75-742: The Indian Hockey Federation was the administrative body of field hockey in India . Incorporated in 1925, it was under the global jurisdiction of the International Hockey Federation . The IHF was formed on 7 November 1925 in Gwalior . India was the first non- European team to be a part of the FIH. As a member of the International Hockey Federation, it represented India in all international matches under
150-511: A ceremony on 24 July 2008. It resembles Ashok Chakra of Indian flag . It is made up of hockey sticks . Hockey India manages four squads that represent India in international field hockey : the India men's national field hockey team , the India women's national field hockey team , the India men's national under-21 field hockey team , and the India women's national under-21 field hockey team . The India men's national field hockey team
225-411: A big tournament in the decade came at the 1985 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup . India also went on to win 1991 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and reached finals of 1994 Asia Cup but lost to South Korea in the final. The team then went on to win the 1995 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup . India won their first continental title after 32 years at the 1998 Asian Games by defeating South Korea . The team finished fourth at
300-407: A fair, equal environment, and against teams with similar level of skills. Below is the list of National Championships that Hockey India conducts every season: [REDACTED] List of current broadcasters: List of current broadcasters: Jaipal Singh Munda Jaipal Singh Munda (3 January 1903 – 20 March 1970) was an Indian politician, writer, and sportsman. He was the member of
375-666: A granddaughter of Congress President Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee . His second marriage was with Jahanara Jeyaratnam, the daughter of a Sri Lankan Tamil who joined the Indian Civil service in 1954. He had one son with Jahanara, Ranjit Jeyaratnam. Jaipal Singh Munda was selected to work in the Indian Civil Service , from which he later resigned. In 1934, he became a teacher at the Prince of Wales College at Achimota , Gold Coast , Ghana. In 1937, he returned to India as
450-463: A margin of 13–0 and Soviet Union by the scoreline of 4–2. India later won the gold medal for a record eighth time by defeating Spain in the final by the score of 4–3. After the 1980 Olympics success India's performance declined and the following decades resulted in a lot of ups and downs for the national team. As the team failed to win any medal in the World Cups or Olympics, but continued to be
525-545: A member of the Indian Sports Council. Jaipal Singh Munda married Tara Wienfried Majumdar, the daughter of P. K. Majumdar and Janaki Agnes Penelope Majumdar (daughter of Hemangini and W. C. Bonnerjee), in 1931 in Darjeeling in a Christian marriage ceremony. He had three children with Tara, two sons Birendra and Jayant, and a daughter Janki. Tara Majumdar was a cousin of General Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri and
600-691: A minister in Binodanand Jha 's government in Bihar . He merged his party with Indian National Congress in 1963. However entire rank and file did not join the Congress. Munda was a gifted speaker and represented all the tribal people of India at the Constituent Assembly of India (which was responsible for drafting the constitution of Independent India). The following is an excerpt from a famous speech made by him, where, while welcoming
675-541: A new chapter, a new chapter of independent India where there is equality of opportunity, where no one would be neglected. Jaipal Singh was a part of 3 Committees including Advisory Committee. A seven-member delegation of Naga leaders consisting of Angami Zapu Phizo , T. Sakhrie, Kezehol and others went to Delhi in July 1947 to declare their intention of a sovereign, independent Naga territory. There, they met Muhammad Ali Jinnah , Mahatma Gandhi , as well as Munda, who warned
750-402: A new five-member national selection committee. This panel will work in conjunction with the International Hockey Federation in managing field hockey in India. The panel was headed by Aslam Sher Khan , a former MP and former hockey captain and includes Ashok Kumar , Ajit Pal Singh , Zafar Iqbal and Dhanraj Pillay . Aslam Sher Khan has now been replaced by Ajit Pal Singh as the chairman of
825-434: A new low, for the first time as they were defeated in the semi-final by Australia, but they successfully claimed the bronze medal by beating West Germany . At the 1972 Olympics also the results were same as India started brightly by defeating Great Britain, Australia, Kenya , New Zealand and Mexico but drew with Netherlands and Poland. They were defeated in the semi-finals by Pakistan. In the third-place match India defeated
