Episodes
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In the latest episode of “Hockey Te Charcha FeatFamilia”, Amandeep Kaur, the wife of Indian Men's Hockey Team CaptainHarmanpreet Singh, shares heartfelt stories and insights into their lifetogether, discussing the joys and challenges of being married to aninternational sports star. She talks about their shared experiences, how theysupport each other's passions and careers, and how they balance parenting withHarmanpreet’s demanding schedule.
Amandeep reflects on the excitement and preparationsfor their daughter Ruhanat's first time watching her father play live at theParis Olympics. She offers a rare glimpse into the impact of Harmanpreet's fameon their family life, detailing how they handle public attention and maintainprivacy. The podcast also explores the inspiring moments when young fans visittheir village to meet Harmanpreet, highlighting the importance of role modelsand how these interactions inspire future generations of athletes.
Amandeep’scandid reflections provide a unique perspective on the personal side of asports icon’s life, emphasizing the strength and love that sustain theirfamily. This episode is a must-listen for fans of Indian hockey, sportsenthusiasts, and anyone interested in stories of love, support, and resilience.Tune in to hear more about Amandeep’s journey alongside one of India’s greatesthockey stars.
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In the latest episode of "Hockey Te Charcha, Familia", we delve into the life of Indian Men's Hockey Team forward Mandeep Singh, through the eyes of his sister, Bhupinderjeet Kaur. As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, Kaur shares heartwarming and inspiring stories of Mandeep's journey from a passionate young player in Punjab to an international hockey star.Listen in as Kaur recounts Mandeep’s early days of playing hockey, his unwavering dedication to the sport, and the emotional family celebrations following the team’s bronze medal win at the Tokyo Olympics. This episode is filled with touching anecdotes, family bonds, and the incredible support that fuels Mandeep’s success. Don’t miss this intimate glimpse into the life of one of India’s most dynamic forwards, as told by his beloved sister.
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In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Familia, we explore the remarkable journey of Hardik Singh, Vice Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team, through the eyes of his parents, Varinderpreet Singh Rai and Sonia Gill. They share intimate and touching stories of Hardik’s early days, emphasizing the profound influence of his grandfather, a retired Indian Navy coach who dedicated his time to offering free coaching to local kids in Khusnopur. From a young age, Hardik’s passion for hockey was evident. His parents vividly describe how he would eagerly sit on the scooter to join his grandfather at the training grounds, and how he would come home from school, bypassing meals, to hit the ball against the wall in his room with relentless dedication.
The episode offers a unique and personal glimpse into the family dynamics and early influences that were instrumental in shaping Hardik’s journey from a passionate young player to an international sensation. Through their stories, we see the unwavering support and sacrifices made by his family, highlighting the foundation of the midfielder’s success. Tune in to hear the full story of Hardik Singh’s extraordinary rise in the world of hockey.
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In the latest episode of“Hockey Te Charcha, Familia,” a series launched by Hockey India ahead of theOlympic Games, Illi Saddique, wife of Indian hockey star Manpreet Singh, sharesinsights into the life and career of the veteran midfielder. With 370appearances for India, Manpreet's journey includes triumphs and personalchallenges, reflecting both his dedication to the sport and his resilience.
The episode also toucheson a poignant moment in 2016 when Manpreet lost his father during the SultanAzlan Shah Cup. Despite his grief, he chose to return to the team afterattending the funeral, exemplifying his commitment to the sport and hisfather’s wishes. Illi reminisces about the emotional victory of the Indian teamat the Tokyo Olympics, where Manpreet captained the squad to a historic bronze.
As the Indian Men’s HockeyTeam prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Illi emphasizes her hopes for theteam to achieve even greater success, aspiring to see the Indian flag proudlydisplayed at the center of the podium.
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In our latest episode of "Hockey Te Charcha, Familia" – a unique series launched by Hockey India ahead of the Olympic Games – Karman Kaur Thandi spills the beans on the early stages of her relationship with Gurjant, his demeanor off the pitch, and her expectations for her husband and the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Karman also recalled the emotional highs surrounding the Tokyo Olympics, where Gurjant and his teammates forged a strong bond and clinched the Bronze medal. This victory culminated in a heartfelt proposal from Gurjant upon his return, marking a significant moment in their personal journey. Looking ahead to Paris 2024, Karman expressed optimism for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, acknowledging the nation's high expectations while emphasizing the team's hard work and dedication underpinning their preparation. She conveyed her heartfelt wishes for their success, confident that their efforts will yield commendable results on the global stage once again.
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In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Familia, we delve into the inspiring story of Vivek Sagar Prasad, a dynamic midfielder for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. With the Paris Olympics 2024 just around the corner, excitement is building in Vivek's household. We are joined by his elder brother, Vidya Sagar Prasad, who shares intimate and heartfelt stories about Vivek's journey to becoming an international hockey star.
