<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Birendra Lakra News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Birendra Lakra. All the latest 2026 Hockey articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Birendra Lakra News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:19:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/hockey/player/birendra_lakra" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 07:34:25 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2022 | India to open campaign against Pakistan, skipper Birendra Lakra optimistic of team's chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic Bronze medalist Birendra Lakra-led Indian Men's Hockey Team left for Jakarta, Indonesia where they will defend the Hero Men's Asia Cup title. The Indian team is up against Japan, Pakistan, and Indonesia in Pool A while Malaysia, Korea, Oman, and Bangladesh are in Pool B. 

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/20/asia-cup-2022-india-to-open-campaign-against-pakistan-skipper-birendra-lakra-optimistic-of-teams-chances?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/20/asia-cup-2022-india-to-open-campaign-against-pakistan-skipper-birendra-lakra-optimistic-of-teams-chances?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 07:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sardar.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo bronze medalists Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra retire from international hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a surprise move, Tokyo bronze-medalist Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra have announced retirement from international hockey. Singh, who led India briefly, is widely regarded as one of best defenders and drag-flickers in the world. Lakra, on the other hand was the vice-captain of the team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/sep/30/tokyo-bronze-medalist-rupinder-pal-singh-retires-from-international-hockey?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/sep/30/tokyo-bronze-medalist-rupinder-pal-singh-retires-from-international-hockey?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/rup.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Tokyo Olympics | Very determined to make it to the Indian Olympic squad, states Birendra Lakra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian men's hockey team defender Birendra Lakra revealed that he is determined to make it to the Indian Olympic squad for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after he failed to represent the national team in the previous edition. Even though he is experienced, Lakra feels that his place is not guaranteed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/01/2021-tokyo-olympics-very-determined-to-make-it-to-the-indian-olympic-squad-states-birendra-lakra?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/01/2021-tokyo-olympics-very-determined-to-make-it-to-the-indian-olympic-squad-states-birendra-lakra?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/birendra_lakra_hockey_india.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Indian Men's and Women's teams aim to qualify for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams will look to book their spots at the Tokyo 2020 when they take part in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers at the Kalinga Stadium. Indian Men's Hockey Team are scheduled to play Russia, while Women's team will face tough competition from in the two-legged tie.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/31/confident-indian-mens-and-womens-teams-aim-to-qualify-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/31/confident-indian-mens-and-womens-teams-aim-to-qualify-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Birendra_Lakra.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Really disappointing for Varun Kumar, regrets Graham Reid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian hockey team will be without the services of Varun Kumar in their Olympic qualifiers against Russia and head coach Graham Reid has expressed his disappointment over the youngster not being able to showcase his talent. Varun injured his shoulder and right bicep in training earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/31/really-disappointing-for-varun-kumar-regrets-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/31/really-disappointing-for-varun-kumar-regrets-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:36:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/graham_reid_media.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Birendra Lakra to replace injured Varun Kumar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birendra Lakra has been called in to replace injured Varun Kumar in the Indian men’s team ahead of the FIH Series Finals in Bhubaneswar. Varun Kumar was ruled out of the two games against Russia after he sustained an injury on his right shoulder and bicep during training at the Kalinga Stadium.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/30/fih-olympic-qualifiers-birendra-lakra-to-replace-injured-varun-kumar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/30/fih-olympic-qualifiers-birendra-lakra-to-replace-injured-varun-kumar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Birendra_Lakra_hockey_india_2019_hockey_india.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lalit Upadhyay returns as Hockey India names 20-member men’s team for Belgium tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Lalit Upadhyay is going to make a comeback in the Indian men’s hockey team during the upcoming tour to Belgium from September 26 to October 3. The Indian men’s team will play three games against Belgium and two against Spain in the tour ahead of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in November.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/sep/20/lalit-upadhyay-returns-as-hockey-india-names-20-member-mens-team-for-belgium-tour?