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India breathe fire to win Asian Champions Trophy

CHENNAI: It took 10 days, a dogged Malaysian team and a passage of free-flowing hockey from a fired-up Indian team for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy to come to life.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

Nandhakumar’s winner keeps East Bengal’s hopes alive

Emami East Bengal ended its 8-match losing streak against Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a spectacular finish from Nandhakumar Sekar. The Chennai-born winger's goal saw East Bengal win 1-0 in the Group-A Durand Cup match, keeping its quarterfinal hopes alive. East Bengal's better attack plan and execution kept the star-studded…

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

ACT 2023: India's 'Wall & the Weapon' lead title charge against Malaysia in the final

CHENNAI: The India jerseys that have sold the most at vendors lined up on the pavement encircling the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here are not of the local boy Karthi Selvam, but someone who has left the disappointment of World Cup behind in style and has become the toast of…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

‘The love and affection of fans is unbelievable’

Aruna Sairam recalls old days and her favourite spots in Chennai to eat

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

ACT 2023 Semifinals: India battle Japan in Sreejesh's landmark game

CHENNAI: Moments before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday, special invitee and Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin stood at the centre of the pitch to wait for his good friend PR Sreejesh, and the two exchanged a hug. White it warmed the hearts of millions, the moment also highlighted the…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC blow away Hyderabad FC

CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC started their Durand Cup campaign on a high note blowing away Hyderabad FC 3-1 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. Chennaiyin conceded an early goal but were quick to recover and equalised within two minutes. They added two more to clinch three points…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Younger lot has turned it around for Malaysia: Arul Selvaraj

CHENNAI: Heading into the Asian Champions Trophy, Malaysia were not particularly brimming with excitement. Their head coach A Arul Selvaraj was a bit upset with ACT's scheduling as he felt that the continental tournament disrupted his team's preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Rani Rampal and Sardar Singh named chief coaches of India's sub-junior teams

CHENNAI: Hockey India on Thursday appointed Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coaches of its U-17 boys and girls' programme respectively, the federation announced at a press conference on the sidelines of the men's Asian Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Need to be 'bomb-proof' as a team: India hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: There's a lot happening too quickly in the still-nascent Craig Fulton era after India's new chief coach replaced Graham Reid in the hot seat this April.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Kasturi Buildings: A tour through the premises

Kasturi Buildings, an iconic landmark in Chennai, was built in 1939. Its architect was H. Fellowes Prynne, A.R.I.B.A. and engineer N.R. Srinivasan oversaw construction. The building is shaped like a T, with a statue of Munro at its foot. It houses a duplex Rotary press machine and a 20,000 sq.…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023