Tag: Hockey Team

The Indians, who had reached the final for the first time since 2014, had to be satisfied with the silver medal as they found the Aussies too strong to handle and quietly accepted the spanking, coming close only on a few occasions to trouble the Aussie goalkeeper.

New Delhi: In its maiden attempt to support hockey at the national level, Odisha government has decided to be the sponsor of Indian hockey teams, both men and women. At a function of Hockey India at New Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced to sponsor the Indian hockey teams for the next […]

Amsterdam: India’s hockey team overcame home side the Netherlands 2-1 here in the Robo Super Series, part of India’s tour of Europe. Forward Gurjant Singh (fourth minute) and Mandeep Singh (51st) on Monday scored during India’s triumph. It was India’s second successive win over the Dutch. India started the game with energy and intensity to put […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govenrment on Tuesday announced a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each for four girls from the state who have been selected in the Indian women’s hockey team for the Rio Olympics next month. Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Sunita Lakra from Odisha will represent the national women’s team. “The […]