Indian Hockey

Indian hockey is back to top once again, feels British midfielder Ashley Jackson

Jackson has been one of the most successful captains in the Hockey India League with his team Ranchi Rays winning the event on two occasions.

Jan 15, 2017, 23:55 PM IST

Vandana Katariya to captain Indian women's hockey team for Australia tour

Defender Sunita Lakra will be the vice-captain of the 18-member squad.

Nov 12, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Indian men's hockey captain PR Sreejesh candidate for 2016 Goalkeeper of the Year award

There was no Indian in the 2016 Player of the Year nominations (both men and women).

Nov 12, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Asian Champions Trophy: We have to go on and win bigger global events, says Roelant Oltmans

India played the final without its team skipper PR Sreejesh, who was ruled out due to a hamstring injury suffered during the semifinal against South Korea, which India won through the penalty shootout.

Oct 30, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

My role is to score from penalty corners, says ten-goal flicker Rupinder Pal Singh

For the first time in his career, Rupinder has scored 10 goals in a hockey tournament with his rasping drag-flicks here.

Oct 27, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Asian Champions Trophy: India vs China - Preview

China will also have enough motivation to face India as they have only one win -- 2-1 triumph over Japan.

Oct 25, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

Asian Champions Trophy, India vs South Korea: Roelant Oltmans' men look for penalty corner variations

The 10 goals against Japan were India's highest since they scored nine against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup three years ago.

Oct 21, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

PR Sreejesh in favour of multiple captaincy in hockey, says it helps team to perform better

Sreejesh said rotational policy helps the team to develop core group of players because it gives players enough exposure.

Oct 01, 2016, 11:16 AM IST

When it took Dhanraj Pillay just three hours to end darkness in hockey star Yuvraj Walmiki's home

The incident was recalled by Pillay at an event organised by the NCP's youth wing on Wednesday evening.

Sep 15, 2016, 23:23 PM IST

Happy Birthday Dhyan Chand: 10 interesting facts you must know about India's hockey legend

Dhyan Chand led India to three Olympic gold medal wins in 1928, 1932 and 1936.

Aug 29, 2016, 10:24 AM IST

WATCH: Rare video of Major Dhyan Chand at 1936 Berlin Olympics

The exploits of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand is well documented. But there are few videographic evidence of his brilliance.

Aug 18, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Rio Olympics Men's Hockey: India defeated 2-1 by Netherlands, yet qualify for quarter-finals

Despite the loss, India remained in the third spot with six points

Aug 11, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

Indian Hockey captain PR Sreejesh warns team against taking 'dangerous' Ireland lightly

India will begin their Olympic campaign on August 6 against Ireland, labelled as the minnows in the competition.

Aug 04, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Gender Bias: Tales of two former hockey captains tell all too revealing story of discrimination

It remains to be seen whether the Indian women's hockey team can put a good show at the prestigious Games in absence of their most experienced player.

Aug 01, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Indian men's hockey team go down 1-4 to Spain in Rio Olympics preparation match

India's equaliser came in the second quarter from a penalty stroke which was converted by Rupinder.

Jul 28, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

No Rio bound hockey player issued notices by NADA, clarifies Sports Authority of India

A section of the media had reported that three Rio-bound Olympians have been issued show-cause notices by NADA.

Jul 16, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

INSPIRING STORY: Once a milk-seller, Renuka Yadav now part of hockey squad for Rio Olympics

Renuka, who has become the first woman Olympian from Chhattisgarh, was delighted with the fact that Indian women's team has qualified for the prestigious event after a gap of 36 years.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Changes in women's hockey squad, Sushila Chanu replaces Ritu Rani as captain

Indian eves' only appearance in the Olympics till now was in the 1980 Moscow edition, but there was no qualification process back then.

Jul 12, 2016, 18:06 PM IST

Dhanraj ​Pillay thanks PM Narendra Modi for helping legendary Mohammad Shahid​

Few days back, Pillay had appealed to the PM, seeking help for the treatment of the ailing Mohammad Shahid​.

Jul 05, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Indian hockey seeks Champions Trophy boost ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Starting with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where India got the silver behind world champions Australia, Oltmans is eager to test his junior players in stiff contests.

Jun 09, 2016, 23:26 PM IST