Odisha extends Indian Hockey team sponsorship till 2033

Odisha extends Indian Hockey team sponsorship till 2033

Odisha has been the official sponsor of both the Men and Women National Hockey Teams since 2018. File. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout The Odisha government on April 24 decided to further extend its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior and junior) for another ten years from 2023 to 2033. […]

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Indian men’s hockey team climb to No. 4 in world rankings

Indian men’s hockey team climb to No. 4 in world rankings

The Indian men’s hockey team jumped two places to fourth in the latest FIH rankings on the back of its rare back-to-back wins against world champions Germany and Australia in the Pro League matches in Rourkela. Significantly, India moved ahead of hockey powerhouse Australia, who dropped one place to fifth. Germany, who were on top […]

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Hockey India announces nominations for 5th Hockey India Annual Awards

Hockey India announces nominations for 5th Hockey India Annual Awards

The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year awards in each Men’s and Women’s categories carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh each plus a trophy | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Hockey India today released the list of nominations for the much-awaited Hockey India Annual Awards. The most coveted awards in […]

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Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year

Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year

Harmanpreet Singh becomes just the fourth player to win the Player of the Year award (men’s category) in consecutive years Harmanpreet Singh becomes just the fourth player to win the Player of the Year award (men’s category) in consecutive years India defender Harmanpreet Singh was on Friday named the FIH Player of the Year in […]

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Indian women’s hockey team seeks Tokyo Olympics inspiration to end Commonwealth Games medal drought

Indian women’s hockey team seeks Tokyo Olympics inspiration to end Commonwealth Games medal drought

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indian women’s hockey side is in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana, while Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Kenya will compete in Pool B At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indian women’s hockey side is in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and […]

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CWG 2022 | Not thinking of Australia yet, focusing on group matches: Hockey captain Manpreet

CWG 2022 | Not thinking of Australia yet, focusing on group matches: Hockey captain Manpreet

Six-time Commonwealth Games hockey champions Australia are the hot favourites in Birmingham and the Indians will have to beat them at some stage if they are to clinch gold Six-time Commonwealth Games hockey champions Australia are the hot favourites in Birmingham and the Indians will have to beat them at some stage if they are […]

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Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership too

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership too

Narinder Batra tendered his resignations from the Indian Olympic Association, International Hockey Federation, and International Olympic Committee citing ‘personal reasons’. Narinder Batra tendered his resignations from the Indian Olympic Association, International Hockey Federation, and International Olympic Committee citing ‘personal reasons’. Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra on Monday resigned as President of the International Hockey Federation […]

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Rani Rampal dropped from FIH World Cup squad, Savita to lead India again

Rani Rampal dropped from FIH World Cup squad, Savita to lead India again

Rani Rampal, who led the Indian women’s hockey team to the historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, was dropped for next month’s FIH World Cup with doubts over her fitness Rani Rampal, who led the Indian women’s hockey team to the historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, was dropped for next month’s FIH […]

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Have full trust in Hockey India but every federation has to abide by sports code: FIH 

Have full trust in Hockey India but every federation has to abide by sports code: FIH 

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday said it continues to have “full trust” in Hockey India (HI) but expects its member associations to abide by the sports code of their respective countries. The Delhi High Court last month placed HI under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) following its observation that the federation has […]

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