“Belgium’s attack and precision inside the circle was impressive,” says Indian Men’s Hockey Team Striker Lalit Upadhyay ~ The World Champions beat hosts Germany 6-1 in the FIH Hockey Pro League match on Tuesday night; Lalit hopes Team India will be able to get back to old form soon ~ Bengaluru, 23 September…
Category: HOCKEY
FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK WITH THE REST OF THE GROUP: MANDEEP SINGH
“Feels good to be back with the rest of the group,” says Indian Men’s Hockey Team Striker Mandeep Singh ~ Constant monitoring, motivating conversations with teammates and reassurance from Hockey India were factors that helped the young forward recover from Covid-19 ~ Bengaluru, 21 September 2020: Indian Men’s Hockey Team striker Mandeep Singh…
HOCKEY HAS MADE US FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT: RANI RAMPAL
“Hockey has made us financially independent,” says Indian Women’s Hockey Team Skipper Rani ~ The Khel Ratna Awardee says following consistent success at the International Level, the members of the women’s team have been rewarded with job security as well as cash awards ~ Bengaluru, 18 September 2020: Encouraging youngsters to pursue hockey, the…
PR SREEJESH ROUSED BY HOCKEY INDIA COACHES EDUCATION PATHWAY
“Keen on pursuing the Hockey India Coaches Education Pathway,” says ace Indian Men’s Hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ~ The experienced custodian feels the course provides an opportunity for players to transition into Coaching after their hockey career ~ Bengaluru, 14 September 2020: During the nationwide lockdown earlier this year, Hockey India engaged the…
NEXT FEW MONTHS CRITICAL TO HIT OLD FORM: CHINGLESANA SINGH
“Next few months will be critical to hit old form again,” says Indian Men’s Hockey midfielder Chinglensana Singh ~ The Arjuna Awardee feels the team will take at least two-three months to hit old form ~ Bengaluru, 10 September 2020: It’s been a little over three weeks since the Indian Men’s Hockey Team resumed sports…
AMIT ROHIDAS IMPRESSED BY ODISHA’S SPORTS NURTURING PROGRAMME
It’s great to see Odisha’s continued efforts in improving infrastructure at the grassroot level, says Indian Men’s hockey defender Amit Rohidas ~ The first-rusher feels Odisha’s commitment towards making the state a sports’ hub will reap rich benefits in the future ~ Bengaluru, 08 September 2020: Last week during the National Sports Day celebrations…
HOW THE INDIAN MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM USED THE QUARANTINE TIME
“We used the quarantine time to learn about India’s extraordinary Olympic history,” says Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Graham Reid ~ Reid also emphasized that the action and decisions they make as a team in the next few months will determine how they fare in Tokyo ~ Bengaluru, 22 August 2020: On returning to the…
V R RAGHUNATH HEAPS PRAISE ON INDIAN MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM’S DEFENCE
India’s current backline can challenge the world’s best teams, says former India drag flick specialist VR Raghunath ~ The former hockey star feels India’s defence is experienced coupled with quality drag flickers who bring different execution abilities to the fore ~ Bengaluru, 06 August 2020: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team must treat the next one year…
HOCKEY INDIA COACHING PATHWAY IMMENSELY BENEFICIAL: VICKRAMKANTH
Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway has created a new path for players to choose Coaching as a career, says former Indian defender VickramKanth ~ The governing body for India launched the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway in March 2019; Over 650 coaches across India have benefited from this program ~ New Delhi, 05 August 2020: While former…
V BASKARAN’S ADVICE TO INDIAN MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM FOR TOKYO
Execution is the key to finish on the podium: V Baskaran. “I remember when the team for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games was announced, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw who was heading the All India Council of Sports paid us a visit in Bangalore. His confidence-oozing talk remained with me all through the Olympic Games. He…