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#1732801089968900-594: A separate Jharkhand state, consisting of the tribal area of South Bihar, to the States Reorganization Commission . The demand was not conceded because the region had many languages and had no link language, Hindustani was majority language, tribal people were in the minority and separation would adversely affect the economy. Jaipal Singh was disappointed due to declining popularity of his party and rejection of State demand by States Reorganization Commission. In 1962, It won 20 seats. He became
975-653: A shootout. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games , it finished in 5th place but at 2014 Asian Games , Incheon stunned Japan 2–1 in a tight match to clinch their third bronze medal at the Asian Games . During the summer of 2015, the team hosted the Round 2 of the 2014–15 Women's FIH Hockey World League and finished on top to qualify for the next stage. At the World League Semi-finals held in Antwerp
1050-575: A top team in Asia and went on to win several medals in continental competitions. The 1982 World Cup was hosted by India and they finished at 5th position. The team lost to Pakistan in both 1982 Asian Games final and the inaugural Asia Cup final held in Karachi . India ended the decade by winning bronze medals at the 1986 Asian Games and 1982 Champions Trophy and silver medals at the 1985 Asia Cup and 1989 Asia Cup . Their only gold medal success in
1125-469: A year before. This win is often regarded as the greatest ever moment of Indian field hockey and also all of Indian sports. India went on to win two further gold medals in 1952 and 1956 , preserving its record as the most successful and dominant team at that time in the Olympics. In 1952 Olympics quarter-finals India won against Austria 4–0, Great Britain 3–1 in semi-final and defeated Netherlands 6–1 in
1200-676: Is governed by Hockey India . Nabhvarna are currently ranked 9th in the FIH World Rankings , and are ranked as the second best team in Asia. They have won the gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and 1982 Asian Games . They have also won the Women's Asia Cup twice, i.e. in 2004 and 2017 . They also won the Asian Champions Trophy 2016 and 2023 . These National Championships are divided into two divisions, to ensure that participating teams are competing in
1275-649: Is governed by the Hockey India (HI) and is a member of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Since 1926, the BCCI has been affiliated with FIH , the international governing body for world field hockey. In 2011, the Hockey India became the members of the both FIH and AHF. The following list includes the performance of all of India's national teams at major competitions. The Indian Hockey Team
1350-407: Is managed by the Hockey India (HI). The India men's national field hockey team represents India in international field hockey competitions, and is governed by Hockey India . The team was formerly under the control of Indian Hockey Federation . India was the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation . India's hockey team is the most successful team ever in
1425-472: Is still the largest margin of victory ever in the Olympic games even after all these years. India went on to win their third straight title at the 1936 Olympics , this time captained by legendary player Dhyan Chand himself. India stormed through the group stage by winning against Japan 9–0, Hungary 4–0 and United States 7–0. In the semi-finals they defeated France 10–0. The team went on to face Germany in
1500-554: Is the national men's hockey team of India . It was the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation . In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal. From 1928 to 1956, was the golden period for the Indian Hockey team. The Indian men's team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, gaining six gold medals in a row. The Indian team has won a total of eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals in Olympics. The Indian Women's Hockey Team (nicknamed
1575-579: Is the new governing body of field hockey in India. In a significant way forward, Indian Hockey Federation and Hockey India on 25 July 2011 signed an agreement leading up to formation of a joint executive board. IHF was disbanded in 2014, following the Indian Government's recognition of Hockey India as the sole body responsible towards governing field hockey in India. Field hockey in India Field hockey in India refers to two teams,
