Sangita Kumari

Nalanda Open University has unveiled its innovative 'Employability App', designed to empower students with essential job skills. This app serves as a vital link between academic learning and the professional world, offering direct access to employment opportunities, advanced courses, and resources for internships and freelancing.

Indian women's hockey team gears up for a demanding season after World Cup qualification. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises fitness and mental strength ahead of a tour to Argentina. He aims to test bench strength and assess performance under pressure, with the ultimate goal of securing Olympic qualification through the Asian Games.

sangita kumari was one of the top performers for the Indian junior women's hockey team in the recently-concluded Chile tour, where the team remained unbeaten.

Jharkhand’s Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and sangita kumari have been named as part of Team India for the upcoming FIH Pro League Hockey tournament scheduled in Belgium and the Netherlands next month. All three players were also part of the national squad in the past.

Midfielder Udita will be leading an 18-member squad for the fourth Women U-18 Asia Cup, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 16 to 22.

The Indian women's hockey team dominated their match against Singapore, winning 13-0. India displayed a strong attacking game, scoring goals through penalty corners and penalty strokes. The strikers had a busy day, with sangita kumari scoring three goals, including a fine solo effort. While Singapore improved in the third quarter, India's goals mostly came through penalty corners. The Indian men's team will face Japan for their first real test after two big wins. Next, India will play against Malaysia.

Youth Olympics silver-medallist Salima Tete was included in a 33-member core probable group for the junior women's hockey national camp starting on Thursday in Lucknow.

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Nalanda Open University's two-day webinar on graduate employability concluded with a strong emphasis on improving undergraduate communication skills in Bihar. Vice-Chancellor Ravindra Kumar highlighted the university's dedication to equipping students with skills for successful careers and facing life's challenges. Experts discussed employment prospects post-graduation, underscoring the need for skill-oriented training.

Promising sangita kumari slammed a hat-trick to guide India to a dominating 7-1 win over Thailand in their opening match of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Friday.

Three mobile LED vans have been dispatched to remote villages in Jharkhand, India, to broadcast live action from the Women's Asian Champions Trophy being held in Ranchi. The vans are stationed in the villages of three hockey players - Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete, and sangita kumari - allowing their families and communities to watch their performances. The initiative is hoped to inspire more budding players from these regions and bring development to their communities.

An all-female team managed operations and maintenance at the Patna airport, various stations throughout Bihar, and power sub-stations on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Tuesday.

The Indian women's hockey team secured a spot in the semifinals after a dominant 13-0 win against Hong Kong. They will face hosts China for a chance to reach the summit clash and secure a ticket to the Paris Olympics. Vandana Katariya and Deepika were instrumental in India's goal rush, with each scoring three times. While India's victory was convincing, they will need to improve their penalty corner conversions. In the men's tournament, India will face a tough challenge against South Korea in the semifinals.

For over 12 years, Rani Rampal has been the flagbearer of Indian women’s hockey. But 27-year-old, who led India to a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, has been plagued by injuries over the past few years and now stands at the crossroads.

India coach Janneke Schopman had said before the tournament she would want the team to 'fight, fight, fight' and the team did just that to grab another thrilling 2-1 win against Japan in Vandana Katariya's 300th international game at Asian Champions Trophy here on Tuesday.

In a thrilling showdown on Thursday, the Indian women's hockey team showcased their mettle but succumbed to a narrow 2-3 defeat against Australia A. Salima Tete and sangita kumari found the net for India, while Alice Arnott and Ruby Harris struck for the hosts.

Sangita scored in the 55th and 58th minutes after Ritu had put India ahead in the 45th minute in the bronze-medal play-off. Korea earned several penalty corners but failed to convert from any, as India's defence closed them down perfectly.

With the clock winding down on the inaugural Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsava, the state government sprang a surprise. In the middle of the closing ceremony, Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and sangita kumari walked on to the dais to a rousing reception.

Hockey enthusiasts in the state celebrated the Indian women’s bronze medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Sunday, ending a dry medal run of 16 years. Three players from Jharkhand — Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and sangita kumari — were part of the medal-winning team.

sangita kumari scored a hat-trick to help India defeat Thailand 7-1 in their opening match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy. This was Thailand's first-ever goal against India in their five meetings. Coach Janneke Schopman expressed dissatisfaction with India's performance in the first half but was pleased with their second-half domination. The victory will boost the team's confidence as they face Malaysia next. Lalremsiami, Monika, Salima Tete, and Deepika also scored for India.

Young striker sangita kumari has set eyes on achieving bigger laurels in future after making a memorable debut with the Indian senior women's hockey team recently. While Sangita has been an integral part of the junior national side, she got her first opportunity with the senior team against Spain in the FIH Pro League double-header here recently. She grabbed the opportunity with both hands by scoring a fine goal in her maiden outing.

Indian junior women's hockey team pipped Great Britain 1-0 in its second match to continue its unbeaten run at the U-23 six-nation tournament on Sunday.

Seasoned goalkeeper Savita was on Monday named captain of the 22-member Indian team for the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar this month.

Three children died and two others, including a woman, were injured in separate incidents in different parts of the district in the last 24 hours.

Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday named 21 players for the junior women's national Campcto commence tomorrow at the Eklavya Sports Stadium in Agra.

The Indian women's hockey team secured a dominant 6-0 victory against Malaysia in their second pool match. Despite their strong performance, the team showed weaknesses in penalty corners and struggled to convert opportunities. Malaysia's goalkeeper switch also helped them hold off the Indian attack. India took an early lead and continued to attack throughout the game, with several players contributing to the scoreline. However, they faced difficulties in the second quarter and lost possession inside the striking circle. India's victory was marred by wasted penalty corners.

Salima Tete has been named captain of the Indian women's hockey team for the Asian Champions Trophy in Bihar, with Navneet Kaur as vice-captain. India, the defending champions, will compete against teams like China and Japan from November 11-20. The squad includes experienced players and young talents, aiming to retain their title.

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman is confident the tour of South Africa will be a great opportunity to learn and prepare for the Hangzhou Asian Games, where a gold will ensure automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.