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FIH Nations Cup will provide us valuable game-time, says Indian women's hockey team player Neha Goyal

Having finished a creditable fourth at the Tokyo Olympics and then returning with a bronze from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, India are looking to become a potent force in women's hockey, and the inaugural Nation's Cup could be the first step in that direction. "The FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2022 will see us play some good teams and it will provide us with game time, for which there is no substitute. We have been doing well against the big teams consistently in recent years and in Spain, we will aim to do more of the same," Neha said in a Hockey India release on Friday.

Fowler, Putnam lead Zozo after second round as scores go low

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Andrew Putnam were tied with a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the Zozo Championship, where scores were low with drier conditions after rain in the first round.

TOISA 2021: Neeraj Chopra headlines the list of winners

The glittering ceremony saw a galaxy of stars coming together to celebrate and honour the top sporting achievements from last year, and those present at the function included hockey stalwarts Zafar Iqbal, Ajit Pal Singh and Dilip Tirkey, wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat and boxer MC Mary Kom. TOISA 2021: AS IT HAPPENEDChopra's historic Olympic gold in men's javelin throw at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics in 2021 had no parallel when it came to declaring the 'Sportsperson of the Year', besides being awarded the 'Athlete of the Year' award in men's category.

Great Chance For Indian Hockey Team To Finish On Podium In Next Year's World Cup: Vasudevan Baskaran

India need to draw confidence from their Tokyo Olympics campaign and forget the rout at the Commonwealth Games final to claim a podium finish in next year's men's hockey World Cup, feels former captain and coach Vasudevan Baskaran. "I believe they (India) can definitely finish on the podium in Odisha this time. They should move on from the CWG final loss to Australia and ride on the confidence they gained from the Tokyo Olympic Games," said Baskaran, who was the captain of India's 1980 Olympics gold medal winning team. "The team is in the good hands of Graham Reid and the support staff. I believe they have a sure shot at a medal." Baskaran stressed on the need to make a positive start against Spain in the World Cup to be jointly hosted by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29.

Okowa leads campaign to vote for Tobi Amusan

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan celebrates setting a world record in the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

France, Poland and Switzerland among bids to host UEFA Women's Euro 2025, host appointed in January

UEFA has confirmed that it has received the final bids from nations wanting to host the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament. The football associations of France, Poland, Switzerland, and a joint bid from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden each submitted a dossier ahead of the October 12 deadline.

Ujah will be considered for selection after doping ban: UK Athletics director

UK Athletics technical director Stephen Maguire said Chijindu Ujah will be considered for selection after his 22-month doping ban expires but added that it would be hard for the sprinter to return to Britain's 4x100m team.

Cycling-Britain, Italy win team pursuits at world championships

(Reuters) - Britain toppled Olympic champions Italy to claim the men's team pursuit world title in a thrilling final at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome in France on Thursday.

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FIH Nations Cup will provide us valuable game-time, says Indian women's hockey team player Neha Goyal

Fowler, Putnam lead Zozo after second round as scores go low

TOISA 2021: Neeraj Chopra headlines the list of winners

Great Chance For Indian Hockey Team To Finish On Podium In Next Year's World Cup: Vasudevan Baskaran

Okowa leads campaign to vote for Tobi Amusan

France, Poland and Switzerland among bids to host UEFA Women's Euro 2025, host appointed in January

Ujah will be considered for selection after doping ban: UK Athletics director

Cycling-Britain, Italy win team pursuits at world championships