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Chak De! India, alleging that the story was originally based on a Hindu coach, Ranjan Negi, but the filmmakers changed the character to a Muslim named Kabir Khan, played by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for what he claimed was «propaganda». He called it a propoganda based on fake Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb. The viral interview clip has sparked a heated debate online, with users on X sharing divided opinions on the actor's comments.

Hockey India League (HIL), resurrected after seven years in cold storage, held its auctions in New Delhi last week with franchises – eight men and four women – snapping up players from across the globe. Harmanpreet Singh and Udita Duhan, current national team stars, emerged as the costliest buys at Rs 78 lakh and Rs 32 lakh in men’s and women’s leagues respectively. “It is not about the money. We are all in this for the development of the sport,” said Rahul Todi of Shrachi, owner of the Bengal Rarh Tigers franchise. While the auction was a success, there are still some lingering questions. Is the league sustainable? Can franchises make money in the long run? How will the league help the future of Indian hockey? There was already a minor setback for the organisers, Hockey India (HI); they had to reduce the number of women’s teams from six to four. However, the organisers said that the number will go back to six teams in 2026. “A lot of the current stars including Harmanpreet emerged into prominence from the Hockey India League. With back-to-back Olympic medals, there could be no better time to restart the league,” said PR Sreejesh, former India goalkeeper and Delhi SG Pipers team director, who was present for the two days of the auction before donning the hat of junior team head coach and leaving for Malaysia.

Udita Duhan emerged as the costliest buy at the Hockey India League women's auction after she was acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 32 lakh here on Tuesday. Dutch star drag-flicker Yibbi Janssen was the second most expensive player and was bought by Odisha Warriors for Rs 29 lakh, followed by young Indian forward Sunelita Toppo, who was picked up by Delhi SG Pipers for Rs 24.00 lakh. Indian players Lalremsiami (for Rs 25 lakh to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers), Sunelita Toppo (for Rs 24 lakh to Delhi SG Pipers), and Sangita Kumari (for Rs 22 lakh to Delhi SG Pipers) attracted significant attention in the first half of the auction. Several overseas players, including Belgium's Charlotte Englebert (for Rs 16 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club), Germany's Charlotte Stapenhorst (for Rs 16 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club), and Australia's Jocelyn Bartram (for Rs 15 lakh to Odisha Warriors) were the notable buys.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Dilip Tirkey remembers the evening of 13 January 2005 like it was yesterday. Tirkey, then India’s hockey captain, created history at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

Ticket prices for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics range from 30 euros ($33) for men's and women's hockey preliminary games all the way up to nearly 3,000 euros ($3,300) for the most costly seats at the closing ceremony inside Verona's Arena, a large Roman amphitheater. The most expensive sports event is the men's hockey final with prices ranging from 450 to 1,400 euros ($500 to $1,545). Local organizers announced Thursday that more than 20% of the tickets for the games in February, 2026, are available for under 40 euros ($44) and more than half are priced at under 100 euros ($110).

Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. will acquire control of hockey-equipment maker Peak Achievement Athletics Inc. in a deal with an investment manager owned by Montreal’s Desmarais family.

The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending their operating agreement with Broward County for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well beyond

Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick as title-holders India sealed a semifinal spot after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third consecutive win in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, here on Wednesday. Apart from Raj Kumar (3rd, 25th and 33rd minute), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6th and 39th minute), Jugraj Singh (7th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (22nd minute), and Uttam Singh (40th minute) sounded the board for India. For Malaysia, Akhimullah Anuar (34th minute) managed the solitary strike. India are currently on top of the standings with nine points from three wins.

Vinesh Phogat, the sports icon who, despite falling short of a medal, has etched her name in the annals of sporting history. On a rain-soaked evening in Jalandhar, thousands gathered at Lovely Professional University on August 29 for a felicitation event honouring the Olympic champions, which also included Vinesh Phogat. When Vinesh finally appeared, the cheers from the crowd were deafening. Despite her smiles, the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable. The rain seemed to echo her emotions, momentarily blurring her vision as she faced the throngs of fans who had come to honour her achievements. Even with the emotional weight she carried, the event soon transformed into a celebration of her indomitable spirit, with the crowd doing everything they could to lift her spirits.

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Hockey India named an 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China from September 8 to September 17. The tournament will see Asia's top hockey-playing nations India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China vie for honours. The defending Champions India will be led by ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and will be supported by experienced midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad as the vice-captain.

Olympics medalists Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker has increased significantly after companies reach out to them to tap into their popularity and connect with a wider audience. Hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, shuttler Lakshya Sen and shooter Arjun Babuta too are seeing an increased demand from the companies. Post Chopra’s silver medal, his brand value has seen an appreciation of 40-50 per cent. This was his second consecutive Olympic medal after having won a gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2024. The Ambala boy’s endorsement fees were already at a premium, estimated at Rs 4 crore annually per brand, reported TOI. The 26-year-old Javelin thrower is already endorsing a raft of products across 21 categories, including sports lifestyle, audio and smartphones, he is now being approached by more brands across segments – from automobiles to financial services, real estate, logistics and quick commerce, Divyanshu Singh, COO at JSW Sports which manages Chopra’s portfolio told TOI.

Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the Red Fort was accompanied by an unusual focus on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Seated in the second last row, Gandhi was positioned next to Olympic hockey forward Gurjant Singh. This seating arrangement, which deviated from traditional protocol, has generated considerable social media discussion. Seating Protocol and Changes Typically, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, whose rank is equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister, is given a seat in the front row during Independence Day celebrations. However, this year’s front rows were allocated to Olympic medallists. Olympic gold medalists Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, as well as members of the bronze-winning hockey team, including captain Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh, occupied these prime seats. According to sources from the Ministry of Defence, which organizes the Independence Day event, Rahul Gandhi was placed in the fifth row as the front rows were reserved for the athletes. The Ministry stated that Gandhi did not request any special arrangements.

PR Sreejesh is a big fan of former India head coach Rahul Dravid's coaching philosophy and would similarly like to mentor the talented juniors with an aim to create a solid feeder system for national hockey team. Just like Dravid worked his way up the ranks, first working with India's U-19 boys, followed by rising stars in A team and subsequently the senior team, the 'Custodian of India's dreams' won't mind working in the pathways system before being the chief national coach during the 2032 edition in Brisbane. «I want to become a coach. That was always my plan but now there is a question of when. After retirement, family comes first. I need to talk with them if they are OK with this. Now you have to listen to your wife a little bit,» Sreejesh told PTI editors at its headquarters here on Tuesday. If he decides to take up coaching, Sreejesh is clear in his mind how to go about in the new role.

Olympian Abhinav Bindra-run Abhinav Bindra Foundation, registered in Mohali, for five years. The registration will allow the organisation to receive foreign grants, officials said. Bindra won India's first individual gold medal at the Olympics — in the men's 10-metre air rifle competition — at Beijing in 2008. The non-profit organisation run by Bindra is dedicated to ensuring that global best practices are made available to all sporting activities, according to its website. During the recent Paris Olympics, India secured 71st rank with Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Aman Sehrawat and the Indian hockey team winning medals.

athletes with awe, to catch a glimpse of citius, altius, forties and all that stuffius. We follow the Olympics to do INDIAAAA-INDIA! And in the process if we catch something that is sportingly wonderful, well, we get lucky, whether we know it or not. Let's face it, despite the once-in-four years suppressed supply-heightened demand coverage, the Olympics as a spectator sporting event isn't as popular in this day and age of multiple fan loyalty as 'viewership' would suggest. In football, for instance, there was a time when the Indian football fan was content following the national team — and his local club, if he was Malayali, Bengali or Punjabi. Other sports that Indian fans followed were hockey and cricket — the former represented almost solely by the national squad, the latter overwhelmingly by the Indian team, and for more serious enthusiasts of the game, by national tournaments like the Ranji Trophy. The nation was pretty much the only side we had to follow.

Paris Olympics 2024: The world is eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated closing ceremony. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Stade de France, this event will not only mark the culmination of weeks of thrilling competition but also signal the countdown to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In an exciting development, Team India has announced that veteran hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and acclaimed shooter Manu Bhaker will have the honour of carrying the Indian flag during the Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony. Sreejesh played a pivotal role in India's campaign, making crucial saves against Australia during the group stage and in the penalty shootout against Great Britain in the quarterfinals. His outstanding performance continued in the bronze medal match, where his sensational saves secured India's victory. Alongside him, Manu Bhaker, who earned two bronze medals in Paris, will share the flag-bearing duties.

Arshad Nadeem has surely given Pakistan the ultimate Independence Day gift by winning the country's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Competing in the men’s javelin throw final, Nadeem not only clinched gold but also set a new Olympic record with an outstanding throw of 92.97 meters. In a heartfelt message after his victory, Nadeem said, «First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success. With the prayers of my parents, the prayers of the entire nation, and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you all!» He dedicated his gold medal to the people of Pakistan, saying, «This gold medal is a gift from me to the entire nation on the occasion of Independence Day.»

India vs Spain head to head:Looking at the head to head clashes, India won four of its matches against Spain in the past five encounters.India vs Spain match time:The India vs Spain Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match will begin at 5.30 pm IST at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris.India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: The India vs Spain Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match will begin at 5.30 pm IST at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris.India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: It is going to be PR Sreejesh's final international hockey match for the country, and the Indian hockey team is trying to best to give Sreejesh a medal-winning farewell at the biggest stage.

Despite missing penalties, the team led by Harmanpreet Singh scored the first goal of the match in the first quarter against the German rival who failed to score a goal. After trailing in first quarter, however, Germany showed their dominance by turned things around and scoring two goals against India. In the third quarter, India was seen making a comeback by tying the score with Germany at 2-2. In the final quarter, however, Germany again won the field by scoring another goal against the Indian team which sealed the former's victory and road ahead to the finals against the Netherlands.

Olympics 2024 and they have inched a step closer to an Olympic medal, with an eye on the gold. Having beaten Great Britain in a thrilling quarterfinal clash, Harmanpreet and Co have dodged a bullet and will face 2023 World Champions, Germany on Tuesday. But the field is not clear for the Indian men as they do not have defender Amit Rohidas on their side for the penultimate clash as he has a one match ban in place by the International Hockey Federation.