India’s poor run in the Pro League continued in Hobart as they lost to Australia in a penalty shoot-out on Sunday (Feb 22), marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The match ended 2-2 in regular time before Australia won 5-4 in the shoot-out at the Tasmania Hockey Centre during the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 season. India took the lead twice in the match, as Amit Rohidas scored first in the 15th minute with a strong drag-flick from a penalty corner. Later, in the 43rd minute, Jugraj Singh added another goal, also from a penalty corner.&nbsp;Australia fought back in the final quarter, as Joel Rintala scored two goals from penalty corners in the 47th and 56th minutes to level the score at 2-2 and force a shoot-out.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-inter-miami-loses-mls-opener-to-son-lafc-in-battle-of-global-stars-1771743855572">Lionel Messi’s Miami loses MLS opener to Son’s LAFC in battle of global stars</a>&nbsp;Australia controlled more of the ball in the first half and entered the circle 10 times, putting pressure on India’s defence. India, on the other hand, responded with nine circle entries and some quick counter-attacks. Both teams earned several penalty corners, but strong defending and good goalkeeping kept the score close.&nbsp;Yashdeep Siwach made an important goal-line save in the fourth quarter to stop Australia from taking the lead. Indian goalkeeper Mohith Shashikumar also made a number of key saves, including a double save.&nbsp;The turning point came when Aditya Arjun Lalage missed his chance, as Australian goalkeeper Jed Snowden made the save. Australia then secured the 5-4 win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-support-for-cricket-association-for-the-blind-in-india-includes-international-exposure-home-series-1771688634467">BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India</a>&nbsp;With this win, Australia secured crucial points in the league, while India will now prepare for their next match against Spain on Feb 24.

With this win, Australia secured crucial points in the league, while India will now prepare for their next match against Spain on Feb 24.

India’s poor run in the Pro League continued in Hobart as they lost to Australia in a penalty shoot-out on Sunday (Feb 22), marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The match ended 2-2 in regular time before Australia won 5-4 in the shoot-out at the Tasmania Hockey Centre during the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 season. India took the lead twice in the match, as Amit Rohidas scored first in the 15th minute with a strong drag-flick from a penalty corner. Later, in the 43rd minute, Jugraj Singh added another goal, also from a penalty corner. Australia fought back in the final quarter, as Joel Rintala scored two goals from penalty corners in the 47th and 56th minutes to level the score at 2-2 and force a shoot-out. Also Read - Lionel Messi’s Miami loses MLS opener to Son’s LAFC in battle of global stars Australia controlled more of the ball in the first half and entered the circle 10 times, putting pressure on India’s defence. India, on the other hand, responded with nine circle entries and some quick counter-attacks. Both teams earned several penalty corners, but strong defending and good goalkeeping kept the score close. Yashdeep Siwach made an important goal-line save in the fourth quarter to stop Australia from taking the lead. Indian goalkeeper Mohith Shashikumar also made a number of key saves, including a double save. The turning point came when Aditya Arjun Lalage missed his chance, as Australian goalkeeper Jed Snowden made the save. Australia then secured the 5-4 win. Also Read - BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India With this win, Australia secured crucial points in the league, while India will now prepare for their next match against Spain on Feb 24.

With this win, Australia secured crucial points in the league, while India will now prepare for their next match against Spain on Feb 24.

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India men's hockey player Amit Rohidas is all set to miss semi-final against Germany at Paris Olympics 2024 after his appeal against ban was rejected on Monday (Aug 5). Rohidas was shown the red card in second quarter of the quarterfinal match against Great Britain on Sunday (Aug 4). India, nonetheless, went on to win the game 4-2 in the shoot-out.

In a cheeky twist, however, his suspension letter was written by one of technical delegates Joshua Burt. Burt is same person who played Australia's head coach in the famous Bollywood movie Chak de India.

