The programme will include a 3-day training session at premier national academies across India for the former players, followed by the identification and training of the most promising young talents.
The National Championship camp to be held in Delhi will bring together the country's top hockey players and budding stars who will compete for a spot on the national team.
Norman had been at the helm of the Indian hockey federation since 2006. During her tenure, the team soared to great heights, achieving career-best world rankings.
With the Men’s Hockey World Cup underway in Bhubaneswar, a look at key narratives surrounding the tournament, particularly the elephant in the room for host India.
India, who haven’t won the title since 1975, will look to build on their successes in Tokyo Olympics, CWG, & Asia Cup as they host FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
Three sports federations have been brought under a court-appointed committee of administrators (COA) over the last five months due to alleged lapses in their functioning.
The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.
Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.
Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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