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Did not realise the magnitude of bronze medal till we landed in India, reveals Manpreet Singh
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![]() | hockey2 years ago Adversity and resilience faced together united the players ahead of Tokyo Olympics, asserts Graham Reid Indian men's hockey team head coach Graham Reid that the adversity and resilience faced together by the players was responsible for the historic bronze medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After a 41-year medal drought, the Indian team finally scripted a podium finish at the Games. Press Release |
![]() | hockey2 years ago Surreal feeling to be nominated for the second time as FIH Rising Star of the Year, admits Vivek Sagar Prasad Indian hockey star Vivek Sagar Prasad is elated to be nominated for the FIH Rising Star of Year award for the second time in his career. The hockey star's CV got a huge boost after he featured in India's historic bronze medal-winning triumph at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics earlier this month. Press Release |
![]() | hockey2 years ago Huge honour to be the Flag Bearer of the Indian contingent at the Opening Ceremony, admits Manpreet Singh Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh stated that he is honoured to have been summoned as one of the Flag Bearers of the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom is the other athlete to complete the formalities on July 23. Press Release |
![]() | hockey2 years ago Almost gave up my dream of playing for India in 2017, recalls Hardik Singh India men's hockey team star Hardik Singh recalled how the lack of opportunities at the top-level almost forced him to shift to the Netherlands and play club hockey back in 2017. Four years down the line, the midfielder has now been selected in the 16-member men's squad for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Press Release |