India Hockey

The tale of India’s sixth Gold at the Olympics

The tale of India’s sixth Gold at the Olympics

India has a remarkable history in hockey, being unbeatable was something it maintained since 1928. But the tale of India against Pakistan in Melbourne, 1956, was something worth remembering. The national men’s team remained undefeated in 1928, 1932, 1936. When the world was recovering from the devastation of World War II in 1948, team India…

Why do Rupinder and Lakra retire so early?

Why do Rupinder and Lakra retire so early?

Just a few days before the national team was to gather in Bengaluru on October 4 to prepare for the Asian Games, drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakha announced their retirement from international hockey paving the way for youngsters to play at the global events, as they stated while annunciating their pullback. To…

India will now race for Bronze, lost to Belgium 2-5

India will now race for Bronze, lost to Belgium 2-5

In an adventurous match, Belgium beat India 5-2, shattering all the hopes of team blue to reach the finals in the Olympics. Although hopes were high to win against the world no. 2 champions on the battlefield and fighting for gold being the next. The aim, however, couldn’t be achieved but appreciations were all over…

Great Britain claimed victory against India

Great Britain claimed victory against India

In another mettlesome match, team Great Britain won against India by 4-1. The team under the captainship of Rani Rampal played very well in the podium. Although day 5 wasn’t that lucky but hopes are still high for a better ending. Tokyo Olympics started from July 23 and Hockey matches is being held in Oi…