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Hockey Te Charcha

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -

Hockey Te Charcha is a special podcast series initiated by Hockey India - the governing body for Hockey in India - to provide the fans a unique experience of engaging with and getting inspired by the icons of Indian hockey by listening to their incredible journey with us.

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Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 52 (M.M. Somaya)

March 12, 2024 04:51 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

In the 52nd episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with M.M. Somaya, the former Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team, renowned for his role as a defending-midfielder. Somaya, a pivotal figure in Indian hockey, secured gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and continued his illustrious Olympic journey in 1984 and 1988, both as a player and Captain. Alongside his sporting achievements, he excelled in a successful corporate career with Bharat Petroleum, receiving the Lifetime Achievement award ...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 51 (Eliza Nelson)

January 01, 2024 05:12 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MB

In the 51st episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with the former Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and Padma Shri Award recipient, Eliza Nelson, who speaks about her journey in the sport and the culture of women’s hockey back in the day. Eliza was the Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, which clinched the historic Gold medal at the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi at the jam-packed Shivaji Stadium. She was also part of the Indian team that finished fourth in the 1980 M...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 50 (Preeti)

November 23, 2023 05:38 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MB

In the landmark 50th episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team defender Preeti, who will be Captaining Team India in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023, which will be held in Santiago, Chile from November 29th to December 10th, 2023. Preeti, who also led India to the Women's Junior Asia Cup gold medal earlier this year, spoke about the team's preparations for the tournament. The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four pools. ...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 49 (C R Kumar)

October 29, 2023 04:53 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

In the latest edition of Hockey Te Charcha, we delve into the experiences of the esteemed Indian Junior Men’s Team Coach, C R Kumar. We discuss his transition from a hockey player to a coach, as well as his thoughts on the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup and the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2023. Coach C R Kumar offers sound advice on how young hockey players can prepare to face challenges both on and off the pitch. He is currently in Malaysia for the Sultan of Johar Cup 2023 in Jo...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 48 (Adrian D’Souza)

October 14, 2023 04:26 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, former Indian Men’s Hockey Team goalkeeper, Adrian D’Souza, praises the Hockey India Sub-Junior National program for its remarkable efforts in nurturing budding hockey talent. Adrian, who recently joined the coaching staff at the Sub Junior National Camp, shares his enthusiasm for his new role and the profound impact of this initiative on young players. The podcast also explores the holistic approach of the Sub Junior National camp, which provide...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 47 (Sukhjeet Singh)

October 01, 2023 01:18 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we sit down with Sukhjeet Singh, a young Indian Men's Hockey Team forward who discusses his hockey journey thus far. The 26-year-old made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in the FIH Pro League 2021-2022 season. Since then his growth has ensured a spot for him at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela and the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. He credits his father for encouraging him to pick up the stick and e...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 46 (Janneke Schopman)

September 16, 2023 22:04 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

In a candid conversation on the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a podcast series launched by Hockey India, Indian Women's Hockey Team Chief Coach Schopman discussed the team's preparations and how the players and coaching staff deal with the pressure of being the favourites. With a chance to secure a direct qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian Women's Hockey Team are aiming to finish Hangzhou Asian Games with a Gold medal. India, which are placed in the Pool A for the Asia...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 45 (Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh)

August 01, 2023 04:46 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, the focus is on the Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Vice-Captain Hardik Singh. The duo talks about the significance of special camps held by Goalkeeping Coach Dennis van de Pol and Mental Health Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton, and the team’s preparations for the upcoming tournaments including the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games. Captain Harmanpreet also talks about why Chen...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 44 (Craig Fulton)

July 14, 2023 04:56 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, the focus is on the Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton, who brings a wealth of experience to the table. The 48-year-old South African, who joined the Indian team a couple of months ago, is currently gearing up for forthcoming major challenges - Hangzhou Asian Games.  Fulton comes with around 25 years of coaching experience and has achieved many milestones during his career. Under his guidance Ireland Men’s Hockey Team qualified for ...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 43 (Savita)

