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Indian men's hockey team midfielder vivek sagar prasad has said that his priority is to become a consistent performer for the national side.

Indian men's team mid-fielder vivek sagar prasad was on Monday named as 2019's rising star of the year by the International Hockey Federation. The 19-year-old won the accolade ahead of Argentina's Maico Casella and Blake Govers of Australia, who finished second and third, respectively. The youngster thanked everyone for helping him to achieve this recognition.

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist vivek sagar prasad will lead the Indian team at the FIH Odisha Hockey men's Junior World Cup, which gets under way in Bhubaneswar on November 24. Hockey India named an 18-member squad on Thursday with defender Sanjay as Vivek’s deputy.

vivek sagar prasad, once the youngest in India's men's hockey team to win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, now has another Olympic medal to his name. Recently appointed vice-captain for the Asian Champions Trophy, he recalls overcoming severe injuries with family support. He aims to improve hockey in Madhya Pradesh and assist younger teammates in the tournament.

Olympic bronze medal winning hockey midfielder vivek sagar prasad believes training along with the senior team has placed defending champions India in good stead ahead of the upcoming FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar.

The Indian hockey team's recent tours of Europe and Argentina have given the side a fresh perspective in its preparations for the upcoming Olympics, feels young midfielder vivek sagar prasad.

India on Saturday named an 18-member men's junior team for the seventh Sultan of Johor Cup which begins in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 22.

India achieved a significant milestone by defeating Spain 2-1, earning their second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics. The last time India won medals in hockey at two consecutive Olympics was 1968 and 1972.

Indian men's hockey team mid-fielder vivek sagar prasad says it feels surreal to be nominated for the FIH Rising Star of the Year award for the second time in his career, having already claimed the honour in the 2019-20 season.

Olympic bronze-medallist vivek sagar prasad will lead the 18-strong Indian men's hockey squad's title defence at the FIH men's junior World Cup starting here from November 24.

The Indian team for the FIFA World Cup is made up of mostly experienced players with a few younger ones mixed in. The team's captain is Harmanpreet Singh and its vice-captain is Amit Rohidas. The midfielders are Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and vivek sagar prasad. The forwards are Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar, and Upadhyay Abhishek. Rajkumar Pal and Jugraj Singh are the alternate players.

"Olympics is the pinnacle of our sport and contributing to India winning an Olympic medal is my biggest dream," said Prasad.

Sreejesh, who missed some key tournaments in 2017 due to a knee injury, will be joined by young goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, a member of the 2016 Junior World Cup winning team. Pathak was also part of the India 'A' team which participated at the Australian Hockey League in September.

The past few months have been a roller-coaster ride for Indian hockey. The men’s team’s bronze medal-winning feat coupled with the women’s fourth-place finish has pushed the sport into the limelight. While the dust settles on their achievements, the vivek sagar prasad-led junior men’s team will look to ride on the crest of the seniors’ success and defend the junior world Cup title won in 2016.

Indian men's hockey team midfielder vivek sagar prasad says he was devastated after missing the final of the Commonwealth Games against Australia due to a minor knee injury. India had to settle for a silver medal after going down 0-7 to Australia in the final of the quadrennial event.

Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist hockey player vivek sagar prasad will get the Vikram award this year. Sports department announced the names of the players on Saturday who have been selected for the MP’s highest sports awards.

The last time an Indian match went into the shoot-outs, it was when they faced off against New Zealand at the World Cup crossover and lost. There was no repeat of that night on Wednesday as PR Sreejesh stood strong and helped India go past Australia 4-3 via shootouts and earn the bonus point in the FIH Pro League mini tournament after the game ended 2-2 at the end of regulation time.

India returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Argentina in the FIH Pro League hockey tournament here on Sunday, ending the 2022-23 season on a positive note.

The Indian men's hockey team forward Akashdeep Singh believes that world-class facilities and stadiums make a big difference to a side's performance.

The Indian men's hockey 5s team registered its third consecutive win at the Youth Olympic Games by beating Kenya 7-1 in a Pool B match on Tuesday.

Midfielder vivek sagar prasad has been in the thick of things since making his senior Indian hockey team debut in January 2018. The 20-year-old has played a key role in the team's victories at the FIH Series Finals and the FIH Olympic Qualifiers last year.

India's men's hockey team continues to dominate at the Asian Games, securing a resounding 16-1 victory against Singapore. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the team showcased their relentless goal-scoring ability, with Mandeep Singh contributing a hat-trick. Despite their top-ranked status, India approached the game with determination. They now face defending champions Japan in their next challenge.

Indian hockey player vivek sagar prasad on Sunday said he could not sleep for the whole night after India suffered a heartbreaking loss to world champion Germany 2-3 in the semi-finals but overcame the disappointment to claim the bronze medal at the Paris Games.

Manpreet Singh will lead India in the upcoming FIH Pro League matches against world no.2 Australia, a 24-member team for which was announced by Hockey India on Tuesday.

The current table toppers India will play Belgium on June 11 and 12 in Antwerp, followed by matches against the Netherlands on June 18 and 19 in Rotterdam. The team will be captained by Amit Rohidas and vice-captained by Harmanpreet Singh.

Indian defender Varun Kumar, acquitted of sexual harassment charges, rejoins the national hockey team for a two-Test series against Germany on October 23-24 in New Delhi. His return strengthens the defense alongside seasoned players. The series will also see debuts for Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lagate, with captain Harmanpreet Singh leading the squad.

Indian junior men's hockey team thrashed Hong Kong 21-0 and South Korea 12-5 to finish on top of Pool A at the Youth Olympic Games qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.

Promising forward Sukhjeet Singh was the lone new face in India's 20-strong men's hockey squad announced on Tuesday for the FIH Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar later this week.

The noise at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday night came from a small group of players dressed in black, representing New Zealand, as they celebrated their victory over India. Indian players were too stunned to even exchange commiserations, and tears of disappointment and dejection flowed. However, most players were on their knees, heads buried between their hands, at one end of the ground. Akashdeep Singh and Hardik Singh sat inside a goal, lost in thought, while plenty of retrospection lies ahead for the Indian team, especially the thinktank in the days ahead following their fih world cup loss in the crossovers against the black sticks. The defeat via sudden death ensured India's wait for a podium finish in the competition continued. The Indians hardly inspired confidence in their four matches, and an early exit was imminent. It wasn't just about skill; India did not look threatening mentally. What went wrong? Indian Chief Coach Graham Reid was just as baffled as the rest of the hockey world. He asked why India struggled to convert circle penetration and what was lacking. The Australian replied straightfaced, "It's interesting. I don't know the answer." Reid was at the helm when India won a bronze at the tokyo olympics and his bewilder