New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Promising dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh on Thursday said playing in the Hockey India League (HIL) has helped youngsters like him overcome the fear of playing against tough opponents during India’s successful…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Critising the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for appointing scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as honorary Life Presidents, IOA Associate Vice-President Narinder Batra on Wednesday said he might quit…
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) The Hockey India League (HIL) could soon be seen on the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centre pitch here, its regional director Manmeet Singh Goindi said on Tuesday. “(HIL chairman…
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian Oil won their fifth All India Beighton Cup title by edging past Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) 5-3 in the final at the SAI training centre here on Tuesday. India…
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Indian Oil registered comfortable victories in the semi-finals of the 121st All India Beighton Cup hockey tournament here on Monday. While Bharat Petroleum thrashed defending champions Punjab…
Chandigarh, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian hockey star Manpreet Singh and runner Mandeep Kaur were among the nine international sportspersons who were handed appointment letters for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Punjab…
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IANS) Just-crowned Hockey Junior World Cup champions’ captain Harjeet Singh on Sunday said that he and his teammates now aim to break into the senior national team and win the gold in…
Kolkata, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian Oil, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and ONGC joined Bharat Petroleum to complete the semi-final line-up in the 121st All India Beighton Cup hockey tournament at the SAI training centre here…
Kolkata, Dec 24 (IANS) When the just-crowned Hockey Junior World Cup champions meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next Wednesday, on the top of their agenda will be seeking jobs which they feel their state government…
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) RCF Kapurthala pummeled Police AC 12-0 in a Group A match of the 121st Beighton Cup hockey tournament here on Friday. Ajmeer Singh led the rout by notching up a hat-trick…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday felicitated newly-elected International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Narinder Batra here. IOA president N. Ramachandran said: “I would like to congratulate Batra for winning…
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Bharat Petroleum pumped in six goals to beat RCF Kapurthala 6-3 in the 121st All India Beighton Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday. Amir Khan scored a hat-trick while Sher Singh,…
Bangkok, Dec 22 (IANS) India outclassed South Korea 3-0 to finish with the bronze medal at the 4th Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2016 hockey tournament here on Thursday. Ritu put India in the lead by…
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Eastern Railway Sports Association sailed into the quarter final by decimating Howrah Union 7-0 in the 121st all India Beighton Cup hockey tournament here on Wednesday. Abhishek Singh and Silanand scored…
Bangkok, Dec 21 (IANS) India went down to Japan 2-4 (1-1) via a shoot-out in the semi-final match at the 4th Women’s Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Wednesday. Lalremsiami gave India the lead…
Lausanne, Dec 21 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday announced that it has agreed to a long-term partnership with the International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability (INAS) aimed at providing more…
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) A bust of legendary hockey player Leslie Claudius was installed at a prime location in the city on Tuesday. Claudius, an anglo-Indian based in Kolkata, was member of three Olympic gold…
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Gurpreet Singh fired a hat-trick as Police Athletic Club overwhelmed Canara Bank 5-1 to romp into the quarter-finals of the 121st All India Beighton Cup Hockey Tournament here on Monday. Gurpreet…
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian colts for winning the junior World Cup crown. “Congratulations Team India #JuniorHockeyWorldCup champions. So proud of…
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) Home favourites India produced a clinical performance here on Sunday to outclass maiden finalists Belgium 2-1 and clinch their second Hockey Junior World Cup title after a 15-year-gap. Gurjant Singh (eighth…