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No sweets till LA28: India's women hockey stars embrace Olympic sacrifice

The Indian women's hockey team has adopted a strict diet, avoiding sweets and fast food. This disciplined approach supports their focus on the FIH World Cup and Asian Games. Players maintain high fitness standards, a change from previous Olympic campaigns. Their commitment is self-motivated, aiming for podium finishes in major…

The Economic Times

Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia win men's and women's HI Player of the Year awards

NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh and senior goalkeeper Savita Punia clinched the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Player of the Year award in the men's and women's categories, respectively, on Saturday. Harmanpreet spearheaded India to their second consecutive bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He was also part…

The Times of India

FIH Pro League: Indian men script first win at home, beat Spain 2-0

BHUBANESWAR: The Indian men's hockey team came back from their opening loss in style to beat Spain 2-0 in the FIH Pro League on Sunday.

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Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women's hockey squad for FIH Pro League.

The Hindu

Australian aggression can be countered with better innovative passing: Rupinder Pal Singh

Former Indian hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh believes the men's team can counter Australia's aggressive style with innovative passing.

The Hindu

Hockey India prunes 60-member women's national camp to 33-member core group

Hockey India announced its 33-member list of women core probables, featuring experienced players like goalkeeper Savita Punia and forward Vandana Katariya, alongside several fresh faces. This pruned group will undergo training in Bengaluru until May 16 in preparation for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures.

The Times of India

Some old and lots of new faces in Hockey India's 60-strong women's assessment squad

Hockey India's 60-player assessment squad includes veterans and new faces for future coaching camps and international tours.

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Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards

Hockey India unveils nominees for annual awards, including Player of the Year honors for top performers.

The Hindu

It still hurts, haven't been able to get over it: Savita Punia on lost Olympic dream

Indian women’s hockey captain Savita Punia has been an emotional wreck ever since the team failed to qualify for Paris Olympics, a massive downfall after the superb fourth-place finish in Tokyo just three years ago

The Hindu

India women's hockey team outwits USA 3-1 in FIH Pro League

BHUBANESWAR: Indian women produced a flawless effort to outwit United States 3-1 and end this leg of the FIH Pro League on a winning note on Friday.

The Times of India

Fit-again Vandana Katariya returns to India women's hockey team for FIH Pro League

Reeling from the setback of missing out on the Paris Olympics, the Indian women's hockey team, led by Savita Punia and comprising 24 members, is determined to embark on a fresh journey in the upcoming FIH Pro League matches.

The Times of India

We don't fear Germany, we're confident in our abilities: Savita Punia

The top three teams from each of the qualifiers will secure their places in the Paris Olympics next year.

The Hindu

A bronze finish for Savita's hockey girls

A gold lost on Thursday but a bronze won on Saturday. The gloom in the Indian women's hockey camp made way for cheers as Savita Punia and her team eked out a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan to win the bronze. Incidentally, the two teams had met in the final…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian women's hockey team signs off with bronze after beating Japan 2-1

NEW DELHI: Entering the tournament as favourites, the Indian women's hockey team faced an unexpected setback in the semis but bounced back strongly on Saturday to earn a 2-1 win over defending champions Japan to clinch the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Hangzhou Asian Games hockey | Indian women beat defending champion Japan; clinch bronze

Indian women's hockey team rose from shock semifinal loss to edge past Japan 2-1 and claim bronze at Asian Games. Ranked 7th, they avenged 2018 defeat and earned fourth bronze medal. Deepika scored from penalty stroke, Sushila from set piece and Japan equalised from penalty corner.

The Times of India

Asian Games: India, South Korea play out 1-1 draw in women's hockey

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team was on Sunday held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in their the Asian Games pool A in Hangzhou. Despite the draw, Savita Punia and co. maintained their undefeated run in the competition and continued to lead their pool.

The Hindu

Sangita hits hat-trick as India blank Singapore 13-0 in Asian Games women's hockey

Young striker Sangita Kumari slammed a hat-trick as a dominant Indian women’s hockey team scored goals at will to thrash lowly Singapore 13-0 in its opening Pool A match at the Asian Games

The Times of India

Asian Games: Savita wants to take it one step at a time

Skipper says team can win gold but players won't put pressure on themselves thinking about it

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Saga of sacrifices inspires Indian women hockey team for Asiad, Olympics

Savita Punia, Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan and Deep Grace are determined to break the jinx and make India proud. They are determined to break the 41-year gold medal jinx in the upcoming Asian Games. The team is confident of securing direct qualification to the Paris Olympics and making India proud.

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Love for gold and longing for husband: Indian hockey captain Savita gears up for Asiad

Savita Punia, captain of Indian women's hockey team, is ready to endure temporary separation from her NRI husband to pursue her dream of an Olympic medal. She skipped her honeymoon and avoids long calls to focus on her rigorous training. Her supportive in-laws understand her passion and encourage her to…

The Hindu

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

Savita Punia leads India's women's hockey team to the Asian Games, aiming to end a long drought of gold medals. The side has had encouraging results in recent years, and will take on South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Savita urges the team to take each match seriously, and…

The Hindu

Hockey | Akashdeep, Jugraj and Selvam Karthi miss the bus for Asian Games

Hockey India announced Indian men's and women's teams for Asian Games, with Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia as captains. Akashdeep Singh, Jugraj Singh and Selvam Karthi were left out. A send-off ceremony was held to felicitate the players and their families. Men's team will open vs Uzbekistan (Sept 24) and…

The Times of India

Indian hockey teams announced for Asian Games with notable changes in squads

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have been announced for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with notable changes in the squads. The men's team sees the exclusion of veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young talent Karthi Selvam, while Lalit Upadhyay makes a comeback to the…

The Times of India

Top teams bring different kind of energy in us: Savita Punia

NEW DELHI: Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia on Tuesday said that they no longer feel intimidated by higher-ranked opponents and facing stronger teams ignites a different kind of energy within her teammates.

The Times of India

Hardik and Savita named Hockey India men's and women's Player of Year

NEW DELHI: Rising star Hardik Singh and seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia were named men's and women's 'Player of the Year' at a glitzy Hockey India Annual Awards ceremony on Friday.

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