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Rio 2016: Indian women's hockey team thrashed 1-6 by Australia

Kenny got the sixth goal for Australia from the penalty corner to complete the route.

Aug 10, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

Men's hockey, Group B: India survive Argentina burst to steal 2-1 win

PR Sreejesh-led side went into the breather with a one goal cushion.

Aug 09, 2016, 22:21 PM IST

IND vs GER: Defending Olympic champions Germany beat India 2-1, courtesy a late deflected goal

India were beaten by Germany 5-2 in the London Olympic Games.

Aug 08, 2016, 20:57 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Indian women's hockey team fight back to hold Japan 2-2 in Olympic opener

Rani Rampal (31st minute) and Lilima Minz (40th minute) were the goal-scorers for India.

Aug 08, 2016, 00:16 AM IST

Indian men's hockey team target better performance to down the mighty Germans

India's captain Sreejesh is optimistic about a win against Germany tomorrow.

Aug 07, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

Rio 2016: Indian men and women look to make a mark in Olympic hockey

The women's team would also hope to continue their fairytale run

Aug 05, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Rio Games: My last desire is to see an Olympic gold in hockey, says Balbir Sr

Balbir Sr, who is probably India's oldest living Olympian, spoke words of encouragement not just for the country's hockey team, but wished good luck to all Rio-bound Indian athletes.

Aug 03, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Gender Bias: Tales of two former hockey captains tell all too revealing story of discrimination

It remains to be seen whether the Indian women's hockey team can put a good show at the prestigious Games in absence of their most experienced player.

Aug 01, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Indian men's hockey team go down 1-4 to Spain in Rio Olympics preparation match

India's equaliser came in the second quarter from a penalty stroke which was converted by Rupinder.

Jul 28, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Stupid to talk about hockey team's medal hopes, says Viren Rasquinha

India's strong defensive performance in that match raised medal hopes of fans at the upcoming Olympics.

Jul 26, 2016, 19:06 PM IST

There is no easy match in Olympics, says Indian hockey skipper PR Sreejesh

Sreejesh, who took over the captaincy mantle from long-standing Sardar Singh just ahead of the Olympics, said they are ready to face any side in the quarterfinals.

Jul 25, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

In-form Indian women hockey team beats Canada 3-1

Poonam Rani scored India's opener in the 19th minute, Renuka Yadav (32) scored the second and Anuradha Thokchom (58) added another to the tally.

Jul 23, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

Thousands bid emotional farewell as hockey legend Mohammed Shahid laid to rest

It was World Cup winner Ashok Kumar and best friend Iqbal, who wrapped Shahid's body with Indian tri-colour.

Jul 21, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

Indian hockey eves register come-from-behind win, beat USA 2-1

India constantly kept the pressure up in the final quarter and in the 55th minute Lilima Minz scored from another set piece to give them the lead, which they held on to record their first victory of the tour.

Jul 21, 2016, 14:35 PM IST

Toughest opponent yet dear friend: Pakistan greats pay rich tribute to Indian hockey legend Mohammed Shahid

Shahid, 56, who was being treated in a private hospital in Gurugram, passed away on Wednesday due to multiple organ failure.

Jul 20, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

TRAGIC! Indian hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

Shahid was a member of India's 1980 Moscow Olympics team, which won the gold medal.

Jul 20, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

SHOCKING VIDEO: Days after being sacked as hockey captain, Ritu Rani breaks down on national TV

Fighting tears, Ritu said she had never imagined that selectors will take such harsh decision and they have shattered her dreams of playing for country in Olympics.

Jul 15, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

Why losing captaincy to Sreejesh Ravindran could be blessing in disguise for beleaguered Sardar Singh

Sardar's witnessed a dip in form ever since he was embroiled in a controversy where a British hockey player has accused him of sexual and mental harassment.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

I want to bring glory back to Indian hockey: New skipper PR Sreejesh

Meanwhile, Indian hockey team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move to relieve Sardar from captaincy was purely taken to free him from excess responsibilities.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

INSPIRING STORY: Once a milk-seller, Renuka Yadav now part of hockey squad for Rio Olympics

Renuka, who has become the first woman Olympian from Chhattisgarh, was delighted with the fact that Indian women's team has qualified for the prestigious event after a gap of 36 years.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:08 AM IST