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India, notably, beat Australia before Great Britain at the Paris Games after a span of 52 years. In the movie, the Aussie were the ones to give actor Shah Rukh Khan-coached India women's team a hard time.

As for the match against Great Britain, Hockey India federation had filed an official complaint on 'umpiring and decision-making.'

"The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game's outcome," said Hockey India in a statement.

"These incidents have undermined confidence in the officiating process among players, coaches, and fans. Hockey India calls for a thorough review of these matters to uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure fair play in future matches," the statement further added.

During the match, skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a goal to take India in front after Rohidas' exit.

Great Britain's Morton Lee scored the equaliser nearly five minutes later in the same quarter, and the score remained 1-1 for the remainder of the game.

India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits in the shootout, while the Indians scored on all four attempts.

India will next play vs Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday (Aug 6).

India men's hockey player Amit Rohidas is all set to miss semi-final against Germany at Paris Olympics 2024 after his appeal against ban was rejected on Monday (Aug 5).

India men's hockey player Amit Rohidas is all set to miss semi-final against Germany at Paris Olympics 2024 after his appeal against ban was rejected on Monday (Aug 5). Rohidas was shown the red card in second quarter of the quarterfinal match against Great Britain on Sunday (Aug 4). India, nonetheless, went on to win the game 4-2 in the shoot-out. In a cheeky twist, however, his suspension letter was written by one of technical delegates Joshua Burt. Burt is same person who played Australia's head coach in the famous Bollywood movie Chak de India. Also Read: Paris Olympics, IND vs GER Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Germany semifinal match India, notably, beat Australia before Great Britain at the Paris Games after a span of 52 years. In the movie, the Aussie were the ones to give actor Shah Rukh Khan-coached India women's team a hard time. As for the match against Great Britain, Hockey India federation had filed an official complaint on 'umpiring and decision-making.' "The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game's outcome," said Hockey India in a statement. "These incidents have undermined confidence in the officiating process among players, coaches, and fans. Hockey India calls for a thorough review of these matters to uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure fair play in future matches," the statement further added. During the match, skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a goal to take India in front after Rohidas' exit. Great Britain's Morton Lee scored the equaliser nearly five minutes later in the same quarter, and the score remained 1-1 for the remainder of the game. India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits in the shootout, while the Indians scored on all four attempts. India will next play vs Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday (Aug 6).

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The players&nbsp;from the Indian men's hockey team in Tokyo engraved their names in the history books after they drove the team to a bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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India needed to win a vigorous, exciting, and exhausting clash against Germany that went directly down to the last possible second. Despite trailing following on two separate events in the match, India figured out how to pull off a dazzling comeback 5-4 win to go past Germany and procure a podium finish.&nbsp;

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Manpreet Singh (Captain)

The skipper of the current Indian national hockey team, Manpreet is known for viable authority and brilliant field support.

He is the most esteemed hockey major part in India today. He won the FIH Player of the Year 2019 honor. Till now, Manpreet has been a part of different competitions where India figured out how to win four gold, five silver, and four bronze medals.

The fate of Indian hockey looks brilliant with him in charge of the national team as he and his team bought another bronze medal home.&nbsp;

Skipper Manpreet was speechless&nbsp;after his team defeated Germany 5-4 in the Bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, ending the 41-year-old medal drought at the Games.

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PR Sreejesh (Goal-keeper)&nbsp;

For somebody whose essential game in adolescence was not hockey, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh cut a superb vocation at the most significant level.&nbsp;The veteran had to stand by quite a while to make his debut for the senior national team yet a shining execution in the 2011 Asian Champions Trophy - where he saved two penalties against Pakistan to win the title - settled on him the best option.&nbsp;

From that point forward, PR Sreejesh's vocal authority and eminent shot-stopping abilities have immovably settled him as one of the top goalkeepers in the world.&nbsp;

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He was vital in the Indian hockey team first FIH Pro League crusade in 2020, directing them to four triumphs - two of them in penalty shootouts - and his form was significant for India in 2021 as they endeavored to get back to the Olympic podium for the first time in 41 years.&nbsp;

P.R. Sreejesh's miracle save in the last few seconds helped India to a notable success against Germany. The goalkeeper showed by and by why he is known as the 'Wall of India' with his saves in the game.