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#17328010899681650-435: The 1998 Commonwealth Games . They ended the decade by collecting bronze medal at the 1999 Asia Cup . India started the new millennium by winning the inaugural Hockey Champions Challenge by defeating South Africa in the final. In 2003 India won their first ever Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan in the final. The same year India also clinched the first and only Afro-Asian Games title by defeating Pakistan again in
1725-404: The 2002 Commonwealth Games (the event which inspired the 2007 Shah Rukh Khan film, Chak De India ), the 2003 Afro-Asian Games , and the 2004 Hockey Asia Cup . They were referred to as the "Jassi (Jasjeet) jaisi koi nahi" or "Golden girls of hockey," after winning the 2004 Hockey Asia Cup. International field hockey in India generally does not follow a fixed pattern. Field Hockey in India
1800-441: The 2016–17 Hockey World League by defeating Germany 2–1. The 2018 Asian Games proved little disappointing as India was the defending champions as well as the favorites to win but was surprised by Malaysia in semi-final. They later won bronze medal by defeating Pakistan 2–1. The team returned strongly by winning 2018 Asian Champions Trophy and collecting a gold medal at the 2018–19 Men's Hockey Series . India played as hosts in
1875-437: The 2018 Hockey World Cup and reached the quarter-finals but lost to Netherlands. Indian team won bronze in 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating Germany 5–4. This was a historic win as the Indian Hockey team won a medal in Olympics after a gap of 41 years. In 2023 India made a successful run at the Asian Champions Trophy and the Asian Games both of which India won undefeated. The team's breakthrough performance came at
1950-525: The 2020 Summer Olympics for the first time ever, reached the semi-final in the Women's Hockey Olympic event but failed to bag any medal after they lost to Argentina in the semi-final and then to Great Britain in the bronze medal match. Following their performance at the Olympics, the team went to win bronze medals at the 2022 Asia Cup and the Commonwealth Games and a third-place finish in
2025-626: The 2021–22 Pro League . In 2022 India won the first ever FIH Women's Nations Cup . However, they failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics losing to Japan in the bronze medal match at the Olympic Qualifier in Ranchi on 19 January 2024. The Indian Hockey Federation was the administrative body of field hockey in India . Incorporated in 1925, it was under the global jurisdiction of the International Hockey Federation . The IHF
2100-550: The India men's national field hockey team and the India women's national field hockey team . It is one of the most popular sports in India, as it is one of the major team sports in which India has been historically successful. In July 2018, Indian state Odisha wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to declare field hockey as the national sport of India. The state government of Odisha has been supporting India's national field hockey team from February 2018 till next five years. The 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup
2175-548: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Hockey India, with the assistance of the Sports Authority of India and Department of Sports, trains players at sub-junior, junior and senior level. The governing body is responsible for training the coaches, as well as educating and equipping technical officials and umpires . Hockey India launched its own logo in
2250-610: The Nabhvarna ) is the national women's team representing hockey in India. It is the national women's team that represents India in international field hockey competitions. The team is currently coached by Netherlands ' Sjoerd Marinje and led by forward Rani Rampal from Haryana and is currently ranked 9th in the FIH World Rankings . Captain Suraj Lata Devi led the team to the Gold for three consecutive years: during
2325-539: The Women's Hockey World Cup at Mandelieu in 1974, where it finished in 4th place. Their best performance in the Olympic Games was at 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics (where they came in 4th), when a women's event was held for the first time in Olympic history. The team also won the Gold medal at the inaugural 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi , defeating Korea in the finals. Captain Suraj Lata Devi led
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2400-490: The World Cup in 1975 . India also has the best overall performance in Olympic history with 83 victories out of the 134 matches played. They have also scored more goals in the Olympics than any other team. They are also the only team ever to win the Olympics without conceding a single goal, having done so in 1928 and 1956. The Indian women's national field hockey team represents India in international field hockey , and
