Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, August 6, 2021
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.
Aug 06, 2021, 21:42 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed after Dhyan Chand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced today that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award has been renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The renaming recognizes the ultimate hockey hero and legend of the sport, Dhyan Chand.
Aug 06, 2021, 19:24 PM IST
This should not have happened, we all play for the country: Hockey star Vandana Katariya on casteist remarks
The Haridwar Police has arrested a man for allegedly mocking and passing casteist remarks against the Hockey star's family.
Aug 06, 2021, 13:21 PM IST
Bollywood Breaking: How Hockey became Silver Screen's choice?
How Hockey became Silver Screen's choice? When did people start liking movies on Hockey? Watch this report of Bollywood Breaking to know.
Aug 05, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
Family Reaction of Indian Men's Hockey team players after winning bronze medal in Olympics
The Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal by defeating Germany 5-4 at the Tokyo Olympics on 05 August. The family of player Rupinder Pal Singh was seen celebrating the massive victory in Batala. Similarly in Varanasi, the family of player Lalit Upadhyay also celebrated the team's victory.
Aug 05, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
'It's a rebirth, that's it': PR Sreejesh on Tokyo Olympic bronze medal win
The Indian team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, defeating a plucky Germany 5-4 to win the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match.
Aug 05, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
Olympics: Simranjit, Hardik, Harmanpreet, Rupinder Pal's brilliant goals created history again after 1980
The Indian men's hockey team created history after 41 years by defeating Germany 5-4 on Thursday, winning a medal at the Olympics. Simranjit Singh goaled at 17th minute and 34th minute, while Hardik Singh at 27th minute, Harmanpreet Singh at 29th minute and Rupinder Pal Singh goaled at 31st minute.
Aug 05, 2021, 12:02 PM IST
Whole country celebrates victory of Indian men's hockey team in Olympics 2020 after 41 years
The Indian men's hockey team created history after 41 years by defeating Germany 5-4 on Thursday, winning a medal at the Olympics. Simranjit Singh goaled at 17th minute and 34th minute, while Hardik Singh at 27th minute, Harmanpreet Singh at 29th minute and Rupinder Pal Singh goaled at 31st minute.
Aug 05, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
DNA: Will the golden era of hockey return?
It has happened after many decades when hockey has regained its lost identity in India, so the victory in Tokyo Olympics can be called the victory of hockey in India. Although India has not won any Olympic medal in hockey for 41 years, still India has the highest number of Olympic medals in hockey itself.
Aug 02, 2021, 23:40 PM IST
India's entry into Olympic semifinals after 49 years, fans fill Twitter with gratitude
After India defeated Great Britain in the quarter finals at the Tokyo Olympic, fans rejoiced as this has happened after 49 years.
Aug 01, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey team edge past South Africa to stay in contention for QF berth
In their five Group Stage matches, India won two and lost three. Rani and girls' fate will now depend on Ireland's game against Great Britain.
Jul 31, 2021, 11:21 AM IST
India At Tokyo Olympics: Indian hockey team starts with victory
With the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Indian players have also started their journey in their respective events. Where the Indian hockey team defeated New Zealand by 3-2.
Jul 24, 2021, 10:48 AM IST
Indian Hockey legend Balbir Singh jr passes away
Balbir Singh Junior was part of the Indian team that won silver at the Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 1958.
Apr 13, 2021, 18:28 PM IST
Biopic to be made on legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand
"Dhyanchand" will be released countrywide in 2022.
Dec 15, 2020, 17:36 PM IST
Major Dhyan Chand's magic with hockey stick can never be forgotten: PM Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister took to his official Twitter handle and wrote that Dhyan Chand's magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten.
Aug 29, 2020, 11:32 AM IST
Hockey India provides financial assistance to 61 unemployed players
Hockey India has decided to give Rs 10,000 each as financial support to these players which would assist them during difficult times amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Aug 18, 2020, 13:50 PM IST
Indian men, women hockey teams to resume sports activities from August 19
The Indian women's hockey team's chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said he has received a very positive response from his team.
Aug 12, 2020, 23:47 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics a great chance for Indian women's hockey team to script history, says goalkeeper Savita
Ace Indian hockey goalkeeper Savita on Tuesday (June 16) said that 2021 Tokyo Olympics will "surely" be a great chance for the Indian women's hockey team to script history. Savita, who started her career around 12 years ago, said that though she is a veteran as compared to several other players but her best is yet to come.
Jun 16, 2020, 15:04 PM IST
Sports fraternity pays tribute to hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr.
Balbir Singh Dosanjh, popularly known as Balbir Singh Senior, breathed his last at around 6:30 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Monday.
May 25, 2020, 13:29 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and others pay homage to hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr.
Balbir Singh Sr was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1957 besides also being conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Life Time Achievement Award by Hockey India in 2015.
May 25, 2020, 12:52 PM IST
