Nikkin Thimmaiah

4-Nations Hockey: Combative India flourish late against Malaysia to stay alive

Indian hockey team's ability to slip into a higher gear helped as a late flourish from Nikkin Thimmaiah and Akashdeep Singh ensured that they beat Malaysia 4-2.

4-Nations Hockey: Error-prone India lose to Australia despite Rupinder Pal Singh's form

Seeing their lead evaporate, India played a scrappy game. The midfield suddenly started making errors and the Aussies capitalised on those, rattling the Indian defence.

4-Nations Hockey: India get first points on board with 4-2 win over Malaysia

Nikkin Thimmaiah scored a brace as the Indian men's hockey team got the better of Malaysia 4-2 to register its first win in the round robin encounter of the Four Nations Invitational tournament.

PR Sreejesh dedicates ACT final win over Pakistan to martyred Indian soldiers in Uri

India captain P R Sreejesh dedicated the Asian Championship Trophy triumph to the Indian soldiers martyred in the Uri attack and their families, saying it's a Diwali gift to those who lost their lives while safeguarding the country.

Asian Champions Trophy 2016: India's triumph a proof of team's strong character

India celebrate their first gold medal after the 2014 Asian Games after they had clinched the World League bronze and the much coveted Champions Trophy silver. But this victory would be sweet and celebrated long into the night at Kuantan.

India vs Pakistan Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2016 final: Twitter hails 'perfect' Diwali gift as India beat Pakistan

Twitter exploded in praise for the Indian hockey team who became the champions of Asia after scoring 30 goals in the tournament and without losing a single game. The nation who rejoiced a victory over arch rival Pakistan, hailed the victory as the 'perfect Diwali gift.' Here are some of the best reactions from the Twitter

India vs Pakistan Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2016 final: India clinch title

Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over arch-rivals Pakistan to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy, presenting a perfect Diwali gift to the nation at Kuanton on Sunday.

Asian Champions Trophy 2016: In-form India have edge over South Korea in semi-final

In the five group matches that India have played in the Asian Champions Trophy, they have scored 25 goals and conceded six. Rupinder Pal Singh has contributed to ten goals off penalty corners.

Asian Champions Trophy 2016: Roelant Oltmans pleased with India's 9-0 hammering of China

Indian hockey team coach Roelant Oltmans was a happy man after his side coasted to a 9-0 victory over China in the preliminary league outing of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy.

Asian Champions Trophy 2016: India crush China 9-0 to seal semi-final spot

Akashdeep Singh and Jasjit Singh Kular scored a brace each as a ruthless India routed China 9-0 in a round-robin match to enter the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium.