It predated hockey’s Games debut and after 100 years, it will incidentally host the same sport; Harmanpreet sees this as motivation and wants to make it all the more memorable by winning gold

Lucas Martinez gave Argentina the lead in the 22nd minute before Harmanpreet converted India's 10th and last penalty corner to pick up a crucial point from the game.

India hockey captain Harmanpreet and coach Craig Fulton talk about the dynamics within the set-up, the learnings from a poor World Cup, a rise the rankings and what an Olympic medal would mean to them and to the game that once people thronged to watch

With two wins and a draw, India has gathered seven points from three matches and has almost made it to the quarterfinals.

Striker shares his struggles during 16 years of grind before finally breaking into the national side, becoming an indispensable member and the hunger for an Olympic medal

The ‘We are for Hockey’ Trophy for schools, colleges and clubs has attracted 16 teams from different parts of the state

Goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh stood between the Australian players and goal post like a pillar.

Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit has lifted its game steadily in the Olympics and is likely to throw a different challenge against Great Britain

Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet, Lalit Upadhyay and Raj Kumar Pal scored for India in the shootout, which had more drama in store than one expects in pure action.

As soon as Rajkumar Pal scored the winning goal in the shoot-off, an emotional Dhanraj, glued to the TV at home, jumped in joy.

“Sreejesh is a legend, he is one of the best we have. He is saving us from day one. But when you ask him, he will say it was a team effort, so team first, then individuals,” said Harmanpreet.

Dilip Tirkey, who was present at the stadium to witness the match, praised the Indian team for defending well after Amit Rohidas’ expulsion owing to a foul early in the second quarter.

India won last of their eight Olympic gold medals way back in the 1980 Moscow Games. Paris provides them a great opportunity to make history.

Test yourself on the Indian men hockey team’s showing in the Olympics over the years

Netherlands dominates Spain 4-0 in men’s hockey semi-final at Paris Olympics, advancing to first final since 2012.

India went down fighting against Germany 3-2 and will be up against Spain in the bronze medal play-off

Sreejesh, who would play his last international match in the third place encounter against Spain on Thursday (August 8), said winning a medal should be the team’s priority

The Indian men’s hockey team won against Spain for the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on August 8.

The bronze medal was indeed a fitting farewell for the goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. India wins back-to-back medals in hockey after 52 years.

The last time India won back-to-back Olympic medals was in 1968 (bronze) and 1972 editions (bronze).

The Indian team was successful in its ‘win it for Sreejesh’ campaign to make the stalwart’s last dance a memorable one before carrying him on their shoulders like a victorious warrior.

The head coach Craig Fulton rated 10-man India’s quarterfinal win over Great Britain highly.

India clinched the bronze for the second consecutive time.

At that time, it cost around ₹10,000, which was a big sum for an ordinary farmer like me. But I did what I had to and bought him the kit, says P.V. Raveendran, father of goalkeeper and two-time Olympic medallist P.R. Sreejesh

For its rich history and the folklore stuff Indian hockey has provided for 96 years in the Olympics, it is not surprising when the countrymen react emotionally to an Olympic high.

The tired players, led by Harmanpreet Singh, express satisfaction with the performance at the Paris Olympics

The Swiss motivational coach's intense three-day mental toughness boot camp in the Alps pushed Harmanpreet and Co to their limits, in adventure tasks that also helps in coming out of their comfort zones and also form strong bond .

If he decides to take up coaching, Sreejesh is clear in his mind how to go about in the new role.

The 36-year-old, who played a key role in India’s bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, will take up the role of the junior national coach

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the revival of Hockey India League would promote youngsters for the future

He was popularly called as the father of Alappuzha hockey

HI names the squad for Asian Champions Trophy

Since relinquishing captaincy after the Tokyo Olympics, there has been a second wind to Manpreet’s career and performance, playing with a lot more freedom.

As we celebrate National Sports Day, we honour Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy

Sukhjeet scored in the second and 60th minutes while Abhishek (3rd), Sanjay (17th) and Uttam Singh (54th) were the other Indian goal getters

Araijeet scores a brace while Jugraj, Harmanpreet and Uttam find the target once each as Harmanpreet’s men register their third successive win and climb to the top of the table; the Indians will take on Korea in their next match today

Paris Olympics bronze medallist India had already defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0 before thrashing last year's runner-up Malaysia 8-1.

With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan.

India is the only team to remain unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy.

It has been a commanding performance from the Indians as they excelled in every department — be it forwardline, midfield or defence.

India will take on hosts China in the final on September 17, 2024.

It was the record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title for India.

Among the many factors that point towards the downward spiral since the Asian Games gold in 2010, the structural changes in the feeder system and frequent changes in coaching staff stand out, the ACT bronze might be the first step of a nation trying to dominate a sport it once had

Both Harmanpreet and Sreejesh played vital roles in India's splendid campaign in the Paris Olympics where the team claimed a bronze medal

NCOE came to the tournament with a reputation to defend, having won the Lakshmi Ammal memorial tournament in Kovilpatti in June. It hasn’t done well so far, losing two of its three ties

The last time India faced Germany was in the semifinal of the Paris Olympics, where the European giants emerged victorious