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New Delhi: Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Kumar Tirkey addresses during the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, in New Delhi on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@TheHockeyIndia)
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Asian Games: HI Prez Dilip Tirkey hails historic hockey double, promises full support for LA 2028

New Delhi, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey hailed the historic Asian Games campaign after both the Indian men’s and women’s teams won gold medals and secured direct…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘We achieved what we came for,’ says Manpreet after India defend hockey gold

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India midfielder Manpreet Singh said the team remained focused on its goal despite criticism surrounding its campaign as the defending champions retained their…

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Kakamigahara: India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the men’s hockey final between India and Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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‘We played a nice brand of hockey’: Coach Fulton lauds India after Asian Games gold medal defence

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India men’s hockey head coach Craig Fulton expressed pride in his team after they successfully defended their Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 5-1 victory…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Great answer to all critics, HI Secy Bhola Nath hails orange jersey after Asian Games gold sweep

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh believes the Indian teams have given the best possible response to criticism surrounding their new orange jerseys…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for the first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028 (Ld)

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With their best-ever score in a final, the Indian men’s hockey team ended its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan on a historic note by retaining its crown — a…

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Kakamigahara: Indian players celebrate a goal during the men’s hockey final between India and Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028

Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India defended the gold medal in men's hockey after a strong 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in…

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New Delhi: Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey addresses a press conference at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday, November 3, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘It was a perfect game’, says HI prez Dilip Tirkey after India women’s historic gold win

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey described India's women's hockey gold at the Asian Games as a 'perfect game' and praised the team's defensive resilience in their…

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Kakamigahara: Gold medalists India pose for photographs during the medal ceremony after the women's hockey finals at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘Proud moment for Indian sports’, says Harmanpreet Kaur after women’s hockey gold

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its gold medal in Asian Games 2026 and qualification for the 2028…

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Kakamigahara: Team India players celebrate with their coach Sjoerd Marijne after their victory over Team China in the women's hockey gold medal match at the Asian Games, in Gifu, Japan on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘All the hard work has paid off today,’ says Bichu Devi on historic hockey gold

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam said the team’s hard work finally paid off after the women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for a gold medal in the Asian…

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Kakamigahara: India’s women’s hockey team pose for a selfie with their gold medals and a board celebrating their qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics during the medal ceremony at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Asian Games: ‘Getting the LA ticket is a proud moment,’ says Deepika after hockey gold

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s star forward Deepika described securing qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles as a “proud moment” after the women’s hockey team ended a…

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Kakamigahara: Gold medalists India during the medal ceremony after winning the women's hockey finals at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: President Murmu hails women’s hockey team’s ‘magnificent gold medal triumph’

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for their 'magnificent gold medal triumph' at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, saying…

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Kakamigahara: Gold medalists India celebrate on the podium holding a board stating their qualification to the LA olympics, during the medal ceremony after the women's hockey finals at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates women’s hockey team on winning historic gold

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on winning a historic gold in the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, which ended a…

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Asian Games: India end 44-year wait for women’s hockey gold, beat China to seal LA Olympics berth
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India end 44-year wait for women’s hockey gold, beat China to seal LA Olympics berth

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women’s hockey gold medal with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions China in the final of the…

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Asian Games: Hockey India hails Lalremsiami as she bags 200th senior international caps
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Hockey India hails Lalremsiami as she bags 200th senior international caps

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian women’s hockey team forward Lalremsiami has achieved 200 senior international appearances for the country, a landmark she reached during India’s gold-medal…

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Kakamigahara: Players of India and Pakistan exchange greetings after India won the men's hockey semifinal match against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Thursday, October 01, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘Our main target is winning gold and Olympic qualification,’ says Jarmanpreet ahead of hockey final

Kakamigahara, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India defender Jarmanpreet Singh said the team’s primary objective from the start of the Asian Games is to win the gold medal and secure qualification for the 2028…

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Kakamigahara: Indian players celebrate after defeating Pakistan 4-3 in the men's hockey semifinal at the Asian Games 2026 at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘Belief in our structure helped us get over the line,’ says Mandeep after thriller vs Pakistan

Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India forward Mandeep Singh said the team’s belief in its structure helped it overcome Pakistan’s fightback and clinch a dramatic 4-3 win in the men’s…

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New Delhi: Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey addresses a press conference at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday, November 3, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)
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HI prez Dilip Tirkey confident of another Hockey India League after talks with Sports Minister

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey is confident of the Hockey India League (HIL) being played in December 2026 and January 2027 and continuing to grow as a strong…

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Asian Games: Fire should be in your heart, says captain Harmanpreet ahead of men’s hockey final
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Asian Games: Fire should be in your heart, says captain Harmanpreet ahead of men’s hockey final

Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India captain Harmanpreet Singh called for composure without losing intensity after his side survived a dramatic Pakistan fightback to win 4-3 in the Asian…

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Guwahati: Indian players celebrate the dismissal of West Indies' Keacy Carty during the second ODI match between India and West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

There was not a lot for the bowlers, wish it was equally balanced, says Kotak on Guwahati pitch

Guwahati, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing disappointment over the stark imbalance between bat and ball during India’s record-breaking run chase of 406 against the West Indies, batting coach Sitanshu…

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Kakamigahara: Indian and Pakistani players greet each other before their men's hockey semifinal match at the Asian Games 2026 at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Thursday, October 01, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India survive Pakistan scare to reach men’s hockey final, confirm medal

Kakamigahara, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India held their nerve through a dramatic late Pakistan fightback to beat their arch-rivals 4-3 and storm into the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026 on…

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Asian Games: India women eye historic hockey gold against defending champions China (preview)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India women eye historic hockey gold against defending champions China (preview)

Kakamigahara, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Forty-four years after their only Asian Games women’s hockey gold, India will have another opportunity to reclaim the continental crown when they face defending…

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Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

Kakamigahara, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday,…

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Asian Games: India-Pakistan’s hockey rivalry takes centre stage in semifinal (Preview)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India-Pakistan’s hockey rivalry takes centre stage in semifinal (Preview)

Kakamigahara, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another chapter in one of international hockey’s most storied rivalries will unfold on Thursday when defending champions India face Pakistan in the first…

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Asian Games: History beckons as unbeaten India face South Korea in women’s hockey semifinal
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: History beckons as unbeaten India face South Korea in women’s hockey semifinal

Kakamigahara, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) An unbeaten India will take on South Korea in the women’s hockey semifinal of the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, with the defending Asian Games silver medallists…

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Asian Games: India complete perfect group-stage run, set up Pakistan SF in men’s hockey
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India complete perfect group-stage run, set up Pakistan SF in men’s hockey

Kakamigahara (Japan), Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) India marched into the men’s hockey semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games with a flawless group-stage record after the defending champions dismantled…

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Asian Games: Hockey India congratulates Suraj Karkera on bagging 100 senior international caps
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Hockey India congratulates Suraj Karkera on bagging 100 senior international caps

Kakamigahara (Japan), Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India congratulated Indian men’s team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera on completing 100 senior international appearances, a significant milestone in his…

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Asian Games: Indian women’s hockey team beat Singapore 7-0, set up SF with S. Korea
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Indian women’s hockey team beat Singapore 7-0, set up SF with S. Korea

Gifu, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s women’s hockey team completed an unbeaten run in the Asian Games 2026 group stage with a commanding 7-0 victory over Singapore in their final Pool B match at the…

27 Sept·Gopi
Asian Games: Indian men’s hockey team reaches semis with 2-0 win over Japan
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Indian men’s hockey team reaches semis with 2-0 win over Japan

Kakamigahara, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defending Champions India men punched their ticket to the semifinals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over the hosts to register their fourth consecutive victory in…

26 Sept·Gopi
Vivek Sagar Prasad completes 200 international appearances for India
Asian Games 2026

Vivek Sagar Prasad completes 200 international appearances for India

Kakamigahara, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) India midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad completed 200 senior international appearances for the Indian men’s hockey team during their Asian Games 2026 Pool A match…

24 Sept·Gopi
Asian Games: India beat South Korea 8-2 to bag third straight group stage win
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India beat South Korea 8-2 to bag third straight group stage win

Kakamigahara, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defending champions India continued their winning run in the Asian Games 2026 hockey event with a third straight win in their Pool A. In a battle between…

24 Sept·Gopi
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