r FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India's Late Fightback in Vain as Title Holders Australia Win By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:44:29 +0530 FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India scored twice in the final quarter but Australia held on to register a 4-3 win. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League 2020 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch India vs Australia Telecast By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:18:37 +0530 FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India will face Australia in the second game after losing the first 4-3. Full Article
r India vs Australia, FIH Hockey Pro League 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: India Beat Australia in Penalty Shootout By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:40:22 +0530 FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India beat Australia 2-2 (3-1) in the second game of their third tie at the Kalinga Stadium. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India Beat Australia Via Shoot-out in Second Match By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:15:46 +0530 FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India won the second game of the two-leg tie against Australia 2-2 (3-1). Full Article
r Need to Be Consistent ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:48:17 +0530 Harmanpreet Singh, vice-captain of the Indian men's hockey team, said that work is still left in some areas as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics nears. Full Article
r Former India Hockey Player and Olympic Bronze Medallist Balbir Singh Kullar Dies By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 06:54:44 +0530 Balbir Singh Khullar, a part of India's 1968 Olympics bronze-winning team, passed away at the age of 77. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League: 32 Players Called up for 4-week National Camp ahead of Germany and England Tour By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 11:35:07 +0530 A 32-member core probable group for the men's national camp was announced by Hockey India, as they prepare for the tour to Germany and England for the FIH Hockey Pro League. Full Article
r Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament in Malaysia Postponed Due to Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 04:20:24 +0530 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, which was schedule to be held in Malaysia in April, has been pushed to September. Full Article
r Indian Men's Hockey Team Achieves Its All-time Highest FIH Ranking By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 11:45:56 +0530 Indian men's hockey team jumped a place up to fourth in FIH rankings after a solid show in FIH Pro League. Full Article
r Solid Backline a Must to Win Hockey Matches, Says India Defender Surender Kumar By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 08:35:46 +0530 Surender Kumar said while coach Graham Reid focusses on attack, he makes it clear that a solid defence is what wins matches. Full Article
r Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal Bag Hockey India 2019 Player of Year Awards By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 07:15:30 +0530 National team captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal received a cash award of Rs 25 lakh each, besides trophies. Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team Disappointed With Coronavirus Impact on Their Preparation, Says Marijne By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:45:28 +0530 Indian women's hockey team's Tokyo Olympics preparation revolved around their foreign tours and travel restrictions due to coronavirus have thrown their plans into disarray. Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team Has Seen Major Confidence Boost, Plays Fearlessly Now, Says Navneet Kaur By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:14:05 +0530 Indian women's hockey team striker Navneet Kaur said they used to be scared of major teams before but not now. Full Article
r India Fixtures Affected After FIH Pro League Postponement Extended to May 17 Due to Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:37:31 +0530 Coronavirus effect: Four of India's fixtures have been impacted with the further postponement of FIH Pro League. Full Article
r No Effect of Coronavirus, We're Training Hard for 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Manpreet Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:16:09 +0530 Indian men’s and women’s hockey team are preparing hard for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Bengaluru’s SIA facility despite the rise of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
r Coronavirus Effect: Indian Hockey Players Work on English, Read Books and Engage in Team Bonding By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:18:24 +0530 The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are locked inside the SAI centre in Bengaluru due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
r Indian Men's, Women's Hockey Teams Take Olympic Postponement in Stride By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:14:50 +0530 It's a mental disruption for the Indian men's and women's hockey teams but with the Olympics postponed, they are already thinking about working for the next one year. Full Article
r Here's How Former India Hockey Captain Viren Rasquinha is Keeping Little Daughter Engaged Amid Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:16:17 +0530 Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha came up with the idea of an obstacle course to keep her daughter occupied as well as fit during the coronavirus-lockdown. Full Article
r Hockey India Contributes Rs 25 Lakh to PM Cares Fund for Fight against Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:27:28 +0530 Hockey India pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
r FIH Extends Pro League Suspension Due to Coronavirus, Plans Matches in July-August By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:13:31 +0530 FIH were forced to extend suspension of the Pro League League because of the coronavirus and plans to hold the matches in July and August. Full Article
r Dhanraj Pillay Donates Rs 5 Lakh to PM CARES Fund in Fight against Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 07:12:36 +0530 Indian hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay contributed Rs 5 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund to aid in the fight against coronavirus. Full Article
r FIH Celebrates UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 07:51:00 +0530 The International Hockey Federation celebrated the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, asserting the message of unity and support has never been more relevant with the world is facing a health crisis due to coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
r Coronavirus Impact: No International Hockey Events for India Till June By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 08:02:49 +0530 Indian hockey team, the senior as well as junior men's and women's, will not play international matches till June due to the coronavirus. Full Article
r Hockey India Donates Rs 21 Lakh to Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund to Fight Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 02:13:20 +0530 Hockey India made its contribution to Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund saying the state has always shown huge support for the sport. Full Article
