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Coach Fulton on defender Varun’s rape case – ‘It’s a distraction, not great but we have to move forward’

The news of Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Varun Kumar being accused of rape is a ‘distraction’ and is ‘challenging’, chief coach Craig Fulton said. However, he said the team has a plan in place ‘on how we go’ without him in the months leading up to the Olympics. Varun was supposed to be a part of the team for the Pro League matches starting Saturday in Odisha but left the group after an FIR was filed against him in Bengaluru last Tuesday. The defender, who is a drag flick option too for his side, is exploring legal options to tackle the allegation, which he described as a “calculated attempt to extort money” from him, reported PTI. Speaking on the issue on the eve of India’s first match of the competition against Spain, Fulton said: “If you take it from the outside-in, of course it’s ...
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Varun Kumar: Police collecting evidence against Hockey player Varun Kumar, to approach him to join probe | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Probing rape charges against India hockey player Varun Kumar, Bengaluru Police said that they are in the process of gathering evidence. The police is scrutinizing call detail records, messages, and voice notes exchanged between Varun and the alleged victim.Authorities mentioned that they will soon request the 28-year-old player to join the investigation.“We are investigating the case and are collecting the required evidence. We have not approached Kumar yet. He is out of Karnataka, so we will be contacting him soon to join the probe. We have not sent any teams to his place where he is currently undergoing training. If he comes, fine, or we will have to send our team there,” a senior police officer told PTI.“We have already started collecting evidence. We are scanning through ...
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‘On the ground, I am never calm’: Harmanpreet Singh refutes MS Dhoni comparisons | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Singh, the dynamic captain of the victorious Indian men's hockey team at the Asian Games, has rebuffed comparisons with cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, asserting that he lacks Dhoni's trademark composure on the field.Despite hockey great Dhanraj Pillay's likening of Harmanpreet to Dhoni, the star drag-flicker insisted that their styles are distinct."On the ground, I am never calm. I am aggressive, unlike Dhoni. But off the field, I try to remain as calm as possible," Harmanpreet stated during a visit to PTI headquarters.Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Captain Cool,' is celebrated for his unflappable demeanour during high-pressure cricket situations. He led the Indian cricket team to a historic ODI World Cup title in 2011.While acknowledging the...
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Asian Games: India rout Uzbekistan 16-0 in men’s hockey goalfest – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team commenced their campaign at the Asian Games with an impressive 16-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Sunday. Lalit Upadhyay, Varun Kumar, and Mandeep Singh all scored hat-tricks as India dominated the match from start to finish in the Pool A encounter.Ranked third in the world, India entered the match as clear favourites against the 66th-ranked Uzbekistan team, and they lived up to expectations by controlling the proceedings throughout the game.Asian Games Day 1Lalit Upadhyay scored four goals in the 7th, 24th, 37th, and 53rd minutes, while Varun Kumar contributed four goals as well in the 12th, 36th, 50th, and 52nd minutes. Mandeep Singh found the net three times in the 18th, 27th, and 28th minutes. Abhishek (17th), Amit Rohidas (38th), Sukhjeet (42nd)...
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India off to winning start, thrash China 7-2 in Asian Champions Trophy | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar each netted two goals, propelling the team to a dominant 7-2 victory against China in the opening match of their Asian Champions Trophy hockey campaign at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.The Indian side wasted no time in taking control, with Harmanpreet showcasing his penalty corner expertise to score twice in the 5th and 8th minutes. Varun Kumar followed suit, adding two more penalty corner goals in the 19th and 30th minutes, solidifying India's lead.Not content with just penalty corners, India exhibited their attacking prowess in open play, with Sukhjeet Singh (15th), Akashdeep Singh (16th), and Mandeep Singh (40th) brilliantly finding the back of the net.While China managed to respond with goal...