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Pakistan hockey’s slide began at home, says Salman Akbar, points to India’s turnaround

Salman Akbar attributes Pakistan's hockey decline to a weak domestic structure. India invested in its grassroots and domestic ecosystem after 2008 Olympic failure. This sustained investment led to significant international successes for Indian hockey. Pakistan's return to the World Cup follows an eight-year absence from the event. The upcoming India-Pakistan…

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Sreejesh slams HI after removal as India U-21 coach, questions preference for foreign coaches

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh voiced disappointment after his removal as junior men's team coach. His 17-month tenure saw five medals in five tournaments, including a Junior World Cup bronze. Sreejesh questioned Hockey India's continued reliance on foreign coaches, citing a preference for overseas expertise over Indian talent for national…

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TOISA 2024: Hockey stars nominated for top honours

NEW DELHI: India’s standout hockey stars will assemble for the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow on February 22.

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PR Sreejesh honoured with Padma Bhushan, Ashwin among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri

NEW DELHI: Former Indian men's hockey captain PR Sreejesh has been selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin is among the recipients of the Padma Shri.

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India captain Harmanpreet celebrates birthday with on-field 'cake-smash' party - Watch

India's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrated his 29th birthday with a pitch-side party that soon turned into a cake-smash event on the sidelines of the Hockey India League (HIL) being played at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

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2024 - India's golden year in sports: Iconic wins, Olympic glory and emotional farewells

NEW DELHI: 2024 saw Indian athletes shine globally, setting new records and bidding farewell to legends. From Olympic records to emotional farewells, Indian sports achieved new heights and celebrated its heroes, inspiring the next generation of athletes.

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FIH Awards: Harmanpreet Singh wins Men's Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh bags Goalkeeper of the Year

NEW DELHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced Indian hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh as the Men's Player of the Year and Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, respectively, on Friday. The announcements came during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress held in Oman.

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Suraj relishes Pathak challenge for No. 1 goalie's spot

Keeper feels competition will make India A better defensive unit

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PR Sreejesh set for coaching debut as India's junior hockey team takes on Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup opener

JOHOR (Malaysia): Two-time Olympic medal-winning stalwart P R Sreejesh will face his first major test as India's new junior men's hockey coach when the under-21 team aims for a fourth title triumph at the 12th Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning with a clash against Japan here on Saturday. The 36-year-old…

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Sultan of Johor Cup: Amir Ali to lead Indian junior hockey team in Sreejesh's coaching debut

BENGALURU: Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

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Sreejesh wants Lakra, Sunil in India coaching staff

CHENNAI: After an illustrious playing career spanning two decades, veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will begin an exciting new chapter as the head coach of the Indian men's junior team. He will officially take up the role on Monday.

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PM Narendra Modi writes heartwarming letter to hockey legend PR Sreejesh

India's long-serving goalkeeper, the legendary PR Sreejesh, announced his retirement from hockey following India's second consecutive Olympic bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Games.

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India face Malaysia, look to continue unbeaten run in Asian Champions Trophy

India will aim to extend their winning streak in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament when they face Malaysia on Wednesday. The defending champions come into the match after a strong start, having defeated China 3-0 and Japan 5-1 in their two league games so far.

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With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

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Cricket meets shooting! Suryakumar Yadav turns shooter, Manu Bhaker batter

NEW DELHI: India's star shooter Manu Bhaker recently shared a fun moment on social media with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav.

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Neeraj Chopra disappointed after falling short of 90m mark in Lausanne - WATCH

NEW DELHI: India's star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has set new standards in Indian athletics. After clinching gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj is now focused on breaking the elusive 90m barrier in javelin, a milestone achieved by…

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'It is an honour...': PM Modi after meeting Indian contingent of Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi declared it an honour to host all of the Indian athletes at his home after meeting the team that had just returned from the Olympics in Paris.

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When coach Harendra Singh choked with emotion at PR Sreejesh's felicitation

Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh couldn't hold back his emotions as PR Sreejesh, the player with whom he shares a special bond, walked into the sunset of his career after the Paris Olympics.

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Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey

NEW DELHI: 'The god of modern Indian hockey'. These words were on a giant display welcoming all to a one-of-a-kind felicitation function organised by Hockey India for India's now-retired hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh.

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Hockey India plans to have Lakra, Sunil in coaching set-up

NEW DELHI: After roping in PR Sreejesh as the new chief coach of the junior men's team, Hockey India (HI) now plans to include two more former India players in the coaching set-up. Defender Birendra Lakra and halfback SV Sunil are likely to join Sreejesh in the coaching group for…

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'Focus now is to create a stronger feeder system'

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid, embraces new role as coach of junior hockey team

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PR Sreejesh wants to be on 2026 Hockey World Cup podium in a 'unique' way

NEW DELHI: There's been a clamour for PR Sreejesh to reconsider his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. But his reaction sums up the call he has taken: "I once got very good advice. You should always leave when people ask 'why' and not when they say 'why not',"…

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Hockey India retires No. 16 jersey in honour of PR Sreejesh, appoints him as junior men's team coach

NEW DELHI: Hockey India announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey, from the national senior men's team, in honour of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who declared his retirement from the sport after the Paris Olympics. The decision celebrates an 18-year career that included securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. Sreejesh is…

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Will always remember game against Great Britain: Sreejesh

NEW DELHI: For 18 years, Indian hockey's custodian PR Sreejesh stood like a rock in front of the goalpost, making it difficult for the opponents to breach the citadel. If Rahul Dravid was 'The Wall' for Indian cricket, Sreejesh was 'The Wall' for Indian hockey who used his 6-ft-tall frame…

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'As an athlete myself...': Rishabh Pant's heartfelt post for Indian Olympians after Paris 2024

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant congratulated India's athletes for their remarkable performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The event saw India securing a total of six medals, including one silver and five bronze.

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