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Olympics: Sjoerd Marijne steps down as India women's hockey team coach

Hours after the Indian women's hockey team finished fourth in the Tokyo Olympics, coach Sjoerd Marijne announced that he would be stepping down as the coach of the women's national hockey team

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Heartbreak in women's hockey, Punia loses semis

India's women's hockey team's maiden Olympic medal remained out of bounds as Great Britain came out on top in the pulsating encounter.

Tokyo: Haryana to give Rs 50 lakh each to 9 women hockey players from state

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday announced an award of Rs 50 lakh each to the nine members of the Olympics women's hockey team representing the state

Will seek govt job for my daughter, says hockey star Gurjeet Kaur's father

Indian women's hockey star Gurjeet Kaur's father Satnam Singh on Friday said that he will request for a government job for his daughter who has scored 2 goals in the bronze medal match

Bollywood celebs 'proud' of women's hockey team's performance at Olympics

Hindi film personalities Shah Rukh Khan, Urmila Motondkar and Rahul Dholakia on Friday lauded Indian women's hockey team for their inspiring performance at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Indian women's hockey team made history by qualifying for their first Olympic semi-final but they lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a nail-biting match, today morning. Khan said even though the loss is heartbreaking, it's still a big achievement for the nation. "Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women's Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victory," he wrote. Actor-politician Matondkar said she salutes the journey of women's hockey team. "Proud of each one you. Salute to your journey. You all are great inspiration n hope each daughter of India and their parents #TeamIndia," she tweeted. Dholakia said the team stands as a winner for him. "Winners for me ! Well played! Sporting! You were fabulous in the field ! #IndianwomenHockey

We are proud of you all: President Kovind to Indian women's hockey team

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the Indian women's hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every citizen of the country with a stellar performance.

Bronze lost but hearts won: India finish 4th at Olympics in women's hockey

The history-making Indian women's hockey team's dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a hard-fought bronze play-off

India at Olympics: Hockey breaks 41-year jinx, Dahiya wins silver

Heartbreak for Deepak Punia, Vinesh on a day of misses for Indian wrestlers

Privileged to have played a part: India's Aussie hockey coach Graham Reid

Indian men's hockey team's Australian coach Graham Reid on Thursday said he feels "privileged" to be a part of the game's revival in India after the side clinched its first Olympic medal in 41 years

Cash award of Rs 1 crore for each of Punjab players in bronze winning team

The Punjab govt on Thursday announced that it will give a cash award of Rs one crore to each of the state hockey player, who was part of the Indian men's team that won a bronze medal in the Games

Punjab, Haryana celebrate Indian men's hockey team's Olympic medal win

Celebratory scenes were witnessed across Punjab and Haryana on Thursday after Indian men's hockey team rewrote history by claiming an Olympic medal after 41 years

Olympic medal to mark start of golden era for Indian hockey: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday hailed the Indian men's hockey team, saying its Olympic medal after 41 years will mark the beginning of a golden period for the sport. The win, after 41 years of hard work and wait, cannot be described in words, Pawar, who heads the Maharashtra Olympic Association, said in a statement. In an edge-of-the-seat pulsating bronze play-off, India defeated Germany 5-4 on Thursday to earn a podium finish at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. "The country's prestige has been enhanced and the bronze medal will be the beginning of a golden era for the sport," Pawar said. He said the players, trainers and their colleagues deserved all the good wishes for bagging the medal with a determination to win against all odds.

It's a rebirth, that's it: Hockey star Sreejesh on Olympic bronze medal win

"It's a rebirth, that's it," declared India's ecstatic goalkeeping great P R Sreejesh after emerging as one of the stars of the men's hockey team's historic Olympic bronze medal

PM Modi hails Indian hockey team's Olympic medal win as historic

Hailing Indian men's hockey team's bronze medal win in the Tokyo Olympics as historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that this day will be etched in the memory of every Indian

This is a big moment: Rahul on hockey team winning bronze at Olympics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hailed the Indian men's hockey team on winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and said the whole country is proud of their achievement

President congratulates Indian men's hockey team for winning Olympic medal

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning an Olympic medal, and said this historic victory will start a new era in hockey. The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed the Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games at Tokyo. Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning an Olympic Medal in hockey after 41 years. The team showed exceptional skills, resilience & determination to win. This historic victory will start a new era in hockey and will inspire the youth to take up and excel in the sport, Kovind tweeted.

Gehlot congratulates Indian men's hockey team for winning Olympic medal

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning an Olympic medal, saying the team has brought glory to the nation. The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed the Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games at Tokyo. "Heartiest Congratulations to Indian Men's Hockey Team for this spectacular win against Germany & winning the bronze for country in #TokyoOlympics! It is a great moment for Indian hockey and the team has brought glory to the nation. Proud of all the players!" Gehlot tweeted.

Real 'Chak De' moment: Film stars hail Indian men's hockey team for bronze

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu on Thursday celebrated the Indian men's hockey team's bronze medal win at the Olympics, saying that they have made the country proud

India create history, win Olympic hockey medal after a gap of 41 years

The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Medal for Lovlina, Ravi; heartbreak in hockey

Neeraj Chopra's first throw was 86.65m, well beyond the qualification mark of 83.50m. Lovlina Borgohain signed off with a bronze, India women's hockey team lost to Argentina in semi-final