R Ashwin, PR Sreejesh Honoured With Padma Awards
Ashwin and Sreejesh retired from international sports last year. The duo had stellar careers in cricket and hockey respectively.
Alfa Hockey Unveils VK16 – Pink Edition Hockey Stick To Honour Vandana Katariya
Alfa Hockey launches VK16 Pink Edition, first-ever hockey stick named after Indian legend Vandana Katariya.
Odisha Warriors Lift The Women’s HIL
The Odisha Warriors won the very first Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) with a 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Odisha Warriors’ Star Performer A sensational performance from Rutuja Pisal took the Odisha Warriors over the line. The win is both gold and redemption for head coach Janneke Schopman of Odisha, who suffered a bitter loss in the very same venue several years ago as the then-coach for India. Odisha Warriors’ Slow Start, Stunning Finish The match, played on a charged evening, had a slow start with little action in the opening quarter. However, brilliant field goals from Rutuja Pisal in the second quarter broke the deadlock and set the tone for the game. A high ball from Victoria Sauze looked to go out but Pisal expertly guided it over Soorma’s goalkeeper Savita Punia putting Odisha ahead. Soorma’s Counter And The Equalizer Soorma, who had won the league stage, put up pressure, which paid off as Penny Squib scored from a penalty corner in the second quarter to tie the game 1-1. The PC conversion was a turning point in the game, as Soorma had gone through the entire tournament without capitalizing on any PC. Odisha’s Counter-Attack Seals The Deal However, it was Odisha’s field play that sealed the win. Though they defended valiantly against Soorma’s frenetic onslaught in the final few minutes, Neha Goyal inspired a devastating countering attack that saw Pisal run past defenders to clip an exceptional finish past Savita and send Odisha ahead for good. Final Defensive Stand Holds Off Soorma Soorma would move ahead but in the end, Odisha had defended their defense quite tight with the last-tackle saves that would ensure their win. A tough contest where the Odisha team had relied heavily on drag flicker Yibi Janssen finally won the match with incredible field goals and clinched the title. Odisha Warriors Siege Victory Odisha Warriors win their first Women’s HIL, with their perseverance, timely finishing, and superb team play, thus giving them a testament that the first-ever champions of what would surely be a thrilling inaugural season of the Women’s HIL. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Harmanpreet Singh Takes Home The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain, Harmanpreet Singh, is set to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 granted by the President of India, Sri Droupadi Murmu on January 17, 2025. Indeed it would be perfect and beautiful recognition of his great contributions toward Indian hockey and the unforgettable success he had in the international arena. Where Did It All Start For Harmanpreet Singh? From the panchayat poodle of a small hamlet in Punjab to an erstwhile career in mythology, Harmanpreet Singh is that name who today boasts of being the world’s greatest drag-flicker and is a role model for crores of aspirants. From having a consistent belief in self-performance to sheer dedication and devotion, Harmanpreet Singh, as a player, Captain and defensive guru, has, instead of redefining a hockey defender’s role, increased the ante of India against the world stage. Was Harmanpreet Singh Always Into Hockey? Harmanpreet was exposed to the world of sport at a pretty young age; he played his fair share of games like cricket, volleyball, football, however, hockey would definitely call his name. And when he was 10, he discovered this game, however, by the time he reached 15, it wasn’t unusual to see him honing his skills at the Surjit Singh Hockey Academy. He wanted to be a forward, but destiny had other plans. He turned out to be a master drag-flicker and went on to define his career as one of the finest exponents of the skill in world hockey. Harmanpreet Singh Making Waves In Junior Tournaments This is the reason with which Harmanpreet Singh has graduated to the top rank of hockey after performing miraculously well in junior tournaments, one of which was the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup, from which he brought home the Man of the Tournament title after scoring nine goals. He was also the Top Scorer in both the 2015 Junior Asia Cup and Junior World Cup, which actually helped him move to the senior national team for which he made his debut in 2015. Harmanpreet Singh’s Leadership Takes India To New Heights Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of the Indian Hockey Team. Under his leadership, India achieved some historic wins. India finally ended the 41-year Olympic medal drought when India clinched a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He further illuminated leadership in helping the team bring another Olympic medal home for the 2024 Paris Games. He led India to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2022. Here, he asserted himself as the most influential player in Indian hockey. Why Do We Call Harmanpreet Singh As ‘Sarpanch Sahab’? Harmanpreet Singh is