#India Womens Hockey Team

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the Women's National Hockey Team in Chak De! India is a sapphics dream and i say that with every f*cking thing in me

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Important events that actually took place on September 9th and were in no way a figment of a sad, delusional man and his advisors' imagination in order to continue a nefarious and daft lie.

1543- Mary Stuart, at 9 months old, is crowned Queen of Scots

1675- New England colonies declare war on Wampanoag Indians

1753- 1st steam engine arrives in North American colonies

1776- Congress officially renames the country as the United States of America (from the United Colonies)

1817- Alexander Twilight, probably first African American to graduate from a US college, receives BA degree at Middlebury College

1836- Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes his influential essay "Nature" in the US, outlining his beliefs in transcendentalism

1850- California becomes a state

1880- President Rutherford B. Hayes visits San Francisco

1888- Easter Island / Rapa Nui in the Pacific is annexed by Chile

1892- Edward Emerson Barnard at Lick Observatory discovers Amalthea, Jupiter's 5th moon

1904- Boston Herald again refers to NY baseball club as Yankees, when it reports "Yankees take 2," Yankee name not official till 1913

1908- Orville Wright makes 1st 1-hr airplane flight, Fort Myer, Virginia

1908- Russia annexes part of Poland

1911- 1st European post delivered by air (Hendon to Windsor, England)

1921- Guatemala, Honduras and San Salvador agree to Central American Union

1922- Turkish troops take the Greek-held Anatolian city of Smyrna during the Greco-Turkish War

1926- National Broadcasting Company created by Radio Corporation of America

1936- New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians, 12-9 at League Park to clinch AL pennant on the earliest date in history

1939- Nazi army reaches Warsaw

1942- Compulsory work for women, children and old males in Batavia

1944- Allied forces liberate Luxembourg

1945- 1st "bug" in a computer program discovered by Grace Hopper, a moth was removed with tweezers from a relay & taped into the log

1950- 1st use of TV laugh track by "The Hank McCune Show" in the US

1951- 1st broadcast of soap opera "Love of Life" on CBS-TV

1955- Don Zimmer, hits 4,000th Dodger home run

1956- Elvis Presley appears on "The Ed Sullivan Show" for the 1st time

1957- US President Eisenhower signs 1st civil rights bill since Reconstruction

1960- Pakistan ends India's run of 6 consecutive Olympic field hockey gold medals with a 1-0 win over their sub-continent rivals at the Rome Games

1963- Alabama Governor George Wallace served a federal injunction to stop orders of state police to bar black students from enrolling in white schools

1965- LA Dodgers future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his 4th career no-hitter and first perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium

1966- The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1st federal safety standards for vehicles and roads

1967- 1st successful Test flight of a Saturn V

1969- The Official Languages Act comes into force in Canada - making English and French the country's official languages (replaced 1988 by new Official Languages Act)

1971- Apple Records releases John Lennon's second solo studio album, "Imagine" in US; it tops the charts in US, UK, Australia, and 3 other countries

1972- West German equestrian rider Liselott Linsenhoff follows her dressage teams gold in Mexico City with the individual dressage title at her home Olympics in Munich

1975- Paul McCartney & Wings begin their "Wings Over The World" tour in Southampton, England; 65 concerts in Europe, Australia, Canada, and United States, runs through October of 1976

1978- Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an uprising in the Iranian army

1979- 31st Emmy Awards: "Taxi"; "Lou Grant"; Ron Leibman & Ruth Gordon win

1983- Radio Shack announces their color computer 2 (Coco2)

1985- President Reagan orders sanctions against South Africa, targeting apartheid

1987- Larry Bird of the Celtics begins an NBA free throw streak of 59

1987- Gary Hart admits on "Nightline" to cheating on his wife

1990- George H. W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Helsinki & urge Iraq to leave Kuwait

1990- Liberia president Samuel K Doe is captured by Mr Johnson's forces

1991- Mike Tyson indicted for rape of Desiree Washington

1993- Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization exchange letters of mutual recognition

2010- A court in the Philippines orders Imelda Marcos to repay the government almost $280,000 for funds taken from the National Food Authority by Ferdinand Marcos in 1983

2012- Armenia wins the 40th FIDE Chess Olympiad

2015- Apple unveils the iPad Pro and iPhone 6S in San Francisco

2015- Queen Elizabeth II becomes Great Britain's longest-reigning monarch at 63 years and seven months, beating the previous record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria

2017- Egyptian archaeologists announce the discovery of a 3,500-year-old tomb of a goldsmith and his family in Draa Abul-Naga, Egypt

2018- CBS chief Les Moonves departs the company after six more women make allegations of sexual abuse in "The New Yorker"

2019- Poet John Milton's own copy of Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623 has survived with his annotations according to scholar Jason Scott-Warren in Philadelphia library, could be world's most important modern literary discovery

2020- San Francisco Bay area blanketed by dark orange skies and smoke due to California wildfires

2021- Tom Brady becomes first player in NFL history to start 300 regular season games as he guides Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an opening day 31-29 win at home to Dallas Cowboys

ALL of these are more important than something that never happened on this day.

