a 2-2 draw against world champions Australia in the first hockey Test of the three-match series on Thursday. The series has been organised as a preparation for both the teams ahead of Hero Hockey World League Finals to be held in Raipur from November 27 to December 6. Raghunath slammed two […]
» Read moreIndian hockey team vice-captain and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was given the Lt. Col. GV Raja Award for 2014-2015 by the Kerala Sports Council along with a cash reward of Rs.3 lakh here on Tuesday. It is the highest honour for any athlete in Kerala. The award was given in a public meeting presided over by state sports minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. […]
» Read moreThe Indian colts will play Japan in their opening match of the eighth junior men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament at Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan, Malaysia on Saturday. Placed in Pool A along side Malaysia, Japan and China, the Indian colts are touted as one of the favourites to lift the title in the eight-nation tournament to be held […]
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