- For the men's team, see: India national field hockey team
The Indian women's national field hockey team is the national women's team representing field hockey in India. Mamta Kharab (born January 26 1982, Haryana) is the current captain of the Indian women's hockey team. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik (born May 2, 1955) is a former member of the India national field hockey team and is currently the coach of the Indian For the women's team see India women's national field hockey team The Indian hockey team is the national men's team representing Field hockey is the national game of India. Management Indian Hockey Federation The Indian Hockey Federation was the Indian Captain Suraj Lata Devi led the team to the Gold for three consecutive years: during the 2002 Commonwealth Games (the event which inspired the 2007 Bollywood hit film, Chak De India), the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, and the 2004 Hockey Asia Cup. Suraj Lata Devi is the former captain of the India women's national field hockey team and hails from Manipur. Gold Medal is an Album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music) India participated in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India Chak De India ( Hindi: चक दे इंडिया English: "Go For It India!" is a fictional 2007 Hindi sports film The Afro-Asian Games is an athletic event between teams from Asia and Africa. The Hockey Asia Cup is a Field hockey tournament governed by Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF Team members were referred to as the "assi (Jasjeet) jaisi koi nahi" or the "golden girls of hockey," after the 2004 win. [1]
Background
In 2006, the team was given an annual sponsorship by S M Masood, managing director of City Limouzines (India) Limited, which will last until 2010. [2]
2002 Commonwealth Games and Chak De India
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The 2002 Commonwealth Games Squad competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. India participated in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester Chak De India ( Hindi: चक दे इंडिया English: "Go For It India!" is a fictional 2007 Hindi sports film India participated in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester The team entered the finals after defeating the Australian women's national field hockey team. The Hockeyroos are Australia 's national Women's field hockey team [3] The team went on to receive the Gold after winning the final game against the the British women's hockey team. [4][5][6]This game partially inspired the successful 2007 Shahrukh Khan film about women's field hockey, Chak De India. The coach of the women's team, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik, and a former assistant coach for the team, Mir Ranjan Negi, were involved with the development of the film. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik (born May 2, 1955) is a former member of the India national field hockey team and is currently the coach of the Indian Mir Ranjan Negi is a Field hockey player and former goalkeeper of the India national field hockey team. Chak De India ( Hindi: चक दे इंडिया English: "Go For It India!" is a fictional 2007 Hindi sports film
Honors
Women's Hockey World Cup
- 11th 2006 - Madrid, Spain (Squad)
- During the 2001 Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, the team ranked 7th. The Hockey Champions Challenge is an international Field hockey tournament played every two years The Commonwealth Games is a multinational Multi-sport event. Held every four years it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Hockey Asia Cup is a Field hockey tournament governed by Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF The Afro-Asian Games is an athletic event between teams from Asia and Africa. The 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup is the 11th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. This article lists the confirmed squads for the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup tournament held in Madrid, Spain, between September 27 and The Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, is the pre-tournament for the 10th edition of 2002 Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth Western The Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, is the pre-tournament for the 10th edition of 2002 Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth Western They competed in, but lost, the USA v. India playoffs. The Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, is the pre-tournament for the 10th edition of 2002 Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth Western Sanggai Chanu received the Young Player of the Tournament award. Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu Maimom (born January 3, 1981 in Bashikong near Imphal, Manipur) is a female field hockey player from India The Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, is the pre-tournament for the 10th edition of 2002 Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth Western (Squad)
- 12th 1998 - Utrecht, Netherlands (Squad)
- 4th 1974 - Mandelieu, France
- During the 2008 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier, the team ranked fourth in the "Qualifying Two" event. The Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier, is the pre-tournament for the 10th edition of 2002 Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth Western The 1998 Women's Hockey World Cup was the ninth edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. The 1998 Women's Hockey World Cup was the ninth edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. Mandelieu-La Napoule is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, located on the French Riviera just This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. For Olympic ice hockey see Ice hockey at the Olympic Games Field hockey (sometimes referred to as simply hockey Rani Devi received the Most Promising Young Player of the Tournament award. Rani Devi is a member of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. She made her debut with the team during the 2008 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier. (Squad)
- During the 2000 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier, the team ranked tenth overall. The fourth Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held in the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes, England, from March 23 until April The fourth Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held in the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes, England, from March 23 until April (Squad)
- 4th 1980 - Moscow, Russia (Squad)
