New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) After lifting the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 in New Zealand, members of the Indian women’s hockey team’s drag-flicking unit have credited the specialised training camp conducted by Dutch legend Taeke Taekema, whose expertise proved to be a key factor behind their improved penalty-corner execution through the tournament.Taekema, one of the finest drag-flickers in world hockey history, joined the Indian team during their preparatory tour of Australia in May an…
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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India drag-flicker Deepika credited the specialised training camps conducted for the national women’s hockey team for helping players sharpen their skills and perform at a higher level, as India advanced to the semifinals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland.”The specialised camp allowed us to work closely with experienced coaches and focus on parts of our game that need attention. The guidance and feedback we received were invaluable. I am thankful to Hock…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema participated in a specialised training camp with the senior Indian women’s hockey team, focusing on dragflicking and penalty-corner skills during their tour of Australia and New Zealand from May 26 to June 21. Taekema has been appointed to enhance the dragflickers’ skills as the Indian team prepares for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, set for June 15-21, 2026, under chief coach Sjoerd Marijne.Indian dr…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Fresh off last month’s two wins against Argentina, Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete believes the blueprint for success against Australia in the upcoming tour lies in consistency and stated that the team will not change its approach against Australia and will play the same way they played on the Argentina tour.The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup …
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Hockey India has announced that the Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 21 in Auckland. As part of the tour, India will play four matches against Australia at the Perth Hockey Stadium from May 26 to 30. The first two matches will be played on May 26 and 27, while the remaining two matches on May 29 a…