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Oscar Piastri, McLaren big winners at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) started from the pole position but Piastri made his move at the start of lap 20, after the drivers' lone pit stop, with a bold decision to pass Leclerc.




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Indian F2 driver Kush Maini survives scary crash in Baku, penalised post race

The rear of Maini's car was totally destroyed by the impact of the crash and fortunately, he came out of it unscathed




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A unique approach to nurturing Indian motorsport engineers — the L.I.M.E. way

United Motorsports Academy — founded by former Red Bull engineer Sangodkar, and Rane — provides a two-week course to qualify for an internship in the IRL and F4 series as part of a scholarship called Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers; students learn about the basics and intricacies of the sport which gives them an opening into the world of fast-paced action




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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam Lawson for rest of 2024 season

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race




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Ajith Kumar announces his own racing team; Fabian Duffieux onboard as its official racing driver

The new team is set to participate in various international racing series, starting with the competitive 24H European series in the Porche 992 GT3 cup category




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Everything you need to know about India’s first high-voltage e-motorcycle Raptee.HV T30

This Chennai-based startup has introduced the country’s first high-voltage electric two-wheeler, a machine that merges electric car technology with motorcycle performance




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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle &and Scooter India has launched the new CB300F Flex-Fuel, marking a notable step towards environmentally friendly mobility solutions in India. The motorcycle is India’s first 300cc flex-fuel vehicle and aligns with the country’s broader goals of promoting greener technologies. 




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Hockey India names 27 core probables for pre-Olympic camp; striker Dilpreet misses out

The Indian team is returning to the national camp after a successful outing in the FIH Hockey Pro League, where it currently occupies the fourth spot after earning 24 points from 16 matches




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Indian men’s hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris Olympics

The team is in high spirits and is looking forward to the final block of training, skipper Harmanpreet Singh said




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‘Olympics is special’: Former hockey stars recall sporting tales

With Olympics 2024 around the corner, three former hockey champs weigh in on the sporting extravaganza




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Back from the brink: India hockey player Sukhjeet Singh eyes dream Olympic debut

Sukhjeet Singh overcame the "toughest" phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth.




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INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis

The Dutchman believes that although Indian hockey, in the last eight years, has taken a very big step forward, the bigger need is to develop coaches at the grassroots level so the basics are taught right; the High Performance Director also stresses on the need for better infrastructure




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Paris Olympics hockey: Stern New Zealand test awaits India as it aims to begin campaign with a win

Harmanpreet’s men, who chose to skip the opening ceremony to concentrate on the match at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, will be vying to improve their medal colour in Paris




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Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet's late strike hands India 1-1 draw against Argentina

Lucas Martinez gave Argentina the lead in the 22nd minute before Harmanpreet converted India's 10th and last penalty corner to pick up a crucial point from the game.




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Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s brace enables India to overcome Ireland challenge

With two wins and a draw, India has gathered seven points from three matches and has almost made it to the quarterfinals.




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A star in the making — the story of Abhishek, a special talent

Striker shares his struggles during 16 years of grind before finally breaking into the national side, becoming an indispensable member and the hunger for an Olympic medal




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India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972

Goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh stood between the Australian players and goal post like a pillar.




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Men’s hockey: 10-man India beats Great Britain to enter semifinals at Paris Olympics

Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet, Lalit Upadhyay and Raj Kumar Pal scored for India in the shootout, which had more drama in store than one expects in pure action.




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India vs Great Britain Olympics quarterfinal: Everyone gathered around and worked on the tactics, says Craig Fulton

“Sreejesh is a legend, he is one of the best we have. He is saving us from day one. But when you ask him, he will say it was a team effort, so team first, then individuals,” said Harmanpreet.




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India vs Great Britain quarterfinal: Sreejesh was God of hockey today, says Dilip Tirkey

Dilip Tirkey, who was present at the stadium to witness the match, praised the Indian team for defending well after Amit Rohidas’ expulsion owing to a foul early in the second quarter.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hockey India names Sreejesh junior men’s team coach




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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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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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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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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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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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Odisha impresses with win over NCOE; IOC drubs Central Secretariat




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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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Title holders India to open women's ACT campaign against Malaysia

India won the tournament in 2016 in Singapore before reclaiming the title in Ranchi last year




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India eyes Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

For the last 10 years, the capital's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once considered the spiritual home of the game, has not hosted any international match.




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Keen contest expected as an on-the-rise India takes on World No. 2 Germany

The host is struggling with a few injuries; Harmanpreet will have Vivek Sagar Prasad as his deputy while the visiting team will sport a new look




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Underwhelming India wastes chances, goes down to German efficiency




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Former Indian women’s hockey skipper Rani Rampal announces retirement

A clinical forward, who made her international debut in 2008 as a 14-year-old in the Olympic qualifiers that year, Rani scored 205 goals in her 254 outings for India.




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Indian hockey team beats world champions Germany 5-3 in second Test, but loses series in shoot-out

India turned the table in the second half, with goals from Sukhjeet Singh (34th and 48th), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (42nd and 43rd) and Abhishek (45th) to level the two-match series.