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Rani Rampal and Sardar Singh named chief coaches of India's sub-junior teams

CHENNAI: Hockey India on Thursday appointed Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coaches of its U-17 boys and girls' programme respectively, the federation announced at a press conference on the sidelines of the men's Asian Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy | We stuck to our structure and game plan: Craig Fulton

After the Indian men’s hockey team’s final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy against Pakistan, the reactions from both sides were contrasting, much like the on-field 4-0 result. While Pakistan coach Mohammad Saqlain questioned umpiring decisions, which he claimed denied his team a goal and deflated the morale of…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

ACT 2023: India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

NEW DELHI: India's focus will be on maintaining a consistent level of intensity throughout the entire 60 minutes of the game, coupled with improved finishing, as they gear up to face Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Friday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Kot Radha Kishen: The Pakistan city's hockey connection at the Asian Champions Trophy

CHENNAI: The history of partition in 1947 is littered with tragic stories that still leave people on either side of the border teary eyed. Cyril Radcliffe's line of partition remains the only historic event that not just split land, but also tore apart hearts and souls in the largest mass…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Wasteful India beats Korea in seesaw affair

India beat Korea 3-2 in a close game, with the host pushed all the way by the defending champion. India controlled the game, switching flanks to keep moving up and piercing the Korean defence. Pakistan won 2-1 against China, while Malaysia beat Japan 3-1. India's victory was creditable, considering the…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan remain in semis race with 2-1 win over China

CHENNAI: Goals from Muhammad Khan and Afraz helped Pakistan eke out a 2-1 victory over China to stay in the race for the semifinals in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: India sparkle in 5-0 thrashing of Malaysia to go top

CHENNAI: A near-capacity crowd turned up for the all-important Asian Champions Trophy clash between India and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Sunday. While the spectators had plenty to cheer for in the first two matches of the day - both action-packed games ended in draws - they…

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: India overwhelms Malaysia and goes to the top of the table

India registers a thumping 5-0 win, thanks to a compact and cohesive unit; China shares the honours with Korea as the Chen touch works wonders; Pakistan takes the lead twice and fights back once to hold Japan in a six-goal thriller

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan and Japan settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw

CHENNAI: Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Dutch hockey coach Eric Wonink and his special connection with India

Dutch Eric Wonink has been coaching since he was 17 years of age. His work has taken him to Germany, Croatia, Belgium and India. However, it was during his term in India as the National junior women’s team coach (2017-23) that Eric found his calling. India is even more special…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023