Bhubaneswar, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Odisha government has recommended the name of para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat for the country’s highest sporting honour, “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award”, for the year 2021. The state also recommended…
Bengaluru, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Indian men’s hockey team forward and the current assistant coach, Shivendra Singh, said on Monday that the focus of the Olympics-bound squad during the national camp here has been on…
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as there is confusion and uncertainty over the hosting of the 2021 hockey men’s Junior World Cup allotted to India, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced Malaysia as…
Bengaluru, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India women’s hockey team midfielder Nisha said on Friday that the players and coaching staff had put in place a system to ensure the side peaks in time for the Olympic…
Bengaluru, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Men’s hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh said on Wednesday that the “fighting spirit” built over the last few months was one of the key reasons for India’s resurgence in the sport,…
Bengaluru, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian women’s hockey team forward Udita said on Monday that training with experienced players such as captain Rani Rampal and Vandana Katariya have taught her the finer nuances of the game…
New Delhi, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former women’s player Deepika were on Saturday nominated by Hockey India (HI) for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Men’s team…
New Delhi, June 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian hockey umpires, Javed Shaikh and Raghuprasad RV, said on Friday that preparing for the Olympic Games in Tokyo had quite a few challenges, given that things were different this…
New Delhi, June 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India (HI) on Monday named veteran striker Rani Rampal as the captain of the 16-member Indian women’s hockey squad that will compete at the next month’s Tokyo Olympic Games….
New Delhi, June 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amrit Bose, a secretary of the erstwhile Indian Women’s Hockey Federation (IWHF), passed away on Sunday. She was 84. Besides being IWHF secretary, Amrit carried out tenures as an international…
Bengaluru, June 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 16-member men’s hockey squad for Tokyo 2020 was announced on Friday, with Hockey India (HI) including as many as 10 Olympic debutants in the squad. Continuing with their third stint,…
Bengaluru, June 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hockey India (HI) announced a 16-member national women’s hockey team, including experienced Rani Rampal, for the Tokyo Olympic Games. The team is a blend of youth and experience. Eight seasoned…
New Delhi, June 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India will be one of the strongest contenders for a medal in men’s hockey tournament of the Olympic Games if they display mental toughness in ample measure, says Roelant Oltmans,…
Bengaluru, June 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India women’s hockey team midfielder Lilima Minz feels the core group, currently preparing for the Olympics, has the right mix of youth and experience which is ‘crucial to give the team…
Bengaluru, June 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian women’s hockey team needs to stay calm in crunch situations in order to think clearly during the Olympics, says forward Navneet Kaur, who has played 79 matches for the…
Bengaluru, June 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Experienced India hockey forward Ramandeep Singh said on Wednesday that a good showing in the opening match at the Tokyo Olympic Games will give the team the “right momentum”. The Indian…
Bengaluru, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) India men’s hockey team goalkeeper Krishan Pathak said on Tuesday that coordination with defenders was the key to a sturdy defence. The 24-year-old Pathak, who has donned India colours in 50…
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian men’s hockey team is a strong contender for a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games, former India forward Tushar Khandker said on Monday. “Definitely, I am excited…
Bengaluru, June 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) With less than 50 days to go for the scheduled start to the Olympic Games, the focus has shifted to maintaining peak fitness and ensuring the biological clock is set to…
New Delhi, June 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India hockey player Usman Khan has passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer, Hockey India announced on Friday. The stylish left-winger was 76. Khan is survived by three…