Dilip Tirkey

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Former India captain and Olympian Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India (HI) president.

Sunita Lakra felicitated by Odisha government for contribution to Indian women's hockey

Odisha Hockey Promotion Council chairman Dilip Tirkey honoured the player at the ongoing Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar

Olympic bronze and World Cup winner hockey player Michael Kindo passes away

Kindo, a full back in his playing days, was a member of the team that won the lone World Cup for India in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, beating arch rivals Pakistan in the final.

Dhyan Chand left behind legacy for all Indian athletes, says son and World Cup-winner Ashok Kumar

The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand, widely considered the greatest field hockey player of all time.

By sacking Harendra Singh from men's national team, Hockey India guilty of complete trivialisation of talented Indian coach

Honestly, it’s not the World Cup failure that ensures that Harendra is without a coaching job. It was the failure of India not winning the Asian Games in Jakarta that made Hockey India get the guillotine ready.

Hockey World Cup 2018: India will miss Sardar Singh's experience in mega event, says former captain Dilip Tirkey

"In cricket, if your main batsman gets out for a duck, will you drop him? It doesn’t happen that way," Tirkey said.

Odisha’s move to sponsor Indian hockey team sets right precedent for states to back national teams

Popularising a sport like hockey that has such an impact on Indian Olympic history also needs to be applauded.

Odisha announces 5-year association with Hockey India, to sponsor both men's and women's teams

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik also unveiled its logo that will don the new jerseys of India – men's and women – hockey teams.

Sachin Tendulkar's roadmap to make India sporting superpower has potential to be a game-changer

Sachin Tendulkar has made sure his voice is heard. If only, someone, somewhere, is listening for making an earnest change to the Indian sporting scenario.

India vs Pakistan isn't just another hockey match, the intensity goes well beyond the realm of sport

During an India vs Pakistan hockey match, the trophy is of no consequence; it can be a pool match or a final. It’s a psychological battle and a win is about bragging rights.