Amit Rohidas

Amit Rohidas hails from Saunamara town in Balisankra square of Odisha's Sundargarh area. Rohidas was one of three hockey players from Odisha picked to represent India at the Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;

He made his first significant leap forward when he was chosen in the Indian group for the Under-18 Asia Cup, held in Myanmar in 2009. However India completed fifth, Rohidas was intrigued with his penalty corner changes through drag flicks and arose as top scorer in the competition with seven objectives. His maiden senior India call-up came in the 2013 Azlan Shah Cup meet.&nbsp;

Rupinder Pal Singh

A student of the Chandigarh Hockey Academy developed huge acclaim for his attacking style of play.

Rupinder discovers a spot in the rundown of renowned hockey major parts in India due to his stunning accomplishment that cultivated after the hat-trick against Britain in the 2010 Azlan Cup.

He is widely acclaimed for his drag flick. Rupinder has represented India in different worldwide events and posed like the top scorer in one of them in 2011.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet Singh

Hailing from the outskirts of Amritsar, Harman's stick play has over and over left the spectators hypnotized.

His goal-scoring force and macho persona have won hearts across the mainland.

A promising player who endeavors to take the round of Indian hockey ahead, which is the reason he seems next to each other to the names of well-known hockey major parts in India.&nbsp;

Surender Kumar

Surender Kumar took birth in Brana Village of Karnal area in Haryana. In contrast to a considerable lot of the current Indian hockey players, he did not belong to a hockey background. He initially began playing during his school days at school. It was here where he fell head over heels for the excellent game. He got the attention of selectors because of his never-say kick the bucket mentality and discipline.&nbsp;

Surender Kumar previously played for India in 2012, with the junior group. It was here where he previously wore the desired blue jersey. His predictable exhibition at Junior level and HIL acquired him a call to the senior group, and since then there is no looking back. His performance at the Tokyo 2020 was exemplary.&nbsp;

Hardik Singh

For India men's hockey group midfielder Hardik Singh, hockey was in his DNA. He was a fifth-age hockey player in the family, He made the cut for the 16-part squad for Tokyo Games 2020, and was enthusiastic about proceeding with his family's inheritance.&nbsp;

The 22-year-old midfielder, who has been a customary element in the team since Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneshwar 2018, said that there is a ton of rivalry for a spot in the midfield, yet that lone makes team's seat strength look solid.&nbsp;

22-year-old midfielder Hardik previously helped Gurjant Singh for India's subsequent goal and later scored the third to seal a 3-1 success against Great Britain to enter the semifinals at the Olympics after four decades and in the bronze medal match against Germany, he scored a goal in the 22nd minute.

Nilakanta Sharma

Another hockey player from Manipur, Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, was been selected for the Indian men's hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;

After Mirabai Chanu's Silver, another Manipuri has gotten back an Olympic decoration. This time it is Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, the midfielder in the Indian men's hockey team. Team India made history on Thursday by winning a Bronze at Olympics following 41 years.&nbsp;

Tokyo 2020 was a test for him particularly with nine debutants in the crew, all the more so when the stakes get higher and tension builds further into the opposition, however, he fared really well.

