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Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier: India continue unbeaten run with 5-4 win over Thailand

Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier: India continue unbeaten run with 5-4 win over Thailand

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The Indian women had registered a 7-1 win over Japan in their second match of the tournament on Saturday night. This was after the Indians started their campaign with a 7-2 thrashing of Malaysia on Friday.

Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier: India to begin campaign against Malaysia

Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier: India to begin campaign against Malaysia

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India, who will be led by Navjot Kaur in the event that takes place in Oman's Salalah, has been placed in the Elite Pool along with Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Pakistan Hockey Federation sacks entire coaching staff of men's team ahead of Asian Games

Pakistan Hockey Federation sacks entire coaching staff of men's team ahead of Asian Games

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The new set of coaches, which will work with Shahnaz Sheikh, include Shakeel Abbasi, Amjad Ali and Dilawar Hussain.

'Nobody can snatch my passion for hockey': Rani Rampal says no regrets despite losing her place in Indian team

'Nobody can snatch my passion for hockey': Rani Rampal says no regrets despite losing her place in Indian team

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Rani, India's most decorated women's hockey player who led the senior team to its best-ever finish at the Olympics, had been overlooked for the upcoming Asian Games despite making a strong comeback from injury.

Indian Hockey team jump to 3rd place in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph

Indian Hockey team jump to 3rd place in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph

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India (2771.35 points) jumped one place to third and went past England (2763.50 points) behind top-ranked Netherlands (3095.90 points) and Belgium (2917.87 points)

Asian Champions Trophy: India and coach Craig Fulton set sights on Asian Games gold after record title win

Asian Champions Trophy: India and coach Craig Fulton set sights on Asian Games gold after record title win

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The India hockey team fought back from two goals down to eke out a 4-3 win over Malaysia in the final to claim their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title on Saturday.

'Victory has ignited immense pride': PM Modi, BCCI congratulate Indian team on winning Asian Champions Trophy

'Victory has ignited immense pride': PM Modi, BCCI congratulate Indian team on winning Asian Champions Trophy

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India have become the first side to win the Asian Champions Trophy four times and the victory was celebrated widely by the Indians including PM Narendra Modi.

Asian Champions Trophy: India produce spirited comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3, win fourth title

Asian Champions Trophy: India produce spirited comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3, win fourth title

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India came from two goals down to beat Malaysia 4-3 and win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the fourth time.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Points Table: India win fourth title, beat Malaysia in final

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Points Table: India win fourth title, beat Malaysia in final

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Here's the full points table for the seventh edition of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey competition that is taking place in Chennai between 3 to 12 August.

On This Day: India triumphs over Great Britain at 1948 London Olympics to win fourth consecutive hockey gold

On This Day: India triumphs over Great Britain at 1948 London Olympics to win fourth consecutive hockey gold

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Balbir Singh Senior scored a brace as India defeated Great Britain 4-0 in the men's hockey final at the Empire Stadium to win its fourth consecutive gold medal — and its first as an independent nation.

Veteran forward Rani Rampal sidelined as India unveil women's hockey probables for Asian Games

Veteran forward Rani Rampal sidelined as India unveil women's hockey probables for Asian Games

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Rampal had on Thursday lashed out at the national head coach Janneke Schopman demanding an answer as to why she was being ignored despite her fair performances lately.

Asian Champions Trophy Final: Harmanpreet Singh's India aim for record fourth title

Asian Champions Trophy Final: Harmanpreet Singh's India aim for record fourth title

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With goals from open play and PCs, Indian men's hockey team has shown in the tournament that they can be a threat against any side with its variety.

FIH has decided to abandon new penalty corner rule trial, says president Tayyab Ikram

FIH has decided to abandon new penalty corner rule trial, says president Tayyab Ikram

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While the International Hockey Federation has opted to retain the existing penalty corner rule, president Ikram said he has asked for a ‘re-evaluation of further options’.

Asian Champions Trophy: India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh felicitated for completing 300 international games; Watch video

Asian Champions Trophy: India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh felicitated for completing 300 international games; Watch video

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PR Sreejesh completed 300 international caps on Friday when India took on Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals in Chennai.

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 semi-final: India storm into final with 5-0 thrashing of Japan

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 semi-final: India storm into final with 5-0 thrashing of Japan

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Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey: Akashdeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sumit and Karthi Selvam score as India storm into the final with a comprehensive victory over Japan in the semis.

