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.
"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.
Hockey India retired Jersey No. 16 for the senior team, which belongs to legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and now will always remain his. Sreejesh, who retired after the Paris Olympics, had all his teammates dressed in red wearing Number 16 at his felicitation ceremony in Delhi.
India lost to Germany 2-3 in the semifinal at the Paris Olympics and had to face Spain in the bronze medal match. Harmanpreet Singh finished the tournament as the leading goal scorer with 10 goals to his credit.
Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling following disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to that extra 100 grams weight while India's only Gold medal hope, Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the men's javelin throw final. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 8.
The whole of India slept on August 6, Tuesday night with hopes of a few medals on Wednesday but woke up to the most horrifying news from Paris Olympics. The hopes were shattered to pieces as let alone three, not a single medal was won on August 7 and Golden boy Neeraj Chopra remains the final one.
Germany proved to be too good for India in the end as the three-time Olympic Gold medallists have qualified for the final in Paris winning the semi-final 3-2. India got a couple of penalty corners converted but Germany was spot-on in their defence but especially with their attack.
Germany beat India 3-2 in the men's hockey semi-final to qualify for the Gold medal match. A couple of errors in defence cost India big time as Germany with a decisive 54th minute goal from Marco Miltkau won the semi-final and will be aiming for their fourth Gold medal.
Amit Rohidas was red-carded in the India vs Great Britain quarterfinal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The tournament director had ordered a one-match ban for Rohidas which the Hockey India challenged. However, India's appeal has been rejected.
At the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey team excelled by defeating Great Britain in the quarter-finals and is now set to face Germany in the semi-finals. Find out what Indian Hockey President Dilip Tirkey had to say ahead of the match.
In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey team excelled, defeating Great Britain in the quarter-finals. Now, they are set to face Germany in the semi-finals. Find out what selector RP Singh had to say ahead of the match.
Amit Rohidas was shown the red card by the umpire during the quarterfinal clash against Great Britain. India were down to 10 men since the first half and managed to restrict the opposition to 1-1 at full-time. India won the penalty shootout but Amit Rohidas has now been banned for a game. Here's why
India's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in the penalty shootout 4-2 on Sunday (August 4). The men in blue put up a spirited effort as they were down to 10 men in the first half itself but did well to restrict the opposition to 1-1.
Indian defender Amit Rohidas was shown a red card in the 17th minute after a foul on a British player. Rohidas missed the remainder of the game and India played with 10 players. Hockey India has filed a complaint over the 'quality of umpiring and decision-making' in the IND vs GBR game.
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The Indian hockey team has put a big step in their charge towards the quarterfinals with a win over Ireland. Harmanpreet Singh struck twice to help India win the game 2-0. India are now on the top of Pool B with their second win.
India got a lucky escape in their second Pool B encounter against Argentina as they held the South American side to a 1-1 draw at the Paris Olympics. Argentina was in the lead for 36 minutes, more than half of the game and could have won if not for a penalty stroke saved by PR Sreejesh.
India's hockey legend PR Sreejesh on the heels of his fourth Olympic Games campaign, confirmed that he would be retiring from international hockey after the event in Paris. Sreejesh, who has had 328 appearances for India at the highest level, will be eyeing that elusive Olympic gold medal.
The Indian men's hockey team began its campaign with a thumping 4-0 win in the four-nation tournament against France. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace while Lalit Upadhyay and Hardik Singh also found their names on the scoresheet.
Vandana Katariya scored the fourth goal for India in the 60th minute of the game to seal an emphatic victory for the Women in Blue. The Indian women's team will now aim at qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
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