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The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
We are preparing for Pakistan: Fulton
Back to full-strength training after the disappointing Pro League tour of Europe, the Indian men's hockey team is putting in the hard yards to ensure better results in the upcoming Australia tour, with one eye on the Asia Cup back home later next month. The players have been training here for the last fortnight and, although the squad for Australia has been decided, the trials for the Asia Cup are scheduled for Friday as coach Craig Fulton zeroes in on his final 18 for the World Cup qualifying event in Rajgir. 'It's going good, and it's nice to have the India A group back as well and good competition, we are excited about the Asia Cup, that's the main priority for the year. We specifically chose Australia to tour for that reason (tougher opponents than the teams in Asia Cup) because we want to make sure we have covered all bases. To play a top team like Australia, from a physical and a tactical point of view, it will highlight quite quickly if we are on track or not. 'It's not always easy, we had a tough time when we went there the last time but 3-4 months later, we beat Australia for the first time (in the Olympics). That's the ideal scenario, to play someone better than you and then close the gap between where you started and where you finished,' Fulton said after training on Tuesday. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙪𝙥 2025. 🏆 Just 1 month to go. ⌛ From 29 August to 7 September, Rajgir Bihar is all set to welcome Asia's finest. 💪🏻 Get ready for non stop action, electrifying crowds and moments that will go down in… — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2025 The India A side also had mixed results on its Europe tour recently, but Fulton insisted it was part of a long-term process. 'With the India A, it's all development, they are not there to win games against Holland and Belgium and England. 'At the same time, we are looking at developing the next group of talented athletes. But they need good games, and they need to be tested, and I think we really got a good balance of seeing that. 'We just want to create more depth because what happens now with the Under-21s? They finish the World Cup, they can't come straight into the senior group, where do they go? This squad is for that, and then it's always really competitive so that whatever comes in is better than what's currently going out and that's how we are trying to manage that programme,' he said. As for the Asia Cup, he isn't thinking about the line-up just yet. 'I assume it's going to be Pakistan because if it's anyone lesser, I can't do anything about it. I'm preparing for Pakistan and that's how we're approaching it. The worst thing to do is not prepare and if they arrive, then use the excuse, 'Oh we didn't think they were coming'. '
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
India A men's hockey team lose close 2-3 match against England
Image credit: Hockey India The India 'A' men's hockey team suffered its second straight loss on the European tour, narrowly losing 2-3 to world No. 5 England in a hard-fought match at the Wagener Stadion on Tuesday. Despite goals from promising forwards Maninder Singh and Uttam Singh, India 'A' couldn't hold off a resilient English side in a closely contested encounter. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Reflecting on the match, India 'A' coach Shivendra Singh said, 'We initially had three really good wins on this tour, and now two really close losses. We knew that as the tour progressed, we would face tougher competition and teams. — TheHockeyIndia (@TheHockeyIndia) 'We are now taking each game as it comes and learning from it as we progress. We still have three games left against two really good teams, and are now looking forward to playing those.' India 'A' will now travel to Antwerpen to take on Belgium on Thursday, before wrapping up their tour with two final matches against the Netherlands in Eindhoven on July 18 and July 20. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
23-06-2025
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- News18
Double Olympic Medalist Lalit Upadhyay Retires From International Hockey
Last Updated: Upadhyay has amassed an impressive 179+ caps and over 40 goals across a decade-long national career. Two-time Olympic medalist and Indian forward Lalit Upadhyay announced his retirement from international hockey on Sunday after India finished its FIH Pro League season with a 4-3 win over Belgium. Capping off a stellar career, Lalit formally announced his retirement from international hockey on Olympic Day, June 23, 2025. He closed a chapter highlighted by two Olympic medals, multiple continental victories, and nearly 180 caps for India. The 31-year-old double Olympic medallist took to social media to reveal his decision to the masses. Today, I announce my retirement from international a tough moment, but one every athlete must face one has been the greatest honour and pride of my life to represent our country 🇮🇳🙏Thank you for everything. 