Domestic Indian Hockey

[Saffron Lenin]

Hockey India inducts two new Academy Members

Continuing its effort to unearth young talent at the grassroots level, Hockey India on Tuesday announced Southern Alpha Sports Academy and Ritu Rani Hockey Academy as the two new Academy Members.

The Southern Alpha Sports Academy, based in Bangalore, Karnataka was founded by Mr Parthasarathi Jha. The academy promises excellence in a variety of sports programs.

Named after former Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Ritu Rani, the Ritu Rani Hockey Academy was founded by Mr Harsh Sharma and has Mr Baljinder Singh as the Director of the Academy. The academy is based in Patiala, Punjab.

With the inclusion of new members, Hockey India currently has 27 Permanent Members, 33 Associate Members, 51 Academy Members and 2 Hoc-Key Members.

https://www.hockeyindia.org/news/hockey ... my-members

[Saffron Lenin]

Senior Women’s Inter-department Championship 2023: Semi-Final Fixtures (November 20)
Semi-Final 1 - Railway Sports Promotion Board vs Sashastra Seema Bal, 9:00 am

Semi-Final 2 - Indian Oil Corporation Women vs Sports Authority of India, 10:45 am

(Both matches will take place at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi)

https://www.sportskeeda.com/hockey/news ... top-pool-a

[prasen9]

Thanks for posting the news Saffron.

[Saffron Lenin]

Indian Oil Corporation stuns Railways in a thriller, wins Inter-Department National Championship


The IOC came back from a two-goal deficit to first draw 4-4 to take the game into shootouts and then stun Railways, goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam denying her seniors in the India team to ensure victory.

SAI finished 3rd with a 3-1 win against SSB in the bronze medal playoff.


https://sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/i ... 561267.ece

[Saffron Lenin]

National hockey: Harmanpreet scores twice as Punjab set up SF clash against Karnataka

India skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck twice as Punjab defeated Manipur 4-2 to set up a semi-final clash against Karnataka in the Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship, here on Saturday.

The other semifinal will be played between Haryana and Tamil Nadu on Monday.

https://theprint.in/sport/national-hock ... a/1859074/

[Saffron Lenin]

Livestream is available on FANCODE app!!!

[Saffron Lenin]

13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023: Haryana, Punjab reach final


Hockey Haryana managed to beat the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 1-1 (4-2 SO) in a penalty shootout after the match was tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.Indian Men's Hockey Team defender Sanjay, Rajant, and Indian Men's Hockey Team forward Abhishek and Joginder Singh scored in the shootout, while goalkeeper Pawan made some crucial saves to secure Hockey Haryana's win.


Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Karnataka by 5-1 in the second Semi-Final. Midfielder Shamsher Singh (4') opened the account for Hockey Punjab, followed by goals from forward Sukhjeet Singh (13'), Captain Harmanpreet Singh (39', 44') and forward Akashdeep Singh (45'). The only goal for Hockey Karnataka was scored by Abharan Sudev B (18').

Final - Hockey Haryana vs Hockey Punjab @1530 hrs

3rd /4th Place match - Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu vs Hockey Karnataka @1330 hrs. (ANI)

https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=175094

[Saffron Lenin]

[Saffron Lenin]

Dilip Tirkey: Hockey India committed to promote young talents

Speaking about the upcoming event, Padma Shri Dr Tirkey, Hockey India President, said, “We are delighted as another domestic hockey event, the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 (Zone A), kicks off. This competition illustrates our commitment to cultivating talent from the grassroots level. These championships serve as a cornerstone, providing youngsters with a vital platform and the right exposure from an early age to refine their skills and elevate their game.”

“It is a testament to our unwavering dedication to nurturing the future stars of Indian hockey and fostering a competitive landscape at the grassroots level," he concluded. (IANS)


https://www.prameyanews.com/dilip-tirke ... ng-talents

[prasen9]

Interestingly, we now have many academies in hockey and there is even an inter-academy tournament. Hockey India posted on X:

Here are the winners

1st Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 (Zone A)

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy
Ghumanhera Riser's Academy
HAR Hockey Academy

1st Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 (Zone A)

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy
Namdhari XI
Army Boys Sports Company

News Article: Jr. & Sub-jr. Academy Championship News

[HockeywithBilli]

4th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2024 to begin in Pune

The 4th edition of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship is set to take place at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, from September 5th to 15th, 2024. Eighteen departmental teams from across the nation will vie for the coveted title, promising over a week of intense hockey action.

The 4th edition of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship is set to take place at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, from September 5th to 15th, 2024. Eighteen departmental teams from across the nation will vie for the coveted title, promising over a week of intense hockey action.

https://www.hockeyindia.org/news/4th-ho ... m-tomorrow

[jayakris]

^^^ How many Dhyan Chand stadiums do we have? Pimpri has one too? We should stop diluting the value of the name by using it everywhere. Like all the Nehru stadiums, Rajiv Gandhi railways stations and rural schemes and all that... And all the Modi stadiums and airports in the future for sure (one is already there and Modi is still alive!). Thank God we have not named any big toilet in Mumbai as Sachin Showchaalay or anything (I hope we haven't!). I am scared that Malayalees will call the next garbage dump in Thiruvananthapuram as PR Sreejesh paristhiti samrakshaka kendram next.

[HockeywithBilli]

We will made you PM of the country @jayakris so that you can change the names (including Narendra Modi stadium)

[jayakris]

^^^ We should call that silly monstrosity, ugly colors and all, simply "Motera Stadium". Even something interesting like "Sabarmati Nadi Stadium".

Lords is Lords. Oval is Oval. The Rose Bowl is the Rose Bowl. Cam Nou is Camp Nou. MCG is just MCG.

Salt Lake should just be Salt Lake. But that also got renamed after somebody who I am not sure ever played football for his anandam. He used his "cerebral discretion" for his enjoyment. We as a country should show some "vivek" too, in naming sports stadiums.

[PKBasu]

^^^ How many Dhyan Chand stadiums do we have? Pimpri has one too? We should stop diluting the value of the name by using it everywhere. Like all the Nehru stadiums, Rajiv Gandhi railways stations and rural schemes and all that... And all the Modi stadiums and airports in the future for sure (one is already there and Modi is still alive!). Thank God we have not named any big toilet in Mumbai as Sachin Showchaalay or anything (I hope we haven't!). I am scared that Malayalees will call the next garbage dump in Thiruvananthapuram as PR Sreejesh paristhiti samrakshaka kendram next.

But surely having multiple Dhyan Chand stadia is far more appropriate than having multiple stadia named after politicians who could barely play any sport!