June 30, 2023 05:02 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

The latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha focuses on Savita, the dynamic goalkeeper who serves as Captain of the Indian Women's Hockey Team and brings a wealth of experience to the table. Savita was instrumental in India's historic Bronze medal victory at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. She also led the team to victory in the inaugural FIH Nations Cup. The 32-year-old Haryana native has won several awards in her decade-long career, including the Arjuna Award. She was also instrument...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 42 (Uttam Singh - Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023 Gold Medal Winning Captain)

June 14, 2023 04:48 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with the charismatic Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Uttam Singh, who has his heart set on lifting the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup.   The 20-year-old, who was awarded the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022, shared his journey from humble beginnings to leading the Junior Men’s Hockey Team on successful campaigns in the Sultan of Johor Cup and Junior Men’s Asia Cup. According to Captain Uttam Singh, th...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 41 (Mumtaz Khan - Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022)

May 30, 2023 04:35 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with dynamic Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Mumtaz Khan, who is looking forward to the Junior Women’s Asia Cup which is a qualifying event for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2023.  The 20-year-old, who won the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022, shared her journey from the KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow to winning the FIH Rising Star of the Year 2021-22. She recalls battling with major injuries ...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 40 (Hardik Singh - Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year 2022 winner)

May 09, 2023 04:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

For the 40th episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with Hardik Singh, the flamboyant midfielder and Vice Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team. He was instrumental in India's Bronze medal feat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The 24-year-old has risen through the ranks and has represented India in a number of significant events over the last five to six years, including the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup and the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup. Hardik also bagged the Hockey India Balbir Singh S...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 39 (Gurbux Singh -Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 winner)

April 07, 2023 06:36 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MB

In the most recent episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke candidly with Gurbux Singh, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history. He played a crucial role in India’s Gold medal feat at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. He was also part of the Indian Team that won Gold in the Asian Games in 1966 and was truly part of what can be called the ‘second golden era’ of Indian hockey as they dominated the 60’s after India had successively won Gold in the Olympic Games up until the 1...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 38 (Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India President)

February 24, 2023 05:08 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with the visionary Hockey India President Padma Shri awardee Dr Dilip Tirkey. As a former India Captain with over 400 international caps, Tirkey spoke eloquently about his plans to revive and restructure the domestic circuit in the country, with special emphasis on U17 and U19 age groups. In this freewheeling conversation, he shares his thoughts on introducing a new system that is not only beneficial for the athletes but will also he...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 37 (Shamsher Singh)

December 30, 2022 04:25 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder Shamsher Singh, who hails from Punjab, and is looking forward to the start of  FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023. Shamsher, who has played 47 games for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, said that the team is excited to play their first game at the new 'jewel' of hockey, the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The 25-year-old was also pleased to see the enthusiasm among fans in R...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 36 (Lalit Upadhayay)

December 06, 2022 06:51 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with the dynamic Indian Men’s Hockey Team forward Lalit Upadhyay, who is looking forward to the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. If things go well, Lalit will be playing his third consecutive World Cup and his second on home soil. Lalit, who made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the 2014 World Cup, shared his thoughts on his journey from his birthplace in Banaras- Varanasi to winning the h...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 35 (Sumit)

November 19, 2022 06:42 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with the Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder Sumit, who hails from Haryana, and is looking forward to the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Sumit, who has won numerous medals with the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, said that he is working hard to get into the squad for the upcoming mega-event. The defender reflected on his tough childhood which made him the strong sportsperson he is today. He also spoke about de...

Hockey Te Charcha – Episode 34 (Amit Rohidas)

November 04, 2022 04:39 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas, who hails from Odisha, and is keenly looking forward to the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Amit, who has played more than 100 games for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, said that playing on home turf is a great feeling and praised the fans for being a source of motivation for him and his teammates. The defender also added that many people have already told him a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 33 (Krishan B Pathak)

October 21, 2022 04:45 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with the Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak. The player who has been part of the national setup since his junior days talked about his hockey journey in which he has faced a lot of adversities. Pathak highlighted the importance of supportive teammates in his hockey journey and credits the team's camaraderie their recent success and believes this will be the team's plus point as they prepare for the prestigious FIH Odisha Hocke...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 32 (Hardik Singh)

