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

October 31, 2023 admin

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

October 30, 2023 admin

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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Asian Games: India Win Bronze In Women’s Hockey, Beat Defending Champions Japan 2-1

October 7, 2023 admin

Coming into the tournament as favourites, a wounded Indian women’s hockey team rose from the shock semifinal loss to edge past defending champions Japan 2-1 and claim the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. The Indians, ranked seventh in the world, were the favourites to win the gold here but one…

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Asian Games: Dominant India Beat Malaysia 6-0 In Women’s Hockey

September 29, 2023 admin

A dominant India defeated Malaysia 6-0 to register their second consecutive win in the women’s hockey competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday. The Indians continued from where they left against Singapore in their campaign opener and pumped in four goals in the first quarter of the Pool A match. Monika (7th minute) opened…

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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 Rankings: India Men Climb To Third Spot, Women Placed 7th In Latest FIH List

September 18, 2023 admin

The Indian men’s hockey team has climbed to the third spot in the latest world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday. India (2771) are back into the top-3, after more than year since dropping out in May 2022. The elevation happened due to their undefeated run in the Asian Champions Trophy…

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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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India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

August 28, 2023 admin

The victorious Indian women’s hockey team.© Twitter The Indian Women’s Hockey Team won the inaugural Women’s Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia’s qualifying tournament for the Women’s Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman…

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