r 1975 Hockey World Cup Winner Ashok Diwan Stranded in US Amid Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 03:43:23 +0530 Ashok Diwan, who is stuck in the USA due to travel restrictions amid coronavirus, has asked for government's help to return to India. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League: New Zealand Unable to Travel, Tie Canceled Due to Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:29:26 +0530 The New Zealand men's hockey team will not be travelling to India for the FIH Hockey Pro League due to the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team Coach Sjoerd Marijne Turns Author in Coronavirus Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:45:27 +0530 Sjoerd Marijne is writing a book on his three and a half years experience in India amid coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
r Coronavirus Lockdown Extension: Hockey India Postpones All National Championships Indefinitely By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:21:20 +0530 Hockey India national championships were rescheduled to start on April 29 and continue till July 3 but have been suspended for now. Full Article
r Hockey India Restructures Domestic Events, New Format For National Championships From 2021 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:45:52 +0530 Hockey India has decided to restructure its domestic competitions by doing away with the categorisation as all teams will play in sub-junior, junior and senior national championships for both men and women. Full Article
r Coronavirus Lockdown Has Brought Indian Hockey Team Together: SV Sunil By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:39:50 +0530 SV Sunil said that the coronavirus lockdown will help the Indian hockey team prepare well for the Tokyo Olympics. Full Article
r Wife, Daughter In Same City But Coronavirus Lockdown Keeping SV Sunil At Training Base By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:37:47 +0530 SV Sunil's wife Nisha and their one-year old daughter Shanvita are just 20km away from the SAI Centre in Bengaluru, where he is training woith the Indian hockey team. Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team to Raise Funds to Feed Poor and Migrant Families During Coronavirus Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:02:05 +0530 Indian women's hockey players will give a new challenge on social media and tag 10 people on their social media handles, to take up the challenge and donate Rs 100 to the fundraiser. Full Article
r Coronavirus Lockdown Hasn't Affected Our Goal Of Winning Olympic Medal: Mandeep Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:42:46 +0530 Mandeep Singh said that the Indian men's hockey team is preparing for the Tokyo Olympics after the initial disappointment of postponement. Full Article
r Hockey India Conducts Interactive Sessions Through WhatsApp for Match Officials By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:31:23 +0530 Hockey India is carrying out interactive sessions for its registered technical officials and umpires, across six WhatsApp groups. Full Article
r Using Time To Introspect On Our Own Game: Indian Women's Hockey Team Midfielder Sushila Chanu By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:57:25 +0530 Sushila Chanu said Indian women's hockey team is training and practicing on their own game during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
r Great Time For the Team to Analyse Our Game, Says Simranjeet Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:53:18 +0530 Simranjeet Singh feels that during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, the Indian men's hockey team are preparing to become an even better side for the Tokyo Olympics. Full Article
r Namita Toppo Says Tokyo Games Delay Gives Indian Women's Hockey Team a Year More to Prepare for Olympics By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:27:24 +0530 Namita Toppo said the Games delay gives them a chance to get one more year of experience to realise their dream of an Olympic medal. Full Article
r Getting Back to Rhythm After Coronavirus-Forced Break Will Take Time: Indian Hockey Team Player Sumit By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:59:49 +0530 Sumit said the Indian men's hockey team was still eyeing a top 3 finish at the Olympics despite the coronavirus lockdown slowing things down. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League Season 2 Extended By One Year, To Run Through June 2021 Now By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:35:08 +0530 FIH Pro League has been postponed by one year till June 2021 after a slew of matches were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
r FIH Hockey Pro League Season 2 Extended Until June 2021 Due to Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:10:51 +0530 The FIH has also announced that the window for season 3 of the league will be from September 2021 to June 2022. Full Article
r Utilising Coronavirus Lockdown Time to Pursue Hobbies, Catch up on Netflix: Navjot Kaur By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:57:55 +0530 Indian women's hockey team player Navjot Kaur said she has been drawing and colouring with more spare time in hand amid coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
r Coronavirus Delay Gives Indian Men's Hockey Team Chance to Utilise Time and Give it Best in Tokyo, Says Varun Kumar By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:47:34 +0530 Indian men's hockey team defender Varun said they were not sure when they would be able to resume outdoor training due to coronavirus crisis. Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team Mentally Prepared to Face Challenges on Way to Olympic Medal: Salima Tete By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:45:57 +0530 Salima Tete said there was a lot of scope improvement for the Indian women's hockey team in the one year before the Tokyo Olympics. Full Article
r Will Use Next 12 Months to Earn Place in Tokyo Olympics-bound Squad: Dilpreet Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:09:36 +0530 Dilpreet Singh revealed it was chief coach Graham Reid's pep talk during a junior training camp that motivated him to work hard and reclaim his spot in the senior side. Full Article
r After Injury and Eye Surgeries, Reena Eyes Olympics Selection By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 06:54:01 +0530 Reena is looking to make it to the Indian women's hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics. Full Article
r Indian Women's Hockey Team Raises Over Rs 20 Lakh to Feed Poor Amid Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 05:51:24 +0530 The Indian women's hockey team raised funds for the charity through an 18-day fitness challenge, which started on April 17. Full Article
r Hockey India Invites Expression of Interest to Host 2021 National Champioships By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:40:08 +0530 HI wants to host the 2021 National Championships as well as the inaugural Inter-Department National Championship and Academy National Championship. Full Article
r Maintaining Fitness Will Be Biggest Challenge For Athletes: Viren Rasquinha By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:22:18 +0530 Viren Rasquinha also stressed on the importance of sports psychologists for athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics Full Article
r Hockey Veteran Ashok Diwan Says Health Much Better, Set for Return from USA By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:24:29 +0530 Ashok Diwan had sought help to return from the USA, where he is stuck because of the travel restrictions in place owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
r Team Has Become Much More Aggressive Under Graham Reid: Gurinder Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:42:31 +0530 Gurinder Singh said Graham Reid spent time on the development of each player during the national camp last November. Full Article