2475-653: The independence of India , the Adivasi Mahasabha re-emerged as Jharkhand Party and it accommodated non-tribal people to achieve long-term goals. He is popularly known as "Marang Gomke (meaning Great Leader) by the Adivasis of Chhotanagpur. Jharkhand Party participated in election in 1952 and won 32 seats in Bihar legislative assembly. In 1955, the Jharkhand Party submitted a memorandum for creation of
2550-646: The Constituent Assembly which debated on the new Constitution of the Indian Union. He captained the Indian field hockey team to clinch gold in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Later, he emerged as a campaigner for the causes of Adivasis and the creation of a separate homeland for them in central India. As a member of the Constituent Assembly of India , he campaigned for the rights of
2625-646: The Indian Hockey Federation in 1973, at a time when conflicts broke out between its Northern and Southern wings. The Indian Hockey scene was marked by excellence until 1973 when Ashwani Kumar, the then president, stepped down. India lost its supremacy in the game on the world stage ever since. P N Sahni remained the President of the Haryana Olympic Association from 1969 to 1978 The Indian Olympic Association appointed
2700-705: The Interim Government, he had received a few telegraphs on the intention of the Nagas declaring independence. He stated, The Naga Hills have always been part of India and have never been anything like the Indian States; but the Nagas have been led to believing that they are not part of India and that as soon as the Dominion of India comes into being, the Naga Hills could be exclusively the property of
2775-519: The Nagas against the folly of fighting a war against the Government of India forces. As a precautionary measure, 3000 Assam Rifles troops were already stationed in the Naga Hills by then. During a Constituent Assembly debate, Singh rebuked the Nagas for seeking Independence . He pointed out that the situation in the Naga Hills might become very serious and dangerous soon. Along with others in
2850-483: The Netherlands to claim bronze medal. India won the bronze medal at the 1971 World Cup by virtue of a win over Kenya in the third-place playoffs. At the 1973 World Cup India defeated Pakistan in semi-finals, but lost to Netherlands in the final in penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a 2–2 draw. But at the 1975 World Cup India defeated Malaysia in the semi-final before beating arch-rivals Pakistan in
2925-609: The Objectives Resolution, he highlighted the issues faced by the Indian tribals: As an Adivasi, I am not expected to understand the legal intricacies of the Resolution. But my common sense tells me that every one of us should march in that road to freedom and fight together. Sir, if there is any group of Indian people that has been shabbily treated it is my people. They have been disgracefully treated, neglected for
3000-473: The Olympics for the first time in 1928 . In the group stage, India beat Austria 6–0, Belgium 9–0 and Switzerland 5–0 without conceding a single goal. They defeated Netherlands 3–0 in the finals under the captaincy of Jaipal Singh Munda . India then went on to successfully defend their title at the 1932 Olympics with a 11–1 win over Japan and 24–1 win over United States , in that match Dhyan Chand scored 8 goals and Roop Singh scored 10 goals, This
3075-440: The Olympics, having won a total of eight gold medals – in 1928 , 1932 , 1936 , 1948 , 1952 , 1956 , 1964 and 1980 . In 1928 , the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1960 , the Indian men's team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row. The team had a 30–0 winning streak during this time, from their first game in 1928 until the 1960 gold medal final which they lost. India also won
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3150-675: The Principal of the Rajkumar College , Raipur . In 1938, he joined the Bikaner princely state as foreign secretary. Munda thought that with his varied experience he could be more useful to the country if he worked in the sphere of education. He wrote letters to the Bihar Congress President, Rajendra Prasad , asking to be allowed to contribute to Bihar 's education sector, but received no positive answers. In
3225-527: The Semi-finals India defeated Australia 3–1, and they won against Pakistan in the final to take their seventh gold medal at the games and also went on to capture their first gold medal in 1966 Asian Games by defeating Pakistan again in the final. At the 1968 Mexico Olympics , India started with a loss against New Zealand but won all of their remaining 6 matches against West Germany, Japan, Spain, Mexico , East Germany and Belgium but India went to