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If Rossi is SRK then the Academy is the Indian Women's hockey team from Chak De India

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Hi ocelot

I'm compiling (how many things am I compiling now? Halp) a list of names resources so the next time someone (Ghosty) asks me for help with names I can just have a treasure trove at the ready. Do you have any place you frequent for name harvesting that you could offer me?

This is scary because I have been thinking a lot about this recently! I actually have a poll in my drafts where I was going to ask people this very same question, but I was going to wait and see if I thought of any more sensible options. I also called it harvesting!

I personally note down a lot of names I see in the wild and then use them years later, but if I need to seek out names of a specific country of origin I like to visit to the Wikipedia page for that country's third most recent election or the women's hockey team for a match in 2005 (or something like that) for a bit of authenticity.

I no longer trust name generators and baby name websites for such situations, because if you're not super familiar with the culture it's hard to know which names are common or extravagant. Often there will be a page of names which all have a meaning like 'princess', but one is the equivalent of 'Sarah' in English whereas the other one is actually the equivalent of 'Princess'. Big difference in tone for your character.

I think that when I was a teenager I tried to write a book set in India and had characters that were basically called 'River Fire' or something similar, based on naively trusting what I was told were Indian boy's names with cool meanings, and luckily I had a good friend who knew better to correct me and suggest some better alternatives. I ended up naming a character after her cousin, as proposed, and then killing him off. So yeah, friends are a pretty good resource too!

I would say that a large chunk of the names I've used recently are straight-up invented. I will just put a few letters together until I find a combination that feels right for the character. Kova. Patuni. Thlass. Perhaps they're also real names somewhere, perhaps not, but I just mashed my keyboard to get there, Glup Shitto style. For my fantasy or sci-fi settings, that works just fine. It's only for the others that I actually have to think.

[fortuna-majoris]

This feeling is actually echoed by India also. The country filled with cricketers also gave birth to Mary Kom (Boxing), PV Sindhu (Badminton), Manu Bhaker (shooting) The Phogat sisters (Wrestling), Neeraj Chopra (Javelin), Men's and Women's hockey teams across the ages. Even getting a Bronze medal is a huge deal for us because from a young age we are taught, "Padhoge, likhoge tho banoge Nawab. Kheloge, Kudoge tho bange kharab" (If you study, you will live like a king but if you play, you will go bad). But these amazing people have showed us that Khelne aur Kudne se bhi ham Nawab ban sakte hain (We can become kings by playing also). While I was thrilled to see fellow Asian countries like Turkey and South Korea get positive rep for their shooters, the Indian shooter, Manu Bhaker, won 2 bronze (10m singles and 25m mixed) and came fourth in 25m singles, be ignored. This actually were our first medals in shooting after 12 years and our first in mixed pairs. The only ones who reported it were the desiblr and Indian reporting sites.

All parents and schools care about are how well you can mug up stuff. Talent is stifled because of the pressure of grades (there is a guy in my class who is a national champion in Table Tennis and has participated in many inter-state Football championships while representing his state and attended many National Football camps but he is not allowed to play during games period because he gets 25/40 as an average in our tests)

There is so much investment in Cricket and Football but there is hardly anything in niche sports like Shooting, Archery, etc. The players have to work 2 jobs and then come to practice. There are unfair calls (Hockey Quaterfinals) and when we try to protest against said unfair calls, a key player gets banned. There is also a case of racism where a Woman is disqualified from the finals for being 100 fucking GRAMS overweight for 50kg wrestling category where usually if a person is 50-100g overweight they are allowed to compete

But still we are on those podiums with necklaces of success around our neck. Still there is a kid who dreams to stand there one day. Still there is hope for just one more medal, still there is hope for one more record. Still there are prayers of thousands. Still we are there and we will always be there.

"First world" countries will never understand how much an Olympic/world championship medal means to Brazilians (and other "developing nations").

There are barely any scholarships for athletes, there are barely any endorsements or sponsorships. There's no infrastructure, no incentive...

