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Hockey: At FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar, India’s hockey teams begin their journey toward World Cup | Hockey News

Hockey: At FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar, India’s hockey teams begin their journey toward World Cup | Hockey News

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This time in 2024, when India’s hockey teams kick-started their Pro League commitments, the circumstances couldn’t have been more contrasting. The men were in an experimental mode, upbeat after the Asian Games and brimming with self-belief to finish on the Olympic podium again — which they did. The women’s team, meanwhile, were recovering from a heartbreak like never before. They failed to qualify for the Paris Games, which put many celebrated careers in a spot of bother. And the then-coach, Janneke Schopman, lashed out heavily at the administration. A year on, they return to the competition in different moods and ambitions. Craig Fulton and Harmanpreet Singh’s men are strutting around with an aura around them; not necessarily of invincibility — that they are not — but one of them being taken seriously in world hockey. In Salima Tete, the women have a new leader; the old guard have stayed on and with the Olympic setback now behind them, the Harendra Singh-coached team once again seems to have the wind in their sails. And later this …

Germany Women’s Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar Ahead Of FIH Pro League Matches

Germany Women’s Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar Ahead Of FIH Pro League Matches

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German women’s hockey team arrives in Bhubaneswar© X (Twitter) The Germany Women’s Hockey Team arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, on Monday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 fixtures in India. Led by Co-Captains Linnea Wiedemann and Sarah Strauss, Germany will take on Spain on 15 and 16 February before facing hosts India on 21 and 22 February. Germany finished runners-up in last season’s Pro League behind the Netherlands, but they have struggled for form this year. With only two draws from four matches, they currently sit seventh in the standings with three points. Having conceded 13 goals already, they will be looking to tighten their defense ahead of the crucial upcoming games. Speaking upon arrival, co-captain Wiedemann said, “The Kalinga Stadium always has an incredible atmosphere, and we are looking forward to playing here. We know facing India in front of their home crowd will be tough, but we will focus on our performance and give our best.” Echoing her teammate’s thoughts, co-captain Strauss added, “I feel great coming …

Deepika Nets Hat-Trick As India Hammer Malaysia 5-0 In Womens Junior Asia Cup

Deepika Nets Hat-Trick As India Hammer Malaysia 5-0 In Womens Junior Asia Cup

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India beat Malaysia 5-0 in the women’s junior Asia Cup.© X/@TheHockeyIndia Defending champions India shrugged off a slow start to record a 5-0 win over Malaysia in the women’s junior Asia Cup contest with yet another impressive showing in the tournament in Muscat on Monday. It was also India’s third straight win over Malaysia in the history of the tournament, having beaten them 9-1 in the 2015 edition and 2-1 in the 2023 iteration of the event. Coming off a 13-1 thrashing of Bangladesh on Sunday, India were slow to start finding their goals and were also met by stiff resistance from their Malaysian counterparts. But once India found the first breakthrough, they kept building on the advantage to produce yet another thoroughly dominating show. Deepika (37th, 39th, 48th) was the star of India’s win as she netted a hat-trick of goals while Vaishnavi Phalke (32nd) and Kanika Siwach (38th) score one goal each. India looked to attack from the beginning but Malaysian defense was formidable against their opponent’s advances. India earned the …

Deepika Stars As India Retain Women’s Asian Champion Trophy Hockey Title With Win Over China

Deepika Stars As India Retain Women’s Asian Champion Trophy Hockey Title With Win Over China

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Young striker Deepika turned out to be the star once again with a fine reverse hit goal as India retained their women’s Asian Champions Trophy title after edging past Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in a pulsating final Wednesday. Deepika scored the winner for India from a penalty corner in the 31st minute to finish as the tournament’s highest goal getter with 11 strikes. India had earlier stunned China 3-0 in the league stages of the tournament. It was India’s third ACT title after winning the top honours in 2016 and 2023. The Indian team is now the most successful side in the tournament’s history along side South Korea with three titles each. China, on the other hand, will have to settle for their third runner-up finish. Japan finished third on the podium after defeating Malaysia 4-1 in the third-fourth place classification match earlier in the day. It was neck and neck fight between the two sides throughout the contest. Both India and China made many promising circle penetrations but the backline of …

India vs China Final Highlights, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India Beat China 1-0 To Win Record-Equalling 3rd Title

India vs China Final Highlights, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India Beat China 1-0 To Win Record-Equalling 3rd Title

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India vs China Final Highlights, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024© Hockey India India vs China Hockey Final Highlights: Deepika scored the only goal of the match as India beat China 1-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final to win a record equalling third title. Deepika, who also missed a penalty stroke, scored minutes into the third quarter to put India 1-0 up, a lead which the hosts manage to preserve despite a late surge from China in the final quarter. India are now the most decorated side in the history of the tournament, equalling South Korea on three titles each. Here are the Highlights of India vs China Final Women’s Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 From Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar November20202418:31 (IST) IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Thank you! India are now the most decorated side in the history of the tournament, equalling South Korea on three titles each. It’s party atmosphere in Rajgir. Thank you for tuning in. It’s a goodbye for now, until next time! November20202418:26 (IST) IND vs CHN …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Navneet, Lalremsiami on target as India overcome Japan goalkeeper’s heroics to reach final | Hockey News

