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India jump to World No.3 in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following their Asian Champions Trophy triumph, India climbed to third in the latest FIH rankings on Sunday, giving them a significant boost ahead of the Asian Games.India (2771.35 points) moved up to third place, passing England (2763.50 points) and trailing top-ranked Netherlands (3095.90 points) and Belgium (2917.87 points).This is India's second appearance at No. 3 in the FIH rankings. India attained a similar ranking in 2021 after winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, their first medal at the Games in 41 years.The Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated Malaysia 4-3 on Saturday to win the ACT title. They staged an astonishing comeback from a 1-3 deficit at the halftime break.04:10Fighting India beat spirited Malaysia 4-3 to win ACT for fourth timeIndia finished...

12Aug

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Asian Champions Trophy: Fighting India beat spirited Malaysia 4-3 to win ACT for 4th time

[ad_1] Chennai: India fought back from two goals down to eke out a 4-3 win over a spirited Malaysia in a thrilling final to claim their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Saturday. Jugraj Singh (9th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (45th), Gurjant Singh (45th) and Akashdeep Singh (56th) were the goal scorers for India. For Malaysia, Abu Kamal Azrai (14th), Razie Rahim (18th) and Muhamad Aminudin (28th) found the back of the net. It is India’s record fourth title, making it the most successful team in the event. India had earlier thrashed Malaysia 5-0 in the round-robin league stage. Malaysia were aggressive in the first half as the Indians found it difficult to restrict their opponents.India converted their first penalty in the ninth minute ...

12Aug

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Rani Rampal excluded from senior women’s hockey probables for Asian Games | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Veteran forward Rani Rampal was left out of the 34-member senior women's hockey probables for the national coaching camp in preparation for the Hangzhou Asian Games in September-October.Rampal lashed out at national head coach Janneke Schopman on Thursday, demanding to know why she was being overlooked despite her recent good performances.Schopman told HI in a release ahead of the camp, "We have showcased in our recent competitions that we are growing as a team and are constantly learning.""The upcoming camp is an important one for us as we are spearheading our preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games, which could be our road to securing a spot for the Paris Olympics 2024.""We will work on the areas where we still need to improve in the camp and will focus on ensuring ...

11Aug

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Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Clinical India tame Japan for a place in the final against Malaysia | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] CHENNAI: When Karthi Selvam scored the fifth goal, which proved to be the final nail in the Japanese coffin, the 9000-strong crowd at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium unanimously cheered "Karthi...Karthi" to show their love for the local hero. By then, a clinical Indian display, led by some remarkable playmaking by Manpreet Singh, had stamped the verdict, which finally read 5-0 in India's comprehensive win over Japan in the semifinal of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy here on Friday.As It HappenedIt was one-way traffic once Akashdeep Singh broke the deadlock in the 19th minute, after a goal-less first quarter that saw the teams more focused on defence and not give away an early lead.But veteran striker Akashdeep's goal opened the floodgates and India scored twice more before half-...

10Aug

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Ask coach, selectors why I am not in the team; what happened to me in the last two years wasn’t right: Rani Rampal | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] CHENNAI: Months after Rani Rampal was dropped from the Indian women's hockey team core group, the former India captain and a legend of Indian hockey broke her silence on Thursday. Rani accused the current coach of the Indian women's team, Janneke Schopman, for her ouster from the national team. Rani claims she is still fit and on top of her game. Rani, who interestingly has been roped in by Hockey India as chief coach of its under-17 programme for girls, spoke about this when she was asked if accepting this role means she has retired from the game."Whatever happened to me in the last two years wasn’t right. I came back from an injury, was the top scorer at the National Games, but wasn’t picked 9in the national team)," said Rani, who was ignored for both the 2022 Commonwealth Games...

10Aug

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India vs Japan: India’s dominance over Japan in hockey | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India and Japan have a long-standing rivalry in international hockey, since playing their first match against each other way back in 1932 Olympics Games. They have faced each other a total of 34 times so far.Out of these matches, India have emerged as the clear frontrunner, winning 27 of them, while Japan have managed only three victories. Additionally, the two teams have played four drawn matches.Interestingly, Japan are the only team that India have failed to defeat in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophyleague stage.In their most recent match, the two teams battled it out to a 1-1 draw. This result highlights the strength and competitiveness of the Japanese team against the more fancied hosts.Looking at the history of the Asian Champions Trophy, India and Japan have fa...