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/sep/20/lalit-upadhyay-returns-as-hockey-india-names-20-member-mens-team-for-belgium-tour?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:47:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/lalit_upadhyay_hockey_india_HockeyIndia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[33-player probables list announced by Hockey India for National Senior Men’s Coaching Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has announced the 33 names that will be taking part in the national coaching camp scheduled to take place next month ahead of their tour to Belgium followed by the Olympics Qualifiers. Graham Reid stated it will be important to prepare well before entering a crucial phase of the season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/aug/31/33-player-probables-list-announced-by-hockey-india-for-national-senior-mens-coaching-camp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/aug/31/33-player-probables-list-announced-by-hockey-india-for-national-senior-mens-coaching-camp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:18:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Sreejesh_Getty_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Test Event will give youngsters good exposure, feels Mandeep Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandeep Singh has said that the Olympic Test Event in Japan will give the Indian youngsters a good exposure ahead of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers, which will be played later this year. The vice-captain of for this tournament has also mentioned that it will definitely be a new challenge for him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/aug/09/olympic-test-event-will-give-youngsters-good-exposure-feels-mandeep-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/aug/09/olympic-test-event-will-give-youngsters-good-exposure-feels-mandeep-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:16:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/mandeep_singh_Hockey_India_FIHSeries_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky to secure services of Fergus Kavanagh for Indian defenders’ camp, says Graham Reid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Reid has stated that the Indian hockey team is lucky to get the services of former Australian player Fergus Kavanagh for the special coaching camp for the Indian defenders. The Hockey India is organising a seven-day National Camp for the defenders in Bengaluru, starting from yesterday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jul/09/lucky-to-secure-services-of-fergus-kavanagh-for-indian-defenders-camp-says-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jul/09/lucky-to-secure-services-of-fergus-kavanagh-for-indian-defenders-camp-says-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:59:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/Graham_Reid_Indian_players_Hockey_coaching_HockeyIndia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | India has to get ready for next round of Olympics qualifiers from now, reckons Prabodh Tirkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India international Prabodh Tirkey has opined that the FIH Series Finals is an easy tournament for the Indians and they have to prepare well for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers to get an Olympic ticket. Prabodh was the captain of India when they failed to make it to the Beijing Olympics in 2008.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/13/fih-series-finals-india-has-to-get-ready-for-the-next-round-of-olympics-qualifiers-from-now-reckons-prabodh-tirkey?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/13/fih-series-finals-india-has-to-get-ready-for-the-next-round-of-olympics-qualifiers-from-now-reckons-prabodh-tirkey?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:32:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/prabodh_tirkey_hockey.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | Manpreet Singh, Birendra Lakra aim at rectifying old mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skipper Manpreet Singh has stated that the Indian hockey team would want to capitalise on the goal-scoring chances during the FIH Series Finals. Vice-captain Birendra Lakra also echoed the captain’s comments and said that the coach is helping the team rectify the mistakes through video analysis.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/28/fih-series-finals-manpreet-singh-birendra-lakra-aim-at-rectifying-old-mistakes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/28/fih-series-finals-manpreet-singh-birendra-lakra-aim-at-rectifying-old-mistakes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 10:37:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/Birendra_Lakra_Manpreet_Singh_Graham_Reid_Hockey_India_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | Ramandeep Singh returns to national squad as Hockey India announces 18-member team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has announced the 18-member squad for the FIH Series Finals which will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from June 6-15. Ramandeep Singh has returned to the Manpreet Singh-led national team after a gap of nine months while Birendra Lakra has been named the vice-captain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/28/fih-series-finals-ramandeep-singh-returns-to-national-squad-as-hockey-india-announces-18-member-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/28/fih-series-finals-ramandeep-singh-returns-to-national-squad-as-hockey-india-announces-18-member-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 06:12:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/FIH_Series_Indian_team_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 players to join National Camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of FIH Series Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the conclusion of the series in Australia, the Hockey India has announced a list of 32 players for the Senior National Camp