Category: Asia

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Pakistan: Pakistan squad announced for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

pakistan pakistan squad announced for sultan azlan shah cup 662f61a626c7c - Pakistan: Pakistan squad announced for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup - ISLAMABAD: Ammad Shakeel Butt was named captain of the 18-member Pakistan outfit for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup starting in Ipoh, Malaysia, from May 4.

Ammad Butt celebrates with Abdul Hanan during a match. – FIH ISLAMABAD: Ammad Shakeel Butt was named captain of the 18-member Pakistan outfit for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup starting in Ipoh, Malaysia, from May 4. The three-member selection panel consisting Head Coach Roelant Oltmans, Manzoorul Hasan and Shahid Islam (DDG Pakistan Sports Board) watched […]

Asia: ‘Learning experience to train alongside senior players,’ says Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender Ropni Kumari

asia learning experience to train alongside senior players says indian womens hockey team defender ropni kumari 662be76812309 - Asia: ‘Learning experience to train alongside senior players,’ says Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender Ropni Kumari - Ropni was recently named among the 33-member National Women’s TeamCore group that is training at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru ~_New Delhi, 24th April 2024: Ropni Kumari, Indian Women’s Hockey Teamdefender, looked back on the previous year and explained how consistentopportunities to play with the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team havecontributed to her development. The 19-year-old was part of the teamthat claimed the Gold medal at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 and alsotravelled with the team to Dusseldorf, Germany for the 2023 4 NationsJunior Women’s Invitational Tournament. Ropni was also a key player forthe side at the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile and playedin all six games.“It was a good year for me as I was able to earn consistentopportunities with the team and was able to improve as a player. I amthankful to the support staff and the coaches for backing me and also tomy teammates for allowing me to express myself. Winning the Gold medalat the Women’s Junior Asia Cup remains one of my favourite memories,”she said.Ropni was recently named among the 33-member National Women’s Team Coregroup that is training at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru which will runtill 16th May. She was among the players that were selected from the60-member assessment squad that reported to camp on 1st April, after theselection trials that were held on 6th and 7th April.Speaking on her experiences of training with the Senior Team, Ropnisaid, “It has been a fantastic experience for me as I can rub shoulderswith the best players. They are constantly giving us proper guidance andensuring we feel comfortable at all times.”On being asked about what advice she has received from the seniorplayers, Ropni elaborated, “They are constantly advising us on how todeal with pressure and how to remain calm during tough games. It hasbeen one of the key aspects where I feel I can improve. It has beenquite a learning experience for me, and I feel it will help inincreasing the rate of my growth.Ropni, now, is looking to work even harder to make her debut for theSenior Team and is hoping she gets a chance to showcase her talentagainst the top competitors. “It is everyone’s dream to represent thecountry, and as a team, we are quite focused this year on our growth. Iam looking forward to working even harder so that I am ready whenever myname is called up to be a part of the senior team squad. I hope tocompete against the best teams as it will also help me in understandingthe level of hockey that is played at this level,” she signed off.

Back Ropni was recently named among the 33-member National Women’s TeamCore group that is training at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru ~_New Delhi, 24th April 2024: Ropni Kumari, Indian Women’s Hockey Teamdefender, looked back on the previous year and explained how consistentopportunities to play with the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team havecontributed to her development. […]

Asia: National Women’s Hockey League provides a platform for our top women’s hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh

asia national womens hockey league provides a platform for our top womens hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest 662be722ee57b - Asia: National Women’s Hockey League provides a platform for our top women’s hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh - ~_Top eight State Member Units will vie for the Championship in theNational Women’s Hockey League_~_Ranchi, 25th April, 2024: Hockey India Secretary General Shri BholaNath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held at the Marang GomkeJaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi spoke to reports aboutthe importance of the much-awaited National Women’s Hockey League2024-25. Phase 1 of the league will be held in Ranchi from 30th April to9th May 2024, marking a historic moment for women’s hockey in India.This first-of-its-kind domestic league promises to be a thrillingshowcase of the nation’s top female hockey talent.Structured in two phases, the NWHL aims to elevate the sport andprovide a platform for both established and aspiring players. Theinaugural phase will feature the top eight teams from the recent 14thHockey India Senior Women’s National Championships:•     Hockey Haryana•     Hockey Maharashtra•     Hockey Jharkhand (Host)•     Hockey Madhya Pradesh•     Hockey Bengal•     Hockey Mizoram•     Manipur Hockey•     Hockey Association of Odisha

