Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s star forward Navneet Kaur believes modern-day hockey demands more from attacking players, highlighting the importance of defensive contribution even for strikers as the team continues preparations at the ongoing national camp ahead of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad, Telangana. “In today’s hockey, attacking alone is not enough. As a striker, defensive skills are also very important. I am focusing on tackling and…
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New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who rejoined the women’s program in December 2025 after four years, has emphasized that his primary focus is clear. Looking ahead to key events in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutch coach has highlighted the need to develop strong team chemistry and improve fitness levels across the team. “Our first priority right now is fitness, which is a very important aspect for us. Alongside that, the focus is on comi…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) offered a major platform for Indian players to compete alongside top international talent. The tournament featured competitive matches and showcased several young Indian players who significantly improved their game, making a strong impact through consistent, match-winning performances. After their outstanding performances in the Women’s HIL, these players have been selected for the senior Indian women’s na…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced the appointment of Sjoerd Marijne as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, marking the return of the Dutchman to the Indian set-up after a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games when the team finished fourth in only their second appearance at the quadrennial event in more than 36 years. Marijne will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach. Vila is a former midfielder from Argentina who made his international d…