The Indian women’s team has reached the final of the 2017 Asia Cup, beating hosts and defending champions Japan 4-2 in a closely contested semi-final in Kakamgigahara on Friday. Rani Rampal’s team will face China in the final on Sunday, November 5 – having beaten them 4-1 in the league stage just a few days ago.
» Read moreDrag-flicker Gurjit Kaur pumped in three goals as India hammered Kazakhstan 7-1 to enter the semifinals of the women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara on Thursday. Gurjit was in sublime form as she pumped in three goals (4th, 42nd and 56th minute), while Navneet Kaur scored twice (22nd and 27th minute). And Deep Grace converted two penalty corners (16th […]
» Read moreIndia on Sunday ended its 10-year wait for continental triumph when it defeated a gutsy Malaysia 2-1 in a close final to clinch its third Asia Cup hockey title here. India, which won the Asia Cup in 2003 (Kuala Lumpur) and 2007 (Chennai), scored off field goals through Ramandeep Singh (third minute) and Lalit Upadhyay (29th). The ever-improving Malaysia, however, […]
» Read moreStriker Rani Rampal will captain an 18-member Indian team at the ninth women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament, which starts from October 28 at Kakamigahara City, Japan. Senior goalkeeper Savita has been named as the vice- captain of the side. Squad: Goalkeepers: Savita (vice-captain), Rajani Etimarpu Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Suman Devi Thokam, Gurjit Kaur Midfielders: […]
» Read moreIndia continued their winning momentum defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 in a pool encounter of the 10th men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament, on Sunday.
» Read moreA 28-member core group for the Indian junior women’s hockey team was announced on Thursday following selection trials earlier this month. The probables: Goalkeepers: Divya Thepe, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Kushboo; Defenders: Neelu Dadiya, Ashmita Barla, Priyanka, Suman Devi Thoudam, Salima Tete, Ritu, Manisha Chauhan. Midfielders: Udita, Ishika Choudhary, Mahima Choudhary, Gagandeep Kaur, Nilanjali Rai, Mariana Kujur, Baljeet Kaur, Reet, Sadhna […]
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