one of those sportspersons from the country, who keeps his cool nerves are tense times and delivers under pressure. Therefore, people love giving him the sobriquet “Sarpanch Sahab,” a leader, who is in charge, not only out there in the fields but also on the field. He boasts of penalty corners that are precision-oriented and breaks into opposition defenses with a precision drag-flick that makes him one of the most feared persons across the world. Harmanpreet Singh’s Awards Cabinet It has been many years and the number of awards received seems to grow with each passing day. A three-time FIH Player of the Year, Harmanpreet Singh has won the Arjuna Award and now also the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award once again establishes him as one of India’s greatest hockey players. With 212 goals from 241 international matches, Harmanpreet is the modern-day torchbearer of Indian hockey, a living legend whose influence extends far beyond the playing field. Harmanpreet Singh remains very simple with so many accolades going on in the kitty. Giving all the kudos to incessant family backing by members like wife Amandeep Kaur and daughter Ruhanat Kaur. An exceptionally happy individual life away from the turf and this he would give more of his sights for taking hockey forward from a long distance of growth as an international role model toward young upcoming ones. Shining Years Ahead Now, with Harmanpreet Singh receiving the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, generations of hockey players are now moving to inspire through his journey. Staring at a plethora of tournaments on the horizon and more milestones down the road, the hockey world waits with bated breath for the next line of his illustrious career. Through dedication, leadership, and passion for the sport, Harmanpreet Singh has his place in being one of the greatest icons ever in Indian sports history. A Bit About Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, under the name of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, was founded in 1991. India’s highest sporting honor was presented to the sportspersons for their extraordinary performance and for their contributions toward their respective games at the international level. One of the most deserving candidates for such a prestigious award is Harmanpreet Singh, due to his very unique feats in the game of hockey. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
HIL 2025-26: Women’s HIL To Kick Off With Hope Against All Odds
The Women’s Hockey India League, HIL-W, begins on January 12, 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi. It is going to be a much-awaited and long-cherished day for the league as it is going to conquer gigantic hurdles along the way towards reaching the starting line for women’s hockey in India. They have also faced fewer teams, lesser funds and an overseas pool of participants who have gradually gone down in figures. However, Hockey India stands strong in league commitment and probable structural change in the form of women’s hockey within the country. HIL Becomes The First-Ever Woman-Only Hockey League It is for the first time that an all-women’s league has been added to the fold of the Hockey India League, and it is overdue. The Indian women’s team, who had finished as high as fourth in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, were disappointed at not being considered for the Paris 2024 Olympic roster. This was the troubled phase of their lives, however it was more or less a warning that something definitely needed to happen, in other words, give a platform so that women talent could be nourished, and thus, the answer lies in the HIL-W for the competitive place of women on the pitch; at the same time, there will also be strengthening for future Indian hockey with this tournament parallel alongside the men’s league at Rourkela. Limited Teams and Tough Road For New Franchises At HIL Some detours, like the delay for the new franchises, have made the journey of HIL-W smoother. The Hyderabad Toofans and a franchise from the BC Jindal Group in Mumbai will enter the fray only in the 2025-26 season. Although the fewer number of franchises shall help in fostering a more competitive market in the immediate future, problems are created among the teams with such a limitation. Four-team format featuring the Delhi SG Pipers (DSGP), JSW Soorma Hockey Club (JSHC), Shrachi Rahr Bengal Tigers (SRBT) and the Warriors will follow in the round-robin. All four will play each other twice and the top two teams clash in the summit clash on 26th of January. HIL Star Pull-Outs Weighed Against Foreign Player Exits While withdrawals ahead of the competition had indeed occurred for HIL-W with foreign players’ participation being a major attraction, several notable Dutch Olympians, namely Xan Gerdien de Waard and Eva Drummond, as well as Great Britain’s Anna Toman and Giselle Anne Ansley, have withdrawn due to financial problems and injuries to other personal commitments. But Odisha’s team is one of the more potent ones with gold medalist from Paris 2024 Yibbi Jansen in its ranks. Odisha, under coach Janneke Schopman, who understands Indian hockey deep, would definitely be a team to watch. HIL Auction And Broadcast Challenges Settled The biggest