 | hockey8 years ago Arjuna Award is a big motivation, say hockey stars Indian hockey team’s drag flick expert VR Raghunath and women’s team striker Rani were conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. The ceremony also saw Sylvanus Dung Dung being presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement award. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago We are disappointed, says PR Sreejesh on team’s performance at Olympics After failing to win a medal at the Rio Olympics, Indian men’s and women’s hockey team returned to the country in the wee hours of Thursday. Men’s team captain PR Sreejesh admitted that there was a lot of disappointment, while coach Roelant Oltmans said that the results were satisfactory. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago India move down to sixth in latest hockey rankings The Indian men's team, who were knocked out in the quarters, have dropped a place to 6th, while the women's team have moved up one place to 12th after making their first appearance in the Olympics in 36 years. The Australian men's team and Netherlands women's team have retained their top spots. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 | Indian hockey team crashes out in quarterfinal Indian men’s hockey team’s hopes of securing a medal in hockey for the first time since 1980, ended on Sunday after Belgium defeated them 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Akashdeep Singh put India in front in the first quarter, but three second-half goals ended India’s run at the Rio Games. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 | Men’s Hockey: Netherlands and Australia to meet in quarters; India to face Belgium After seven days of thrilling, high-quality hockey action at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the line-up for the quarter-finals of the men’s hockey competition is now known. Belgium finished as winners of Pool A and will now face India, who finished fourth in Pool B, in the knock-out phase. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 | India held to draw by spirited Canada in last group match Indian men’s hockey team were held to a 2-2 draw by a spirited Canada side on Friday in their last group match. Akashdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh scored the goals for India, while Scot Tupper pulled two back for Canada leaving India’s final position in Argentina’s hands as they play later today. SportsCafe Desk |
