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Motivated India eye German scalp to script another historic chapter in Olympic men's hockey

India won last of their eight Olympic gold medals way back in the 1980 Moscow Games. Paris provides them a great opportunity to make history.




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Daily Quiz | On Indian men hockey team’s showing in the Olympics over the years

Test yourself on the Indian men hockey team’s showing in the Olympics over the years




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Men’s hockey semifinal: Netherlands shutout Spain to advance to final in Paris Olympics

Netherlands dominates Spain 4-0 in men’s hockey semi-final at Paris Olympics, advancing to first final since 2012.




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Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Germany enters finals; India to fight for bronze

India went down fighting against Germany 3-2 and will be up against Spain in the bronze medal play-off




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Sreejesh urges India to fight for bronze against Spain after semifinal loss to Germany in Paris Olympics

Sreejesh, who would play his last international match in the third place encounter against Spain on Thursday (August 8), said winning a medal should be the team’s priority




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Paris Olympics 2024: Know the rules of hockey

The Indian men’s hockey team won against Spain for the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on August 8.




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India defeats Spain 2-1 to clinch second consecutive bronze medal at Paris Olympics

The bronze medal was indeed a fitting farewell for the goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. India wins back-to-back medals in hockey after 52 years.




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Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The last time India won back-to-back Olympic medals was in 1968 (bronze) and 1972 editions (bronze).




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Paris Olympics: Sreejesh walks off into the sunset in glorious style

The Indian team was successful in its ‘win it for Sreejesh’ campaign to make the stalwart’s last dance a memorable one before carrying him on their shoulders like a victorious warrior.




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Building trust was key while moulding Indian hockey team, says Craig Fulton

The head coach Craig Fulton rated 10-man India’s quarterfinal win over Great Britain highly.




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The players who turned a billion dreams into reality in a sizzling Paris campaign

India clinched the bronze for the second consecutive time.




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Sreejesh’s father swells with pride watching his last hurrah ending in Olympic glory

At that time, it cost around ₹10,000, which was a big sum for an ordinary farmer like me. But I did what I had to and bought him the kit, says P.V. Raveendran, father of goalkeeper and two-time Olympic medallist P.R. Sreejesh




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Paris Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

For its rich history and the folklore stuff Indian hockey has provided for 96 years in the Olympics, it is not surprising when the countrymen react emotionally to an Olympic high.




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Warm welcome and felicitations mark the return of the Indian hockey team

The tired players, led by Harmanpreet Singh, express satisfaction with the performance at the Paris Olympics




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Amit Rohidas on red-card incident: I am indebted to teammates for not once letting me feel ostracized

Rohidas was penalised in the 17th minute of the quarterfinals for a swinging stick that inadvertently struck British forward Will Calnan in the face.




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Harmanpreet and Co. have strong foundation for Los Angeles 2028 gold, says Mike Horn

The Swiss motivational coach's intense three-day mental toughness boot camp in the Alps pushed Harmanpreet and Co to their limits, in adventure tasks that also helps in coming out of their comfort zones and also form strong bond .




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Like Dravid, I want to coach juniors before gradual progression, says P.R. Sreejesh

If he decides to take up coaching, Sreejesh is clear in his mind how to go about in the new role.




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Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey

The 36-year-old, who played a key role in India’s bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, will take up the role of the junior national coach




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Watch: PR Sreejesh: Like Rahul Dravid, I wanted to start coaching juniors




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Jersey No.16 retired in honour of PR Sreejesh




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Hockey India names Sreejesh junior men’s team coach




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P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes

The former Indian hockey team goalkeeper, who has hung up his boots after an illustrious career, takes over as the junior men’s team coach on October 1




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Hockey India starts thinking about Los Angeles Olympics 2028

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the revival of Hockey India League would promote youngsters for the future




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Former Kerala hockey player Rajagopal passes away

He was popularly called as the father of Alappuzha hockey




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Harmanpreet to lead as Indian hockey embarks on new Olympic cycle in post-Sreejesh era

HI names the squad for Asian Champions Trophy




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There will always be some regret of not reaching the final at Paris, says Manpreet Singh

Since relinquishing captaincy after the Tokyo Olympics, there has been a second wind to Manpreet’s career and performance, playing with a lot more freedom.




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Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

As we celebrate National Sports Day, we honour Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy




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India thrash Japan 5-1 for their second consecutive win in Asian Champions Trophy

Sukhjeet scored in the second and 60th minutes while Abhishek (3rd), Sanjay (17th) and Uttam Singh (54th) were the other Indian goal getters




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With a new coach and captain, Japan hockey hopes to get back to winning ways




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Tayyab Ikram set to be FIH president for another term




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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Raj Kumar on the prowl as India hammers Malaysia

Araijeet scores a brace while Jugraj, Harmanpreet and Uttam find the target once each as Harmanpreet’s men register their third successive win and climb to the top of the table; the Indians will take on Korea in their next match today




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Hero Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Korea; registers fourth consecutive win

Paris Olympics bronze medallist India had already defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0 before thrashing last year's runner-up Malaysia 8-1.




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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Favourites India look to continue supremacy over Pakistan

With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Pakistan 2-1, ends league campaign on unbeaten note

India is the only team to remain unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy.




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Asian Champions Trophy semifinal: In-form India clear favourites against Korea

It has been a commanding performance from the Indians as they excelled in every department — be it forwardline, midfield or defence.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats South Korea 4-1 to enter final

India will take on hosts China in the final on September 17, 2024.




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Asian Champions Trophy final: India edges past China 1-0; clinches record-extending fifth title

It was the record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title for India.




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Pakistan hockey’s long and arduous journey towards redemption and past glory

Among the many factors that point towards the downward spiral since the Asian Games gold in 2010, the structural changes in the feeder system and frequent changes in coaching staff stand out, the ACT bronze might be the first step of a nation trying to dominate a sport it once had




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Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Both Harmanpreet and Sreejesh played vital roles in India's splendid campaign in the Paris Olympics where the team claimed a bronze medal




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Karthi’s brace helps Secretariat share honours with Odisha

In the second match of the day, former champion BPCL edged out Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 2-1




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Maharashtra edges BPCL in a thriller

Playing in the tournament for the first time, Maharashtra came roaring back from being 0-2 and then 1-3 down




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Odisha impresses with win over NCOE; IOC drubs Central Secretariat




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Karnataka gets the better of NCOE; Railways beats Maharashtra; Photo: Velankanni Raj

NCOE came to the tournament with a reputation to defend, having won the Lakshmi Ammal memorial tournament in Kovilpatti in June. It hasn’t done well so far, losing two of its three ties




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Delhi to host India-Germany hockey series in October

The last time India faced Germany was in the semifinal of the Paris Olympics, where the European giants emerged victorious




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IOC beats Odisha, secures semifinal berth; Army downs Tamil Nadu




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Railways enters semifinals with a hard-fought win over BPCL




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IOC draws with NCOE; Railways thrashes TN

With four of its key players suffering from viral fever, IOC wasn’t keen to push them, and it reflected in the way the team performed on the field




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HOCKEY | IOC weathers Army’s sustained challenge to make the title clash

MCC-MURUGAPPA GOLD CUP | Defending champion Railways blanks Odisha thanks to Joginder’s hat-trick




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Railways retains the title after fighting win over IOC




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Sreejesh withdraws from the HIL player auction to focus on coaching and mentorship instead

In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu, Sreejesh confirms that he had written to Hockey India indicating his desire to step away from the field and groom the next generation of players.