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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Ready For Australia Challenge Ahead Of Paris Olympics

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Ready For Australia Challenge Ahead Of Paris Olympics

The in-form Indian men’s hockey team will look to pass the “litmus test” that the formidable Australian side will pose at home when the two face off in a five-match Test series beginning in Perth on Saturday. The series offers India a chance to gauge their strengths and capabilities ahead of the Paris Olympics. “This…

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Harendra Singh Frontrunner To Replace Janneke Schopman As Women’s Hockey Coach

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Harendra Singh Frontrunner To Replace Janneke Schopman As Women’s Hockey Coach

Harendra Singh is the frontrunner to replace Janneke Schopman as the Indian women’s hockey team coach after he recently appeared for an interview, with the national body suggesting that he is the best person to lift the side following its failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Harendra has served at the same position in…

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PR Sreejesh Aspires To Be Indian Hockey Team’s Chief Coach By 2036

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PR Sreejesh Aspires To Be Indian Hockey Team’s Chief Coach By 2036

Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh doesn’t want to predict his future at the moment and will take a call on his retirement after the Paris Olympics but the veteran custodian aspires to be chief coach of the national side by 2036. Sreejesh, who will be featuring in his fourth Olympics this year, refused…

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Paris Olympics: Indian Men’s Hockey Team To Take On New Zealand On July 27

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Paris Olympics: Indian Men’s Hockey Team To Take On New Zealand On July 27

India men’s hockey team© Twitter The Indian men’s hockey team will take on New Zealand in its opening match of the Paris Olympics on July 27, according to the schedule announced on Wednesday. India, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists, are in Pool B and will take on Argentina on July 29, Ireland on July 30,…

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With Experience, Things Have Changed For Me: PR Sreejesh

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With Experience, Things Have Changed For Me: PR Sreejesh

Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh says he has learned to steer clear of negative thoughts with experience, something that has helped him immensely while guarding the post for the Indian team in big matches. As he prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics, Sreejesh spoke about the criticism that comes with the “thankless job” of manning the…

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“Environment Was Becoming Suffocating”: Elena Norman, Outgoing Hockey India CEO

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“Environment Was Becoming Suffocating”: Elena Norman, Outgoing Hockey India CEO

Outgoing Hockey India CEO Elena Norman on Tuesday said the work environment in HI was “suffocating” and she had no choice but to call it quits. After holding the position for 13 years, Norman resigned and even though HI did not reveal the specific reasons for her decision in its official statement, the Australian spoke…

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Indian Women Beat Japan 2-1, Assure Semifinal Berth In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

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Indian Women Beat Japan 2-1, Assure Semifinal Berth In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

An in-form India eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Japan to register their fourth straight win and storm into the semifinals of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday. After two goalless quarters, Navneet Kaur (31st minute) and Sangita Kumari (47th) scored for India, while Japan’s lone goal came from the stick…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Beats China In Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Beats China In Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

The Indian hockey team survived some anxious moments to avenge its Asian Games loss with a 2-1 win over China and continue its rampaging run at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi on Monday. Deepika (15th) and Salima Tete (26th) sounded the board for the hosts, while Zhong Jiaqi scored in the 41st minute…

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India Defeat New Zealand, Enter Semi-finals Of Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey

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India Defeat New Zealand, Enter Semi-finals Of Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey

Amandeep Lakra struck a hat-trick as the Indian junior men’s hockey team remained on course to defend its title, stunning New Zealand 6-2 to enter the semifinals of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Monday. Lakra (2nd, 7th, 35th), Arun Sahani (12th, 53rd) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52nd) got on the scoresheet…

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India Draw 3-3 With Pakistan In Sultan Of Johor Cup Hockey

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India Draw 3-3 With Pakistan In Sultan Of Johor Cup Hockey

Defending champions India came from behind twice to hold arch-rivals Pakistan to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling opening match of the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men’s hockey tournament in Johor Bahru on Friday. Goals from Amandeep Lakra (30th minute), Aditya Arjun Lalage (56th) and Uttam Singh (59’th) ensured a point for India after…

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