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Mixed fortunes for Indian teams in FIH Hockey Pro League opener

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India’s men’s and women’s teams kicked off their respective FIH Hockey Pro League campaigns with mixed results at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The Indian women’s side snuck a victory in the final minute of their match against England while the men went down to Spain. In the other match of the day Spain’s women kept their cool to beat Germany. (Women’s) Germany 1 – 2 Spain Both Germany and Spain were looking for their first wins of this year’s competition and it was the Spanish who coped better in the scorching heat, clinching a 2-1 win. All the goals came from first-time international scorers. Spain looked dangerous as they dominated a goalless first half, Patricia Alvarez showing impressive form and giving the Germans a hard time throughout. Estel Petchame then opened the scoring for Spain in the 35 th  minute with a fortuitous misdirected cross which found the back of the net. Space opened up towards the end of the third quarter and both goalkeepers made...
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Sultan of Johor Cup: India Colts register a dominant 4-2 victory against Japan

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  Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team made an impressive start to their campaign here at the Sultan of Johor Cup on Saturday with a stunning 4-2 win against Japan. Goals were scored by  Amir Ali (12'), Gurjot Singh (36'), Anand Sourabh Kushwaha (44') and Ankit Pal (47') in India's win while Tsubasa Tanaka (26') and Rakusei Yamanaka (57') scored for Japan.  India's opening game win, was welcomed with a big smile by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who begins his new innings in hockey as Coach of the Indian Junior Men's Team.  It was a high-octane match right from the start with India Colts playing attacking hockey, looking for scoring opportunities early in the game.  They punctured Japanese defence when Amir Ali scored a fine field goal in the 12 th  minute of the match. Japan bounced back from this early setback when Tsubasa Tanaka scored in the 26 th  minute to equalise. This equaliser didn't dent India's spirit as they stoppe...
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The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has officially unveiled the match schedule for the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

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  The Tournament is set to take place in Bihar Rajgir India and a total of six teams will participate in this event, namely China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. President of the Asian Hockey Federation, Dato Fumio Ogura said, “”We are delighted that the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 schedule has been announced and that Rajgir is set to host an event of this magnitude. The Rajgir Hockey Stadium stands as a symbol of the region’s commitment to fostering world-class sports, and we are confident that it will provide an exceptional experience for players and fans. With teams from China, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Korea competing, along with current champions and hosts India, this promises to be a thrilling tournament, and we are proud to bring it to such a historic and vibrant city.” President of Hockey India Quotes: “The announcement of the schedule for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 marks a historic moment for Indian hockey as Rajgir, Bihar, prepares ...
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Rajgir, Bihar to host the 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy

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  In exciting news for hockey fans in India, the Women's Asian Champions Trophy will be hosted in the ancient city of Rajgir in Bihar famous for its holy sites and hot springs. The event will be a joint venture between Hockey India and the Bihar Government and will be held at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium from 11th to 20th November 2024.  Last year, Hockey Jharkhand successfully hosted the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi, where the hosts India clinched the title. Besides the Defending Champions India, reigning Olympic Silver-medalists China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand are expected to participate in the marquee tournament.  Extending a warm welcome to the international teams set to participate in the prestigious continental event, Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar said, "I am very happy and delighted to extend the support of Bihar Government to host the 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy. We extend a very warm w...
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Indian men's hockey team clinches bronze by beating Spain, ends mini-drought at Paris Olympics

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The Indian hockey team has done the unthinkable and has bagged third place, winning India's fourth bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. India won by a score of 2-1 against Spain.  Following their 2-1 victory over Spain in the bronze medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Yves de Manoir Stadium on Thursday, the Indian hockey team earned back-to-back medals at the Olympics for the first time since 1972. The Indian men’s hockey team came from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1 and win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and gave a befitting farewell to veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who played his last International match on Thursday. Spain took the lead through captain Marc Miralles (18’) but India struck right back through a brace by skipper Harmanpreet Singh (30’, 33’). The victory at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium saw India secure a record-extending 13th medal in hockey at the Olympics and the second bronze in successive editions. India, in fact, won successive medals in ...
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WORLD CHAMPIONS GERMANY BREAK INDIAN HEARTS TO REACH GOLD MEDAL MATCH

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  The men’s hockey gold medal match at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will be an all-European encounter, with Germany overcoming India in sensational circumstances to set up a clash with fierce rivals the Netherlands on Thursday (8 August). India dominated the first quarter, with the electric skills of Hardik Singh causing no end of problems for the German defence. Die Honamas – who are four times Olympic gold medallists – successfully defended four early penalty corners, but eventually, the pressure told when Harmanpreet Singh’s drag-flick took a wicked deflection off a German foot to sail into the net. Germany turned the match on its head in the second period, with former Argentina penalty corner ace Gonzalo Peillat having a huge impact. Peillat scored with his very first penalty corner attempt, rattling the India backboard with a low drag-flick. Peillat’s second penalty corner attempt also resulted in a goal, hitting an India foot on the goal-line before Christopher Rühr expertly ...
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Hockey India names 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24

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Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team that will take part in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 to be held in Antwerp, Belgium and London, England.  The Belgium leg will begin on 22nd May and end on 30th May while the England leg will commence on 1st June and conclude on 12th June.  India will play against Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain twice each across both legs, beginning their campaign against Argentina on 22nd May. India are currently placed 3rd in the points table, with 15 points from eight matches. Taking charge of the team will be Captain Harmanpreet Singh. Meanwhile, dynamic midfielder Hardik Singh has been named his deputy. The goalkeeping responsibilities will rest with PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak, while the defensive line-up includes Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh and Vishnukant Singh. The midfield section will be marshalled by dynamic players suc...
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