Shamsher Singh

Shamsher Singh turned into the first hockey player from Attari to be picked in an Indian Olympic team.&nbsp;

After missing the 2016 Junior World Cup, Shamsher in the long run made his debut at the Four-Nations Invitational in Valencia. He needed to trust that an additional three years will procure his first India senior cap at the test occasion in Tokyo.&nbsp;

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Mandeep Singh&nbsp;

The 26-year-old had a splendid run for Ranchi Rhinos at the 2013 Hockey India League season, where he scored a goal, to help his side secure 2-1 success over Punjab Warriors at the Surjit Hockey Stadium. He was instrumental in driving the Ranchi franchise to the title, in the debut period of the Hockey India League.&nbsp;

He was the second most noteworthy scorer in the alliance, with ten goals in thirteen matches, and was granted the trophy for the upcoming Player of the Tournament award.&nbsp;

Since, then he has been a vital member of the India men's hockey team's gold medal-winning run at the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy, silver medal at the 2016 and 2018 Champions Trophy, and a bronze medal at the Asian Games.&nbsp;

Dilpreet Singh&nbsp;

Dilpreet Singh hails&nbsp;from Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, which he joined only seven years prior.

While playing for Surjit Hockey Academy, he was chosen for the national team and joined the camp. In the hockey match played between Great Britain and India at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, India dominated the match by overcoming Great Britain 3-1.

In the match, Dilpreet Singh scored one goal against Great Britain. Is most fulfilling that the Indian team entered the semifinals of the Olympics after 49 years.

'Remember the names' of these XI players and the players on the bench who supported and cheered for the team all throughout. A victory that will be remembered for the ages to come.

