Sr women’s hockey nationals: Haryana power through to summit clash with Maharashtra
The first quarter ended goalless in the first semifinal with both teams’ defenses playing a tight game.
The first quarter ended goalless in the first semifinal with both teams’ defenses playing a tight game.
The World No. 1 Netherlands Men's Hockey Team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League matches in India.
With just two days to go for the much-awaited FIH Pro League, the women’s teams of China, USA, Netherlands and Australia have arrived in Bhubaneswar .
The Indian men's hockey team secured a convincing 9-4 victory against Kenya in the 5th-8th place match of the FIH Hockey5s Men’s World Cup 2024 here on Tuesday.
IN Pool C match goalscorers for India were Mahima Choudhary (17’), Mariana Kujur (20’, 22’), Deepika Soreng (23’, 25’), Mumtaz Khan (27’), and Ajmina Kujur (29’).
A gold medal for the men’s hockey team not only ensured their smooth passage to the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also guaranteed India a century in the medals tally at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Craig Fulton-coached India had topped Pool A after winning all their group games. South Korea finished as Pool B runners-up to make the semis.
Despite the early lead, India team continued to press deep, not allowing Bangladesh to make any inroads into their circle.
World ranked 3, India had registered a thumping 16-0 win over Uzbekistan in the opener, and with today's victory, men in blue consolidated their position at the top of hockey Pool A standings.
Title contender India opened their campaign on a spectacular note blanking Uzbekistan 16-0 in the Asian Games Pool A hockey…