Asian Champions Trophy: Malaysia thump defending champions South Korea 6-2 to reach maiden final

Asian Champions Trophy: Malaysia thump defending champions South Korea 6-2 to reach maiden final

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The goals for Malaysia were scored by Faizal Saari, Shello Silverious, Abu Kamal Azrai and Najmi Jazlan.

Asian Champions Trophy, India vs Japan: In-form Harmanpreet and Co face tricky Japan test in semi-finals

Asian Champions Trophy, India vs Japan: In-form Harmanpreet and Co face tricky Japan test in semi-finals

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It's often branded as a cliché when one says that ranking in sports doesn't matter but Japan proved it to be the truth in the group game against India.

'I'm not retiring': Rani Rampal dismisses retirement from hockey despite India snub

'I'm not retiring': Rani Rampal dismisses retirement from hockey despite India snub

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Rani Rampal last represented India women's hockey team in January during a tour of South Africa.

Asian Champions Trophy: India played a good-structured game against Pakistan, says coach Craig Fulton

Asian Champions Trophy: India played a good-structured game against Pakistan, says coach Craig Fulton

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Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck twice from penalty corners to play a major role as India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in Asian Champions Trophy to seal the top spot in the points table.

Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh scores brace as India thump Pakistan 4-0 in final group game

Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh scores brace as India thump Pakistan 4-0 in final group game

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Having already sealed their semifinal spot before the match, India played confidently and completely dominated the match, while Pakistan were always playing catch-up.

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: IND beat PAK 4-0 in Chennai

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: IND beat PAK 4-0 in Chennai

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Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India vs Pakistan Highlights: India were clinical in every department tonight. Be it defensively, or while taking penalty corners, there was just no stopping the hosts. India beat Pakistan 4-0 to assert their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Asian Champions Trophy: India face Pakistan with aim of avoiding laxity, clinch top spot

Asian Champions Trophy: India face Pakistan with aim of avoiding laxity, clinch top spot

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India take on Pakistan in the last group stage game of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai.

Asian Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: Harmanpreet and Co aim to top table ahead of semi-finals

Asian Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: Harmanpreet and Co aim to top table ahead of semi-finals

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India will be hoping to head into the Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals as the only unbeaten team at the end of the league stage when they face neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan.

India, Pakistan in same group for Asian Games hockey tournament

India, Pakistan in same group for Asian Games hockey tournament

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Placed in Group A, besides Pakistan, the Indian men have Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Uzbekistan against whom they will begin their campaign on 24 September.

Japanese hockey team cleans up dressing room at Asian Champions Trophy

Japanese hockey team cleans up dressing room at Asian Champions Trophy

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Japan men's hockey team cleaned up the dressing room after their defeat to Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai.

Asian Champions Trophy: India defeat South Korea 3-2 to clinch third win of tournament

Asian Champions Trophy: India defeat South Korea 3-2 to clinch third win of tournament

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With 10 points from three wins and one draw, India are on top the league table. They had already qualified for the semifinals before the match.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India vs South Korea Highlights: IND beat KOR 3-2 to clinch third win of tournament

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India vs South Korea Highlights: IND beat KOR 3-2 to clinch third win of tournament

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India vs South Korea, Highlights: South Korea did provide India a scare in the end, but the hosts manage to walk away with a 3-2 win. This is their third win of the tournament. Not the easiest of wins, but well deserved in the end for India and their hardwork.

Asian Champions Trophy: 'It won't stay bad forever', says Craig Fulton on India's poor penalty conversion rate

Asian Champions Trophy: 'It won't stay bad forever', says Craig Fulton on India's poor penalty conversion rate

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In the 1-1 draw against Japan, India secured 15 penalty corners but converted just one. The grim reality continued against Malaysia on Sunday when they just converted two out of 10 set pieces.

Asian Champions Trophy: Five-star India thrash Malaysia to reclaim top spot

Asian Champions Trophy: Five-star India thrash Malaysia to reclaim top spot

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A wounded India opened the scoring through local lad Karthi Selvam before Hardik, Harmanpreet, Gurjant and Jugraj scored in 5-0 win over Malaysia.

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet, Jugraj score as India win 5-0

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet, Jugraj score as India win 5-0

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India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Karthi Selvam scored the opening goal before Hardik, Harmanpreet, Gurjant and Jugraj scored as India defeated Malaysia 5-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai.