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United News of India
3 days ago
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- United News of India
Indian Hockey players sign up for various educational courses with Amity University
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) More than 100 Indian hockey players have signed up for various educational courses with Amity University Online as they look to secure their future outside and be part of a holistic development programme. Among the top names to have signed up are Indian Women's Hockey Team's goalkeeper Savita, the Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, and Manpreet Singh. Players from the India Junior Hockey Teams and the Indian Senior Hockey Teams have enrolled themselves in these educational courses. Earlier in May, Hockey India and Amity University Online (AUO) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is aimed at reshaping the future of Indian athletes by providing comprehensive educational opportunities to hockey players at the international, national, and state levels. The MoU was signed on May 20, celebrated nationwide as "Hockey Day" to commemorate a century of hockey excellence in India. From the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team, there have been 12 players who have registered themselves for the educational courses, with eight of them picking Bachelor of Arts courses while the remainder have gone in for Sports Psychology. Within the Indian Women's Hockey Team squad, as many as 39 athletes have enrolled themselves in various courses. Whilst Goalkeeper Savita has gone in for an MBA, forward Lalremsiami is the only one to have picked an MA in Psychology course, and young Beauty Dung Dung is hoping to earn her stripes in Sports Psychology. Out of the 39 players, three have gone in for a Bachelor of Arts course, seven have picked a BBA course, and one has signed on for an MA in Psychology course. Meanwhile, Ishika Chaudhary is the only one to have gone in for an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication course. However, among the most sought-after courses were the MBA and Sports Psychology degrees, with 13 and 14 players registering for them, respectively. The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team have also responded enthusiastically to this initiative, with a grand total of 32 players signing up for further education. Whilst Mohammad Konain Dad is the only one to have gone in for a seven others have picked a Bachelor of Arts degree, two more have signed on for a Master of Arts degree, and 22 are keen on delving into the world of Sports Psychology. Last but not the least, the Indian Men's Hockey Team to have good numbers in participation, as 36 players are keen on higher education. Whilst captain Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Hardik Singh are among 17 players who have picked an MBA course, six players are going to feature in Bachelor of Arts courses, and 13 more will be studying Sports Psychology. Speaking on the occasion, Savita said, 'This is a fantastic initiative by Hockey India and Amity University, as it gives us athletes more opportunities after our playing careers are over. I have decided to go in with an MBA and it is very encouraging to see that so many fellow players are also keen on higher education.' Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, 'Every athlete can only play till a certain point in life, but after that, there is a lot of time in our lives. An initiative like this by Hockey India and Amity University is very much appreciated, as it helps us think along the lines of a future beyond our playing days. An MBA will be a very intense course, but I am looking forward to balancing playing and academics once again.' Lalremsiami, who is the only player from the Indian Women's Hockey Team to have decided on an MA in Psychology, said, 'It is very important for us athletes to complete our education as soon as we can because our playing careers make it hectic for us. Amity University is very well known, and their robust educational modules will surely help us athletes do well in the future. I am grateful to Hockey India and Amity University for this opportunity.' 'When we are coming through the age-group teams and going through the ranks, our playing career takes priority while matters such as education can take a bit of a back seat. However, that is important, and I am glad we are getting this opportunity now to complete this with the support of one of the best universities in the country. I am sure this initiative by Hockey India and Amity University will also tell younger athletes that you can balance it all out,' said Manpreet Singh. UNI BM
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian Men's Hockey Team leaves for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-25
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team has departed from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, ahead of their European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22. India will kick off their European leg with back-to-back encounters against the Netherlands on 7th and 9th June, followed by a double-header against Argentina on 11th and 12th June, with all four matches set to take place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. The team will then head to Antwerp, Belgium, for their next challenge, where they will lock horns with Australia on 14th and 15th June before ending their campaign with two crucial matches against hosts Belgium on 21st and 22nd June. Before their departure, veteran dragflicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh stated, as quoted by Hockey India press release, 'This European leg is crucial for us as we face some of the world's best teams. We had a few mixed results in the Bhubaneswar Leg, but we are in a good position in the standings, and we will build on this. Our focus is on securing maximum points and qualifying for the next year's World Cup through this tournament.' Vice-captain Hardik Singh echoed a similar sentiment and said, 'We have had a very productive training camp over the last few weeks. I am confident that the boys will deliver in Europe. The atmosphere in the squad is very positive, and everyone is pushing each other to perform at their best. These matches will be a great opportunity to test ourselves against some of the best in the world.' India are currently third in the standings with fifteen points and will be eyeing to build on their position with a spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 up for grabs. (ANI)
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hockey India announces 24-member India Team for FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 European leg
