Hockey
India Wins Junior Asia Cup 2024 Title
The Indian men’s junior hockey team has returned to Bengaluru after winning the Junior Asia Cup, which marks their fifth title in the tournament’s history. India previously won in 2024, 2023, 2015, 2008, and 2004. Hockey India has announced cash ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India Women’s Hockey Team Won Asian Champions Trophy
The India Women’s Hockey Team recently achieved a milestone and won their third Asian Champions Trophy title. The victory occurred at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. India defeated China with a score of 1-0. This win marked India’s second ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Asian Champions Trophy Final
In a captivating final match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. India triumphed over Malaysia with a 4-3 scoreline. The Indian team displayed a remarkable comeback, with Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh scoring quick ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Kodava Hockey Festival
The Kodava hockey festival, an annual inter-family field hockey tournament held in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, is set to return after a four-year hiatus. The festival is organized by a different Kodava family each year and is named after ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs
Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal wins Dhruv Batra Awards
India men’s and women’s hockey captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal were awarded the top honours- Dhruv Batra Award for Player of the Year (Men and Women respectively) at the Hockey India 3rd Annual Awards ceremony held at New Delhi. ..
Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar passes away
Former Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar, who was a part of the Olympics bronze-winning team, recently passed away at the age of 77. The Punjab-based player was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Arjuna award for his ..
Manpreet Singh named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’
The captain of Indian men’s team Manpreet Singh was recently named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’, by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Manpreet became the first Indian to win the prestigious award since its introduction in 1999. Manpreet Singh ..
International Hockey Federation names Indian Hockey Captain “Player of the Year”, 2019
On February 13, 2020, the International Hockey Federation named the Indian Hockey captain Manpreet Singh as Player of the Year, 2019. Highlights Manpreet is the first Indian to win the title. The accolade was introduced in 1999. Manpreet Singh Manpreet ..