at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar ahead of the FIH Series Finals at the same venue. The camp, under the guidance of chief coach Graham Reid, will begin from Monday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/19/32-players-to-join-national-camp-in-bhubaneswar-ahead-of-fih-series-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/19/32-players-to-join-national-camp-in-bhubaneswar-ahead-of-fih-series-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 07:35:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/team_india_hockey_world_cup_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India Men’s Tour of Australia | Blake Govers and Jeremy Hayward score twice to inflict humiliating defeat upon India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Govers and Jeremy Hayward scored two each for the Australian team as they defeated the Indian men’s side by 4-0 goals in the first test match in Perth on Wednesday. India and Australia will cross swords again on Friday and that will be the last match for the Indian side in the tour Down Under.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/15/india-mens-tour-of-australia-blake-govers-and-jeremy-hayward-score-twice-to-inflict-humiliating-defeat-upon-india?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/15/india-mens-tour-of-australia-blake-govers-and-jeremy-hayward-score-twice-to-inflict-humiliating-defeat-upon-india?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 12:17:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/India_vs_Australia_Perth_2019match_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India Men's tour of Australia | Birendra Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh goals help India beat WA Thundersticks 2-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[India started their Australia Tour 2019 with a warm-up match which saw them produce a disciplined 2-0 win over the WA Thundersticks in Perth on Wednesday. Goals from Birendra Lakra (23') and Harmanpreet Singh (50') secured the win for the visitors in their opening match of the tour.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/08/india-mens-tour-of-australia-birendra-lakra-harmanpreet-singh-goals-help-india-beat-wa-thundersticks-2-0?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/may/08/india-mens-tour-of-australia-birendra-lakra-harmanpreet-singh-goals-help-india-beat-wa-thundersticks-2-0?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 13:16:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/Birendra_Lakra_March2019_Hockey_India_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | India register 4-2 win against hosts Malaysia on Day 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[India defeated hosts Malaysia by a margin of two goals in their third game of the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh. Sumit and Sumit Kumar scored for India in the first half while Varun Kumar and Mandeep Singh found the back of the net in the second one to help India win.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/26/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-india-register-4-2-win-against-hosts-malaysia-on-day-3?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/26/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-india-register-4-2-win-against-hosts-malaysia-on-day-3?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:38:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/India_vs_Malaysia_Sultan_Azlan_Shah_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | Varun Kumar, Simranjeet Singh help India win 2-0 against Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian men’s hockey team have got off to a winning start at the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh as they defeated Japan by 2-0 goals. Varun Kumar scored the first goal in the second quarter of the game while Simranjeet Singh scored a field goal to double the lead in the final quarter.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/23/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-varun-kumar-simranjeet-singh-help-india-win-2-0-against-japan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/23/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-varun-kumar-simranjeet-singh-help-india-win-2-0-against-japan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:56:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Varun_Kumar_India_AzlanShahCup_HockeyIndia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[After sacking, Harendra Singh blasts Hockey India's interfernce in team selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to SAI, Harendra Singh has lashed out at the senior officials of Hockey India and revealed that he was asked to remove the names of Rupinderpal Singh, SV Sunil, and Birendra Lakra from the World Cup squad. India suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Netherlands in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jan/13/after-sacking-harendra-singh-blasts-hockey-indias-interfernce-in-team-selection?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jan/13/after-sacking-harendra-singh-blasts-hockey-indias-interfernce-in-team-selection?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Harendra%20Singh%20talks%20to%20team%20during%20CT2018.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A player of Rupinder Pal Singh’s experience deserved one more chance, says Sardar Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Sardar Singh has sated that in big events like the upcoming Hockey World cup a player with experience is a huge asset and that’s why Rupinder Pal Singh deserved a place in the World cup squad. Rupinder was not picked for the World Cup by the selectors for his poor recent run.