As Hockey India celebrates 100 years of the sport, former India women’s hockey team captain Pritam Siwach reflected on the remarkable journey of the team and credited the 1998 Asian Games silver medal as a major turning point.
It was 99 years ago, on November 7, 1925, when a national body for hockey was formed in Gwalior, and as Indian hockey approaches the 100th year, Hockey India on Thursday announced a year-long celebration, marked by the relaunch of the Hockey India League (HIL) after a seven-year pause and the launch of an Women’s HIL.
It's been an outstanding journey. I never thought I would play for so long for India. I have seen a lot of poverty from childhood but my focus was always to do something, to represent the country,” Rani said.
Day 2 of the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024 saw thrilling action as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal, Manipur, Mizoram and Punjab put their strong foot forward in the tournament and won their respective matches.
The decision was taken during the Annual General Meeting held in Lucknow today.
The series is scheduled to kick off on 6th April in Perth, marking an important phase in the team's preparations for the Olympic Games Paris
Former Olympian Ashok Kumar received the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award with a cheque of Rs 30 lakh and a trophy.
While Caram has been assigned Athletes Committee Representative in the Executive Board, Sreejesh will lead the planning and meetings.
A total of 32 nominations spanning eight categories have clinched a spot on the shortlist for these annual accolades.
Hockey India has signed Dutch goalkeeping coach Dennis Van de Pol to help with the team’s preparations for the Paris Olympics.