3300-641: The State of the Nagas... Those of us who came into contact with them [Nagas leaders who went to Delhi to represent their case] tried to tell them the plain truth. But I think it is necessary that something should be said on the floor of this Assembly clarifying the position... [In the latest telegram the Naga leaders rejected] an offer from the Assembly to come into the Union. There has been no question of any offer. No offer
3375-466: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This scholarship is fully funded and the government of Jharkhand has also signed an MoU with the Government of England for educating the youths of Jharkhand, especially from the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, minorities and backward classes. This scholarship is named after the great leader Jaipal Singh Munda in which the government aims to uplift
3450-535: The activities for both men's and women's field hockey in India . It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Government of India as the sole body responsible towards promoting the sport . It was formed after the Indian Hockey Federation was dismissed in 2008. Hockey India was established on 20 May 2009 and is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH),
3525-431: The biggest defeat India ever suffered. India became the first ever champions of the Asian Champions Trophy after they beat Pakistan in the final of the 2011 edition. In 2012 the team finished last at the Olympics as they lost all their matches, it was disappointing given the fact that they are the most successful team ever at the Olympics. India also finished as runners-up at the 2012 Asian Champions Trophy . After
3600-601: The cattle herd. After initial schooling at the village, he was brought by a Rev. Kushalmai Sheetal to St Pauls Church school, and in 1910, he gained admission to St. Paul's School, Ranchi, which was run by the Christian Missionaries of the SPG Mission of the Church of England. A gifted field hockey player, Munda was a brilliant student and exhibited exceptional leadership qualities from a very young age. This
3675-479: The character of Kabir Khan on hockey coach Maharaj Krishan Kaushik . After hearing the storyline, Kaushik suggested that Sahni meet hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi (who faced accusations of throwing the match against Pakistan during the 1982 Asian Games ). Sahni has stated that he was unaware of Negi's tribulations while writing the script and that the resemblance with Negi's life was entirely coincidental. Negi affirmed this point stating that he didn't "want to hog
3750-675: The disappointment in Olympics India played at the 2013 Asian Champions Trophy but could only finish at 5th place. The 2014 Asian Games became the turning point as the team defeated Pakistan to win their third gold medal. In 2014–15 Hockey World League India won the bronze medal by beating Netherlands. The team reached the finals of 2016 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy but lost to Australia in penalty shootout. But bounced back by winning Asian Champions Trophy in 2016 Asian Champions Trophy by defeating Pakistan and 2017 Asia Cup by defeating Malaysia. The team also won bronze medal at
3825-426: The federation was suspended by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on 28 April. The Indian Olympic Association appointed a new five-member national selection committee. This panel works in conjunction with the International Hockey Federation. The panel was headed by Narala Saikiran, a former MP and former hockey captain and included Ashok Kumar , Ajit Pal Singh , Zafar Iqbal , and Dhanraj Pillay . Hockey India
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#17328010899683900-480: The final it was the beginning of a new era, for the first time India lost a match at the Olympics, a 0–1 loss to Pakistan in the final which ended India's streak of six successive gold medals and 30 matches unbeaten run. Two years later India went on to win another silver medal at the 1962 Asian Games . India returned strongly at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics by registering wins against Hong Kong, Belgium, Netherlands, Malaysia and Canada and drawing with Spain and Germany. In
3975-504: The final to claim their first title. In the 1976 Olympics astro-turf hockey pitch was introduced, India struggled to maintain their dominance like they did on grass fields and for the first time ever returned home empty handed. The 1980 Olympics was held in Moscow , India started their campaign with an 18–0 win over Tanzania followed by a 2–2 draw with both Poland and Spain respectively. Later followed by resounding wins over Cuba with
4050-601: The final. For the First time in their history the team did not win a medal at the Asian Games as they finished fifth at the 2006 Asian Games , but India defended their title successfully in the Asia Cup by winning the 2007 Asia Cup . In the final the team conveniently beat South Korea 7–2. India failed to qualify for 2008 Beijing Games for the first time. The next Asia Cup tournament in 2009 proved to be disastrous as