10Aug

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Rani Rampal and Sardar Singh named chief coaches of India’s sub-junior teams | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] CHENNAI: Hockey India on Wednesday appointed Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coaches of U-17 boys and girls's teams respectively, the federation announced on the sidelines of the men's Asian Champions Trophy.The two legends accepted the roles offered by Hockey India in a press conference by president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh.Sardar led India to Asian Games gold in 2014 and was one of best playmakers of his era. Former captain Rani, who is currently not part of the national squad, is currently deployed at NIS Patiala in her job with the Sports Authority of India.Rani, who has not yet retired from the game and is not part of the national squad, said that accepting this role from HI does not mean she has retired from the game. The newly-instituted...

9Aug

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Whose court is the ball in? Confusion around HIL-revival talks between Hockey India and FIH | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] CHENNAI: In early July, the news of Hockey India League's (HIL) revival was welcomed by the sport's fraternity across the globe. But there was an air of confusion following a joint press conference by International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Tayyab Ikram and Hockey India (HI) secretary general Bholanath Singh on the sidelines of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday.In early July this year, PTI had quoted Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey as saying that HI is "waiting for official communication from the FIH" on providing a window for the HIL "sometime in December next year or January 2025".However, FIH chief Ikram said on Wednesday that "it (revival of HIL) will be done on a priority basis once we get a clear window request", while answering a question on the...

8Aug

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India vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asian Champions Trophy 2023: When and where to watch?

[ad_1] India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy Live Streaming: India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday. Head coach Craig Fulton has asserted that he and his side will be ready for the Pakistan challenge after sealing the semi-final berth. Earlier on Monday, after the Pakistan beat China 2-1, head coach Muhammad Saqlain had warned that they were aware of India’s weaknesses. In response, Fulton came up with a bold reply, “We’ll see on Wednesday night….” Meanwhile, it was noteworthy that India has failed to come up with a compelling performance during the matches that have taken place on consecutive days. Explaining the reason behind it, Fulton proclaimed that it is the case with every side, and that is how tournament hockey works, while there is ...

4Aug

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Asian Champions Trophy: Defending champions South Korea hold Pakistan to a 1-1 draw | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan and defending champions South Korea played out a hard-fought thrilling 1-1 draw in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. The encounter started with a quiet first quarter, with both teams cautiously probing each other's defence, creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. The tension built up as the clock ticked, and it wasn't until the second quarter that the game witnessed its first breakthrough. Pakistan's Abdul Shahid found the back of the net in the 18th minute, putting the Men in Green in the lead.Pakistan's captain, Umar Bhutta, had more reasons to celebrate as he was felicitated by Hockey India for reaching a remarkable milestone - featuring in his 200th international match.The match saw its ...

2Aug

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Hockey to trial penalty corner rule change to ‘protect’ defenders, may end drag flick

[ad_1] OVER THE next 10 months, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will try out a new penalty corner rule that, if eventually implemented, could spell the end for drag-flicks. The FIH also believes it could reduce the danger of defenders getting injured as they tend to rush towards the ball struck at up to 150 kmph when a drag-flick is executed.According to the proposed rule, during a penalty corner, all attackers except the pusher at the backline must start at least 5 metres outside the striking circle – called the ‘D’. The ball must travel outside the 5m dotted line — which is beyond the ‘D’ — before it can be played back into the ‘D’ for a shot on goal, and give defenders more time to react to situations.The current captain of the Indian hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh, is one o...

2Aug

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Fairytale homecoming for Karthi Selvam at Asian Champions Trophy hockey

[ad_1] Thursday will be special for more than one reason for Tamil Nadu’s hockey enthusiasts, especially the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). Having put in a lot of effort to bring the Asian Champions Trophy and renovating the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium – which includes laying down a new turf – the SDAT will rejoice also as one of its own, Karthi Selvam, will be leading India’s forward line against China. The 21-year-old Karthi, who hails from Ariyalur district that sits in the belly of the state, has already made an impression at the international stage, netting goals against Australia and world champions Germany during the Pro League season that concluded in March. One of the young forwards vying for a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Karthi’s strengths are his speed...

20Jul

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India go down to Germany 0-2, end tour with three defeats on trot | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team concluded their disappointing tour of Germany with a 0-2 defeat against the home side in their third and final match on Wednesday. Germany's Nike Lorenz (52nd minute) and Charlotte Stapenhorst (54th minute) were the goal-scorers in a match that marked India's third consecutive loss during their tour.In their previous two outings, the Indian team had suffered defeats against China (2-3) and Germany (1-4). The three-match German tour was a crucial part of the Indian team's preparations for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games.During the final match, the Indian team showcased a resilient defence and held the Germans to a 0-0 stalemate until the third quarter. However, the intensity escalated in the fourth quarter when Germany launched a lethal a...

