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“Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing”: India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

August 21, 2024 admin

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh on Wednesday said that his side was unlucky to lose to Germany in the Paris Olympics semifinal despite creating several chances but termed the back-to-back bronze winning performance a “huge achievement”. India repeated their 2021 Tokyo Games performance in Paris, defeating Spain to win consecutive bronze medals for…

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“Help Us Host An Olympics”: PM Narendra Modi Seeks Input From ‘2036 Team’

August 16, 2024 admin

After announcing India’s aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes’ input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036. Notably, India will be bidding to host the Olympic Games in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has also initiated…

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Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

August 14, 2024 admin

First he hated her — for being better than him at school. But as it happens in Bollywood movies, “hate” was followed by love. That’s how the romance between P R Sreejesh and Aneeshya unfolded at the GVN Sports School in Kerala. Eventually, the long jumper reciprocated, and accepted the future national hockey…

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Watch: PR Sreejesh: Like Rahul Dravid, I wanted to start coaching juniors

August 14, 2024 admin

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualification To Imane Khelif Gender Row: Five Biggest Controversies Of Paris Olympics 2024

August 12, 2024 admin

The Paris Olympics 2024 not only saw some stunning performances, but it was also the stage of several conflicts and controversies. Some of them saw a change in the result, some saw medals being stripped, some saw athletes being sent home, and some raged on as debates on social and world media. From…

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With Hockey Bronze, PR Sreejesh Poses In Traditional Costume In Front Of Eifel Tower

August 11, 2024 admin

A picture of legendary India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is going viral on social media. The former India player, who was part of the team that got a podium finish at the Paris Olympics, could be seen standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, showing his bronze medal. What also grabs atttention in…

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Amit Rohidas Breaks Silence On Red-Card Incident At Paris Olympics Quarter-Final Match

August 11, 2024 admin

He endured a couple of sleepless nights while dealing with the trauma of missing out on a crucial Olympics semi-final but Amit Rohidas is indebted to his teammates for not once letting him feel ostracized after his red card led to Indian team playing with 10 men for 42 minutes during its hockey…

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Lavishes Praise On “Great Wall” PR Sreejesh After Olympic Bronze

August 10, 2024 admin

Just-retired India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his teammates on Saturday, after returning from Paris Olympics with a second successive bronze medal. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a bronze medal in Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in…

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‘This Love Doubles Our Responsibility’: Hockey Captain Harmanpreet Singh On Warm Reception Received In India

August 10, 2024 admin

Hundreds of fans lined up to garland and cheer for them as members of the Indian men’s hockey team, including captain Harmanpreet Singh, touched down in the national capital on Saturday after fetching a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris. The Indian team extended its record overall Olympic medal haul in the…

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India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Announces Post-Retirement Plans, To Coach…

August 9, 2024 admin

The ‘Great Wall of Indian Hockey’ PR Sreejesh will soon be seen in a new role following his retirement from the sport, with Hockey India set to announce him as the coach of the junior national team. Sreejesh, 36, brought the curtain down on his illustrious goalkeeping career following India’s victory over Spain…

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