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the European leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to June 22, as per a release from Hockey India. Experienced drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the side as Captain, with midfield maestro Hardik Singh joining him as Vice-Captain. India will begin their European leg with two matches each against the Netherlands on June 7th and 9th, followed by the doubleheader against Argentina on June 11-12 at the Wagner Stadium in Amstelveen. The team will then travel to Antwerp to face Australia on June 14th and 15th before ending their campaign against hosts Belgium on June 21st-22nd. The squad includes Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera as the goalkeepers. Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay and Yashdeep Siwach will occupy the team's defence. In midfield, the team features Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vice Captain Hardik Singh, young prodigy Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Shamsher Singh. Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh, and Sukhjeet Singh will be the attackers for Team India. India played the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) in Bhubaneswar earlier this year. They secured fifteen points with five wins in eight games and now stand third in the points table. With the highest-placed team of the league securing a spot in the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup, India will be hoping to improve upon their performance and win maximum points in the remaining eight matches of the tournament. Speaking on the squad selection, Indian Men's Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton stated, as quoted from a release by Hockey India, 'We wanted a bit more experience in the squad this time around and I am really happy with the selection. The team has been training well as we're looking to try and push as hard as possible and win the Pro League. Since there's qualification for the World Cup on the line, we want to try and get as many points to put ourselves in a good position for that.' Reflecting on the Bhubaneswar leg and the way ahead, Fulton said, 'We haven't drawn any games so far in the tournament and I believe we need to turn our losses into draws and then go for a shootout, so if we don't really get the desired results, we can still get points on the board. We also need to improve our penalty corner conversion rate so yes, we've got some good objectives to try and achieve this time around.' Indian Men's Hockey Team for FIH Pro League 2024-25 European leg: Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera Defenders: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh (VC), Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh Forwards: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh. (ANI)
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Back in National set-up, Selvam Karthi hungry for games & goals
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Indian Men's Hockey Team are preparing for their European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, where they will face the likes of the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia and Belgium. And making his comeback in the national camp is the forward Selvam Karthi.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Harmanpreet to lead Indian men's hockey team in European leg of FIH Pro League 2024/25
Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the European leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from 7th to 22nd June 2025. India will begin their European leg with two matches each against the Netherlands on 7th and 9th June followed by the double header against Argentina on 11th and 12th June at the Wagner Stadium in Amstelveen. The team will then travel to Antwerp to face Australia on 14th and 15th June before they end their campaign against hosts Belgium on 21st and 22nd June. The squad doesn't have much surprise as Krishan Bahadur Pathak will start in the goal along with Suraj Karkera. Defence will be led by skipper Harmanpreet Singh along with experienced defenders Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess and youngsters Yashdeep Siwach and Jugraj Singh. Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh along with vice captain Hardik Singh will lead the midfield along with Nilakanta Sharma, Raj Kumar Pal, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh and youngster Rajinder Singh. Abhishek along with Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Gurjant Singh will lead the forward libe that has Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and youngster Shilanand Lakra. Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh will be the attackers for team India. The dragflicking duties will be shared by skipper Harmanpreet and Jugraj likely with the likes of Shilanand serving as backup during penalty corners. India played the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) in Bhubaneswar earlier this year where they secured fifteen points with five wins in eight games and now stand third in the points table. With the highest-placed team of the league securing a spot in the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup, India will be hoping to improve upon their performance and win maximum points in the remaining eight matches of the tournament. Speaking on the squad selection, Indian Men's Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton stated, 'We wanted a bit more experience in the squad this time around and I am really happy with the selection. The team has been training well as we're looking to try and push as hard as possible and win the Pro League. Since there's qualification for the World Cup on the line, we want to try and get as many points to put ourselves in a good position for that.' Reflecting on the Bhubaneswar leg and the way ahead, Fulton said, 'We haven't drawn any games so far in the tournament and I believe we need to turn our losses into draws and then go for a shootout, so if we don't really get the desired results, we can still get points on the board. We also need to improve our penalty corner conversion rate so yes, we've got some good objectives to try and achieve this time around,' he concluded. GOALKEEPERS: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera DEFENDERS: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach MIDFIELDERS: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh (VC), Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh FORWARDS: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh
