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India vs Belgium Live Score, Hockey FIH Pro League: 0-0 in Q2; No goals yet with Salima Tete and Co on the backfoot | Hockey News

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Hockey, FIH Pro League: In India’s draw against Argentina, Sreejesh was sensational again but there was another positive too Mandeep Singh (11’) and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (55’) scored a goal each for India in the first and final quarters, in a match where India’s level fluctuated across the 60 minutes. (Hockey India) The Indian men’s hockey team’s return to FIH Pro League action on Wednesday in Antwerp was a case of one thing we knew well about them and another where a lot of improvement is expected. There is no doubting the legacy of PR Sreejesh in Indian hockey, but the 36-year-old offered another reminder that he is not just here by reputation, but on the weight of his performances. On the other hand, there has been a lot of scrutiny of the team’s ability to score field goals in big matches and not just depend on drag flicks. (Read more from Vinayakk Mohanrangan) Source link

‘The friendlies against South Africa provided understanding of team dynamics,’ says Salima Tete

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Salima Tete, who was recently appointed as the Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, shared her insights following an exhilarating six-match friendly series against South Africa, held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) here from 3rd to 11th May. The series, showcasing intense competition, served as a pivotal platform for India to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the upcoming European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. The series witnessed an impressive performance from both sides, with the Indian team emerging victorious in four out of the six matches. Notably, the initial three matches saw the Indian team securing commendable wins with scores of 1-0, 5-1, and 3-1 respectively, demonstrating their prowess on the field. Women’s Hockey Friendly Series 🇮🇳 India results vs South Africa 🇿🇦 1-0 ✅5-1 ✅3-1 ✅2-2 (2-4)❌1-1 (1-3)❌1-1 (4-3)✅ Matches – 6Wins – 3SO Wins – 1SO Loss – 2 Newly appointed Captain Salima Tete led Team India in the Friendly Series — Zafaron Indigo (@ZafaronIndigo) May 11, 2024 However, South Africa fought back fiercely, claiming victories in the …

Salima Tete named as new captain of Indian women’s hockey team

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Hockey India, on Thursday, announced the 24-member Indian women’s hockey team that will participate in the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. Salima Tete will be the team captain while the midfielder Navneet Kaur has been named her deputy. Salima has recently honoured with the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 in the Women’s category at the 6th Hockey India Annual Awards 2023. Speaking on the team selection and on being appointed as the Captain, dynamic midfielder Salima Tete said, “I am happy that I have been appointed to lead the team. It is a big responsibility and I am looking forward to this new role. We have a strong squad and it’s a mix of experienced and young players. In the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-2024, we look to put our strong foot forward. We have been training rigorously in the camp. We have worked on areas where we needed to improve. I am sure that …

‘I can help my family, thanks to Hockey India’: Salima Tete

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team midfielder Salima Tete won the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 award in the Women’s category at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023, which took place in the national capital on Sunday. Salima, who grew up to be an integral part of the team over the past year, was recognized for her consistent showing throughout the year. The 23-year-old was also a part of India’s Bronze medal-winning Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 team and scored 1 goal in the tournament. Salima also scored 5 goals at the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023, helping India win the trophy, and was also named the Player of the Tournament. Salima, who hails from the Simdega district of Jharkhand, expressed her delight in winning the award and said, “It feels great to be recognised with the huge award for the first time in my career. This is a big honour and will be a huge motivation for me throughout my career.” Image Courtesy: Hockey India “The …

Hardik Singh, Salima Tete win player of the year

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Delhi: Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were named men’s and women’s player of the year respectively at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards in New Delhi on Sunday. This year, at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023, the total prize pool was an unprecedented amount of INR 7.56 crores. Surprisingly, the gold medal-winning Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team of Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016 was felicitated, with each player earning a cash prize of INR 5 Lakh along with a trophy. T The gold medal-winning Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team of Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, Salalah, Oman, and the gold medal-winning Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team of Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, Kakamigahara, Japan were also honoured, with each player earning a cash prize of INR 2 Lakh and all the members of the support staff earning a cash prize of INR 1 Lakh each. Other gold medal-winning teams of men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup, women’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup, men’s Asian Champions Trophy, and women’s Asian Champions Trophy …