🙏 @HockeyIndiaLeag @TheHockeyIndia — Lalit Upadhyay (@lalithockey) June 22, 2025 'Today, I announce my retirement from international hockey. It's a tough moment, but one every athlete must face one day. It has been the greatest honour and pride of my life to represent our country. Thank you for everything," wrote Lalit from his official X handle. Hailing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Lalit, who made his debut for India in 2014, eventually emerged as one of India's most accomplished field hockey players. Despite an early setback in 2008—when a sting operation wrongly implicated him in corruption—Lalit was undeterred. With support from coach Paramanand Mishra and former captain Dhanraj Pillay (who secured him a place with Air India), Upadhyay overcame the crisis by rebuilding his career through sheer skill and determination. A key figure in India's international pursuits, he helped the team clinch gold at the 2016 and 2018 Asian Champions Trophies, and the 2017 Asia Cup, where he scored four goals. He also contributed to medals in the 2017 World League Final (bronze) and the 2018 Champions Trophy (silver). Upadhyay has amassed an impressive 179+ caps and over 40 goals across a decade-long national career. On the Olympic stage, Lalit played a pivotal role in India's historic bronze-medal wins at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024—marking back-to-back Olympic podium finishes after a 52-year gap. In recognition of his achievements, Lalit received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2021. Off the field, he has served as a Deputy Superintendent of Police with the Uttar Pradesh Police since 2022. First Published: June 23, 2025, 07:30 IST
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India and Argentina observe a minute's silence for Air India crash victims ahead of Pro League match
India and Argentina's men's hockey teams observed a minute's silence for all the victims of the tragic Air India crash on Thursday ahead of their FIH Pro League match. 'The @TheHockeyIndia and @ArgFieldHockey teams observed a minute's silence for all the victims of today's tragic Air India plane crash and their families ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League match. Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families. RIP,' the International Hockey Federation posted on X. An Air India passenger plane from Ahmedabad to London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed just moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, a statement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. The pilot of the aircraft gave a mayday call to the Ahmedabad air traffic controller. The @TheHockeyIndia and @ArgFieldHockey teams observed a minute's silence for all the victims of today's tragic Air India plane crash, and their families, ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League match. Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families. RIP. — International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) June 12, 2025 The Boeing 787 aircraft took off from the airport at 1:39 p.m. with 232 passengers, including two infants and 10 crew members. The aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumit Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt. Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The copilot has 1,100 hours of flying experience. ALSO READ: UTT 2025: Why are players wearing black armbands? 'We have retrieved 204 bodies, and 41 injured persons have been taken to the hospital,' Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik told The Hindu. As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from Runway 23. It gave a mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. 'Immediately after departure from Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site,' an official said. Related Topics India / Argentina
News18
23-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
HI Announces India Masters Cup, Inaugural Edition To Be Held In Chennai
Last Updated: The age eligibility for the league and knockout tournament for he veterans is 40 years for the men's category and 35 for the women's section. Hockey India announced the initiation of the Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, an event for veterans of the sport, slated to begin on the 18th of June in Chennai. The age eligibility for the league and knockout tournament is 40 years for the men's category and 35 for the women's section, with the pool structure based on the final number of participating teams. HI took to the social media platform to officially announce the dates of the event on Friday, with a post that read, 'Legends O f The Game Back In Action. Get ready for an epic showdown as our hockey legends take the field at the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai! From 18 June to 27 June 2025, the action will unfold. This landmark tournament marks a new chapter in Indian hockey, celebrating veteran players who have shaped the game with their experience and passion." ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????? 🏑Get ready for an epic showdown as our hockey legends take the field at the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai! From 18 June to 27 June 2025, the action will unfold. This landmark tournament marks a… — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 23, 2025 The names of the teams for both categories will be released shortly. To participate, players must register through their respective state member units, according to a statement from HI. Former Indian women's hockey team skipper Asunta Lakra expressed her delight on the event for veterans ahead of the inaugural season. 'Being part of the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup is a deeply emotional and exciting moment for me. Hockey has shaped who I am, and to have the chance to return to the field, surrounded by fellow veterans who've shared similar journeys, is truly special," Lakra began. 'This tournament isn't just about competition, it's about legacy, passion, and the lifelong bond we all have with the sport. I applaud Hockey India for creating this platform for former players to relive the joy of the game and continue inspiring the next generation," she added. 'I'm proud to wear my boots again, not just for the love of the game, but for everything it has given us over the years," the veteran concluded.
