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Indian Hockey Teams Aim For Paris Olympics Berth Via Hangzhou Asian Games

Indian men's and women's hockey teams are keen to win the gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games to secure direct qualification for the next year's Paris Olympics. The men's team, who ended a 41-year wait for an Olympic medal winning a bronze at Tokyo Games, will compete in the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai from August 3 in the build-up to the Hangzhou showpiece in September-October. "We have important matches coming up as we inch closer to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. We are excited about our upcoming tour as it also gives us a great opportunity to play against quality teams," Indian men's team skipper Harmanpreet Singh told Hockey India.

Winning gold at Asian Games is the target: Savita Punia

It took weeks and months for the girls to overcome the painful loss of having missed the opportunity to finish on the podium for the first time in their history. But, instead of sulking over the Olympic loss, the enriching Tokyo experience and appreciation which Rani Rampal & Co received for their valiant show spurred on the players to aim for medal glory in the run up to their next big assignment - the postponed Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, which will act as a direct qualifier for the Paris Games 2024. Under the fine leadership of goalkeeper Savita Punia, who has earned the epithet of the 'Great Wall of India' for her dazzling penalty corner saves, the team has set its sight on winning the Asiad gold to directly qualify for Paris, without having to go through the tricky qualification process later on.

The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn. He lauded the athletes for the record haul of medals at Birmingham. The PM hailed the revival of the country's rich legacy of hockey and also the stupendous performance of women athletes besides the debutants. Hosting the contingent at his residence, Modi said the athletes come from different states and diverse cultures and play different sports but the love for the nation and pride towards the 'Tiranga' unites them.

Hockey India Writes To FIH On Clock Fiasco; Wants Guilty Officials To be Punished

Miffed with the 'timekeeping' fiasco that rocked the Commonwealth Games, an angry Hockey India has asked the world body (FIH) to immediately amend the regulations and take strict action against technical officials, who commit such errors. The Indian women's team was undone by a horrendous stopwatch faux pas by technical officials in the shoot-out against Australia in the CWG semifinal on Saturday, which it eventually lost 0-3 following a 1-1 stalemate after 60 minutes. Rosie Malone fluffed Australia's first attempt in the penalty shoot-out as India skipper Savita Punia pulled off an excellent block. But the striker got a second chance after the timekeeping error and this time she scored which changed the momentum of the game.

HI writes to FIH on clock fiasco at CWG; wants regulations to be amended, guilty officials punished

Commonwealth Games, an angry Hockey India has asked the world body (FIH) to immediately amend the regulations and take strict action against technical officials, who commit such errors. The Indian women's team was undone by a horrendous stopwatch faux pas by technical officials in the shoot-out against Australia in the CWG semifinal on Saturday, which it eventually lost 0-3 following a 1-1 stalemate after 60 minutes. Rosie Malone fluffed Australia's first attempt in the penalty shoot-out as India skipper Savita Punia pulled off an excellent block.

CWG: Captain Savita Stars As Indian Women Win Hockey Medal After 16 years

Skipper Savita Punia led from the front with a spectacular display as the Indian women's hockey team overcame the stopwatch controversy to beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout and win the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games here Sunday. This is the team's first medal at CWG in 16 years. Leading 1-0, India conceded a penalty corner with less than 30 seconds to go for the final hooter, as the match went into shootout after Olivia Merry's equaliser.

Watch: Savita Punia's Save Ruled Out In India-Australia Women's Hockey Semi-Final In CWG, Here's Why

A huge controversy has erupted after goalkeeper Savita Punia's save during the penalty shootout was ruled out due to the clock not being being set. In the end, the match ended in a heartbreak for India as Australia won the contest 3-0 in shootout to progress to the finals. It is important to note that Australia's Ambrosia Malone had missed the penalty, but the match officials called for the shot to be retaken, and Ambrosia did not fail to convert her strike this time around.

PM Modi Interacts With CWG-Bound Athletes, Wishes Them Luck

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the struggle, grit and determination of the Commonwealth Games-bound athletes in a light-hearted interaction as he urged them to forget expectations and focus only on giving their best at the Birmingham multi-sport event. Among others, PM Modi spoke to 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable, weightlifter Achinta Sheuli, women's hockey player Salima Tete, cyclist David Beckham and para shot putter Sharmila during a virtual interactive session.

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Indian Hockey Teams Aim For Paris Olympics Berth Via Hangzhou Asian Games

Winning gold at Asian Games is the target: Savita Punia

The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi

Hockey India Writes To FIH On Clock Fiasco; Wants Guilty Officials To be Punished

HI writes to FIH on clock fiasco at CWG; wants regulations to be amended, guilty officials punished

CWG: Captain Savita Stars As Indian Women Win Hockey Medal After 16 years

Watch: Savita Punia's Save Ruled Out In India-Australia Women's Hockey Semi-Final In CWG, Here's Why

PM Modi Interacts With CWG-Bound Athletes, Wishes Them Luck