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Navneet, Lalremsiami on target as India overcome Japan goalkeeper’s heroics to reach final | Hockey News

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When asked on the day before the semifinals why India have been better in the second halves of matches at the Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, head coach Harendra Singh was guarded in his response. “Sometimes Plan B becomes Plan A, and it’s been working for us. The opponents also have been doing their homework,” he said. He then elaborated, with a chuckle: “Har match mein hum opponents ke goalkeeper ko hero bana rahe hain.” Harendra was being tongue-in-cheek as he thought India’s finishing could be better than shooting at the goalkeepers hurriedly. But sure enough, a day later, Japan’s goalkeeper Yu Kudo emerged as the (nearly) hero in the semifinal in Rajgir. Navneet Kaur (48′) and Lalremsiami (56′) were on target as India set up a title showdown against China on Wednesday. Kudo was playing like a character in a Japanese anime, who seemed to possess the superpower to read where Indian forwards were targeting. She saved with her pads closed, she saved with her stick stretched upwards, and she saved with her outstretched …

India Beat Japan, Set Up Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Title Clash Against China

India Beat Japan, Set Up Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Title Clash Against China

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Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Rajgir on Tuesday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 48th minute while Lalaremsiami struck from field play in the 56th minute for India, who had plenty of scoring chances including 13 penalty corners. India will face China, whom they defeated in the league stages, in the final on Wednesday. Earlier, China beat Malaysia 3-1 in the first semifinal. Malaysia will take on Japan in the third-fourth place match, while Korea finished fifth after beating Thailand 3-0 in the fifth-sixth place classification match. The Indians continued their attacking game and put on early pressure on the Japanese defence, just like the last league game. The play was mostly inside the Japanese half as the Indian defence was hardly tested. India had the first shot at the goal inside the initial five minute. Skipper Salima Tete’s attempt was thwarted by Japanse goalkeeper Yu Kudo. The Indians repeatedly penetrated …

India vs Japan Live Streaming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Japan Live Streaming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

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India vs Japan Live Streaming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey© X (Twitter) India vs Japan Live Streaming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey Live Telecast: India look to continue their unbeaten run as they take on Japan in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 semifinal clash on Thursday. India entered the semifinals as favourites after winning all of their group stage match. India and Japan faced each other in the final group stage match as well and the hosts emerged victorious 3-0. Till now, India have registered five wins in this year’s competition. When will the India vs Japan Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey match be played? The India vs Japan Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey match will be played on Tuesday, November 19. Where will the India vs Japan Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey match be played? The India vs Japan Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semifinal Hockey match will be played in Rajgir, Bihar. What time will the India vs Japan Women’s Asian …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India Beat Japan 3-0 To Top League Stage

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India Beat Japan 3-0 To Top League Stage

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Defending champions India stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy with an unbeaten record, defeating Japan 3-0 on Sunday. Continuing her stellar form, star striker Deepika netted a quickfire brace from penalty corners in the final quarter to seal the victory, following vice-captain Navneet Kaur’s opener in the 37th minute. With this win, India topped the league stage with maximum 15 points from five matches, ahead of Olympic silver medallists China (12 points). India will take on fourth-placed Japan in the semifinal on Tuesday, while China will play third-placed Malaysia in the other last-four game. Deepika, the tournament’s leading scorer, now boasts 10 goals, including four field goals, five penalty corners, and one penalty stroke, underscoring her dominance. In the day’s other matches, Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0, while China defeated South Korea by an identical margin. The Indians secured their first scoring chance in the form of back-to-back penalty corners in the eighth minute but Deepika’s flick from the second effort was brilliantly saved by Japanese goalkeeper Yu Kudo. India …

India Thrash Thailand 13-0 In Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

India Thrash Thailand 13-0 In Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

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Young striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a semifinal berth at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Thursday. It was a completely one-sided match as the Indians found the net at will, with Thailand failing to take a single shot at the opposition goal. Deepika (3rd, 19th, 43rd 45th, 45th minutes) found the net five times, while Preeti Dubey (9th, 40th), Lalremsiami (12, 56th) and Manisha Chauhan (55th, 58th) scored a brace each. Beauty Dung Dung (30th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the other goal getters for India who registered their third consecutive win in the round-robin league stage. India had earlier defeated Malaysia 4-0 before eking out a close 3-2 win over South Korea. The Indians will next play Olympic silver medallists China on Saturday. India are now in the second spot in the standings with nine points, the same as China who, however, are on the top on the basis of a better goal difference. China have a goal …