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Introspection over, time to start afresh and work on shortcomings: Sushila Chanu

India finished a disappointing ninth in this year's FIH Women's World Cup in July but bagged their first medal at Commonwealth Games in 16 years by winning a bronze in Birmingham.

Explained: The controversy surrounding ex-Indian hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne's book

Former Hockey India coach Sjoerd Marijne's upcoming book 'Will Power' has created a lot of controversies even before its release.

We lacked in finishing during CWG: Indian women's hockey team forward Navneet Kaur

Navneet, who was an important member of the Indian attack at the quadrennial sporting event, spoke about the team's future ambitions and how she sees herself playing a bigger role in the squad moving forward.

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.

Indian hockey teams to take Sjoerd Marijne to court for allegations against Manpreet Singh

In Sjoerd Marijne's upcoming book 'Will Power - The Inside Story of the Incredible Turnaround in Indian Women's Hockey', Marijne wrote that senior pro Manpreet asked a player "to stop playing well"

Indian hockey teams reject allegations made by former coach Sjoerd Marijne towards Manpreet Singh

In his soon-to-be-released book, Sjoerd Marijne has claimed Manpreet Singh had told a youngster to stop playing well in order to get a friend into the team.

India women's hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

Experienced hockey midfielder Namita Toppo, who has played more than 150 international matches after making her senior India debut in 2012, on Thursday decided to call time on her career

‘Pro League home matches against Spain will help us for real challenge we will face in January 2023’: PR Sreejesh

PR Sreejesh, nominated for the FIH Men's goalkeeper of the year award for the 2021-22 season, said that the initial Pro League matches will help the team to get in groove ahead of the World Cup.

Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: India placed alongside England, Spain and Wales

India are the top-ranked team in Pool D but will not find things easy against England, Spain and first-timers Wales.

FIH, Hockey India inspect Odisha’s Birsa Munda stadium months before World Cup

FIH chief executive officer Thierry Weil said it would be the largest hockey stadium in India and, most probably, in the world.

Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH player of year award; PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia in goalkeepers' categories

Star Indian drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among five nominees for the Men's Player of the Year honour while PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia figured in the shortlists for the best male and female goalkeeper for the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021-22

Our primary focus will always be on improving finishing: Indian dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh

The pool draw for the FIH Hockey World Cup is set to take place on September 8 and Harmanpreet said the team is ready to face any challenge that comes its way.

India women's hockey team focussed on winning Nations Cup, booking FIH Pro League berth: Deep Grace Ekka

The Indian women's team on Tuesday assembled for a long preparatory camp at the SAI centre in Bengaluru after enjoying a good break following a successful outing in Birmingham.

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Ikram, Belgium's Coudrun files nomination for FIH president's post

The FIH said in a statement that four positions in the FIH Executive Board will be elected at the Congress, or five if current Board Member Mohammad Tayyab Ikram is elected as president.

Commonwealth Games: It was disappointing to not play hockey final, says India midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad

This was Vivek Sagar's second CWG campaign. In 2018, at the Gold Coast edition, he was the youngest player in the squad, which returned home without a medal.

Hockey India elections: CoA appoints Ajay Nayak as Returning Officer for conduct of polls on 9 October

Former electoral officer in the Bihar government, Ajay Nayak has been appointed as the returning officer for the Hockey India elections, to be conducted by 9 October

FIH issues a joint statement with CoA: Hockey India election process to be completed by 9 October

The good news for HI is that FIH does not consider the court as a third party, ruling out the possibility of a ban with only months left for the men's World Cup.

Exclusive | Indian hockey team will beat Australia in World Cup, says defender Jarmanpreet Singh

Jarmanpreet Singh also revealed how he bounced back after being banned for two years for failing a dope test in 2015.

India vs Australia hockey highlights, CWG 2022: India lose 0-7 to win silver medal

India vs Australia Hockey, CWG 2022 Final: Australia put seven goals past India to win the gold medal for a seventh straight time

CWG 2022: India women's hockey team celebrates bronze dancing to 'Hindustani'

India beat New Zealand 2-1 in the shootouts to win the bronze medal at ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022.

India women's hockey team wins bronze at CWG 2022: Who said what on Twitter

India women's hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 after beating New Zealand

Commonwealth Games: India women's hockey team wins bronze medal after beating New Zealand in shootouts

In a match that India dominated for most of the four quarters, New Zealand scored off a penalty stroke with just 18 seconds left to the end of the game, taking it to penalty shootouts.

India vs New Zealand Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2022: India hold nerve in shootout to win BRONZE MEDAL

After conceding a goal in dying moments of the fourth quarter, India women's hockey team beats New Zealand 2-1 in the shootouts to win the bronze medal in ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022.

Commonwealth Games: India men's hockey team outplay South Africa 3-2 to reach final

Abhishek (20th minute), Mandeep Singh (28th) and Jugraj Singh (58th) scored for India, while South Africa's goals came from the sticks of Ryan Julius (33rd) and Mustapha Cassiem (59th).

India vs South Africa Hockey Highlights, Commonwealth Games: India qualify for final with 3-2 win

India vs South Africa Live, Commonwealth Games: Follow for live score and updates in hockey from 2022 CWG

Commonwealth Games: ‘Such bias happened in cricket till we became superpower’ — Sehwag on hockey match controversy

During the shootout, Australia's Malone missed her first attempt with a fine save from Indian captain and goalkeeper Savita. However, the officials gave the Aussie another go as the clock timer had not yet started.

Commonwealth Games: Heartbreak for India women's hockey team, loses to Australia in shootout in semis

It was a heartbreak for the Indian women's hockey team as it lost 0-3 in the shoot-out to four-time champions Australia after both the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semifinal of the Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games: India need to be wary of South Africa in the semis; Australia as usual look strong

India face Australia in the semi-finals, a team that has won the Commonwealth Games gold medal in men's hockey in all editions since 1998

India vs Australia hockey semifinal CWG: When and where to watch Ind vs Aus, live streaming, time in IST, TV channel

IND vs AUS Women’s Hockey Semi-final Live Streaming: Here's everything you need to know about the live streaming and telecast of the women’s hockey semi-final between India and Australia.