Indian hockey
Torneo del Centenario: Indian women's hockey team beat host Spain 3-0 to win title
Vandana Katariya (22'), Monika (48'), and Udita (58') scored as the team remained undefeated in the tournament. India had drawn 1-1 with England and 2-2 with Spain in their previous matches. Table toppers India got off to a strong start as they worked a disciplined structure with short, accurate passes that allowed them to create space in the circle. But an Indian goal remained elusive in the first quarter.
Torneo del Centenario: Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw, fails to reach final
After losing to the hosts and drawing with the Netherlands in their previous matches, the India team was looking for an elusive win and a spot in the tournament's final. However, the draw against England means India are now out of contention for the final of the four-nation hockey tournament.
Hockey India announces 20-member junior men’s team for Germany 4-Nation event
India will play against England, Spain, and hosts Germany in the tournament, which will be part of the team’s preparations for the all-important FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 5-16 this year.
Torneo del Centenario: India men's hockey team loses 1-2 to Spain in opener
India started the match on an aggressive note with high pressing in the first quarter but were unable to take the lead. Meanwhile, hosts Spain began to gain momentum as the first quarter progressed, and it paid off as Pau Cunill (11') found the back of the net to put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute.
Hockey India names 18-member men's squad for Asian Champions Trophy 2023
The Asian Champions Trophy will also serve as a preparation event for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. The team will continue to be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh while prolific midfielder Hardik Singh will be his deputy.
Indian women's hockey team loses 1-4 to hosts Germany
Youngster Vaishnavi Vittal Phalke (29') was the lone goal-scorer for India while Nike Lorenz (6', 59') and Jette Fleschütz (14', 43') scored a brace in Germany's win. The hosts began the match on an attacking note, putting India on the backfoot at the very beginning. They scored back-to-back goals in the first quarter mounting pressure on India's defence.
Women's hockey team has no plans of using Paddy Upton, the mental conditioning expert of the men's team
However, the women's team, which is also gearing up for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, has no plans to seek the services of a similar expert nor are they thinking of using Upton's services for their players. Coach Janneke Schopkan and skipper Savita said at this moment they don't have any plans to use Upton's services for the women's team.
Hockey: Team is more determined than ever to bag Gold in Asian Games, says India captain Savita
Captain Savita Punia is confident in her team's preparation and ability to finish on top of the podium at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, which will take place in September and October of this year. the Hangzhou Asian Games will also be a chance for the Indian team to improve upon the silver medal it won in Jakarta four years back.
Jr Men's National Hockey: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh register wins on Day 5
In the first match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh beat Kerala Hockey 14-0 in Pool A. Mohammad Zaid Khan (3', 39', 56'), Ali Ahmad (6', 24'), Mohd Konain Dad (8', 18', 43',60'), Captain Ankit Pal (15'), Md Kareem Mansuri (29'), Shreyas Dupe (30', 41'), and Kashif Khan (57') featured on the scoresheet for Hockey Madhya Pradesh.
FIH Pro League: India quell Argentina 2-1 to end their campaign with 30 points
India who had defeated Argentina, the Rio Olympics gold medallists, by a similar margin a few days back and Sunday's victory took their tally to 30 points from 16 matches in the nine-team double round-robin tournament. Akashdeep Singh put India ahead in the first minute while Sukhjeet Singh scored another field goal in the 13th minute for India. Lucas Toscani scored off a penalty corner for Argentina in the 57th minute.
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