"rani-rampal"

Indian former field hockey players Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal has been appointed as the coaches of the sub-junior boys team and sub-junior girls team respectively

India lose to Great Britain 3-4 in the bronze medal match

The team under Manpreet Singh’s leadership hopes to end the title drought in Tokyo.

The Indian captain said it was not easy to prepare the team physically and mentally when the Games were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

India had last week announced a 16-member team for the Tokyo Games but refrained from naming the captain although it was more or less certain that Rani would lead the side.

Eight seasoned players -- are part of the 16-member strong squad. The team captain will be announced later, said HI