October 07, 2022 04:38 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder Hardik Singh, who is looking forward to being part of his second World Cup during the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023 in January.   Hardik, who is one of the mainstays in the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, comes from a family of hockey players and has loved the sport from the time he was a young boy.  An Arjuna Awardee in 2021, Hardik explained that the team’s preparation are in f...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 31 (Jugraj Singh)

September 10, 2022 04:14 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MB

In this episode number 31 of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with the Indian Men's Hockey Team's rising star and drag-flicker Jugraj Singh. The player, who was part of the memorable Silver Medal winning campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in Birmingham in which he chipped in with 3 goals. The drag-flicker opened up about his journey from his humble origins to the senior men’s squad and how he had to overcome multiple adversities to establish himself. Jugraj Singh highlighted the sacrif...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 30 (Salima Tete)

August 18, 2022 17:57 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MB

In the 30th episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak to Indian Women’s Team player Salima Tete, who was part of the team that won the Bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Salima, who hails from Jharkhand, touched upon how her journey over the years and how the senior players have been a massive source of encouragement and motivation. Captain of the Indian Team that won the Silver medal at the 3rd Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires, Salima explained that such big a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 29 (Suman Bala)

July 28, 2022 04:50 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MB

In this new episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke to Suman Bala, member of the 2002 Commonwealth Games’ Gold winning Indian Women’s Team about the journey from two decades ago. Suman, who was playing her second Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002, scored 3 goals for India as they surprised one and all with a memorable campaign. The Indian team started off slowly before picking up the pace, with the former international believing the win against South Africa as the turning point for th...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 28 (Gurjit Kaur)

June 30, 2022 05:04 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

In the recent episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke to the talented Indian Women’s Hockey Star Gurjit Kaur. A prolific drag-flicker, Gurjit made her senior debut in 2014 and has been an integral part of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team in the recent year. Gurjit’s ambitions have helped India achieve significant triumphs in recent years, most notably at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. She scored the game-winning penalty corner goal in India's historic 1-0 triumph over Australia, advancing th...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 28

June 30, 2022 05:04 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

In the recent episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke to the talented Indian Women’s Hockey Star Gurjit Kaur. A prolific drag-flicker, Gurjit made her senior debut in 2014 and has been an integral part of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team in the recent year. Gurjit’s ambitions have helped India achieve significant triumphs in recent years, most notably at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. She scored the game-winning penalty corner goal in India's historic 1-0 triumph over Australia, advancing th...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 27

June 10, 2022 18:52 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MB

For episode 27, we spoke to promising young star of Indian Hockey Sanjay. A prolific dragflicker, Sanjay has been part of the National program over the last five years. He was part of the U-18 team that won a historic silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires back in 2018, he was a regular feature in the junior side that finished on the podium in back-to-back Sultan of Johor Cup. He was part of the team that finished 4th in the Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar last year. And in...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 27 (Sanjay)

June 10, 2022 18:52 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MB

For episode 27, we spoke to promising young star of Indian Hockey Sanjay. A prolific dragflicker, Sanjay has been part of the National program over the last five years. He was part of the U-18 team that won a historic silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires back in 2018, he was a regular feature in the junior side that finished on the podium in back-to-back Sultan of Johor Cup. He was part of the team that finished 4th in the Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar last year. And in...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 26 (Savita)

May 27, 2022 04:42 - 47 minutes - 89.2 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we indulge in an engaging conversation with one of the finest goalkeepers to have represented India in recent times - Savita. She has been an integral part of the Indian Women's Hockey team for nearly over a decade. Savita made her international debut at the age of 18 when she was selected for the Four Nations Tournament in Durban, South Africa. Featuring in over 200 matches for India, She has played a key role in helping India win the several a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 26

May 27, 2022 04:42 - 47 minutes - 89.2 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we indulge in an engaging conversation with one of the finest goalkeepers to have represented India in recent times - Savita. She has been an integral part of the Indian Women's Hockey team for nearly over a decade. Savita made her international debut at the age of 18 when she was selected for the Four Nations Tournament in Durban, South Africa. Featuring in over 200 matches for India, She has played a key role in helping India win the several a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 25 (Dr AB Subbaiah)

