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Ask coach, selectors why I am not in the team; what happened to me in the last two years wasn't right: Rani Rampal

CHENNAI: Months after Rani Rampal was dropped from the Indian women's hockey team core group, the former India captain and a legend of Indian hockey broke her silence on Thursday. Rani accused the current coach of the Indian women's team, Janneke Schopman, for her ouster from the national team. Rani…

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Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s Rehan Butt relives 2007 Chennai memories

Rehan Butt, former captain of the Pakistan hockey team, reminisces his 2007 tour to Chennai. He is now coach of a largely inexperienced side. He hopes for positive support from the authorities to help the team grow and prepare for a better future. He believes that even if they don't…

The Hindu

India will travel to Pakistan for Olympic qualifiers if needed, says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

HI, FIH dismiss concerns over scheduling; teams urged to use event to streamline plans for Asian Games. FIH President Ikram claims coaches happy, new penalty corner rules in trial stage, Senior Nationals to be played in Chennai later this year.

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Hockey India asks state bodies to ensure compliance of its policies at district level

NEW DELHI: Hockey India, in a bid to ensure compliance of its projects and policies in a more effective manner for the growth of the sport, will expand its 'Member Units Portal' to include information about district units as well.

The Times of India

No hurdles in Pakistan’s presence for Asian Champions Trophy, says Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Pakistan's participation in Asian Champions Trophy hockey is certain, with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur indicating no government hurdles. India, Pakistan, Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China will compete in the tournament in Chennai, with the trophy touring India to promote the event. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and former India stars…

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Focus on building a strong structure and financial assistance, says Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

While Hockey India started a Grassroots Development Committee last year, it has now also begun financial assistance to states and districts to revive the organisation at the lowest levels. HI gives ₹50,000 for every player and ₹25,000 for every staff member for winning an international game at every level for…

The Hindu

HI plans to revive HIL in late 2024 or early 2025 in new avatar for both men and women

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2025 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years.

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Mental conditioning specialist Paddy Upton to work with Indian men's hockey team

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to receive valuable assistance from mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hockey India has responded to the coaching staff's request for support in building the mental toughness of…

The Times of India

Rajiv Mishra, fleeting comet of Indian hockey, dies a lonely death

LUCKNOW: Rajiv Mishra, who dazzled like a comet on the timeline of Indian hockey in the late '90s but vanished equally fast after an untimely injury, died a lonely death in Varanasi. His body was found at his home on Friday morning.

The Times of India

Deep Grace Ekka reaches 250th-game milestone

KOLKATA: Odisha's Deep Grace Ekka reached a milestone on Saturday as she played her 250th match for the Indian Women's hockey team. Sadly though, she couldn't make the day special as India went down to Australia in the second match of the Test series.

The Times of India

Hockey India advertises for new Chief Coach: Who are the likely candidates?

NEW DELHI: It didn't take much time for Hockey India (HI) to react to the team's dismal show at the Men's Hockey World Cup. President Dilip Tirkey and other HI officials met the team and the coaching staff led by Graham Reid after they arrived from Rourkela having finished joint…

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Post debacle, it's time to fix accountability

India hockey coach Graham Reid quits after poor World Cup show; analytical coach Clark, scientific adviser Pemberton resign too

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Was India’s Hockey World Cup failure a missed opportunity?

The national field hockey team finished tied for ninth place at a home World Cup. What went wrong?

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We will ask coach, senior players why the hunger to win was missing: Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

BHUBANESWAR: India's title hopes at the Hockey World Cup ended in an anti-climax. For a second consecutive World Cup at home, the team failed to live up to its expectations and will now finish outside of the top eight.

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Dilip Tirkey: We got a lot of chances but wasted one after the other

NEW DELHI: As India lost the crossover match against New Zealand to bow out of the Hockey World Cup title race, a disappointed Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said that the team wasted a lot of chances.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Will revive hockey culture in regions where there has been a decline, says Dilip Tirkey

ROURKELA: A two-minute conversation between Dilip Tirkey and chief minister Naveen Patnaik 20 years ago changed the narrative of hockey not just in Odisha but in India. Way back in 2003, Tirkey, then the captain of the national team, spoke to Patnaik on the need for an artificial turf in…

The Times of India

2023 Men's Hockey World Cup's trophy tour kickstarts

BHUBANESWAR: The trophy tour of the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup was kick-started on Monday with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey.

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Sports: Hockey India Announces Trophy Tour Ahead Of Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023

The tour will officially kick off from 5 December with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey in Bhubaneswar. Read on for details:

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Indian men's hockey team to play 5-match 'Test series' in Australia in November-December

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team will tour Australia to play a five-match 'Test series' in November-December.

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Dilip Tirkey elected unopposed as Hockey India president

Hockey India elections were scheduled to be held on October 1 but the results were declared in advance as there were no contestants for any of the posts

The Times of India

Want to focus on junior and sub-junior levels, says new Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

It was a huge day for Odisha as son of the soil Dilip Tirkey was elected unopposed as the Hockey India (HI) president on Friday after Jharkhand Hockey’s Bhola Nath Singh withdrew his nomination for the post. Uttar Pradesh Hockey chief Rakesh Katyal had also filed nomination for the role…

The Times of India

Odisha's efforts for hockey have reflected in people supporting me, says new Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

NEW DELHI: Following the change of trend in the country's football administration, Indian hockey too has got its first player-president, with former national captain Dilip Tirkey being elected unopposed to the post of Hockey India (HI) president.

The Times of India

Odisha erupts in joy as Dilip Tirkey becomes Hockey India chief

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha erupted in joy as local lad Dilip Tirkey was on Friday unanimously elected president of Hockey India becoming the first state native to occupy the top sports body post.

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Sports: Former Olympian Dilip Tirkey elected new Hockey India President

Olympian and Asian Games medalist Dilip Tirkey has been elected unopposed as the President of Hockey India, the governing body of the sport in the country. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Dilip Tirkey becomes first player-president of Hockey India

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Dilip Tirkey on Friday became Hockey India's first player-president after his unopposed election to the top post as yet another sportsperson has grabbed the top job in a National Sports Federation (NSF).

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