4125-498: The final. The match is famous for the five-goal magical performance of Balbir Singh Sr. ,which is an Olympic record that still stands today. At the 1956 Olympics India defeated Afghanistan 14–0, United States 16–0 and Singapore 6–0 in group stage. India defeated Germany 1–0 in semi-final. In the final India faced Pakistan and won the match 1–0, which was the beginning of the biggest rivalry in field hockey . India and Pakistan again met each other in 1958 Asian Games and this time
4200-402: The final. The match was won by India 8–1 and it still remains the biggest winning margin in an Olympic final. The Indian hockey team that won three successive Olympic titles is often regarded as one of the greatest ever to play the sport. The World War II caused the cancellation of 1940 and 1944 Olympics, which ended the era of a team that dominated world hockey. At the 1948 Olympics India
4275-566: The finals after defeating the New Zealand women's national field hockey team. and placed first, winning the Gold after they beat the English women's hockey team . This event served as the inspiration for the 2007 Bollywood film about women's field hockey, Chak De! India starring Shah Rukh Khan (after screenwriter Jaideep Sahni read a short article about it). Sahni began to model
4350-500: The former leadership of KPS Gill & the secretary of the federation, K. Jyothikumaran. The women's team was directed by the Indian Women's Hockey Federation. Prem Nath Sahni , an Indian Administrative Service officer with interest in hockey since his college days, took over stewardship of the Indian Hockey Federation in 1973, at a time when conflicts broke out between its Northern and Southern wings. The Indian Hockey scene
4425-628: The last 6,000 years. The history of the Indus Valley civilization, a child of which I am, shows quite clearly that it is the newcomers — most of you here are intruders as far as I am concerned — it is the new comers who have driven away my people from the Indus Valley to the jungle fastness ... The whole history of my people is one of continuous exploitation and dispossession by the non-aboriginals of India punctuated by rebellions and disorder, and yet I take Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru at his word. I take you all at your word that now we are going to start
4500-421: The last month of 1938, Munda visited Patna and Ranchi. During this visit, he decided to enter politics by seeing the poor condition of the tribal people. Munda became president of Adivasi Mahasabha in 1939. In 1940 at Ramgarh session of Congress, he discussed with Subash Chandra Bose the need to form separate state Jharkhand. Subash Chandra Bose replied that such request will affect the freedom struggle. After
4575-423: The limelight. This movie is not a documentary of Mir Ranjan Negi's life. It is in fact the story of a team that becomes a winning lot from a bunch of hopeless girls". In response to the fact that the media equated Kabir Khan with Negi, Sahni said that "Our script was written a year and a half back. It is very unfortunate that something, which is about women athletes, has just started becoming about Negi." India at
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#17328010899684650-464: The match ended in a 0–0 draw. India also defeated Japan 8–0, South Korea 2–1 and Malaysia 6–0. But Pakistan claimed gold medal in the Asian Games by better average. It was the first time India finished runners-up in an international competition. At the 1960 Olympics India started its campaign by winning against Denmark 10–0, and Netherlands 4–1, New Zealand 3–0. India defeated Australia and Great Britain in quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively. In
4725-503: The national selection committee. Aslam Sher Khan was highly displeased by this decision, though he remained as a selector. On 30 April 2008, in an interview with India Today , Khan indicated the impact of the 2007 film about the National Women's Hockey Team, Chak De! India , on his future strategy by stating that he wants "to create a 'Chak De' effect" within Indian hockey. Hockey India plans, directs and conducts all
4800-460: The team after league phase and therefore could not play in the games in the knockout stage. In the final, the Indian Team defeated Holland 3–0 . On returning to India, Munda was associated with Mohan Bagan Club of Calcutta and started its hockey team in 1929. He led that team in various tournaments. After retirement from active hockey, he served as Secretary of Bengal Hockey Association and as
