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Men’s Hockey: Abhishek Scores Brace To Guide India To 4-2 Win Against Japan

September 28, 2023 admin

Young striker Abhishek fired two goals as India beat defending champions Japan 4-2 to register their third consecutive victory and take a giant step towards semi-final of the men’s hockey competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday. Abhishek (13th, 48th minutes) scored two field goals, while Mandeep Singh (24th) and Amit Rohidas (34th) were…

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Looks To Improve PC Conversion Rate Against Singapore

September 25, 2023 admin

Indian men’s hockey team will be aiming to improve its penalty corner conversion rate when it squares off with lowly Singapore in a second pool A match of the Asian Games on Tuesday. Firm favourites India blanked lowly Uzbekistan 16-0 in their tournament opener on Sunday but the Harmanpreet Singh-led side knows that there is…

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“Moment Of Immense Pride”: Harmanpreet Singh After Being Named Among India’s Flag-Bearers For Asian Games Opening Ceremony

September 21, 2023 admin

New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Thursday said it is a “moment of immense pride” for him to have been picked as the country’s joint flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday named Harmanpreet and Olympic medallist…

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“Not Going To Take Any Team Lightly”: India Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Ahead Of Asian Games

September 20, 2023 admin

The Indian men’s hockey team is all set to take part in the upcoming Asian Games, which will kick-start from Friday in Hangzhou, China. India will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on September 24. India is placed in Pool A, alongside Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Uzbekistan. On the other hand, Pool B consists of…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Leaves For Asian Games

September 20, 2023 admin

The Indian women’s hockey team is well prepared and will look to seal an Olympic berth with a good show at the Asian Games, said skipper Savita ahead of the side’s departure for Hangzhou, China. The Indian women’s hockey team, which is placed in Pool A along with Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Singapore,…

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‘Handling Pressure Will Be Key In Asian Games’: Indian Women’s Hockey Coach Janneke Schopman

September 19, 2023 admin

Indian women’s hockey coach Janneke Schopman believes handling pressure will be crucial for her team as it will enter the upcoming Asian Games as one of the “favourites”. “I believe the mindset the players have as individuals and as a team will make the difference. Can we perform under pressure and deal with the circumstances…

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Hockey India Announces Men And Women’s Squads for Asian Games 2023

August 31, 2023 admin

Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men’s hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players — Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions…

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