challenge that HIL had was that all the worthy players were available in the auction. Several of the Indian and junior women’s team’s big names did not sell at the auctions, and Hockey India lowered the base prices for the women to Rs 2 lakh. It did this on appeal from the players so they would get a fair chance at auction. Although this was a major weakness of not having a private broadcast partner before the auction, Sony Sports Network has acquired the multilingual telecast rights of the league. To attract more spectators at the game and make hockey a more popular game, Hockey India will also provide free entry to all spectators at the 5,000-seater arena in Ranchi. As the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) finally gets underway, it would seem to hold as much in danger as promise. The next few weeks would indicate whether it delivers on all promises and pulls the crowds of cricket fans. The league provides the perfect launch pad for future Indian women hockey stars. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Hockey India Announces 22-Member Squad For Series Against Germany
Hockey India unveiled a 22-member squad here today for the two-match bilateral series scheduled against the reigning World Champions Germany. The series marks the much-awaited return of international hockey to New Delhi at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on October 23rd, 2024 and on October 24th, 2024. What To Expect From Hockey India? Of course, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, led by ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad as vice-captain, is eager to leave a mark on the challenge from Germany after an impressive performance at Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China. India won back their coveted title at the event, also scripting history by being the sole Asian team to win this prestigious tournament five times since its inception in 2011. Hardik Singh To Miss The Series Despite their win, India will miss one of their key players, Hardik Singh, dynamic midfielder, who has been recovering from an injury he sustained while playing in the Paris Olympic Games. He is doing his rehab and won’t feature in this series. Indian Hockey Team – A Mixed Bag The Indian Hockey Team has a good mix of veterans and the new young blood. Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera will be marshaled in the goalkeeping roles, while the backline will have Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, captain Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, and Sanjay. India’s midfield would be spearheaded by Manpreet Singh along with captain Vivek Sagar Prasad. Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd Raheel Mouseen and Rajinder Singh. Star striker Mandeep Singh is expected to return to the forward line, which played at the Asian Champions Trophy and did not feature him. Mandeep will support his mates Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, and Shilanand Lakra in India’s attack. India face Germany, a tough test, however the home advantage coupled with success over two games in China will surely build up their confidence before the series. India’s 22-Member Squad GOALKEEPERSKrishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera DEFENDERSJarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Varun Kumar, Sanjay, Sumit, Nilam Sanjeep Xess MIDFIELDERSManpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen, Rajinder Singh FORWARDSMandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Shilananda Lakra The India side is to arrive today in New Delhi from its training base in Bengaluru. International hockey will return to the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and people in the capital are waiting for two exciting days of top-class action. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Hockey India League 2024-25 Full-Updated Squad List
The Hockey India League (HIL) made a long-awaited comeback after seven years, kicking off with a two-day men’s auction in New Delhi. India’s national team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, emerged as the most expensive player, with Soorma Hockey Club acquiring the star defender for Rs 78 lakh. The costliest overseas player was Germany’s Gonzalo Peillat, who was signed by Hyderabad Toofans for Rs 68 lakh. Here’s a breakdown of the squads for the upcoming 2024-25 season of the Hockey India League: Hockey India League Men’s Squads Delhi SG Pipers Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Rohit, Pau Clapes (Spain), Joginder SinghMidfielders: Shamsher Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Willott KY (Australia), Ankit Pal, Christopher Ruhr (Germany), Flynn Ogilvie (Australia), Jorrit Croon (Netherlands), Manjeet, Thokchom Kingson SinghForwards: Tomas Domene (Argentina), Nicolas De Kerpel (Belgium), Dilraj Singh, Aditya Lalage, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Sumit Kumar, Iktidar IshratGoalkeepers: Tomas Santiago (Argentina), Pawan, Adarsh G Hyderabad Toofans Defenders: Gonzalo Peillat (Germany), Matthew Dawson (Australia), Arthur De Sloover (Belgium), Devindar Sunil Valmiki, Amandeep Lakra, Sundaram Rajawat, Mukul Sharma, Akshay Ravindra AvhadMidfielders: Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit, Zachary