May 14, 2022 04:27 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

A two-time Olympian, Asian Games Gold medallist with 285 International Caps for India, Dr AB Subbaiah has been associated with hockey not only as a player but also a former Coach and Administrator. A true student of the game, in this candid conversation with Hockey Te Charcha, he talks about going back to the basics and learning about the many changes the sport has undergone over the past few decades. He talks passionately about the work being done to bring back the glory days in his home s...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 25

May 14, 2022 04:27 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

A two-time Olympian, Asian Games Gold medallist with 285 International Caps for India, Dr AB Subbaiah has been associated with hockey not only as a player but also a former Coach and Administrator. A true student of the game, in this candid conversation with Hockey Te Charcha, he talks about going back to the basics and learning about the many changes the sport has undergone over the past few decades. He talks passionately about the work being done to bring back the glory days in his home s...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 24 (Janneke Schopman)

April 28, 2022 22:11 - 41 minutes - 78.2 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with Indian Women's Hockey Chief Coach Janneke Schopman. An Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup winner for the Netherlands, Janneke talks candidly about her transformation from being a player to a coach. From telling us all about how her family was a big influence for her to take up the sport to coaching the Indian Women's Team, Janneke engaged in a free-wheeling conversation on the sidelines of the team's preparations for the upcomi...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 24

April 28, 2022 22:11 - 41 minutes - 78.2 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with Indian Women's Hockey Chief Coach Janneke Schopman. An Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup winner for the Netherlands, Janneke talks candidly about her transformation from being a player to a coach. From telling us all about how her family was a big influence for her to take up the sport to coaching the Indian Women's Team, Janneke engaged in a free-wheeling conversation on the sidelines of the team's preparations for the upcomi...

Hockey Te Charchra - Episode 23

April 15, 2022 20:53 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Dilip Tirkey. Tirkey holds the distinction of being the most capped Indian hockey player of all time with 412 International appearances over a career spanning 15 years. He is a former Rajya Sabha representative for the state of Odisha, and presently serves as the Chairman of the Odisha Hockey Promotion Council. In this free-wheeling conversation, Tirkey reminisces about the highs & lows and countless...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 23 (Dilip Tirkey)

April 15, 2022 20:53 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Dilip Tirkey. Tirkey holds the distinction of being the most capped Indian hockey player of all time with 412 International appearances over a career spanning 15 years. He is a former Rajya Sabha representative for the state of Odisha, and presently serves as the Chairman of the Odisha Hockey Promotion Council. In this free-wheeling conversation, Tirkey reminisces about the highs & lows and countless...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 23

April 15, 2022 20:53 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Dilip Tirkey. Tirkey holds the distinction of being the most capped Indian hockey player of all time with 412 International appearances over a career spanning 15 years. He is a former Rajya Sabha representative for the state of Odisha, and presently serves as the Chairman of the Odisha Hockey Promotion Council. In this free-wheeling conversation, Tirkey reminisces about the highs & lows and countless...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 22 (Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam)

April 01, 2022 04:09 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MB

Indian Women’s Hockey team veteran Sushila Chanu appears as a guest on the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha. In this episode, Sushila sheds light on her memorable experiences from her storied career in International hockey thus far. The 30 year-old halfback from Manipur tells listeners about how and why she began playing hockey as a child, and the pathway that led her into the Indian Junior Women’s National team’s fold. With her experience of competing and securing the Bronze Medal in th...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 22

April 01, 2022 04:09 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MB

Indian Women’s Hockey team veteran Sushila Chanu appears as a guest on the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha. In this episode, Sushila sheds light on her memorable experiences from her storied career in International hockey thus far. The 30 year-old halfback from Manipur tells listeners about how and why she began playing hockey as a child, and the pathway that led her into the Indian Junior Women’s National team’s fold. With her experience of competing and securing the Bronze Medal in th...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 21 (Vandana Katariya)

March 18, 2022 04:56 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with marquee Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Vandana Katariya, who shares her journey towards becoming one of the most celebrated players in Indian and world hockey. Vandana speaks at length about her late father, who has been the strongest pillar of support in her personal and professional life. She then goes on to talk about the many highs and lows of her career in International hockey, sharing her insights on cherishing the best moments a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 21

