Indian Hockey Players

HWL Semi-Final 2017: India Players Wear Black Arm Bands vs Pakistan

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 18, 2017

India players wore black arm bands to condole the deaths of martyrs in the recent attacks on the Indian army.

Indian Junior Hockey Team Players Set Sights on Senior World Cup, 2020 Olympics

NDTVSports | Sunday December 25, 2016

Harjeet Singh, who captained India to the Junior Hockey World Cup win, says the young side is aiming for top honours in the World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics 2020

History Awaits Indian Hockey Team in Junior World Cup Final

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 17, 2016

The wintry Sunday could turn out to be the biggest day for these Under-21 Indian hockey players as they chase a dream of winning the mega event for the second time.

VR Raghunath Rested, Birendra Lakra Returns to Hockey Squad For Asian Champions Trophy

NDTV Sports | Thursday October 6, 2016

VR Raghunath, who has been one of Indian hockey team's chief dragflickers, has been rested for the Asian Champions Trophy to be played in Malaysia in October. Pakistan are the defending champions

Former Hockey Coach Now Sells Track Suites For a Living

ANI | Monday September 5, 2016

Mohammad Imran is the childhood coach of India international players Rita Pandey, Rajni Choudhari, Sanjeev Ojha, Pratima Choudhari, Janardan Gupta and Sanvar Ali

Indian Women's Hockey Team Players Made to Sit on Train Floor, Probe Demanded

ANI | Monday August 29, 2016

Four members of the Indian women's hockey team, who played at Rio Olympics, were not provided seats while travelling in a train. Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Sunita Lakra and Lilima Minz are from Odisha

Rio Olympics: Roelant Oltmans Irked by Poor Accomodation to Players

Press Trust of India | Monday August 1, 2016

Indian hockey team coach Roelant Oltmans in a letter to Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent complained about unfurnished accommodation provided to both the men's and women's hockey teams in the Games Village

Indian Hockey Team Will Rejuvenate With Break: Roelant Oltmans

Press Trust of India | Friday May 20, 2016

The 29-member Indian hockey squad will be on a week's break before they rejoin on May 29. Roelant Oltmans said the idea was to ensure the players are fresh and hungry ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.

Good Start Will be Vital For Indian Hockey Team at Rio Olympics: PR Sreejesh

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 3, 2016

Indian hockey team players have kept no stone unturned in their preparation for 2016 Rio Olympics, according to goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

Sardar Singh Wants Pakistan Players to Apologise For Misbehaving During Champions Trophy

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2016

Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh said Pakistan players should not be allowed in the Hockey India League until they apologise for their misbehaviour in 2014 Champions Trophy semifinal in Bhubaneswar

Walk The Talk With India Women Hockey Players: Full Transcript

India News | NDTV.com | Monday November 23, 2015

In this episode of Walk The Talk, two very special members of the Women's Hockey Team speak on always keeping their eyes on the Ball and how focused they were which made sure that after 36 years the Indian Hockey Team qualified for the Olympics. Ritu Rani, Captain of the team, says, "Attack and defence are both my job." Sushila Chanu, member of the...

2015 Hockey India League Player Auctions: Young Indian Players Get Big Boost

Jepher Christopher Nickels | Thursday September 17, 2015

The Hockey India League auction 2015 saw 280 players going under the hammer as six teams pick their squads for the fourth edition of the tournament next year. Catch all the action here.

Sardar Singh, Jamie Dwyer Among 276 for Hockey Indian League Players' Auction

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 25, 2015

Centre-half Sardar Singh, who captained Delhi Waveriders (DWR) to the title in 2014, was released by the Capital's franchise. Playmaker Jamie Dwyer, 36, played for Jaypee Punjab Warriors (JPW) for three years before the Chandigarh-based side released the Australian.

Players Suffer With Frequent Change in Coaches, Says India Hockey Captain Sardar Singh

Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2015

Indian hockey has been going through turbulent times with Paul van Ass becoming the fourth foreign coach in recent times to be unceremoniously sacked following differences with Hockey India.

