Day: September 8, 2025

Rajgir (Bihar) – Hockey India paid a glowing tribute to two of India’s finest strikers, Vandana Katariya and Lalit Upadhyay, who bid farewell to international hockey this year. The duo was felicitated during the ongoing Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, each receiving a cheque of ₹5 lakh in recognition of their remarkable contribution to Indian hockey. Both Vandana, hailing from Roshnabad in Haridwar, and Lalit, from Varanasi, inspired a generation of young players, particularly from rural and modest backgrounds. Vandana’s legacy has already transformed her hometown, with an astro-turf field…

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Rajgir (Bihar)– Indian men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton expressed delight after India’s commanding victory over China in their last Super 4 clash, which sealed a berth in the 12th Men’s Hockey Asia Cup final. Speaking after the win, Fulton said, “I’m very happy with how the team played as a unit to reach the final. Against China, we set the tone early in the first two quarters, which decided the course of the match. We had also played well in our 2–2 draw with South Korea earlier. Now,…

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Rajgir (Bihar)– In a historic triumph, India captured its fourth Hockey Asia Cup title after defeating five-time champions South Korea 4–1 in the final on Sunday. The victory not only restored India’s continental supremacy but also earned the team a direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands. Striker Dilpreet Singh, named Man of the Match, led the charge with two spectacular field goals in the second and third quarters. Earlier, Sukhjeet Singh opened the scoring in the very first…

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