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Pakistan’s hockey World Cup winner Naved Alam dies aged 47

July 13, 2021 6:45:07 pm

Naved Alam, a strong fullback had just started his chemotherapy in Lahore on Monday, after which his condition deteriorated.

Pakistan’s World Cup winner Naveed Alam diagnosed with cancer, seeks govt help for treatment

July 7, 2021 1:58:22 pm

Naveed Alam's sister, Nargis told the media that Naveed needed four million Pakistani rupees for treatment of his blood cancer and his financial condition was not stable.

Keshav Datt, 1948 and 1952 Olympic star, passes away

July 7, 2021 6:59:09 pm

Keshav Datt was a member of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics.

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Manpreet Singh second Indian hockey capt from Mithapur to become flag bearer in Olympics

July 6, 2021 1:17:43 pm

The mid-fielder becomes only the sixth Indian hockey player to be named the flag bearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

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Indian hockey team one of the contenders for Olympic medal: Shivendra Singh

July 5, 2021 1:52:48 pm

Shivendra Singh said it took him some time to adjust to the new role of a coach but he is relishing the responsibility now.

‘In Sreejesh we believe’: Manpreet Singh speaks about goalie’s influence on team

June 25, 2021 6:00:36 pm

The Indian hockey team are being considered as serious medal contenders and one of the prime reason for that is the flamboyant Kerala custodian's presence.

Indians don’t know how tough they are, says men’s hockey coach Graham Reid

June 25, 2021 4:56:55 pm

India reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar and performed well in the FIH Hockey Pro League earlier this year, beating reigning Olympic champions Argentina.

Selection in Olympics team was my late father’s dream: Hockey player Lalremsiami

June 20, 2021 2:39:52 pm

The 21-year-old created history when she became the first female player from Mizoram to be picked for the Olympics.

Ten Olympic debutants in Indian men’s hockey squad for Tokyo Games

June 18, 2021 3:26:29 pm

The Olympic-bound Indian team has five defenders, five midfielders and as many forwards.

‘Toxic’ childhood to cycle factory to Indian hockey team for Tokyo Olympics

June 18, 2021 3:26:14 pm

Neha Goyal's journey: From working alongside her mother and sisters at the cycle factory straightening spokes for about Rs 2,000 a month to Team India, it has been an incredible journey for the promising midfielder.

Eight Olympic debutants in India’s Tokyo Games hockey squad

June 17, 2021 10:06:49 pm

The eight Olympic debutants include drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur, Udita, Nisha, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sharmila Devi, Lalremsiami, the first player hailing from Mizoram in the team, and Salima Tete.

Indians among top five contenders for medal at Tokyo Olympics: Ex-coach Roelant Oltmans

June 16, 2021 2:03:22 pm

In an insightful conversation with 'Hockey Te Charcha', a podcast series initiated by Hockey India ahead of the Olympics, Oltmans emphasized that mental toughness will be a deciding factor for any team to succeed in Tokyo.

If we win a medal in Tokyo Olympics it will be dedicated to Covid warriors of India: Manpreet Singh

June 14, 2021 2:10:48 pm

Manpreet Singh said the team is leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Indian hockey team strong Olympic medal contender: Tushar Khandekar

June 7, 2021 1:39:00 pm

Tushar Khandekar said players understand what small mistakes can do in big-ticket events such as the Olympics

No change in schedule if a player tests positive at Olympics: FIH

June 5, 2021 7:51:51 am

Though the final playbook for the Olympics is yet to be published, the FIH has asserted that matches will not be postponed or rescheduled if one or more players test positive for Covid-19

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Indian Hockey coach Graham Reid riding in Tokyo Olympics selection hood

June 4, 2021 1:32:36 pm

India coach faces the unenviable task of trimming the squad with an eye on Covid regulations.

‘I wish he was still around for his only passion – hockey, and its fans’

May 25, 2021 10:21:30 am

Eldest daughter of triple Olympic gold medal winner and former Indian hockey captain, Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior, remembers her father on his first death anniversary, May 25

Hockey stadium renamed after Balbir Singh Sr to mark his death anniversary

May 25, 2021 6:00:20 pm

Three-time Olympic gold medal-winning hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr had passed away on May 25 last year.

P R Sreejesh appointed FIH Athletes’ Committee member

May 20, 2021 8:52:49 pm

P R Sreejesh was on Thursday appointed as a member of the FIH Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of the world body's Executive Board.

Time to replicate Asia success in big events: Savita Punia

May 20, 2021 2:38:33 pm

India Women have established themselves as strong contenders in Asia having won one gold (1982), two silver (1998, 2018) and three bronze medals (1986, 2006, 2014) in the Asian Games.

Indian women’s hockey team can create history in Tokyo: Former goalkeeper Helen Mary

May 15, 2021 4:11:03 pm

The Indian women's team has made rapid strides at the world level with significant performances in major tournaments over the past three to four years.