Brazilians are on podiums because we persevere despite an entire system trying to stifle us.

Brazilians are on podiums despite, despite, despite...

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Bihar will host Khelo India Youth Games 2025, says Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya after India’s triumph in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey

Buoyed by the successful organisation of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to conduct the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh L. Mandaviya made this announcement after witnessing the Indian women’s hockey team’s triumph over China in the final at the Bihar University Ground in Nalanda here.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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India Remains Undefeated, Face Japan for a place in Final at Asian Champions Trophy 2024

The Indian women’s hockey team secured a commanding spot in the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a five victories at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.These wins in the tournament, highlighted their dominance. Women in blue with a solid performance in group stages are undefeated till date, scoring a twenty six goals while conceding only two. We kept a clean sheet in…

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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India register 3-0 win over Olympic medallist China in Rajgir

The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Paris Olympic Games silver medallist China 3-0 in their penultimate group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The heavyweight clash saw Sangita Kumari (32’), skipper Salima Tete (37’), and Deepika (60’) find the back of the net, capping off a well-rounded performance from India.  This game…

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Jaideep Sahni: The Architect of Modern Bollywood Soundtracks

Jaideep Sahni is a name synonymous with creativity, innovation, and emotional depth in Bollywood’s storytelling landscape. As one of the most celebrated lyricists and screenwriters, Sahni’s works have not only redefined Indian cinema but also left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. His journey from an ordinary individual to a powerhouse of talent in the film industry is both inspiring and fascinating. This article delves into the life, career, and legacy of Jaideep Sahni, unraveling the story of a man whose words and vision transformed Bollywood.

The Early Days: Discovering the Art of Storytelling

Born and raised in Delhi, Jaideep Sahni grew up amidst a melting pot of cultures, languages, and traditions. This multicultural environment played a pivotal role in shaping his storytelling abilities. Sahni wasn’t always destined for Bollywood. Like many young Indians, he initially pursued a conventional career path, working in the corporate sector as a software engineer. However, his love for writing and storytelling eventually led him to quit his job and pursue his passion.

Sahni began his journey as a copywriter in advertising, where he honed his craft of concise, impactful messaging. His advertising stint became the perfect training ground for what was to come — a career where every word would carry emotional weight and meaning.

The Breakthrough: Writing His Way into Bollywood

Jaideep Sahni’s entry into Bollywood wasn’t just a stroke of luck but a culmination of years of perseverance and creative exploration. His first notable project was the screenplay for the film Jungle (2000), a unique take on the human-animal conflict. However, it was his work in Company (2002), a gritty gangster drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma, that catapulted him to fame. The realistic portrayal of the underworld and sharp dialogues established Sahni as a writer to watch.

His talent for creating relatable, nuanced characters and weaving gripping narratives quickly caught the attention of the industry’s top filmmakers. Yash Raj Films, one of Bollywood’s most prestigious production houses, became a key collaborator in Sahni’s career. Together, they created some of the most iconic films of the 2000s.

Milestone Works: From Chak De! India to Bunty Aur Babli

Jaideep Sahni’s versatility as a storyteller shines through his diverse filmography. Each project he has undertaken reflects a unique perspective and a deep understanding of human emotions.

Chak De! India (2007): This sports drama, starring Shah Rukh Khan, remains one of Bollywood’s most inspiring films. Sahni’s screenplay and dialogues infused life into the story of a disgraced hockey coach leading an underdog women’s team to victory. The film resonated with audiences globally, turning phrases like “Sattar minute” (seventy minutes) into cultural touchstones.

Bunty Aur Babli (2005): A vibrant and quirky tale of two small-town dreamers, this film showcased Sahni’s ability to craft light-hearted yet meaningful narratives. The film’s dialogues and lyrics, especially the hit song Kajra Re, became a sensation.

Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009): A heartfelt exploration of corporate ethics and entrepreneurship, this film reflected Sahni’s knack for addressing social issues with sensitivity.

Through these films, Sahni not only entertained but also initiated important conversations about ambition, identity, and societal change.

The Magic of Sahni’s Lyrics

As a lyricist, Jaideep Sahni has an uncanny ability to translate complex emotions into simple yet impactful words. His lyrics often reflect a deep understanding of human experiences, blending poetic beauty with everyday language. For instance, the song Khoon Chala from Rang De Basanti (2006) is a poignant commentary on the sacrifices made for change, while Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh from 3 Idiots captures the essence of freedom and nostalgia.

