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Rani Rampal's inspiring words behind Neelam's success in Junior Asia Cup

'Believe in yourself' -- these words from former India captain Rani Rampal seem to have had a transformational effect on young drag-flicker Neelam Panghal, who emerged the star of the side, scoring the winning goal for India in the Junior Asia Cup final against Korea in Japan on Sunday. The 19-year-old 'go-getter' from Hisar district in Haryana struck in the 41st minute as India defeated four-time champions Korea 2-1 in Kakamigahara, Japan on Sunday. "Whenever she (Rani) conducted a session, she told us to 'believe in yourself', and that is what inspired me," said Neelam on Tuesday. "I took a few penalty corner sessions from Rani di in Bengaluru, especially about her hitting skills. When I was young and started taking penalty corners, I used to drag (the stick) but I started taking hits watching Rani di. I have learnt a lot from her." Neelam became determined after seeing her sisters fail to make it to the national level and the resolve only grew with time. "I took up hockey watch

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India enter semifinal with 17-0 win over Thailand

Defending champions India moved into the semifinals of the Men's Junior Asia Cup with a 17-0 win over Thailand in their last Pool A match. India, who are likely to top the four-team Pool A with 10 points from four games after victories over Chinese Taipei, Japan and Thailand and a 1-1 draw against Pakistan, were unstoppable with Angad Bir Singh scoring four goals (13th, 33rd, 47th, 55th min). They will know about their semifinal opponents later on Monday when Pool B leaders Malaysia are scheduled to play Oman and Pakistan will take on Japan in Pool A. Pakistan could push India to second spot in Pool A if they beat Japan in their last group match by more than 14 goals. Besides Angad, the other goal-getters for India late on Sunday night were Yogember Rawat (17th), captain Uttam Singh (24th, 31st), Amandeep Lakra (26th, 29th), Araijeet Singh Hundal (36th), Vishnukant Singh (38th), Bobby Singh Dhami (45th), Sharda Nand Tiwari (46th), Amandeep (47th), Rohit (49th), Sunit Lakra (54th) a

Hockey World Cup 2023: India's loss, handling pressure and league's absence

India's head coach Graham Reid has resigned from his position of India's head coach. But should he be the only one held responsible for the Hockey World Cup debacle? Not really, here's why

India vs SA highlights, Hockey WC: Men in Blue sign off with 5-2 win

India vs South Africa 9-12th place Classification Highlights: India won 5-2 thanks to goals from Abhishek, Harmanpreet, Samsher, Akashdeep and Sukhjeet. It will finish in the top 10 in this World Cup

IND vs JPN Highlights, Hockey WC: India thrash Japan 8-0 in classification

India vs Japan, Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: The Indian team, after being 0-0 at half time, scored four each in third and fourth quarter to beat Japan 8-0 in the 9-16th place classification

Indian women's hockey team loses 1-3 to world number one Netherlands

While the 1-0 lead gave India a head start, the lead didn't last long enough with Netherlands scoring an equaliser in the 29th minute. It was a PC converted by Felice Albers

IND vs NZ Hockey World Cup Highlights: India lose shoot-out, bow out of WC

India vs New Zealand Crossover, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India will not finish on the podium once again and all the hype of a World Cup medal has come to an end as hosts lose 5-4 in shoot-out

Hockey World Cup IND vs NZ Crossover: Harmanpreet and co eye Last 8 spot

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs New Zealand Preview: The Indian hockey team will play in the crossover against New Zealand to try and get into the quarterfinal

Hockey World Cup: India missed Hardik in game against Wales says Akashdeep

India were far from being impressive in their 4-2 win over Wales in their final FIH Men's Hockey World Cup pool game and twin goal scorer Akashdeep Singh said the home team felt the absence of injured midfielder Hardik Singh. Hardik, who sustained a hamstring injury and missed the Wales match, is uncertain for the remainder of the tournament. India needed to beat Wales by a margin of eight goals against Wales on Thursday to top Pool D and qualify directly for the quarterfinals. But they failed to do so and will now face New Zealand in their crossover match on Sunday to make it to the last eight stage. "We could not score too many goals in the first two quarters, we scored only one. But we were able to score three more in the third and final quarters. I was able to contribute for the team, so I am very happy," said the 28-year-old Akashdeep, who has played for more than 200 senior international matches. "We could not make it to the quarterfinals directly but we hope to be there by .

India vs Wales Hockey World Cup Highlights: IND win 4-2, couldn't get in QF

India vs Wales, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India needed to win by a clear margin of 8 goals to get directly in the quarterfinal. In the end, they won by just 2 goals and get into cross-overs

India vs Wales Hockey World Cup 2023: Advantage India for a last 8 berth

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs Wales Preview: With the advantage of seeing England play Spain first, India could then score more than England to top the group and get to the quarterfinals

Hockey Wolrd Cup: Indian midfielder Hardik Singh to undergo MRI scan

India hockey player Hardik Singh will undergo an MRI scan in Bhubaneswar after suffering a hamstring injury in a World Cup game against England on Sunday in Rourkela

India's 'Hockey Village' set for transition from bamboo sticks to astroturf

In the small village that has given India some of its biggest hockey players, it all starts with sticks made from bamboo or kendu tree.

Hockey World Cup 2023: Indian coach finds PR Sreejesh's replacement

Indian hockey team's goalkeeping coach Dennis van de Pol strongly feels that young custodian Krishan Pathak has matured enough and is ready to replace the peerless PR Sreejesh when the time comes.

India vs England Hockey World Cup Highlights: It ends in a goalless draw

India vs England, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: None of the two highly competitive teams could score in the entire 70 minutes and as a result, it ended in an exciting, entertaining goalless draw

Hockey World Cup, IND vs ENG: India eye last 8 spot, England seek revenge

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs England Preview: The Indian men's team would be looking to get two in two and make sure that they qualify as group toppers

Hockey World Cup: India begin campaign on a winning note, defeat Spain 2-0

India ended the first quarter with a 1-0 lead over the Spanish team with the hosts penetrating their opponent's box regularly

India vs Spain Hockey World Cup Highlights: IND start campaign with 2-0 win

India vs Spain, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: The Indian team started its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win against Spain in their first Group D encounter. Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh scored

Hockey fever grips India as Birsa Munda Stadium hosts first int'l game

India coach Graham Reid was in awe of the state-of-the-art stadium

Hockey World Cup India vs Spain Preview: Midfield play crucial for India

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs Spain Preview: Men in Blue would look to begin their quest for a second World Cup medal with a win in their opening game. Midfield play will be crucial