Wallace (Great Britain), Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Rajinder, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Maico Casella (Argentina)Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Timothy Daniel (Australia), Terrance Pieters (Netherlands), Arshdeep Singh, Talwinder Singh, Irengbam RohitGoalkeepers: Jean-Paul Danneberg (Germany), Bikramjit Singh, Vikas Dahiya Kalinga Lacers Defenders: Sanjay, Mandeep Mor, Alexander Hendrickx (Belgium), Arthur Van Doren (Belgium), Antoine Kina (Belgium), Partap Lakra, Sushil Dhanwar, Rohit KulluMidfielders: Aran Zalewski (Australia), Moriangthem Rabichandra, Enrique Gonzalez (Spain), Mukesh Toppo, Rosan Kujur, Nicholas Bandurak (Great Britain)Forwards: Boby Singh Dhami, Dilpreet Singh, Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands), Angad Bir Singh, Roshan Minz, Gursahibjit Singh, Deepak PradhanGoalkeepers: Krishan Pathak, Tobias Reynolds-Cotterill (Great Britain), Sahil Kumar Nayak Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers Defenders: Jugraj Singh, Hayden Beltz (Australia), Gauthier Boccard (Belgium), Rupinder Pal Singh, Tom Grambusch (Germany), Jasjit Singh KularMidfielders: Lachlan Sharp (Australia), Jaskaran Singh, Sean Findlay (New Zealand), Pardeep Mor, Pradhan Poovanna Chandura, Affan Yousuf, Atul Deep, Yogesh Malik Singh, Pardeep Singh Sandhu, Thounaojam Ingalemba LuwangForwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Florent Van Aubel (Belgium), Sam Lane (New Zealand), Gursewak SinghGoalkeepers: Pirmin Blaak (Netherlands), Ali Khan, Atal Dev Singh Chahal Soorma Hockey Club Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Jeremy Hayward (Australia), Gurinder Singh, Nicolas Della Torre (Argentina), Sukhvinder, Ashu Maurya, Pradip MandalMidfielders: Vivek Sagar Prasad, Victor Wegnez (Belgium), Jonas De Geus (Netherlands), Harjeet Singh, Nicolas Poncelet (Belgium), Prabhjot Singh, Ankush, Sunit LakraForwards: Gurjant Singh, Dayaan Cassiem (South Africa), Boris Burkhardt (Netherlands), Maninder Singh, Pawan Rajbhar, Harish Somappa MutagarGoalkeepers: Vincent Vanasch (Belgium), Mohith H S, Jashandeep Singh Tamil Nadu Dragons Defenders: Amit Rohidas, Jip Janssen (Netherlands), Kothajit Singh, Moritz Ludwig (Germany), Anand Y, Anand Lakra, Pruthvi GMMidfielders: Thies Prinz (Germany), Tom Craig (Australia), Mohd. Raeel Mouseen, Blake Glovers (Australia), Chandan Yadav, Shesha Gowda, M. Dhilipan, Arun JForwards: Selvam Karthi, Nathan Ephraums (Australia), Majji Ganesh, Uttam Singh, Abharan SudevGoalkeepers: David Harte (Ireland), Duco Telgenkamp (Netherlands), Prince Deep Singh, S. Senthamizh Arasu Team Gonasika Defenders: Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amir Ali, Birendra Lakra, Yogember Rawat, Timothy Howard (Australia), Dipsan Tirkey, Anmol EkkaMidfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Lee Moton (Scotland), Jack Waller (Great Britain), Jacob Draper (Wales), Mustapha Cassiem (South Africa), Yashdeep Siwach, SK UthappaForwards: Mandeep Singh, Jeroen Hertzberger (Netherlands), Araijeet Singh Hundal, Tom Boon (Belgium), SV Sunil, Nikkin ThimmaiahGoalkeepers: Oliver Payne (Great Britain), Suraj Karkera, Kamalbir Singh UP Rudras Defenders: Lars Balk (Netherlands), Kane Russell (New Zealand), Surender Kumar, Marc Recasens (Spain), Priyobarta Talem, Sunil Jojo, Sharda Nand Tiwari, Prashant BarlaMidfielders: Hardik Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Floris Wortelboer (Netherlands), Seve Van Ass (Netherlands), Manmeet Singh, Jobanpreet SinghForwards: Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Alvaro Iglesias (Spain), Tanguy Cosyns (Belgium), Gurjot Singh, Mohd. Zaid Khan, Sudeep ChirmakoGoalkeepers: Prashant Kumar Chauhan, James Mazarelo (Great Britain), Pankaj Kumar Rajak With the squads announced, fans anticipate a couple of evenly poised encounters at the Hockey India League 2024-25. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Hockey India League To Resume After Seven Years
The Hockey India League will return for the first time since 2017 on 28 December, 2024. The eighth season will see eight men’s teams and six women’s teams. There will be two venues at which matches will be played-Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh astroturf hockey stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand and Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha. The curtain raiser for the opening has been scheduled for 28 December at Rourkela. Which teams are part of the HIL? The following teams are set to feature in the upcoming season of HIL. Men’s League: The eight teams that will compete in the male league will be owned by Charles Group for Chennai, Yadu Sports for Lucknow, SG Sports and Entertainment for Delhi, Shrachi Group for Kolkata, Vedanta for Odisha, Resolute Sports for Hyderabad, Navoyam Sports Ventures for Ranchi and JSW Sports for Punjab Women Teams: Delhi, Kolkata, and Odisha- will be owned by SG Sports, Shrachi Group, and Novayan respectively. Haryana will have JSW Sports while the remaining two owners are yet to be announced. How will players be picked for the teams? The player auction will be held for selecting the players on 13th, 14th and 15th October in New Delhi in which the players can present