The players from the Indian men's hockey team in Tokyo engraved their names in the history books after they drove the team to a bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The players from the Indian men's hockey team in Tokyo engraved their names in the history books after they drove the team to a bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. IN PICS| With a medal at Tokyo Olympics: Re-live the 'Glory Days' of Indian men's hockey India needed to win a vigorous, exciting, and exhausting clash against Germany that went directly down to the last possible second. Despite trailing following on two separate events in the match, India figured out how to pull off a dazzling comeback 5-4 win to go past Germany and procure a podium finish. Manpreet Singh (Captain) The skipper of the current Indian national hockey team, Manpreet is known for viable authority and brilliant field support. He is the most esteemed hockey major part in India today. He won the FIH Player of the Year 2019 honor. Till now, Manpreet has been a part of different competitions where India figured out how to win four gold, five silver, and four bronze medals. The fate of Indian hockey looks brilliant with him in charge of the national team as he and his team bought another bronze medal home. Skipper Manpreet was speechless after his team defeated Germany 5-4 in the Bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, ending the 41-year-old medal drought at the Games. ALSO READ: From PM Modi to Akshay Kumar: Congratulations pour in after India's historic win in hockey at Tokyo Olympics PR Sreejesh (Goal-keeper) For somebody whose essential game in adolescence was not hockey, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh cut a superb vocation at the most significant level. The veteran had to stand by quite a while to make his debut for the senior national team yet a shining execution in the 2011 Asian Champions Trophy - where he saved two penalties against Pakistan to win the title - settled on him the best option. From that point forward, PR Sreejesh's vocal authority and eminent shot-stopping abilities have immovably settled him as one of the top goalkeepers in the world. He was vital in the Indian hockey team first FIH Pro League crusade in 2020, directing them to four triumphs - two of them in penalty shootouts - and his form was significant for India in 2021 as they endeavored to get back to the Olympic podium for the first time in 41 years. P.R. Sreejesh's miracle save in the last few seconds helped India to a notable success against Germany. The goalkeeper showed by and by why he is known as the 'Wall of India' with his saves in the game. Amit Rohidas Amit Rohidas hails from Saunamara town in Balisankra square of Odisha's Sundargarh area. Rohidas was one of three hockey players from Odisha picked to represent India at the Tokyo Olympics. He made his first significant leap forward when he was chosen in the Indian group for the Under-18 Asia Cup, held in Myanmar in 2009. However India completed fifth, Rohidas was intrigued with his penalty corner changes through drag flicks and arose as top scorer in the competition with seven objectives. His maiden senior India call-up came in the 2013 Azlan Shah Cup meet. Rupinder Pal Singh A student of the Chandigarh Hockey Academy developed huge acclaim for his attacking style of play. Rupinder discovers a spot in the rundown of renowned hockey major parts in India due to his stunning accomplishment that cultivated after the hat-trick against Britain in the 2010 Azlan Cup. He is widely acclaimed for his drag flick. Rupinder has represented India in different worldwide events and posed like the top scorer in one of them in 2011. Harmanpreet Singh Hailing from the outskirts of Amritsar, Harman's stick play has over and over left the spectators hypnotized. His goal-scoring force and macho persona have won hearts across the mainland. A promising player who endeavors to take the round of Indian hockey ahead, which is the reason he seems next to each other to the names of well-known hockey major parts in India. Surender Kumar Surender Kumar took birth in Brana Village of Karnal area in Haryana. In contrast to a considerable lot of the current Indian hockey players, he did not belong to a hockey background. He initially began playing during his school days at school. It was here where he fell head over heels for the excellent game. He got the attention of selectors because of his never-say kick the bucket mentality and discipline. Surender Kumar previously played for India in 2012, with the junior group. It was here where he previously wore the desired blue jersey. His predictable exhibition at Junior level and HIL acquired him a call to the senior group, and since then there is no looking back. His performance at the Tokyo 2020 was exemplary. Hardik Singh For India men's hockey group midfielder Hardik Singh, hockey was in his DNA. He was a fifth-age hockey player in the family, He made the cut for the 16-part squad for Tokyo Games 2020, and was enthusiastic about proceeding with his family's inheritance. The 22-year-old midfielder, who has been a customary element in the team since Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneshwar 2018, said that there is a ton of rivalry for a spot in the midfield, yet that lone makes team's seat strength look solid. 22-year-old midfielder Hardik previously helped Gurjant Singh for India's subsequent goal and later scored the third to seal a 3-1 success against Great Britain to enter the semifinals at the Olympics after four decades and in the bronze medal match against Germany, he scored a goal in the 22nd minute. Nilakanta Sharma Another hockey player from Manipur, Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, was been selected for the Indian men's hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics. After Mirabai Chanu's Silver, another Manipuri has gotten back an Olympic decoration. This time it is Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, the midfielder in the Indian men's hockey team. Team India made history on Thursday by winning a Bronze at Olympics following 41 years. Tokyo 2020 was a test for him particularly with nine debutants in the crew, all the more so when the stakes get higher and tension builds further into the opposition, however, he fared really well. Shamsher Singh Shamsher Singh turned into the first hockey player from Attari to be picked in an Indian Olympic team. After missing the 2016 Junior World Cup, Shamsher in the long run made his debut at the Four-Nations Invitational in Valencia. He needed to trust that an additional three years will procure his first India senior cap at the test occasion in Tokyo. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze Mandeep Singh The 26-year-old had a splendid run for Ranchi Rhinos at the 2013 Hockey India League season, where he scored a goal, to help his side secure 2-1 success over Punjab Warriors at the Surjit Hockey Stadium. He was instrumental in driving the Ranchi franchise to the title, in the debut period of the Hockey India League. He was the second most noteworthy scorer in the alliance, with ten goals in thirteen matches, and was granted the trophy for the upcoming Player of the Tournament award. Since, then he has been a vital member of the India men's hockey team's gold medal-winning run at the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy, silver medal at the 2016 and 2018 Champions Trophy, and a bronze medal at the Asian Games. Dilpreet Singh Dilpreet Singh hails from Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, which he joined only seven years prior. While playing for Surjit Hockey Academy, he was chosen for the national team and joined the camp. In the hockey match played between Great Britain and India at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, India dominated the match by overcoming Great Britain 3-1. In the match, Dilpreet Singh scored one goal against Great Britain. Is most fulfilling that the Indian team entered the semifinals of the Olympics after 49 years. 'Remember the names' of these XI players and the players on the bench who supported and cheered for the team all throughout. A victory that will be remembered for the ages to come.

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