Jose Brasa Says Indian Hockey Coaches are Treated Like Puppets

Press Trust of India | Monday July 27, 2015

Jose Brasa, who was unceremoniously removed from Indian hockey says coaches in Indian hockey are not given the freedom to select the players they want and there is constant interference from administrators.

Lessons to be Learnt by Indian Hockey Team

Vivek Singh | Wednesday July 8, 2015

Indians not only failed to convert penalty corners but their frailties in defence were also exposed in the Hockey World League semi-final tournament. India conceded quite a few soft goals leaving a lot of opposition players inside the D unmarked.

Indian Players are not Tourists at Hockey World League Semifinals: Sardar Singh

Press Trust of India | Monday June 22, 2015

There is little at stake for the Indian team in the current tournament, despite their assured spots in the 2016 Olympic Games as well as the World League Finals later in the year.

Indian Women's Hockey Players Raises the Bar Under New Coach

Press Trust of India | Monday June 1, 2015

Training under Mathias Ahrens, the Indian women's hockey team is all set for the FIH World League semi-finals.

The Cold Shoulder to Indian Ice Hockey

Amitoj Singh | Thursday April 9, 2015

India's ice hockey players have resorted to crowd funding to take part in an international tournament, saying they are struggling to make ends meet.

Focus on Improving Technical Skills of Indian Hockey Players: Coach Paul van Ass

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 1, 2015

India face Korea in their opening game of the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on April 5.

Padma Shri a Pleasant Surprise: P.V. Sindhu

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 25, 2015

The 19-year-old Sindhu along with four others -- hockey players Saba Anjum and Sardar Singh, cricketer Mithali Raj and amputee mountain climber Arunima Sinha -- were Sunday named by the Indian government as the five sportspersons who would be the recipients of the Padma Shri.

German Coach Lauds Indian Hockey Players on Skills

Press Trust of India | Monday January 12, 2015

Young Dabang Mumbai chief coach Valentin Altenburg wished India players integrate their skills with tactical acumen of top teams to become world beaters.

Pakistan Hockey Players' Behaviour Can Affect Cricket Ties With India: PCB Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday December 19, 2014

The Indian hockey body lashed out at the Pakistani players after their celebrations went over the top following their victory over the hosts in the semifinal of the tournament last week.

Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan Players Taunt Fans After Defeating India

NDTVSports | Sunday December 14, 2014

Pakistan players were seen taking a dig at Indian fans after their victory against the home side in Champions Trophy hockey. Head coach of the side has apologized and therefore, the tournament director feels there is no further action required in the matter.

Terry Walsh's Absence Won't Affect Champions Trophy Performance, Say Players

Press Trust of India | Friday November 28, 2014

The Indian men's hockey team will compete in the Champions Trophy which starts on December 6. This is their first major tournament since the departure of coach Terry Walsh.

Settled Defence is Secret of Indian Hockey's Rise: V Raghunath

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 11, 2014

India's defensive line has found a perfect combination with all players, says V Raghunath, understanding each other well to counter opponents.

Victorious U-21 Indian Hockey Players Return Home to Rousing Welcome

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 21, 2014

The players were received at the IGI airport by their family, friends, officials and hockey lovers late last night. They defeated Great Britain 2-1 in the final on October 19 at Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Ritu Rani Named Captain of Asian Games-Bound Indian Hockey Squad

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 3, 2014

The Indian women's hockey squad was picked on the basis of players' performances in the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games and selection trials conducted at NIS in Patiala on August 10.

Indian Hockey Team to Tour Bangladesh

Press Trust of India | Monday August 4, 2014

The series is expected to provide international exposure to the young players just before the Asiad in South Korea from September 19 to October 4.

Change Evident in Indian Hockey, Says Australia Coach Ric Charlesworth

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 25, 2014

Australia coach Ric Charlesworth said Indian hockey is making progress and it should focus on improving their world ranking, as that would inspire confidence in the players and the fans.