Sahni’s lyrics transcend time and genres, resonating with listeners across generations. His songs are not just musical compositions but emotional journeys that stay with the audience long after the credits roll.

Collaborations and Legacy

Jaideep Sahni’s collaborations with directors like Shimit Amin, Shaad Ali, and Ram Gopal Varma have been pivotal in creating cinematic masterpieces. Equally noteworthy are his partnerships with music directors such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Vishal-Shekhar, where his lyrics perfectly complemented their melodies.

Beyond his creative contributions, Sahni’s approach to storytelling has inspired countless writers and artists in the industry. His success story serves as a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and authenticity.

Why Jaideep Sahni’s Work Matters

In an era where Bollywood often faces criticism for formulaic storytelling, Jaideep Sahni stands out as a beacon of originality. His scripts and lyrics challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and elevate the art of storytelling. Whether it’s exploring the struggles of middle-class India, questioning societal norms, or simply celebrating life’s little joys, Sahni’s work resonates deeply with audiences.

Conclusion: Celebrating a Visionary

Jaideep Sahni journey from a corporate job to becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated writers and lyricists is nothing short of inspirational. His body of work reflects a unique blend of creativity, intellect, and emotional depth, making him a true maestro of modern Indian cinema.

As Bollywood continues to evolve, Sahni’s contributions remain a benchmark for quality storytelling. Whether through his poignant lyrics or gripping screenplays, he has redefined what it means to connect with audiences on a profound level. His story is a reminder that following one’s passion can lead to extraordinary achievements.

Which Jaideep Sahni film or song has had the most impact on you? Share your thoughts and join the conversation about this Bollywood maestro.

Explore Jaideep Sahni’s incredible journey in greater detail. Discover the songs and stories that define him and see why he’s a legend in the making. Dive into his works today!

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[ad_1] India vs Korea in the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Rajgir, Bihar on 12 November 2024. (Image: Hockey India)   The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered a 3-2 win against Korea in their second match of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Sports Complex Hockey Stadium today. Sangita Kumari (3’) continued her hot form in front of goal while Deepika (20’, 57’) scored a brace to confirm the victory for India. Lee Yuri (34’) and Captain Cheon Eunbi (38’) were the goalscorers for Korea in the closely-fought encounter.   It didn’t take long for India to click into gear today as Neha pinched the ball in midfield and found Navneet Kaur, who quickly passed the ball to Sangita Kumari in the shooting circle. Sangita unleashed a reverse tomahawk to beat the on-rushing Korean goalkeeper Kim Eunji and score the first goal for India within minutes of the start. India continued to employ a high press causing Korea to struggle to make inroads towards the Indian goal, on the other hand, the Korean defensive unit constantly harried the Indian forwards to prevent any further goal scoring chances in the first quarter.   Korea attempted to increase the intensity as soon as the second quarter began and forced India back into their half, however, India remained unfazed. Five minutes into the quarter, Sunelita Toppo won back possession high up the pitch and found Beauty Dungdung on the right wing. Beauty cut back the ball to Deepika at the centre of the circle who found the back of the net to double India’s lead in the game. India went on to create multiple chances with their quick transition play for the rest of the quarter, most notable of which was a four on two counter attack for India but Beauty fumbled the ball in the shooting circle and the score remained 2-0 at the end of the first half.   Korea stamped their authority on the game as the third quarter began, it wasn’t long before Kim Seona rifled the ball across goal but the final touch from Korea was missing. Korea employed an aerial pass to bypass the Indian press and earned a penalty corner. Kim Seona’s shot from the penalty corner was saved by Savita in goal but Lee Yuri pounced on the rebound to bulge the nets and reduce Korea’s deficit, in the 34th minute. Korea continued to press for an equaliser and with eight minutes left in the quarter, they were awarded a penalty stroke. Korean Captain Cheon Eunbi stepped up to score from the spot and restore parity. India responded by earning a slew of penalty corners but failed to capitalise and regain the lead in the third quarter.   India was presented the first opportunity to score as the last quarter began but Deepika’s shot sailed harmlessly over the bar. The game became sloppy as both teams were desperate to find the next goal. India found their rhythm as the quarter headed to a close and earned two penalty corners but failed to find the back of the net. With little more than 3 minutes left, Navneet was fouled in the circle and India was awarded a penalty stroke. Deepika was calmness personified as she sent the keeper the wrong way and scored India’s third goal from the spot. Korea threw everything they had to equalise in the closing minutes but India managed to hang on to their slender one goal lead. The post India secure a 3-2 win against Korea in Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] India vs Korea in the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Rajgir, Bihar on 12 November 2024. (Image: Hockey India)   The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered a 3-2 win against Korea in their second match of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Sports Complex Hockey Stadium today. Sangita Kumari (3’) continued her hot form in front of goal while Deepika (20’, 57’) scored a brace to confirm the victory for India. Lee Yuri (34’) and Captain Cheon Eunbi (38’) were the goalscorers for Korea in the closely-fought encounter.   It didn’t take long for India to click into gear today as Neha pinched the ball in midfield and found Navneet Kaur, who quickly passed the ball to Sangita Kumari in the shooting circle. Sangita unleashed a reverse tomahawk to beat the on-rushing Korean goalkeeper Kim Eunji and score the first goal for India within minutes of the start. India continued to employ a high press causing Korea to struggle to make inroads towards the Indian goal, on the other hand, the Korean defensive unit constantly harried the Indian forwards to prevent any further goal scoring chances in the first quarter.   Korea attempted to increase the intensity as soon as the second quarter began and forced India back into their half, however, India remained unfazed. Five minutes into the quarter, Sunelita Toppo won back possession high up the pitch and found Beauty Dungdung on the right wing. Beauty cut back the ball to Deepika at the centre of the circle who found the back of the net to double India’s lead in the game. India went on to create multiple chances with their quick transition play for the rest of the quarter, most notable of which was a four on two counter attack for India but Beauty fumbled the ball in the shooting circle and the score remained 2-0 at the end of the first half.   Korea stamped their authority on the game as the third quarter began, it wasn’t long before Kim Seona rifled the ball across goal but the final touch from Korea was missing. Korea employed an aerial pass to bypass the Indian press and earned a penalty corner. Kim Seona’s shot from the penalty corner was saved by Savita in goal but Lee Yuri pounced on the rebound to bulge the nets and reduce Korea’s deficit, in the 34th minute. Korea continued to press for an equaliser and with eight minutes left in the quarter, they were awarded a penalty stroke. Korean Captain Cheon Eunbi stepped up to score from the spot and restore parity. India responded by earning a slew of penalty corners but failed to capitalise and regain the lead in the third quarter.   India was presented the first opportunity to score as the last quarter began but Deepika’s shot sailed harmlessly over the bar. The game became sloppy as both teams were desperate to find the next goal. India found their rhythm as the quarter headed to a close and earned two penalty corners but failed to find the back of the net. With little more than 3 minutes left, Navneet was fouled in the circle and India was awarded a penalty stroke. Deepika was calmness personified as she sent the keeper the wrong way and scored India’s third goal from the spot. Korea threw everything they had to equalise in the closing minutes but India managed to hang on to their slender one goal lead. The post India secure a 3-2 win against Korea in Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 Brings Global Excitement to Nalanda, Bihar

The Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 is creating a buzz in Bihar, as the trophy makes its way through historic locations in the state, including a grand stop at Nalanda Mahavihara. The tournament, hosted by Rajgir’s newly constructed hockey stadium, runs from November 11 to 20, 2024, and features top teams from Asia, including defending champions India, along with China, Thailand,…

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On Sunday, the nation witnessed one of the greatest days in Indian sporting history. India won two gold medals in the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary in both the Open and Women’s competitions.

In the Open competition, team of Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Harikrishna Pentala, with Srinath Narayanan as the captain, led throughout the tournament, winning 10 matches and drawing just one. The women's team of Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali R, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and Tania Sachdev, with Abhijit Kunte as the captain, demonstrated excellent composure and delivered, winning the final match against Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5.

2024 has been a special year for Indian sports. The Indian men’s cricket team finally ended an 11-year wait for a global title. At the Olympics, shooter Manu Bhaker achieved a series of firsts with two bronze medals and the Indian men’s hockey team won a second consecutive bronze.

And earlier this month, India would sign off from the Paralympics with 29 medals, registering their best performance ever in the multi-sport event.

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Is hockey really the national game of India?

Hockey is often considered the national sport of India due to its historical significance and past successes, particularly during the mid-20th century when India won multiple Olympic gold medals in field hockey. However, India does not have an officially declared national sport. In 2009, a parliamentary response stated that there is no formal recognition of hockey as the national game, even though it holds a special place in Indian sports culture.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, there is renewed interest in field hockey, with the Indian men's and women's teams aiming for strong performances. The recent successes of the Indian hockey teams, including the bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, have reignited enthusiasm and support for the sport. Despite cricket's dominance in popularity, hockey continues to inspire a dedicated following, and efforts are being made to revive and promote it ahead of the upcoming Olympics.