Lalit Upadhyay

The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances delivered during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes and organisations across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances delivered during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Shooter Samrat Rana and cricketer Smriti Mandhana were crowned Sportspersons of the Year at the TOISA 2025 awards in Lucknow. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and archer Sheetal Devi also received top honours in the para category. The ceremony celebrated India's sporting achievements across numerous disciplines, recognising outstanding performances throughout 2025.

Indian forward lalit upadhyay arrived at The Hague, Netherlands today afternoon and joined the team ahead of the Hockey World Cup in place of the injured Ramandeep Singh.

Indian field hockey player lalit upadhyay discusses his career challenges and achievements. Despite a major setback at 16 due to a fake sting operation, he persevered with support from his family and mentors. Lalit highlights the improved facilities provided by the government that have aided athletes' success in recent tournaments.

lalit upadhyay will be the key player to watch in the HIL as he drew attention of many hockey pundits in the previous season by showing striking skills and gutsy attitude towards the stronger teams.

lalit upadhyay played for the Kalinga Lancers during the second edition of the HIL and was selected as one of the 33 probables for the World Cup.

Indian hockey team forward lalit upadhyay was all-praise for the Belgian attack that imposed a massive 6-1 win against Germany in the FIH Hockey Pro League match on Tuesday.

Indian men's hockey team forward lalit upadhyay feels that the players need to work on converting more chances into goals ahead of the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to open on July 23.

The Indian men’s hockey team began its campaign with a 16-0 goal fest against Uzbekistan on Sunday. In a lopsided encounter, India’s charge was powered by Varun Kumar’s four-goal effort and three goals each from lalit upadhyay and Mandeep Singh.

lalit upadhyay, who was part of the Indian team that won bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was appointed the officer on special duty, equivalent to deputy superintendent of police rank in Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday.

After winning bronze at the Paris Olympics, Indian hockey team player lalit upadhyay on Sunday said that it was a "big thing" to play for the country and win medals. Indian men's hockey team arrived at the New Delhi Airport on Saturday morning after clinching the bronze medal in Paris.

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Olympic medallists lalit upadhyay and Hardik Singh, along with junior player Shardanand Tiwari, discuss the commercialization, mental health challenges, and recognition issues in Indian hockey. They emphasize the importance of early exposure, support for players, and enhancing viewership to promote the sport and inspire future talent.

Senior men's hockey team forward lalit upadhyay wants to take advantage of the home conditions to end India's 48-year World Cup medal drought when the country hosts the game's showpiece event next year.

lalit upadhyay, a veteran Indian hockey forward, has retired from international hockey after a decade-long career. He was instrumental in India's bronze medal wins at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Lalit, who debuted at the 2014 World Cup, played 183 matches, scoring 67 goals, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2021 for his contributions to Indian hockey.

India's men's hockey team registered a 16-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the Asian Games, with lalit upadhyay, Varun Kumar, and Mandeep Singh scoring hat-tricks. Ranked third in the world, India entered the match as clear favorites, controlling proceedings throughout the game, showcasing their dominance in the Pool A encounter.

lalit upadhyay, member of the Indian Hockey Team, was appointed as a deputy superintendent of police in the UP Police on Tuesday.

The Indian men's hockey team continued their dominant performance in the Asian Games by defeating Bangladesh 12-0 in their final pool match. This victory ensured that they maintained their top position in the hockey competition. India will now face South Korea in the semifinals, while China will take on Japan. India's focus on intensity and speed of the game was evident in their performance, as they scored an impressive 58 goals in the pool matches. The real challenge for India will begin in the semifinals, where they will face tougher competition.

As if the gripping Indian women's qualification match didn't provide enough drama for the night, the spirited Russians gave the men's side an early jolt at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. After conceding an opening minute goal, Manpreet Singh & Co regrouped in quick time to register a comfortable 7-1 win.

Indian men's and women's hockey teams have been announced for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young talent Karthi Selvam have been excluded from the men's team, while lalit upadhyay returns. Hockey India selectors have dropped three players from the Asian Champions Trophy, while drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Hardik Singh will retain their captain and vice-captain roles.

The Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India concluded its Paris Olympics campaign with six medals, consisting of five bronze and one silver.

The Indian men's hockey team secured a spot in the Asian Games final and a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics after defeating South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling semifinal. Despite a strong start, India's defense struggled against the Koreans, conceding penalty corners and allowing them to narrow the gap. However, India's dominance in ball possession and circle penetrations helped them maintain the lead and secure the win. They will now face Japan in the final.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath honored medalists, participants, and coaches from Uttar Pradesh who took part in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 at an event in Lucknow. Athletes received a total of Rs 22.7 crore in prize money for their success, including Rs 6 crore for gold medalist Praveen Kumar and Rs 4 crore each for silver medalists.

Kalinga Lancers are confident of turning a new leaf as they hope to start off with a win in the opening game of the season in Hockey India League under the mentorship of new coach Mark Hager.