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/26/a-player-of-rupinder-pal-singhs-experience-deserved-one-more-chance-says-sardar-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/26/a-player-of-rupinder-pal-singhs-experience-deserved-one-more-chance-says-sardar-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:09:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Sardar%20Singh%20FIH%20Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men’s Hockey World Cup | Penalty corner conversion to be important for Team India, asserts Dilip Tirkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dilip Tirkey has stated that penalty corner conversion will prove to be very crucial for the Indian team during the upcoming Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. He also stressed on the fact that it will be important for PR Sreejesh to maintain a good record in the goal post during the event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/19/mens-hockey-world-cup-penalty-corner-conversion-to-be-important-for-team-india-asserts-dilip-tirkey?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/19/mens-hockey-world-cup-penalty-corner-conversion-to-be-important-for-team-india-asserts-dilip-tirkey?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/dilip_tirkey_kalinga_stadium_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian players to watch out for at Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men’s Hockey World Cup is scheduled to be played in Bhubaneswar from November 28 and the Indian team under the guidance of Harendra Singh will be aiming to grab the title for the second time in history. India has won the prestigious tournament only once back in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/17/indian-players-to-watch-out-for-at-mens-hockey-world-cup-2018?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/nov/17/indian-players-to-watch-out-for-at-mens-hockey-world-cup-2018?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:49:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Hockey_world_cup_squad_HockeyIndia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey India calls 34 players for National Camp ahead of Men’s World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has called 34 players to form a core group for the National Camp ahead of the Men’s World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 28. The players will report to chief coach Harendra Singh for the 23-day long camp at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar which will begin on November 1.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/oct/31/hockey-india-calls-34-players-for-national-camp-ahead-of-mens-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/oct/31/hockey-india-calls-34-players-for-national-camp-ahead-of-mens-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:31:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/hockey_players_india-hockeyindia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey India selects 25 players for national camp to be held in Bhubaneswar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has named a 25-player core group for the national camp which is scheduled to begin on September 16 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The players will report to the chief coach of the national team Harendra Singh for the training camp which will conclude on October 14. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/sep/12/hockey-india-selects-25-players-for-national-camp-to-be-held-in-bhubaneswar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/sep/12/hockey-india-selects-25-players-for-national-camp-to-be-held-in-bhubaneswar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:45:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Harendra%20Singh%20talks%20to%20team%20during%20CT2018.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey India announces squad for Champions Trophy, Sardar Singh returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has named the 18 member Indian Men’s Team for the 2018 Champions Trophy that is scheduled to be held in the Netherlands, this June. The experienced trio of Sardar Singh, Birendra Lakra, and Ramandeep Singh have made a return to the squad after being dropped for the Gold Coast Games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/may/31/hockey-india-announces-squad-for-champions-trophy-sardar-singh-returns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/may/31/hockey-india-announces-squad-for-champions-trophy-sardar-singh-returns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 09:35:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Sardar_Singh.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR Sreejesh back in India Hockey team for four-nation tournament in New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been recalled to the 20-member Indian Hockey Team for the four-nation tournament in New Zealand, beginning January 17. Last week, he was handed a 12-month probation by Hockey India for taking part in a celebrity charity football match in Mumbai last year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/jan/08/pr-sreejesh-back-in-india-hockey-team-for-four-nation-tournament-in-new-zealand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/jan/08/pr-sreejesh-back-in-india-hockey-team-for-four-nation-tournament-in-new-zealand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/Sreejesh.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey World League Final | Sardar Singh dropped from Indian squad, Rupinder recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have announced their 18-member squad for the upcoming Hockey World League Final in which former-skipper Sardar Singh was unable to find a spot. However, Hockey India have recalled Rupinder Pal Singh and midfielder Birendra Lakra for the tournament which will schedule from December 1st to 10th.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/nov/17/hockey-world-league-final-sardar-singh-dropped-from-indian-squad-rupinder-recalled?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/nov/17/hockey-world-league-final-sardar-singh-dropped-from-indian-squad-rupinder-recalled?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:43:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/hockey/Manpreet_Singh_Sardar_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>