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Indian women hockey team needs to create and grab chances against Britain

Enduring a forgettable campaign, bottom-placed Indian women's hockey can't afford squandering any more chances if it fancies upsetting defending champions Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beat Spain 3-0 in Olympic men's hockey

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain 3-0 to register its second win at the Tokyo Olympics here on Tuesday. Drubbed 1-7 by Australia in their last match, India produced a spirited performance against world No.9 Spain and scored through Simranjeet Singh (14th minute) and Rupinder Pal Singh (15th and 51st) to record a comfortable win in their third Pool A match at the OI Hockey Stadium. India had earlier defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opening fixture. Spain, on the other hand, are yet to register a win in the competition. Spain drew 1-1 against Argentina before losing 3-4 to New Zealand. The Indians will next play reigning Olympic champions Argentina on Thursday.

Shooting to Hockey: India's Tokyo Olympics 2021 schedule today (July 27)

Indian men's hockey team will be also in action on July 27 morning against Spain after a 7-1 drubbing from Australia in their previous match. Check today's India Olympics schedule

Tokyo Olympics 2021 highlights: Germany defeats India 2-0 in women's hockey

India suffered another setback when paddlers Sutirtha Mukherjee and Manika Batra bowed out of the women's singles event after losing their Round 2 matches

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Hockey to Table Tennis, India schedule on July 26

On Day 3, Bhavani Devi will become India's first fencer to participate in Olympics while Indian Women's Hockey team lock horns with Germany. Check today's India Olympics schedule

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Manika Batra win

Manu Bhaker disappoints on Day 2 as she bows out in 10m Air Pistol qualification round. Check India today's Olympics matches, Tokyo 2020 live updates and telecast details in India

After a high, the reality check: No medals for India on Olympics Day 2

The shooters came undone once again and the hockey team took a hammering

Tokyo Olympics 2021 - Badminton to Weightlifting: India schedule on July 24

There are some medal possibilities too as Mirabai Chanu will compete in weightlifting, Pravin Jadhav and Deepika Kumari will feature in Archery mixed team event. Check today's India Olympics schedule

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Chanu's silver opens India's medal tally

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won India's first medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2021 today.

Olympics hockey: Need to tighten game, says Reid ahead of Australia match

Indian men's hockey team chief coach, Graham Reid, was satisfied with his team getting its campaign off to a winning start against New Zealand but said they need to focus on tightening their game

India beat New Zealand 3-2 to open hockey campaign positively in Olympics

The Indian men's hockey team overcame some anxious closing moments before defeating New Zealand 3-2 in an intense Pool A match to open their Olympic campaign on a positive note here on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh (26th and 33rd minutes) scored a double for India, while Rupinder Pal Singh (10th) was the other goal-getter for the eight-time former champions, currently ranked fourth in the world. For New Zealand, Kane Russell (6th minute) and Stephen Jenness (43rd minute) scored the goals. India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday.

Tokyo Olympics: Much improved, women's hockey team aims to impress

India was one of the six teams invited to participate when women's hockey made its Olympics debut in 1980 at Moscow. India finished fourth behind Zimbabwe, Czechoslovakia and Soviet Union.

Men's hockey preview: Pressure on India to make a strong start

Eight-time champions India open their Tokyo Olympic Games men's hockey campaign against New Zealand at Oi Hockey Stadium here on Saturday

Olympics: Be careful in opening match, former hockey stars warn India

The first match at the Olympics has always been a matter of concern for the Indian men's hockey team in the last eight editions since the Moscow Olympics in 1980, when they last won gold

We can break toughest defences with good communication: Mandeep Singh

Indian men's hockey team striker Mandeep Singh on Thursday asserted that they have it in them to break the defence of any rival side in the Tokyo Olympics, beginning here on Friday.

Tokyo Olympics 2021 India contingent: List of Indian athletes, officials

India's Olympic contingent for Tokyo 2020 includes 127 participants from 18 sports, including two alternate players and one reserve goalie in men's and women's hockey squads, respectively

Hockey captains Manpreet & Rani write heartfelt message to fans

Being in Tokyo for the Olympics was an emotional moment given the "obstacles" they faced along the way, said Indian men's and women's hockey team captains

Olympics: Best chance for Indian hockey team to bag medal, says Rasquinha

Rasquinha feels India could end its 41-year-old medal drought in the upcoming Olympics

Seniors gave me confidence to play without fear, says Manpreet Singh

Indian men's hockey team skipper has said that the confidence he gained while being with the seniors when he first became a part of the senior side has taught him to play without fear or anxiety

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Will India better its medal tally from Rio 2016?

India will send a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. This will be India's largest ever contingent of athletes at Olympics. Check medal contenders for India in Tokyo 2020