Vidya provides an inside look at the early days of Vivek’s passion for hockey, the struggles they faced as a family, and the pivotal moments that defined his career. From convincing their father to let Vivek pursue hockey to overcoming a life-threatening injury that almost ended his career, Vidya recounts the challenges and triumphs that have shaped Vivek’s path to success.
Discover how the unwavering support of his family, particularly the guidance and encouragement from Vidya, helped Vivek rise above obstacles and achieve greatness. As Vivek prepares for his second Olympic Games, Vidya shares the family’s hopes and dreams for him, including the aspiration of bringing home a gold medal.
Tune in to this heartwarming and motivating episode to learn about the strength, determination, and love behind one of India’s brightest hockey talents. This episode is a testament to the power of family and the relentless pursuit of dreams.
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In the 54th episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we had an insightful conversation with Dr. Aneeshya Sreejesh, the wife of legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. This episode is part of a special series called Hockey Te Charcha, Familia, launched by Hockey India ahead of the Olympic Games, where family members of Indian hockey stars share insights into the support system at home that allows the players to chase their dreams.
Dr. Aneeshya speaks about the challenges both the family and PR Sreejesh have had to endure during the highs and lows of his career, all while she managed everything at home and pursued her own career as a doctor in Ayurvedic medicine. She sheds light on the mood at home when the Indian Men's Hockey team won the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as well as what it was like when PR Sreejesh faced a career-threatening injury back in 2017.
Tune in to hear her inspiring story and gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and resilience behind the scenes of a hockey star's journey.
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In the 53rd episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we sat down with Shri Ashok Kumar, the son of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand and recipient of the Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023.
Shri Ashok Kumar was part of the greatly revered side that won India's only World Cup title, against Pakistan in 1975. He was the one who scored to complete the 2-1 victory over Pakistan in the Final. Additionally, Ashok is a proud recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1974.
In this episode, Ashok Kumar expressed his emotions upon receiving the Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. He took us through the nerve-wracking 1975 World Cup Final against Pakistan through his eyes and shared anecdotes from the life of his father, Major Dhyan Chand. Ashok Kumar also shed light on the hardships present in Indian Men's Hockey Team midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad's battle while training under him and outlined his expectations from the current squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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In the 52nd episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with M.M. Somaya, the former Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team, renowned for his role as a defending-midfielder. Somaya, a pivotal figure in Indian hockey,secured gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and continued his illustrious Olympic journey in 1984 and 1988, both as a player and Captain.
Alongside his sporting achievements, he excelled in asuccessful corporate career with Bharat Petroleum, receiving the Lifetime Achievement award from the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board in 2007. At 64 years old, Somaya is also a proud recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award.
In this episode, Somaya shares insights into the currentstate of Indian hockey, with a specific focus on women's hockey and the upcoming 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship.Addressing the recent setback of the Indian women's hockey team failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics, Somaya views it as a temporary obstacle thatcan be overcome through strategic improvements and effective coaching. Don't miss out on the veteran's perspectives on the sport.
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In the 51st episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with the former Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and Padma Shri Award recipient, Eliza Nelson, who speaks about her journey in the sport and the culture of women’s hockey back in the day.
Eliza was the Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, which clinched the historic Gold medal at the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi at the jam-packed Shivaji Stadium. She was also part of the Indian team that finished fourth in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, their first-ever appearance at the quadrennial extravaganza. Tune in to listen...
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In the landmark 50th episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team defender Preeti, who will be Captaining Team India in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023, which will be held in Santiago, Chile from November 29th to December 10th, 2023. Preeti, who also led India to the Women's Junior Asia Cup gold medal earlier this year, spoke about the team's preparations for the tournament.
The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four pools. India are in Pool C, alongside Germany, Belgium, and Canada. Pool A includes the defending Champions the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, and Chile, while Pool B includes Argentina, Korea, Spain, and Zimbabwe. Pool D includes England, the United States, New Zealand, and Japan. Despite the tough competition, Preeti is confident that India will be able to secure a medal in the tournament.
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In the latest edition of Hockey Te Charcha, we delve into the experiences of the esteemed Indian Junior Men’s Team Coach, C R Kumar. We discuss his transition from a hockey player to a coach, as well as his thoughts on the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup and the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2023. Coach C R Kumar offers sound advice on how young hockey players can prepare to face challenges both on and off the pitch. He is currently in Malaysia for the Sultan of Johar Cup 2023 in Johor.
He also discusses the performance of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team in the tournament.
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In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, former Indian Men’s Hockey Team goalkeeper, Adrian D’Souza, praises the Hockey India Sub-Junior National program for its remarkable efforts in nurturing budding hockey talent. Adrian, who recently joined the coaching staff at the Sub Junior National Camp, shares his enthusiasm for his new role and the profound impact of this initiative on young players.
The podcast also explores the holistic approach of the Sub Junior National camp, which provides players with an Olympic village-like experience, incorporating off-field skills and learning from accomplished coaches like Sardar Singh, Rani, Asunta Lakra, Lazarus Barla, and Lilima Minz. Adrian expresses confidence in the Sub Junior Teams' potential for future success and India's pursuit of a Gold medal in upcoming tournaments.
