Month: November 2020

International hockey stars reminisce the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup on its two-year anniversary       ~ International teams fondly recall the tournament for its fans, the fantastic Kalinga Stadium and the level of competition that unfolded at the prestigious event ~     New Delhi, 28 November 2020: Two years since the conduct of the Odisha Men’s…

“Sacrifices we are making now will prove to be worthy in the future,” says Indian hockey’s young-midfielder Hardik Singh    ~ The team has been going through the grind since August at the National Coaching Camp in SAI, Bengaluru ~   Bengaluru, 26 November 2020: In the National Coaching Camp since August this year, the Indian…

“Very satisfying to see more youngsters take up hockey officiating,” states award-winning Technical Official Manish Gour  ~ The experienced Technical Official from Nagpur was recently recognised as the Hockey India Best Technical Official 2019-20 at the 10th Hockey India Congress ~   Nagpur, 23 November 2020: Manish Gour from Nagpur, who was recently awarded the Hockey…

“We are back on track in terms of fitness and speed,” says Indian Men’s Hockey Defender Gurinder Singh   ~ The youngster believes this time off competition is helping them focus on the basics and improving their fitness ~ Bengaluru, 20 November 2020: Since returning to the National Coaching Camp in August after a 6-week break, the…

“This year has taught me the importance of being mentally strong,” says Indian Men’s Hockey Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera     ~ Karkera is making the most of training with stalwarts like PR Sreejesh, SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh among other seniors in the National Coaching Camp ~   Bengaluru, 18 November 2020: In June this year when the…

Physical strength plays a key role for strikers in modern hockey, believes Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s young Forward Gursahibjit Singh   ~ The 21-year-old has been putting in the hard yards to make sure he is always improving and evolving to help his team ~   Bengaluru, 13 November 2020: With 20 International Caps to his name…

Hockey Mizoram awarded Best Hockey India Member Unit for 2019-2020    ~ The State Member Unit was recognized for their zeal to develop infrastructure as well as encourage more youngsters to take up the sport with adept coaching at various districts and remote parts of the state ~   New Delhi, 06 November 2020: Hockey Mizoram…

One year since FIH Olympic Qualifier: “Still get goose bumps thinking about winning in  front of a home crowd,” say Manpreet and Rani as they recall the historic event    ~ Respective Captains of the Indian Men and Women’s Hockey teams’ express confidence in their preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games next year ~  …