12Jul

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Undaunted by adversities Jyoti Chhatri is ‘fulfilling papa’s dream’ on the hockey field | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] Driving through the Chhend Colony in Rourkela, navigating a few narrow lanes, you land up in Panposh that has hockey dominating its history and geography. One of the serpentine turns leads you to the State Sports Hostel, which almost surprises you with a vast expanse of a compound in front of the gate, and the facility's body of work has only grown since its inception in 1985, giving India a number of international hockey players.As the quiet of the morning is taken over by the chirping birds and the sound of ball on stick, a walk outside around the hostel's boundary wall takes you to a rickety structure.In poor shape, nestled in the middle of a compound, it's easy to mistake it as 'not a house', but it actually is. The locals know it as 'Jyoti Chhatri's house', and for a reason.(...

4Jul

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Top teams bring different kind of energy in us: Savita Punia | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia on Tuesday said that they no longer feel intimidated by higher-ranked opponents and facing stronger teams ignites a different kind of energy within her teammates.Under coach Janneke Schopman and Punia's leadership, the Indian team has achieved new highs. Following a commendable fourth-place finish at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and a disappointing ninth-place finish at the subsequent World Cup, the team has experienced significant progress. Their successes include winning the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games and emerging victorious in the Nations Cup in 2022. Currently, the team is preparing for the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou in September-October."For last two-three years after the Olympics, w...

2Jul

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HI announces financial assistance for state and district member units

[ad_1] Hockey India on Sunday announced financial assistance to its district and state units with an aim to improve the standard of tournaments held at the grassroot level. As part of its commitment towards promoting the sport, the national federation has disbursed a grant of Rs 2 lakh each to all of its state member units. “This initial grant will aid the district units in meeting their deliverables and complying with the necessary guidelines,” said HI in a statement. In addition to the initial grant, HI will further sanction Rs 1 lakh each to respective state member units upon successful completion of the compliance by their respective district units. “This additional funding will serve as an incentive for state member units to support and guide their district units effectively. “HI wi...

2Jul

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HI plans to revive HIL in late 2024 or early 2025 in new avatar for both men and women | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2025 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years.The HIL, which was suspended in 2017 due to financial issues and non-cooperation from team owners, is expected to be held after the Paris Olympics and will feature an event for the women for the first time.The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through the HIL.HI has requested the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a window to conduct the tournament next year and is awaiting a response from the world body."We haven't got any window as yet but we have asked...

29Jun

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Mental conditioning specialist Paddy Upton to work with Indian men’s hockey team | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to receive valuable assistance from mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hockey India has responded to the coaching staff's request for support in building the mental toughness of the players by bringing in South African expert Paddy Upton to closely work with the team ahead of these crucial competitions."With an illustrious career in high-performance coaching, Paddy brings a wealth of experience and expertise. The Cape Town-based high-performance coach, author, speaker, and professor, has an extensive background in sports psychology and leadership coaching. With over two decades of experience working with professional athletes and teams across va...

27Jun

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Tushar Khandker appointed head coach of junior Indian women’s hockey team | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Tuesday appointed former skipper Tushar Khandker as head coach of the junior women's national team, which is now preparing for the World Cup, scheduled to be held in Santiago from November 29 to December 10.Khandker replaced Harvinder Singh, who was named coach on an interim basis after Eric Wonink left the position in January.Women's chief coach Janneke Schopman, who looks after both senior and junior sides, is busy with the Asian Games preparation and thus Khandker has been appointed as the head coach of the junior side.While Khandker's credentials are backed by a prolific career in international hockey, he has over the last decade developed a strong portfolio in coaching."I have always been inclined towards coaching after my playing career. Over the y...

25Jun

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Hockey India names senior men’s team core group ahead of ACT

[ad_1] Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member senior men’s core group for the national camp to be held from June 26 to July 19 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru.After the camp, the team will travel to Terrassa, Spain, where it will compete against England, the Netherlands and the home side in the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation International Tournament from July 25 to 30.The four-nation tournament will be followed by the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai from August 3, in which India will face Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China for the title. The core group includes goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak, PR Sreejesh, Suraj Karkera, Pawan Malik and Prashant Kumar Chauhan, and defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Varun...