themselves in three categories with a base price of Rs 2 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh. Each franchise is entitled to prepare a 24-player roster which should have at least 16 Indian players, out of which 4 must be the junior player inclusion requirement besides 8 foreign stars. Although the details related to the names of the players playing in the league are yet to come, most of the keenly skilled males and female hockey professionals are set to feature in the event. By when is the HIL expected to stage the final? The HIL Final will be held on different dates, the women’s finals will take place on January 26, 2025 in Ranchi and the men’s final will be held on February 1, 2025 in Rourkela and it is especially welcome that the resurrection of HIL is really India’s premier domestic hockey competition. Previous editions have helped in pushing the Indian men’s hockey team to tremendous heights, including Olympic medals. Participation by women’s teams only must bolster the national women’s team, giving players more experience and confidence against better talent. Prospects for Future HIL Editions? The HIL is almost certain to be an annual event from hereon, as the Federation of International Hockey (FIH) has decided to give it a window from late January to early February for the next ten years. Details of the broadcast are yet to be announced. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
India’s Hockey Juggernaut Rolls Over Asia, Claims Fifth Crown
Indian Hockey Team sealed their fifth Asian Champions Trophy victory in a match that was more of a chess game than a hockey final. For 50 long minutes, China’s defense stood like an immovable wall until India’s wizards, Jugraj and Harmanpreet Singh, conjured up some magic from the sticks. It was a slick assist from Harmanpreet that helped to finally crack open China’s defense for Jugraj’s shot to come through and seal a 1-0 win for India. And before you knew, the wall came tumbling down. India’s Unstoppable Streak: Seven Matches, Seven Wins Let’s face facts – Indian Hockey Team just had the tournament in their pocket. Seven games, seven wins, most goals scored, and the fewest conceded. Harmanpreet Singh, who doesn’t bat an eyelid when pressure is on, scored seven penalty corner goals, hitting the 200-goal mark while he was at it. Even when he wasn’t scoring, Harmanpreet was out there being his version of a hockey Jedi, controlling the game with precision passes and calm decision-making. Young Guns Steal the Show It wasn’t all veterans hogging the limelight. India’s youngsters – Uttam Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal and Mohammed Raheel – came crashing the party. Uttam was even good enough to outscore a few of India’s Olympic stars by netting four goals. Meanwhile, Raheel was something of a midfield Duracell bunny, running himself into the ground with tackles and crisp passes. Coach Craig Fulton must be rubbing his hands in glee at the attacking depth he now has at his disposal. Pakistan and China: The Surprise Package and The Fun Factor While Indian Hockey Team basked in their well-deserved glory, China and Pakistan added their own flavor. Pakistan’s high-octane attacking style was a delightful throwback to their golden days, with Shahid Hannan dribbling his way to six goals. Meanwhile, China stunned everyone by reaching the final with a squad young enough to still need permission slips from school. What’s Next? A Youthful Revolution Coach Fulton does not rest on his laurels either. Another camp brews with a fresh lot of players all set to come in and keep the hockey machinery of India in top-notch working conditions. An under-25 contingent for a tour of the Netherlands and Belgium is on the radar. If this tournament was any indication, India’s hockey future is as bright as a Harmanpreet drag flick. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Paris 2024: India’s 13th Olympic Hockey Medal; The Most Any Country Has
The Indian hockey team earned its first Olympic medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Games, where they scored 29 goals across five matches to secure the gold medal. Dhyan Chand, renowned for his extraordinary skill, scored 14 of those goals, including a hat-trick in the final against the Netherlands. In the Paris Olympics 2024, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s team claimed their 13th Olympic hockey medal by defeating Spain in the bronze medal match. Read this to know how the Indian Hockey Team bagged a bronze at Paris 2024. Here is a complete list of all the medals won by India in hockey at the Olympic Games. INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM’S DREAM RUN AT OLYMPICS OVER THE YEARS MEDAL EDITION Gold Amsterdam 1928 Gold Los Angeles 1932 Gold Berlin 1936 Gold London 1948 Gold Helsinki 1952 Gold Melbourne 1956 Silver Rome 1960 Gold Tokyo 1964 Bronze Mexico City 1968 Bronze Munich 1972 Gold Moscow 1980 Bronze Tokyo 2020 Bronze Paris 2024 India has a rich tradition in men’s hockey, winning as many as eight gold medals. The last time India won gold, though, was in 1980. Other than these eight golds, India has won a silver medal in 1960 and three bronzes in 1968, 1972, 2020 and most recently at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
