Category: Hockey
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Olympian Sharron Davies Urges Keir Starmer To Follow Donald Trump’s Lead On Transgender Ban
Great Britain Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies has urged the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take USA President Donald Trump’s lead in banning transgender athletes from women’s sports categories. Davies’ appeal comes after Trump declared the ‘war on women’s sports over’ by signing an executive order to prevent transgender athletes from competing in the female…
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USA Declare ‘War On Women’s Sport Over’; Banning Transgender Athletes From Female Sports
United States President Donald Trump declared the ‘war on women’s sports over’ by signing an executive order to prevent transgender athletes from competing in the female categories. The order provides guidance, regulations and legal interpretations, enlisting the Department of Education to investigate high schools thought to be non-compliant. Trump’s party said that the move restores fairness…
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38th National Games Transforms Into ‘Green Games’ In Uttarakhand
Uttrakhand, a jewel in the Himalayas, known for its natural splendor has earned the privilege of hosting the 38th National Games, transformed this year as the pioneering “Green Games.” It will provide a befitting platform for the state to demonstrate its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. Not only will these very athletes exhibit their…
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WATCH: Maharana Pratap Sports College’s Multi-Utility Complex For 38th National Games Uttarakhand
The Maharana Pratap Sports College in Raipur, Uttarakhand, will host at least 14 events at the 38th National Games, which are scheduled to run from January 28 to February 14. The college and sports academy offers the facility to train in six sports, Athletics, Football, Volleyball, Boxing, Cricket, and Field hockey. The complex is an…
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Bareilly Artist Sketches Olympians Harmanpreet Singh And PR Sreejesh On Matchbox
Kanupriya, a local artist from Bareilly, paid tribute to Olympians Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh by sketching their portraits on match boxes. Harmanpreet and Sreejesh were part of the India men’s hockey team which won their second consecutive bronze medal at Paris 2024. Harmanpreet, the India men’s hockey team captain, was the leading goal scorer…
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England Hockey Ban Transgender Participation From Women’s Team
England Hockey on Wednesday banned transgender players from participating in the women’s team after reviewing the Trans and Non-Binary Participation Policy and considering the Sports Councils’ Equality Group (SCEG) Guidance. England Hockey remarked the sport is ever-evolving in both policy and research along with societal attitudes while also collecting evidence that proves that the sport…
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India Men’s Hockey Team Following Belgium’s 10-Year Cycle: Harmanpreet Singh
India men’s hockey team remain bereft of an Olympic gold medal since Moscow 1980. In their approach to an elusive gold, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side that won a consecutive bronze medal at Paris 2024, has adopted a process similar to the Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Belgium. “In the last 8-10 years, Belgium have had a…
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India Beat China In Penalty Shootout To Defend Women’s Junior Asia Cup
After a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time, India prevailed over China 3-2 in the penalty shootout to lift the Women’s Junior Asia Cup title for the second time in a row on Sunday. Jinzhuang Tan (30’) scored the first goal for China but Kanika Siwach (41’) bagged the equaliser in the third…