Salima Tete credits Jharkhand’s grassroots facilities after qualifying for quarters

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Powering their home team into the quarterfinals of the prestigious 14th Senior Women National Championship, being played at Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri, Pune, Salima Tete, Sangita Kumari, Beauty Dungdung and Nikki Pradhan are living up to the billing. Jharkhand secured their spot in the knockout rounds of the tournament by finishing on top of Pool C after they beat Andhra Pradesh 13-0. In their second game, they played out a draw with Uttar Pradesh. This pool also featured Uttar Pradesh, which boasts Indian stars like Vandana Katariya and Mumtaz Khan, representing their respective home teams in this unique domestic event that has drawn full attendance from Indian team players. Salima Tete, a mercurial attacking midfielder in the Indian side, expressed confidence in the team’s upcoming quarterfinals encounter against Mizoram on Wednesday. She also hailed the state’s grassroots programme that has empowered the aspiring players with the right training and facilities. “There has been a lot of change over the past few years. Earlier, the players used to play on the grass but now they …

Salima Tete ahead of Senior National Championship

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Looking to rebuild the Indian women’s hockey team for the FIH Women’s World Cup in 2026, Hockey India has urged senior players to make themselves available for the forthcoming 14th Senior Women’s National Championship in Pune. This marquee tournament in the domestic calendar will come as an opportunity for the players to showcase their talent and vie for top honours but also offers an opportunity to earn a place in the core probables group of the Indian team. Speaking about her preparedness to turn up for her home state Jharkhand, Salima Tete said, “I am right now in Ranchi for the camp organised by the state. As senior players, we need to have a fresh outlook now and positively work towards the future. We need to leave the disappointment of not making the Olympic qualification behind us and move ahead with a renewed determination.” Salima, who was part of the Indian team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, reiterated that the seniors in the squad need to fight for a place in the core group …

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Salima Tete delivers left, right and centre as India step up in must-win match vs New Zealand | Hockey News

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Just after 30 seconds from pushback, Udita hit a long pass to Neha at the edge of the circle. The midfielder earned a foul, released a pass to find Salima Tete down the right flank. The speedster from Simdega, who was dubbed as ‘Ferrari’ by former coach Sjoerd Marijne, broke through at pace and dribbled into the circle. Her pass then found the stick of Jyoti first and broke kindly for another Simdega star in Sangita Kumari who swept home first time to put India ahead. That goal came with 14:29 on the clock, and 41 seconds into a massive clash against New Zealand at the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi on Sunday, India took the lead. Make no mistake, the pressure on Savita Punia’s team for this clash was incredibly high after a defeat to USA on Saturday. Another defeat here and that was it for their dreams of reaching Paris. An early goal was just what the doctor ordered as India prevailed 3-1 against the Black Sticks to keep their hopes alive. For …

92-year-old Salima Khan goes to school for first time, learns reading, writing

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An Indian woman aged 92 went to school for the first time and has learned how to read and write. Salima Khan, the great-grandmother was born in around 1931 and was married at the age of 14. She had a lifelong dream of being able to read and write. Salima, who lives in Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, said that there were no schools in her village when she was a girl, according to media reports. Six months ago, Salima started studying alongside pupils eight decades younger to her, and she was accompanied on her way to class by her grandson’s wife. Her story emerged after a video of her counting from one to 100 went viral on social media. “My grandchildren used to trick me into giving them extra money as I couldn’t count currency notes,” she was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Those days are gone.” The literacy rate in India is around 73%, according to the 2011 census. “Her story reinforces the belief that the pursuit of knowledge is not limited by …