Back ~_Top eight State Member Units will vie for the Championship in theNational Women’s Hockey League_~_Ranchi, 25th April, 2024: Hockey India Secretary General Shri BholaNath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held at the Marang GomkeJaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi spoke to reports aboutthe importance of the much-awaited National Women’s Hockey League2024-25. […]

Asia: The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee has opened a KSOC Liaison Office in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, Switzerland.

asia the korean sport and olympic committee has opened a ksoc liaison office in the olympic capital of lausanne switzerland 662be6fe12249 - Asia: The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee has opened a KSOC Liaison Office in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, Switzerland. - The inauguration ceremony of the KSOC Liaison Office Lausanne took place on Tuesday, April 23 and included a forum entitled “Promote Olympism through International Sports Cooperation and Participation”.

Back The inauguration ceremony of the KSOC Liaison Office Lausanne took place on Tuesday, April 23 and included a forum entitled “Promote Olympism through International Sports Cooperation and Participation”.   IOC President Thomas Bach and KSOC President Lee Kee Heung were joined at the inauguration ceremony by several Korean sports dignitaries including International Skating Union […]

India: ‘National Women’s Hockey League will give youngsters the opportunities to assess their abilities and navigate pressure scenarios,’ says former goalkeeper Yogita Bali

india national womens hockey league will give youngsters the opportunities to assess their abilities and navigate pressure scenarios says former goalkeeper yogita bali 662b63b32f080 - India: ‘National Women’s Hockey League will give youngsters the opportunities to assess their abilities and navigate pressure scenarios,’ says former goalkeeper Yogita Bali - ~Yogita also emphasized the league's role as a stepping stone for players aspiring to compete in the Hockey India League~

~Yogita also emphasized the league’s role as a stepping stone for players aspiring to compete in the Hockey India League~ New Delhi, 26th April 2024: Former Indian Women’s Hockey Team goalkeeper, Yogita Bali, has expressed her resounding support for Hockey India’s holistic initiatives aimed at advancing the sport across all levels, with a special emphasis on the eagerly anticipated National Women’s Hockey League. Set to make its debut in Ranchi, Jharkhand from 30th […]

India: ‘National Women’s Hockey League provides a platform for our top women’s hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh

india national womens hockey league provides a platform for our top womens hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level says bhola 662a2e5f79c31 - India: ‘National Women's Hockey League provides a platform for our top women's hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh - ~Top eight State Member Units will vie for the Championship in the National Women’s Hockey League~

~Top eight State Member Units will vie for the Championship in the National Women’s Hockey League~   Ranchi, 25th April, 2024: Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi spoke to reports about the importance of the much-awaited […]

Pakistan: Coach Roelant Oltmans sheds light on revival of Pakistan hockey

pakistan coach roelant oltmans sheds light on revival of pakistan hockey 662a1b84d36e8 - Pakistan: Coach Roelant Oltmans sheds light on revival of Pakistan hockey - ISLAMABAD: Head coach of the Pakistan hockey team, Roelant Oltmans, was disappointed over missing the chance of making it to the Paris Olympics.

Roelant Oltmans speaks to Pakistan players. – PHF ISLAMABAD: Head coach of the Pakistan hockey team, Roelant Oltmans, was disappointed over missing the chance of making it to the Paris Olympics. However, the Dutch coach believes that the revival of Pakistan hockey largely depends on winning the Nations Challenge Cup starting in Poland from the […]

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