Renuka Yadav

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

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

Indian women lose to Japan in Junior Asia Cup hockey semi-final

Indian women's hockey team on Saturday lost the shoot-out battle against Japan after the scoreline of the closely fought semi-final remained 2-2 till regulation time in the 7th Junior Asia Cup.

Sep 12, 2015, 20:16 PM IST