4875-426: The team finished fifth and failed to get any medal. But the team regained momentum after winning the 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and also became the joint winners in the 2010 edition. In the 2010 World Cup , which was hosted in India, and the team finished on 8th position. In the 2010 Commonwealth Games which was again hosted by India, the national team reached the final where they were defeated 0–8 by Australia ,
4950-443: The team finished in the fifth place beating higher ranked Japan in classification match. The Indian woman's national field hockey team qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics for the first time since the 1980 Summer Olympics . They were eliminated in the group stage, however, where they placed 6th . The 2002 Commonwealth Games Squad , led by Captain Suraj Lata Devi , competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games . The team entered
5025-414: The team to the Gold for three consecutive years at different events- during the 2002 Commonwealth Games , the 2003 Afro-Asian Games , and the 2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup . Team members were referred to as the "assi (Jasjeet) jaisi koi nahi" or the "Golden Girls of Hockey," after the 2004 win. The team earned a 3rd-place finish at the 2013 Women's Hockey Asia Cup at Kuala Lumpur defeating China in
5100-516: The whole tribal community. Jaipal Singh Munda, also known as Pramod Pahan, was born in a Munda tribal family, on 3 January 1903 in Takra-Hatudami, Pahan Toli village of what was then Khunti subdivision (now declared district) of the then district of Ranchi in the Bengal presidency of British India (in the present-day State of Jharkhand ). In childhood, Munda's job was to look after
5175-518: Was formed on 7 November 1925 in Gwalior . India was the first non- European team to be a part of the FIH. As a member of the International Hockey Federation, it represented India in all international matches under the former leadership of KPS Gill & the secretary of the federation, K. Jyothikumaran. The women's team was directed by the Indian Women's Hockey Federation. Prem Nath Sahni , an Indian Administrative Service officer with interest in hockey since his college days, took over stewardship of
5250-403: Was held in the Odisha capital Bhubaneswar between 28 November and 16 December and culminated with Belgium as World Champions defeating Netherlands in the finals. Field hockey was believed to be India's national sport but this was debunked by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , which confirmed that it had not declared any sport or game as the national sport. India participated at
5325-445: Was marked by excellence until 1973 when Ashwani Kumar, the then president, stepped down. India lost its supremacy in the game on the world stage ever since. P N Sahni remained the President of the Haryana Olympic Association from 1969 to 1978 Kandaswamy Jothikumaran of the IOA resigned after a television show accused the federation's secretary of corruption in April 2008. K. P. S. Gill, IHF chief for 14 years, lost his position when
5400-550: Was necessary or called for. The Naga Hills have always been a part of India and will remain so. Jaipal Singh Munda died of cerebral hemorrhage on 20 March 1970 at his residence in New Delhi . He was 67, and left behind four children — a daughter and three sons. One of his sons is Jayant Jaypal Singh . He is the CEO of Calcutta cricket and football club. A stadium named after him opened in Ranchi in 2013. Jaipal Singh Munda stadium
5475-542: Was noticed by the missionaries, who took him to England for higher studies at the University of Oxford . He graduated from St. John's College, Oxford with Honours in Economics. India hockey team for the 1928 Olympic Games . Under his captaincy the Indian team played 17 matches in the league stage, of which 16 were won and one drawn. However, due to a dispute with the English team manager, A. B. Rossier, Munda left
5550-533: Was opened in Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarakntak by VC Prof. T.V. Kattimani in 2019. "Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship" -Recently the state government of Jharkhand under the able leadership of Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Hemant Soren has announced and launched an overseas scholarship scheme for students of Jharkhand to pursue master's degree and M.Phil. course in reputed institutions in
5625-451: Was placed in group A and won all the three games, an 8–0 win over Austria, Argentina 9–1 and Spain 2–0. In the final India went on to face Great Britain , it was the first time India faced them. The skilled British team had already won the gold medal in 1908 and 1920, so this match was billed as a "Battle of Champions" and eventually India won the match 4–0. The result was a sweet one for India, which gained independence from Britain just
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