"Honoured to be nominated for Upcoming Player of the Year": Indian hockey forward Deepika Kumari

Mar 29, 2024

The 21-year-old has been nominated for the prestigious Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year

Sports Ministry orders IOA probe into Asunta Lakra's allegations, seeks reply from Hockey India: Sources

Jul 16, 2026

The Sports Ministry has directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair, and transparent committee to investigate the allegations made by...

Asunta Lakra alleges threats by Hockey India secretary general for raising misconduct concerns against Jharkhand coach

Jul 11, 2026

Former India captain Asunta Lakra alleged that Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh threatened her after she raised concerns over alleged misconduct by...

"Memorable moment": Deepika Soreng on winning Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year

Apr 16, 2024

Deepika, who has become a mainstay in the Indian set-up, had a tremendous year in 2023 as she made her debut for the side...

'Eager to Impress', Deepika reflects on winning Upcoming Player of the Year (U-21) award

Mar 21, 2025

Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra...

Nominees for Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025 announced

Mar 23, 2026

Among the most prestigious honours of the evening will be the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for 'Player of the Year', presented to...