Gender Bias: Tales of two former hockey captains tell all too revealing story of discrimination
It remains to be seen whether the Indian women's hockey team can put a good show at the prestigious Games in absence of their most experienced player.
Aug 01, 2016, 11:01 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Stupid to talk about hockey team's medal hopes, says Viren Rasquinha
India's strong defensive performance in that match raised medal hopes of fans at the upcoming Olympics.
Jul 26, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Thousands bid emotional farewell as hockey legend Mohammed Shahid laid to rest
It was World Cup winner Ashok Kumar and best friend Iqbal, who wrapped Shahid's body with Indian tri-colour.
Jul 21, 2016, 21:08 PM IST
Why losing captaincy to Sreejesh Ravindran could be blessing in disguise for beleaguered Sardar Singh
Sardar's witnessed a dip in form ever since he was embroiled in a controversy where a British hockey player has accused him of sexual and mental harassment.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
I want to bring glory back to Indian hockey: New skipper PR Sreejesh
Meanwhile, Indian hockey team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move to relieve Sardar from captaincy was purely taken to free him from excess responsibilities.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
PR Sreejesh replacing Sardar isn't a distraction, all 16 players are captains of team: Vice-captain SV Sunil
Sreejesh led the Roelant Oltmans-coached side to a silver medal at the Champions Trophy in London in June, where Sardar was rested.
Jul 12, 2016, 18:43 PM IST
Rio Olympics: PR Sreejesh replaces Sardar Singh as Indian hockey skipper for upcoming mega event
Star performer in the last 12 months, Birendra Lakra will miss the event due to injury
Jul 12, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Hockey India to respond on DCW notice to Sardar in 10 weeks' time
The woman, in her complaint, has alleged that Sardar physically abused her after promising to marry her. Sardar, on his part, has denied the allegations.
Jun 22, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
After rest, Sardar Singh returns to lead India in 6 Nation tourney
The squad features a strong defensive line up, with experienced campaigners VR Raghunath and Kothajit Singh joined by the returning Lakra and Rupinder Pal. Vikas Dahiya remains a back up to custodian Sreejesh.
Jun 20, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
Sexual assault case: British hockey player approaches Delhi Commission for Women; accuses Sardar Singh of rape
The commission also issued a notice to Hockey India president Narinder Batra on Wednesday and sought an explanation with regard to the allegations made by the complainant against HI and the action taken or proposed to be taken by it in the matter.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Indian hockey seeks Champions Trophy boost ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics
Starting with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where India got the silver behind world champions Australia, Oltmans is eager to test his junior players in stiff contests.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:26 PM IST
Sexual harassment case: Punjab cops give clean chit to Sardar Singh; complainant to approach Haryana Police
The Punjab police have given a clean chit to Indian hockey skipper Sardar Singh, who was accused of sexual and mental harassment by an India-origin England Under-19 women's hockey player.
May 10, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Salman Khan-Rio Olympics controversy: Athletes divided, IOA firm on Bollywood star as India's goodwill ambassador
The position itself is unprecedented and IOA's decision to pick Salman for it left the sporting fraternity divided.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan named goodwill ambassador of India's contingent
The announcement was made in the presence of Olympic medallists and Rio star athletes.
Apr 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
World Champions Australia blank India 4-0 to lift 9th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
India have previously won the title five times – in 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009 and 2010.
Apr 16, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
IND vs PAK hockey: Interesting facts you must know about their rivalry
Since 1947, India and Pakistan have locked horns against each other on 164 occasions, in which Pakistan won 82 matches, India won 52 matches, while 30 matches ended in draw.
Apr 12, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India vs Pakistan - As it happened...
Prior to this match, India had won 8 of the 14 matches against their neighbours in the tournament.
Apr 12, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
India vs Pakistan, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Time, venue, squads, TV listing, live streaming
The Men in Blue come into this clash after beating Canada 3-1 on April 10 and look in good form.
Apr 12, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Uninspiring India beat Japan 2-1 in Azlan Shah Cup
India face Australia on Thursday.
Apr 06, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Azlan Shah, Champions Trophy will serve as Rio Olympic preparations, says Sardar Singh
India start their campaign in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup against Japan on April 6.
Mar 31, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