Additionally, Adrian shares insights into the growth of fellow goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, emphasizing the importance of developing a unique style. He reflects on Sreejesh's journey from facing language barriers and cultural shocks to becoming a remarkable icon in Indian hockey.
Tune in for more from him.
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In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we sit down with Sukhjeet Singh, a young Indian Men's Hockey Team forward who discusses his hockey journey thus far.
The 26-year-old made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in the FIH Pro League 2021-2022 season. Since then his growth has ensured a spot for him at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela and the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. He credits his father for encouraging him to pick up the stick and eventually make a name for himself. Sukhjeet also discusses the difficulties he faced after being injured, as well as the support that enabled him to make a full recovery.
Sukhjeet Singh is now in Hangzhou, vying to clinch the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 with the Indian Men’s Hockey Team.
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In a candid conversation on the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a podcast series launched by Hockey India, Indian Women's Hockey Team Chief Coach Schopman discussed the team's preparations and how the players and coaching staff deal with the pressure of being the favourites.
With a chance to secure a direct qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian Women's Hockey Team are aiming to finish Hangzhou Asian Games with a Gold medal. India, which are placed in the Pool A for the Asian Games along with Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Singapore, will open their campaign against Singapore on 27th September 2023. India will next face off against Malaysia on 29th September 2023, followed by Korea on 1st October 2023 and Hong Kong China on 3rd October 2023. Meanwhile, Japan, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Indonesia form the Pool B.
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In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, the focus is on the Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Vice-Captain Hardik Singh. The duo talks about the significance of special camps held by Goalkeeping Coach Dennis van de Pol and Mental Health Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton, and the team’s preparations for the upcoming tournaments including the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games.
Captain Harmanpreet also talks about why Chennai holds a special place in his heart and Chennai hosting an international hockey tournament after 16 long years.
In a free-wheeling conversation, Hardik Singh shares his excitement on completing 100 International Caps for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and what it means for him to represent the country at a global level. Tune in for more from them.
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In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, the focus is on the Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton, who brings a wealth of experience to the table. The 48-year-old South African, who joined the Indian team a couple of months ago, is currently gearing up for forthcoming major challenges - Hangzhou Asian Games.
Fulton comes with around 25 years of coaching experience and has achieved many milestones during his career. Under his guidance Ireland Men’s Hockey Team qualified for the Rio Olympic Games 2016. This was the Irish team's first Olympic qualification in 100 years and the historic feat also saw Fulton winning the FIH Coach of the Year award in 2015.
Fulton was also working as the Assistant Coach with Belgium Men’s Hockey Team when they won the Gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. He was part of the Belgian coaching staff when the team lifted the World title in 2018, in Bhubaneswar.
In a free-wheeling conversation, Fulton shares his coaching philosophy, the Indian team’s determination, and the crucial role of mental conditioning in achieving excellence. Throughout the podcast, Fulton's positive outlook shines through as he discusses his belief in seeing potential rather than limitations. Tune in for more from him.
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The latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha focuses on Savita, the dynamic goalkeeper who serves as Captain of the Indian Women's Hockey Team and brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Savita was instrumental in India's historic Bronze medal victory at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. She also led the team to victory in the inaugural FIH Nations Cup.
The 32-year-old Haryana native has won several awards in her decade-long career, including the Arjuna Award. She was also instrumental in India's historic fourth-place finish at the Olympics in Tokyo.
For her recent achievements as the Captain and goalkeeper of the Indian Team, Savita was honoured with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year 2022.
In this episode, Savita shares her thoughts on the progress that the Indian Women’s Hockey Team has made in the last decade and how hockey has improved the livelihood of women players.
Do tune in to hear more from the star goalkeeper.
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In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with the charismatic Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Uttam Singh, who has his heart set on lifting the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup.
The 20-year-old, who was awarded the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022, shared his journey from humble beginnings to leading the Junior Men’s Hockey Team on successful campaigns in the Sultan of Johor Cup and Junior Men’s Asia Cup. According to Captain Uttam Singh, there is a lot more that the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team have left to achieve. The team has now set their sight on the upcoming FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur in December. Well aware of the expectations from the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, Uttam is quietly confident of a good outing later in the year.
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In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with dynamic Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Mumtaz Khan, who is looking forward to the Junior Women’s Asia Cup which is a qualifying event for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2023.
The 20-year-old, who won the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022, shared her journey from the KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow to winning the FIH Rising Star of the Year 2021-22. She recalls battling with major injuries while braving societal pressures on her way to winning these awards and being named in the Indian team for the Hero FIH Hockey 5s Lausanne 2022.
Speaking optimistically, she emphasized that the team will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to return home victorious from the Junior Women’s Asia Cup which is scheduled to begin on 2nd June in Kakamigahara, Japan.
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