The Indian women's hockey team made a historic entry into the quarterfinals, finishing fourth in Pool A after Ireland were beaten 2-0 by Great Britain in the final league match on Saturday.
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Olympics: India women beat South Africa, keep QF hopes alive
Vandana scored in the 4th, 17th, and 49th minutes for her treble while Neha Goyal contributed one goal as India went ahead three times only to see the South Africans regroup and level score on all three occasions.
Olympics hockey: India to meet Great Britain in men's quarterfinals
Eight-time champions India will take on Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics men's hockey tournament on Sunday while 2004 champions Australia will meet the Netherlands in the biggest clash of the last-eight stage.
India beat Japan 5-3 to end group stage with a win
This is India's best performance in the league phase in the last four decades as they had last finished second in the group in the 1980 Moscow Olympics when they won their eighth and last gold medal so far.
Olympics hockey: Indian women beat Ireland, keep alive hopes of spot in quarters
The Indian women's hockey team missed a bag full of chances but managed to overcome Ireland by a solitary goal to maintain its chances of reaching the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.
Olympics: India beat Argentina 3-1 in men's hockey group match, reach quarters
After a barren first half, India opened the scoring when Varun Kumar, who came into the 16-member team for this match in place of experienced Birendra Lakra, scored off a penalty corner in the 43rd minute.
India outplay Spain 3-0 in men's hockey match
India recovered from their disastrous outing against world No. 1 Australia to defeat Spain 3-0 in a Group A league match at the Tokyo Olympics mens hockey tournament at the Oi Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
Olympics hockey: Need to back our skills in tie against Germany, says Rani Rampal
Rani, who scored the only goal for India in their match against the Dutch, added that here teammates will have to be on top of their game to counter the Germans.
Olympics hockey: India beat New Zealand 3-2 in first match
Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals off penalty corners as India survived some anxious moments to scrape through to a 3-2 win against New Zealand to start their Olympic Games men's hockey campaign on a winning note here on Saturday.
Women's hockey preview: Rani-led side to take on Netherlands
After appearing in the Olympics for the first time in 36 years at the 2016 Rio Games, the Indian women's hockey team is set for the first time in history to take part in their second consecutive Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Current women's team mentally tougher than before: Ex-coach Hawgood
Former Indian women's hockey chief coach Neil Hawgood said on Monday that the current team is mentally tougher than previous years and doesn't lose its calm and confidence even under the most trying circumstances.
Our task is not over till we get podium at Olympics: Manpreet
India men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh urged the team to focus on transferring their good form to the upcoming Pro League matches in Europe and later at this year's Tokyo Olympics.
India women's hockey team leaves for Argentina tour
The Indian team is scheduled to play two matches against Argentina (Junior Women) on January 17 and 19, two matches against Argentina B on January 22 and 24 and four matches against Argentina on January 26, 28, 30 and 31.
India women's hockey team can finish in top 4 in Tokyo, says Deepika Thakur
Former Indian women's hockey star Deepika Thakur believes the current team, led by Rani, has a strong chance to finish in the top four in the Olympic Games scheduled to be held next year in Tokyo.
Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation
Indian men's hockey team analytical coach Chris Ciriello has resigned from his post, a Sports Authority of India (SAI) source said on Wednesday. SAI, with which the Australian has signed the contract, is yet to accept the resignation.
Hockey India provides financial assistance to unemployed 61 players
The Hockey India Executive Board has announced its immediate support to 61 athletes from across the senior and junior men and women core probables who are not currently employed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Want to help India win medals at Asian Games, Olympics: Mumtaz Khan
The 17-year-old who hails from the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, happened to choose hockey only by coincidence, but has become one of the brightest prospects for the country after putting in impressive performances in the last couple of years.
Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Senior passes away
Balbir was part of the Indian teams that won gold at the 1948 London Olympics, Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956. His record for most individual goals scored in an Olympic men's hockey final remains unbeaten.
Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Pro League
Hockey India on Monday named 24-member Indian men's hockey squad for the upcoming matches against World No.1 Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League to be held on February 8 and 9 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
Manpreet, Rani to lead Indian teams at Olympic Qualifiers
Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal will lead the respective Indian men's and women's hockey teams at the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to take place on November 1st and 2nd at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Indian hockey team jumps to fifth in FIH rankings
The Indian hockey team's silver medal-winning effort at the Champions Trophy in Breda, the Netherlands, earlier this month has propelled them to the fifth spot in the world rankings, released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday.
CWG: India beat England in women's hockey
England were clearly the superior team throughout the game, hogging most of the ball possession and putting the Indian defence under constant pressure with a a stream of seemingly endless attacks.
Indoor Stadium to be inaugurated tomorrow
Among the respected dignitaries Sports minister Sahid Choudhury, Mayor Dr Prafullajit Sinha, Parakhhit Murasingh, Samarjit Bhowmik and PWD Chief Engineer Ashit Bhowmik will remain present in the opening ceremony.
National Inter District Athletics: Madhumita bags Gold medal
Today was the last day of the tournament at Andhra Pradesh as on the last day Madhumita won gold medal in Under 16 Girl’s 200 meter sprint. She took only 26.28 seconds time to secure the first place in the list.
National Inter District Athletics: Abhishek gets gold in High Jump
In the under 14 Boy’s High Jump event Abhishek Lagardo secured the gold medal. He jumped over a distance of 1.74 cm. this three-day long tournament will come to an end tomorrow.