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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Topic: Indian hockey team

Hockey India CEO Elena Norman steps down after 13 years leading country’s men’s & women’s teams

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.

SubscriberWrites: India’s hockey teams need more attention

Several state teams deserve more attention from the government.

As 1st round of hockey world cup ends, India faces New Zealand in ‘do-or-die’ crossover match

In light of England’s 4-0 victory over Spain, India needed 8-0 win over Wales to secure a direct quarter-final spot. Although it won 4-2, it would now have to face NZ.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh, who led India to 1964 Olympics gold, passes away at 90

Former Indian hockey team captain died Thursday at his home in Himachal Pradesh's Una after suffering a cardiac arrest. He suffered a stroke 5 years ago and was paralysed since then.

India beat Pakistan 4-3 to secure bronze in Men’s hockey in Asian Champions Trophy

It was India’s second win over Pakistan in the tournament after having beaten the same opponents 3-1 in the round-robin stages.

Olympic bronze medallist Rupinder Pal Singh retires from international hockey

The 30-year-old, regarded as one of the best Indian drag-flickers, said it was time to make way for young players to experience the "great joy" he experienced for 13 years.

Punjab renames 10 schools in honour of local hockey heroes in Olympics bronze-winning team

The new names of the 10 schools, all located in the hometowns of the respective players, were announced by Punjab School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla Sunday.

Indian women’s hockey team loses 3-4 to Great Britain at Tokyo Olympics bronze match

The heartbreak came a day after the Indian men's team ended a 41-year-old medal drought by clinching bronze with a 5-4 win over Germany.

India beat Germany 5-4 to win Olympic medal in hockey after 41 years by bagging bronze

The Indian men's hockey team made one of the most memorable comebacks in the game's history, fighting back from a two-goal deficit to turn the match in their favour.

Indian men’s hockey team loses to Belgium 2-5 at Tokyo Olympics, will play for bronze medal

With the loss, India's dream of entering the Olympics final after 41-years remained unfulfilled. PM Modi tweeted words of encouragement, saying 'wins and losses are a part of life'.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.