The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023. He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”
07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, speak about their roles.
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The men’s hockey teams from Belgium, Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia and England touched down at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on January 07 for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela will be hosting the mega event. The tournament will be held from Jan 13 to Jan 29. Odisha CM inaugurated Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela ahead of the World Cup. He also announced Rs 1 Crore to each player if India lifts the title.
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In the series Meet Your Icon @ Mid-Day, we bring the nation's elite sportspersons to have a candid conversation with the young guns. In this episode, PR Sreejesh, the man who manned the goalpost for over a decade and a half, shares his experiences and advice. Watch now.
08 July,2022 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay recently met 6 aspiring hockey players for a master class organized by mid-day. The sports veteran gave interesting insights into hockey and even gave the young aspirants tips on the game. Watch this video to see the hockey champ in action!
08 July,2022 01:00 PM IST
From bagging bronze in the Tokyo Olympics to sharing wisdom on balancing academics and sports, watch PR Sreejesh hash it out in the latest episode of Meet your Icon at mid-day.
31 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Renowned sports journalist and author, Ayaz Memon shares his insights on the exceptional performances this season in our latest edition of Midday Experts Speak.
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Saif Ali Khan says he plans to promote his home production "Agent Vinod" through the World Series Hockey starting Feb 29.
24 February,2012 09:19 PM IST
Over 34 former Olympians were felicitated and given cash rewards of Rs. two lakh each for their outstanding contribution to India hockey. The function which was headed by Sports Minister Ajay Maken coincided with the departure of the Indian hockey team for London 2012. Video courtesy: NDTV
25 June,2012 09:04 AM IST
New Zealand chalked up a 3-1 win over India who thus slid to their second defeat in as many matches in the Olympic menu00e2u20acu2122s hockey competition here yesterday. Video courtesy: NDTV
02 August,2012 02:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
