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  COVID-19 hits Junior Hockey WC, one person tests positive

  December 03, 2021 15:55 IST

  According to a member of the local organising committee, the person who tested positive is a social media team member of the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Odisha government.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: India take on Germany in semifinal

  December 02, 2021 14:07 IST

  Defending champions India would bank on their solid defensive structure and drag-flicking prowess to outsmart six-time title-winners Germany in the semifinal of the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: India beat Belgium 1-0 to enter semifinals, on course to defend title

  December 01, 2021 21:53 IST

  India, who beat Belgium 2-1 in the final en route to their title triumph in the last edition in Lucknow in 2016, continued their domination over the European side in junior hockey.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: India bank on attacking and drag-flicking prowess to outsmart Belgium in QF

  November 30, 2021 13:47 IST

  India boast of a fiery attacking line-up with the likes of Uttam Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sudeep Chirmako and Maninder Singh.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: High-flying India thrash Poland 8-2 to set up quarterfinal against Belgium

  November 27, 2021 21:47 IST

  After scoring hat-tricks in the first two games, vice-captain Sanjay (4th, 58th) continued his goal-scoring spree for India while Hundal (8th, 60th), who scored a hat-trick against Canada, too registered his name on the scoresheet.

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  COVID-19 Outbreak: FIH Junior Women's World Cup in South Africa put on hold owing to COVID-19

  November 27, 2021 16:15 IST

  The event was to see 16 top teams from across the globe battle for the title which was previously won by Argentina in 2016.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: India meet Poland with quarters spot on the line

  November 26, 2021 19:56 IST

  India had lost 4-5 to France in their opening match but came back strongly to hand Canada a 13-1 defeat in their two preliminary league matches so far

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  Hockey India names 20-man squad for Asian Champions Trophy

  November 26, 2021 16:04 IST

  The Asian Champions Trophy is slated in Dhaka from December 14 to 22; Defending Champions India begin their campaign on the opening day against Korea.

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  Junior Hockey World Cup: Holders India face Poland in must-win match to keep title hopes alive

  November 26, 2021 12:54 IST

  With one win and a defeat, India are currently placed second in Pool B ahead of Poland on goal difference. France lead the pool with two wins out of two.

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  Live Streaming FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021: Where To watch Live, India’s Full Schedule

  November 27, 2021 20:01 IST

  FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup defending champions India start vs France on November 24 at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium. Get live streaming details here.

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  Jr Hockey World Cup: Sanjay, Hundal score hat-tricks as India crush Canada 13-1 to register win

  November 25, 2021 22:23 IST

  Stunned by France 5-4 in their tournament opener, the Indians roared back into the tournament, scoring through three goals each through Sanjay (17th, 32nd, 59th) and Hundal (40th, 50th, 51st).

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  Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team

  November 19, 2021 12:51 IST

  The tournament is scheduled to be played in Donghae, South Korea from December 5-12.

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  Tokyo Olympian Lalremsiami to lead India in women's junior World Cup

  November 15, 2021 13:45 IST

  While the 21-year-old Lalremsiami will captain the squad, defender Ishika Chaudhary will shoulder the responsibility of vice-captaincy. 

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  Hockey Men's Junior World Cup: Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India, 18-member squad announced

  November 11, 2021 14:45 IST

  Olympic Bronze Medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad to captain the squad and defender Sanjay will shoulder the duties of vice-captain; India will begin the campaign on 24 November with their opening match against France.

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  Sjoerd Marijne's final payment held back on Hockey India's advice

  November 03, 2021 18:19 IST

  Former women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne's 'full and final' salary was stopped on the recommendations of Hockey India (HI) after he was denied a NOC for failing to return his official laptop.

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  Manpreet Singh, Sunil Chhetri to get Khel Ratna

  November 02, 2021 23:35 IST

  Manpreet was originally recommended for the Arjuna award but he joined veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the second hockey player in the list of awardees for the highest sporting honour.

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  Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG, must consult with Govt: Anurag Thakur

  October 10, 2021 12:42 IST

  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of 2022 Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government.

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  Hockey domestic season starts with inaugural sub-junior academy national championship

  October 04, 2021 14:24 IST

  A total of 24 teams will vie for top honours at the inaugural sub-junior academy national championship, marking the start of domestic hockey season.

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  After Rupinder, another Tokyo star Birendra Lakra also retires from international hockey

  September 30, 2021 15:42 IST

  Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced that he is quitting the game with immediate effect.

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  Odisha to host Men's Junior Hockey World Cup from Nov 24 to Dec 5

  September 23, 2021 19:55 IST

  Patnaik said that recently the Hockey India had approached the state government to support it for the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, which is to be held in two months' time.

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  Will have to start thinking about 2024 Paris now: Goalkeeper Savita Punia

  September 01, 2021 13:57 IST

  With the 2024 Olympics three years away Savita said, "I actually can't wait to return to the camp in SAI (Sports Authority of India), Bengaluru. 

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  After Tokyo bronze, hockey coach Reid sets new milestones for players

  August 27, 2021 12:48 IST

  The Australian said that his players would need to accelerate their learning to be consistently up there with the best teams in the world all the time.

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  Amit Rohidas awarded Biju Patnaik Sports Award

  August 26, 2021 18:51 IST

  The hockey star from Sundargarh district in Odisha has been a regular feature in the Indian team after making a comeback in 2017 and has been part of some of the biggest feats in recent years.

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  Punjab names 10 govt schools after Olympic medal-winning hockey team players

  August 22, 2021 17:51 IST

  The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history by claiming an Olympic medal after 41 years. 

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  Tokyo Olympics: Rousing welcome greets Odisha hockey stars in home district

  August 21, 2021 22:30 IST

  Rohidas and Lakra represented the men's team, while Ekka and Toppo were part of the women's team.

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  Our bronze at Tokyo Olympics is Naveen Patnaik's gift to the nation: Hockey captain Manpreet Singh

  August 17, 2021 22:00 IST

  The last time the Indian team won a medal at the Olympics was in the 1980 Moscow Games, when the country claimed the top position.

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  Odisha govt to sponsor Indian hockey teams for another 10 years: CM Naveen Patnaik

  August 17, 2021 21:20 IST

  The Odisha government is the official sponsor of the Indian Hockey Teams since 2018.

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  PR Sreejesh receives Rs 1 crore cash reward announced by NRI businessman

  August 12, 2021 20:58 IST

  Praising Shamsheer’s generosity, Sreejesh said, "Decisions like these are guided by a selfless interest in sports."