"The state government will reward all the members of the winning team and the team's head coach Harendra Singh with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh each. The rest of the support staff of the team will also be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each," Nitish Kumar wrote.
In-form forward Deepika Sehrawat gave India a breakthrough with a stunning drag goal from the penalty corner in the third quarter and it proved the difference against China to clinch the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir.
India vice-captain Navneet Kaur and Lalaremsiami scored goals to hand India a 2-0 win over Japan in the second semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. India botched up several penalty corners before Navneet scored through a penalty stroke.
Rani Rampal announced her retirement from hockey a few days earlier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has heaped praise on the iconic hockey star. "In Indian women's hockey your number 28 jersey was synonymous with unmatched skill and unstoppable goals," Modi said.
Salima Tete has been named the new captain of the team even as Hockey India has announced a revamped squad for the tournament. The Women's Asian Champions Trophy is set to be played from November 11 to 20 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
India won the second hockey Test against Germany in New Delhi but lost the series in the shootout. India won the Thursday game 5-3 owing to a smashing third quarter and head coach Craig Fulton was pleased that the team was able to convert the chances after a disappointing outing, the day prior.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty as the Indian men's hockey team pulled off a thrilling 5-3 comeback win in the second match against Germany in Delhi. Germany managed to clinch the series with a 3-1 win in a penalty shootout.
Indian hockey legend Rani Rampal has announced retirement from playing to take up a coaching role for Soorma in the Women's Hockey India League. Rampal confirmed the development ahead of the India vs Germany clash on Thursday (October 24).
India will be up against New Zealand in the second Test in order to level the three-match series in Pune starting Thursday, October 24 while the men's hockey team will be eager to fight back against Germany after losing the opener. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 24.
Lucas Windfeder's German outfit was professional and just too good for the Indian team that missed more than half a dozen chances through penalty corners. Germany had their first goal in the fourth minute and that probably set the tone for the series opener as Honamas took a 1-0 lead.
South Africa are nearing a massive victory in the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh in Dhaka while Chad Bowes of New Zealand shattered the records with the fastest double ton in List-A in the Ford Trophy. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 23.
India and Germany recently locked horns in the Paris Olympics semifinals where the Germans edged out the Men in Blue by a close margin of 3-2. India will host Germany for a two-match bilateral series in Delhi on October 23 and 24.
Glasgow has officially been named the host city for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in 2026. The 23rd edition will be played from 23 July to August 2 with four venues confirmed. Cricket, Hockey, and Badminton are among other sports dropped from the roster this time.
"I have already fulfilled my role as a player but now it's time to see how I do in this new mentorship role. New players need support and I will look to provide mental support to new emerging players in this league," Rani Rampal told India TV in an exclusive interview.
Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive player at the Hockey India League 2024 auctions after being roped in for Rs 78 lakhs by Soorma Hockey Club. But his price stands a lot dwarf than what we see in the Indian Premier League auctions.
Mahesh Bhupathi is one of India's most celebrated tennis players of all time. Bhupathi has won a total of 12 Grand Slams and continues to be a motivational figure for the budding tennis players in the country. Bhupathi is the CEO of the Delhi side.
PR Sreejesh retired from International hockey after winning the bronze medal with the Indian team at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sreejesh is in a new role after his retirement. Sreejesh has been named the Director of Hockey of a newly launched HIL team SG Pipers.
India have clinched the Asian Champions Trophy title for the fifth time. The Men in Blue defeated China in the final to bag another title. The final was a closely-fought one with the defending champions digging deep and churning out a goal in the final quarter.
Pakistan put aside their semifinal loss to China to register a brilliant come-from-behind win against South Korea in the bronze medal clash at the Asian Champions Trophy. The Green Shirts defeated the Koreans 5-2 after trailing 0-1 at one point.
India won a hard-fought final against China 1-0 with Jugraj Singh scoring the winner in the 51st minute. The defence of both teams was spot-on as several chances were kept at bay and India prevailed in the end to clinch their fifth title and defend the one won last year.
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