March 18, 2022 04:56 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with marquee Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Vandana Katariya, who shares her journey towards becoming one of the most celebrated players in Indian and world hockey. Vandana speaks at length about her late father, who has been the strongest pillar of support in her personal and professional life. She then goes on to talk about the many highs and lows of her career in International hockey, sharing her insights on cherishing the best moments a...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 20 (Navneet Kaur and Neha)

March 04, 2022 04:35 - 33 minutes - 62 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Indian Women's Hockey Team Forwards Navneet Kaur and Neha. The players, who were part of the historic fourth-place finish campaign at the Tokyo Olympics last year, opened up about how they came across the game of hockey and how they started playing the sport. While Navneet stressed on the importance of her father in her hockey journey, Neha credited her mother for her success on the hockey field. Navneet and Neha also spoke about their exp...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 20

March 04, 2022 04:35 - 33 minutes - 62 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Indian Women's Hockey Team Forwards Navneet Kaur and Neha. The players, who were part of the historic fourth-place finish campaign at the Tokyo Olympics last year, opened up about how they came across the game of hockey and how they started playing the sport. While Navneet stressed on the importance of her father in her hockey journey, Neha credited her mother for her success on the hockey field. Navneet and Neha also spoke about their exp...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 19

February 19, 2022 05:03 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with the star defender and key drag flicker of the Indian Men’s Hockey team, the one and only Harmanpreet Singh. Known to be a calm and reserved character off the field, Harmanpreet takes listeners along with him through his journey in International hockey in this insightful conversation. Coming off the back of a monumental year in 2021 which saw him attain collective glory with Team India in the Tokyo Olympics and individual awards like the FI...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 19 (Harmanpreet Singh)

February 19, 2022 05:03 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MB

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with the star defender and key drag flicker of the Indian Men’s Hockey team, the one and only Harmanpreet Singh. Known to be a calm and reserved character off the field, Harmanpreet takes listeners along with him through his journey in International hockey in this insightful conversation. Coming off the back of a monumental year in 2021 which saw him attain collective glory with Team India in the Tokyo Olympics and individual awards like the FI...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 18

February 04, 2022 04:37 - 52 minutes - 98 MB

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with none other than the Indian Men’s Hockey team’s veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Sreejesh, who is nicknamed the ‘Great Wall of India’ for his heroic performances in goal for the Indian National Team over the last 18 years, opens up about his humble background and why he chose to pursue hockey as a kid at a time when other sports were more popular in his home state of Kerala. Speaking about his journey from being a youngster who dreamed...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 18 (PR Sreejesh)

February 04, 2022 04:37 - 52 minutes - 98 MB

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with none other than the Indian Men’s Hockey team’s veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Sreejesh, who is nicknamed the ‘Great Wall of India’ for his heroic performances in goal for the Indian National Team over the last 18 years, opens up about his humble background and why he chose to pursue hockey as a kid at a time when other sports were more popular in his home state of Kerala. Speaking about his journey from being a youngster who dreamed...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 17 (Rani)

December 31, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 134 MB

In this year-end special episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Indian Women's Hockey Captain Rani reflected upon the year 2021 which witnessed their historic 4th place finish in the Tokyo Olympic Games. She has been part of some of India's most significant victories including the team's qualification for the Olympics 2020. She has led the Indian Women's team since 2017 and she speaks fondly of this journey, explaining how she took on the onus of shouldering the duties of a Captain. In this candid c...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 17

December 31, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 134 MB

In this year-end special episode of Hockey Te Charcha, Indian Women's Hockey Captain Rani reflected upon the year 2021 which witnessed their historic 4th place finish in the Tokyo Olympic Games. She has been part of some of India's most significant victories including the team's qualification for the Olympics 2020. She has led the Indian Women's team since 2017 and she speaks fondly of this journey, explaining how she took on the onus of shouldering the duties of a Captain. In this candid c...

Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 16 (Vivek Sagar Prasad)

November 20, 2021 04:12 - 34 minutes - 57.2 MB

In this latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad reflected upon the start of his journey. The 21-year-old young gun who was part of India's historic Bronze medal-winning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, recalled how he had to battle injuries early on in his career. He also fondly speaks about leading India Colts in his very first international outing with the team in 2017 at the Sultan of Johor Cup tournament in Malaysia, where India finished in the third position. ...