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Olympian Oliver Dingley announces retirement
Two-time Olympian Oliver Dingley has confirmed his retirement.
SA men's hockey team savour the prospect of another giant-killing act against top dogs Germany
Cape Town - There is a great sense of anticipation in the South African men's hockey camp as the team winds up its preparations to debut in the elite Men's FIH (International Hockey Federation) Pro League.
Despite 'serene' Kolbe's Top 14 debut Toulon fall to Stade Francais
Toulon captain Baptiste Serin said South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe brings 'serenity to the team' even though he was unable to inspire them to victory on his Top 14 bow for the club on Sunday as Stade Francais won 26-24.
PR Sreejesh Becomes Second Indian To Win World Games Athlete Of The Year Award
Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. In 2020, Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal became the first Indian to win the honour for her 2019 show. Sreejesh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Ginés LOpez of Spain and Italy's wushu player Michele Giordano for the award. "I'm very honoured to win this award. First of all, a big thank you to FIH for nominating me for this award, and secondly thanks to all the Indian hockey lovers around the world, who voted for me," Sreejesh said in a statement.
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Manpreet Singh To Lead India In FIH Pro League; Jugraj Singh, Abhishek To Make Debuts
Star midfielder and Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member strong Indian hockey team in the double-leg FIH Pro League ties against South Africa and France to be held between February 8 to 13. Manpreet will be assisted by ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh. Young dragflicker Jugraj Singh and striker Abhishek are the two new faces in the squad. Jugraj, who is from Attari, came into the senior national camp for the very first time this time after he impressed the national selectors during the first Hockey India Senior Men Inter Department National Championship, where he turned up for Services Sports Control Board.
Neeraj Chopra-Rishabh Pant Share Candid Images From Photoshoot. See Pics
Tokyo 2020 gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra shared some candid pictures on social media featuring Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. The post sent the fans into a frenzy as both were seen enjoying a good laugh during a photoshoot. Neeraj posted on Twitter with a caption that read: "Always easier when you have a friend with you to face the cameras! Great fun doing this with Rishabh bhai." Rishabh was quick to reply to Neeraj's post and wished him "good luck" for his training. "You're already a pro, Neeraj! Good luck with training and hope to catch up soon," replied Rishabh.