Ningombam said the lndian players and coaches have legitimately won the polls in most cases across all categories but the achievement has been totally undermined by negative comments by fellow athletes and national associations.
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.
Hockey India President Gyanandro Ningombam communicated the federation's decision to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra.
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.
The Indian men's core Group will begin the new Olympic cycle with an intent to improve upon the Tokyo Olympics performance at Paris 2024.
The 30-year-old Rupinder, regarded as one of the best drag-flickers of the country, represented India in 223 matches.
The 22-year-old, who was one of the key figures in the Indian midfield, scored two crucial goals in his debut Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Nilakanta was a vital cog in India's midfield in Tokyo, where the country ended a 41-year-old Olympic medal drought.
The 25 porobables include Gagandeep Kaur, Mariana Kujur, Suman Devi Thoudam and Mahima Choudhary, who have been moved to the Senior Core Group from the Junior ranks.
The 21-year-old from Mizoram was an integral part of the team's fine run to its maiden Olympic semifinal in Tokyo.
The Indian men's team had ended a 41-year-old long wait for an Olympic medal when it clinched the bronze at the Tokyo Games last month.
The Indian team won a bronze at the Tokyo Games last month, ending a 41-year wait for a medal in the sport.
The Birmingham CWG is scheduled to be held from July 28 to August 8, while the Asian Games will be hosted by Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 15.
Gurjit was one of the architects of the team's fine run to the semifinals in Tokyo and has been nominated for the FIH Women's Player of the Year Award 2020-21.
Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo (both women’s team), Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas (men’s team) were received at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Reid highlighted that getting two green cards and one yellow card in the game against Great Britain is something India must avoid when they face Belgium.
PV Sindhu will meet Denmark's Mia Blichfieldt for a place in the quarterfinals, while Mary Kom will also be in action on Day 6 of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Argentina, currently ranked seventh in the world, are placed at the fourth spot with one win, a draw and a loss respectively.
India men's hockey team made a winning start to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, beating New Zealand 3-2 in their Group A game.
Having made his debut for the senior side way back in 2013, Mandeep is the most experienced striker in the Indian team.
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