Hockey

Rani Rampal, captain of the Indian women's hockey team, handed an out-of-turn promotion by the Sports Authority of India to honour her being named the World Games Athlete of the Year.

Rani scored two goals as Sharmila and Namita Toppo added one each to help the Indian women's hockey team beat New Zeland in the first match of the tour.

Rani Rampal, captain of the Indian women's hockey team, has been nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2019 award.

Indian men's hockey head coach Graham Reid said that the team will focus their energies on individual improvement rather than team tactics at the ongoing national camp.

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India play their second leg against Russia on Saturday after defeating them 4-2 in the first leg.

Gurjit Kaur scored twice while Lilima, Sharmila and Navneet found a goal each as India thrashed USA 5-1 in the first match of the Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur scored in Indian women's hockey team's 2-2 draw with Great Britain.

The third match between India and Great Britain ended in a goalless draw as the hosts were resolute in defence.

International Hockey Federation said that India and Pakistan will play each other in Europe if they come face-to-face in the Olympic qualifying tournament.

The Indian women's hockey squad was announced by Hockey India for the Tokyo Olympics test event which will be held later next month.

Indian hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay feels that the men's team needs to be more consistent with its performance.

Kiren Rijiju has promised the Indian women's hockey team all the support they will require for qualification for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Indian hockey team will be looking to topple Japan after impressive performances against Russia and Uzbekistan in the pool stages of the FIH Series Finals.

India beat South Korea 2-1 in a three-match series as part of the preparations for FIH Women's Series Finals starting June 15.

India also impressed against 2018 World Cup runners-up Ireland with a draw (1-1) and a win (3-0), ending the tour on a high.

India maintained their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan with a fighting 2-1 win to bag a consolation bronze medal after a below-par semi-final performance at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.