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When fans ignored India hockey team to take selfies with Dolly Chaiwala
India hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh recalled the moment his team had to face at an airport after some fans failed to notice them and instead preferred taking selfies with internet sensation Dolly Chaiwala.
Hardik Singh claims Indian hockey players have better Yo-Yo Test scores than Virat Kohli and cricketers
Indian hockey player Hardik Singh said the Yo-Yo Test results of hockey players far surpass those of cricketers, which may come as a surprise to many.
Jugraj Singh, son of a porter at Attari-Wagah border, and India’s goal-scoring hero in Asian Champions Trophy final
Jugraj Singh, scorer of India's winner against China in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final, would walk two kilometres between workplace and hockey practice to save money
India vs China Hockey Final Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: India beat China 1-0, clinch fifth title
IND vs CHN Hockey, Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Final: India beat hosts China 1-0 in the final of the ACT in Moqi, China
Asian Champions Trophy: India beat China 1-0 in final, clinch record-extending fifth title
India have now won the Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2011, 2016, 2023 and 2024, apart from being declared joint winners with arch-rivals Pakistan in 2018. India had lost to Pakistan 4-5 in the final of the 2012 edition.
India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Final: Preview, Head-to-head, time in IST, live streaming
India, targeting a record-extending fifth title, take on China in the final of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey
India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: IND beat KOR 4-1, to face China in final
IND vs KOR Hockey, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Korea 4-1 in the semi-final of the ACT in China
India storm into Asian Champions Trophy final with 4-1 thrashing of Korea, face hosts China in final
Captain Harmanpreet Singh once again led from the front with a brace on either side of the half-time interval in the second semi-final, while Uttam Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh were the others who contributed to the Indian goal-fest.
India vs Korea, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: Preview, Head-to-head, time in IST, live streaming
India take on South Korea in the second semi-final in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey.
Asian Champions Trophy: India men's hockey team edges Pakistan 2-1 to end league stage unbeaten
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India came from behind to beat Pakistan in their final round robin game
India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: IND beat PAK 2-1 to remain unbeaten
IND vs PAK Hockey Highlights, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh goals helped India beat Pakistan in the round robin game.
Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh stars in India’s 3-1 win against Korea
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice while Araijeet Singh Hundal added another as India defeated South Korea 3-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh scores twice as IND beat KOR 3-1
India vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals from penalty corners as India virtually qualified for the semi-finals.
Australian hockey Olympian banned following cocaine scandal
Tom Craig will serve at least half of the ban, which began on 9 September, with the remaining six months to be suspended if the player met conduct requirements, a Hockey Australia statement said.
PM Narendra Modi pens heartfelt letter to PR Sreejesh: 'Thank you for your tireless dedication, remarkable career'
PR Sreejesh shared the letter on his X account, where PM Modi has backed the Kerala-born former athlete to play an 'impactful' role as head coach of the junior men's team.
Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Malaysia 8-1, enter semi-finals
The 8-1 win over Malaysia follows from 3-0 and 5-1 successes over China and Japan respectively.
India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: India register massive 8-1 win
India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India picked up their third consecutive win of the tournament, putting eight goals past Malaysia.
Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek shine as India thrash Japan 5-1 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Sukhjeet Singh (2', 60'), Abhishek (3'), Sanjay (17') and Uttam Singh (54') scored for India as they thumped Japan 5-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: Sukhjeet scores twice as India win 5-1
India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India continued the winning run in China with a 5-1 win over Japan in their second match.
Asian Champions Trophy: Defending champions India begin campaign with 3-0 victory over hosts China
Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek were on target for the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team, who began their quest for a fifth ACT title with a dominant victory in Moqi.
India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: India begin campaign with 3-0 victory in Moqi
India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek are on target as India begin their campaign with a comprehensive victory over China.
India favourites to retain Asian Champions Trophy title after winning second consecutive Olympic bronze
Olympic bronze medalists India start as favourites to defend the title while hosts China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia have arrived with hopes of a grand outing in the marquee tournament.
National Sports Day: An encounter with the Fuhrer and other tales from Dhyan Chand’s magical career
Dhyan Chand’s birthday, India’s National Sports Day, gives us an opportunity to look into some stories about him that go beyond his magical statistics.
Harmanpreet to lead India at Asian Champions Trophy, Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera picked as goalkeepers
Ten players from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team are part of the squad for Asian Champions Trophy.
Exclusive | Young generation is seeing India win Olympic medal in hockey, it's good for the sport: Manpreet Singh
Manpreet Singh, one of the key figures in India's bronze medal-winning hockey team at the Paris Olympics, discusses the importance of consecutive medals, India's defeat to Germany, and the comeback to finish third
Exclusive | Consistency key for Indian men's hockey team, they should aim to win Asian Champions Trophy: Jagbir Singh
In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Arjuna awardee and former Indian men's hockey captain Jagbir Singh analyses bronze medal win at Paris Olympics, areas of improvement, losing PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet Singh's influence.
How Indian men's hockey players' earnings could rise 30% post-Olympic triumph
Following their Olympic medal win, Indian men's hockey players are poised for a significant income boost, with estimates suggesting at least a 30% rise. The biggest growth can be from their role as sports influencers.
Hockey India retires PR Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey; names him junior coach
PR Sreejesh, who represented India for nearly two decades, retired after winning the bronze medal at Paris Olympics.
First Sports Exclusive: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton on 'deserving' win over Australia at Paris Olympics and more
A goal from Abhishek was disallowed against Australia courtesy a stick tackle by India. According to Fulton, that was a '100 per cent goal' from Abhishek and the match should have ended 4-1. Instead, the match ended 3-2 for India.
Paris Olympics 2024: 'My teammates never let me feel that I am an outsider or sidelined', India defender Amit Rohidas on red card incident
'I really missed the semi-final because of the one-match suspension. It was such a crucial match', Indian hockey team defender Amit Rohidas said on his suspension against Germany at the Paris Olympics.