2002 - Johannesburg, South Africa. The fourth Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held in the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes, England, from March 23 until April Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of India competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. Medalists India finished in 23rd position in the final The Hockey Champions Challenge is an international Field hockey tournament played every two years See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Jyoti Sunita Kullu received the Topscorer award for five goals. Jyoti Sunita Kullu (born September 10, 1978 in Sundargarh, Orissa) is a female field hockey player from India, who made her international The first edition of the Women's Champions Challenge took place at the Randburg Hockey Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Squad)
2004 Squad
Suraj Lata Devi (C), Helen Mary, Dipika Murthy, Suman Bala, Kanti Baa, Binita Toppo, Sumrai Tete, Subhadra Pradhan, Masira Surin, Surinder Kaur, Mamta Kharab, Saba Anjum Karim, Jyoti Sunita Kullu, Sanggai Chanu, Jasjeet Kaur Handa, Pushpa Pradhan, Adline Kerketta, and Manju. The first edition of the Women's Champions Challenge took place at the Randburg Hockey Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Field hockey became a permanent sport in the Commonwealth Games with its introduction in 1998 Games in Kuala Lumpur. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 India was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 270-member strong contingent comprising 183 sportspersons and 77 officials See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. India participated in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K Hockey is an Asian Games event since 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. Women's competition only held since 1982 in New Delhi Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Doha (الدوحة or Ad-Dōḥah) is the Capital city of Qatar. The hockey tournament at the 2006 Asian Games was held from December 2, 2006 to December 14, 2006 in Al-Rayyan See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. The Hockey Asia Cup is a Field hockey tournament governed by Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The 2007 Women's Hockey Asia Cup is the sixth tournament of the Hockey Asia Cup for women "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. Suraj Lata Devi is the former captain of the India women's national field hockey team and hails from Manipur. Helen Mary Innocent (born March 14, 1977 in Kerala) is a field hockey goalkeeper from India, who made her international debut for her native Dipika Murthy (b August 10 1980 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Suman Bala (b December 15 1981 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Kanti Baa (born November 15, 1979) is a member of the Indian women's hockey team and played with the team when it won the Gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Binita Toppo (b November 21 1980 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Sumrai Tete (b Nov 15 1979 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Subhadra Pradhan (b June 5 1986 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Masira Surin (b Nov 18 1981 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Surinder Kaur (b July 12 1982 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Mamta Kharab (born January 26 1982, Haryana) is the current captain of the Indian women's hockey team. Saba Anjum Karim (born June 12 1985, Durg) is a member of the Indian women's hockey team. Jyoti Sunita Kullu (born September 10, 1978 in Sundargarh, Orissa) is a female field hockey player from India, who made her international Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu Maimom (born January 3, 1981 in Bashikong near Imphal, Manipur) is a female field hockey player from India Jasjeet Kaur Handa (b December 20 1987 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Pushpa Pradhan (b Nov 25 1981 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. [7]
The following is a list of recipients for the Arjuna award in hockey recipients (by year):
- Helen Mary, 2004
- Suraj Lata Devi (former captain), 2003
- Mamta Kharab, 2002
- Madhu Yadav, 2000
- Tingonleima Chanu, 2000
- S. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Japanese city of ( is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshū, the largest of Japan 's Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 (IPA /kʲoːto / is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. The Afro-Asian Games is an athletic event between teams from Asia and Africa. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports The Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports Helen Mary Innocent (born March 14, 1977 in Kerala) is a field hockey goalkeeper from India, who made her international debut for her native Suraj Lata Devi is the former captain of the India women's national field hockey team and hails from Manipur. Mamta Kharab (born January 26 1982, Haryana) is the current captain of the Indian women's hockey team. Tingonleima Chanu (b April 1 1976 is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. Omana Kumari, 1998
- Pritam Rani Siwach (former captain), 1998
- Prem Maya Sonir, 1985
- Rajbir Kaur, 1984
- Varsha Soni, 1981
- Eliza Nelson, 1980-81
- A. Pritam Rani Siwach (born October 2 1974, Haryana) is a former captain of the Indian women's hockey team. Prem Maya Bachchan (Sonir is currently serving as Assistant Sport Officer of North Eastern Railways Headquarters Gorakhpur Varsha Soni is a former member of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. Kaur, 1974
- Sunita Puri, 1966
- N. Lumsden, 1961
Notes
- ^ Pandey, Vineeta (Feb. 15, 2004). Indian Sportswomen: Still the Second Sex. Times of India. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Singh, Onkar (June 29, 2006). Women's hockey team gets a sponsor. rediff. com. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Indian women stun Kiwis. BBC (August 1, 2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ India deny England gold. BBC (August 3, 2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Kamesh, Srinivasan (August 5, 2002). Indian girls peak at the right time. The Hindu. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Indian eves win Commonwealth hockey gold. rediff. com (August 3, 2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Mamta, Anjum in squad for women's Asia Cup hockey. rediff. com (27 January 2004). Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2008-04-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I.
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