Hockey Te Charcha
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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 16
November 20, 2021 04:12 - 34 minutes - 57.2 MBIn 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. ...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 15 (Mandeep Singh)
November 12, 2021 04:33 - 28 minutes - 43.9 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with Mandeep Singh, who is one of the most flamboyant strikers in the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. He was part of team for India’s historic Bronze medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics. He came into the national set up in 2013 as a very young player. His performances in the Hockey India League fast-tracked his debut in the Senior India side, and ever since, he has been a part of India’s many success stories. In a very candid conversati...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 15
November 12, 2021 04:33 - 28 minutes - 43.9 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we catch up with Mandeep Singh, who is one of the most flamboyant strikers in the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. He was part of team for India’s historic Bronze medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics. He came into the national set up in 2013 as a very young player. His performances in the Hockey India League fast-tracked his debut in the Senior India side, and ever since, he has been a part of India’s many success stories. In a very candid conversati...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 14
October 15, 2021 03:19 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we are joined by current hockey star Simranjeet Singh, who was part of the winning the bronze medal team at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Simranjeet’s illustrious national career kicked off as a junior player at the 2016 FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, where he helped the team clinch the Championship title. He made his senior debut in 2018 and has since then represented India in various noteworthy tournaments including India’s silver-medal winning campaign...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 14 (Simranjeet Singh)
October 15, 2021 03:19 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we are joined by current hockey star Simranjeet Singh, who was part of the winning the bronze medal team at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Simranjeet’s illustrious national career kicked off as a junior player at the 2016 FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, where he helped the team clinch the Championship title. He made his senior debut in 2018 and has since then represented India in various noteworthy tournaments including India’s silver-medal winning campaign...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 13
September 16, 2021 17:12 - 38 minutes - 28.5 MBIn the thirteenth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with the charismatic former Indian hockey player MM Somaya. Somaya was a part of India’s last Olympic Gold medal winning side at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and went on to play in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as well, before Captaining the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In this episode, Somaya takes us on a journey of Indian hockey in the 1980s, sharing some of his experiences of playing alongside legendary player...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 13 (MM Somaya)
September 16, 2021 17:12 - 38 minutes - 28.5 MBIn the thirteenth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke with the charismatic former Indian hockey player MM Somaya. Somaya was a part of India’s last Olympic Gold medal winning side at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and went on to play in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as well, before Captaining the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In this episode, Somaya takes us on a journey of Indian hockey in the 1980s, sharing some of his experiences of playing alongside legendary player...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 12
September 09, 2021 18:09 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MBIn the twelfth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we took a trip down memory lane with the legendary Gurbux Singh. Gurbux had an illustrious career in hockey, winning multiple medals and honours for his country, the foremost of which is the Olympic Gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Over the course of this conversation, Gurbux Singh relives some glorious memories from his playing career, offering some detailed insights into some of Indian hockey’s most iconic accomplishments, as well as anec...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 12 (Gurbux Singh)
September 09, 2021 18:09 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MBIn the twelfth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we took a trip down memory lane with the legendary Gurbux Singh. Gurbux had an illustrious career in hockey, winning multiple medals and honours for his country, the foremost of which is the Olympic Gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Over the course of this conversation, Gurbux Singh relives some glorious memories from his playing career, offering some detailed insights into some of Indian hockey’s most iconic accomplishments, as well as anec...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 11
August 26, 2021 18:15 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we interacted with Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Graham Reid. Graham Reid is no stranger to success on the Olympic stage, having won the Silver medal as a player for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. However, clinching an Olympic Bronze medal as the Chief Coach of the Indian Men’s Team after a 41-year long wait for India ranks amongst his most impressive achievements. Reid spoke at length about the challenges and the process that le...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 11 (Graham Reid)
August 26, 2021 18:15 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we interacted with Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Graham Reid. Graham Reid is no stranger to success on the Olympic stage, having won the Silver medal as a player for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. However, clinching an Olympic Bronze medal as the Chief Coach of the Indian Men’s Team after a 41-year long wait for India ranks amongst his most impressive achievements. Reid spoke at length about the challenges and the process that le...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 10 (Manpreet Singh)
July 18, 2021 19:31 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBIn the tenth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke at length with none other than Men’s Team Captain Manpreet Singh. Manpreet has been a permanent fixture in the Indian National Team since making his debut in 2011. He has recorded an impressive total of 269 caps for India thus far, and has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. In this episode, Manpreet talks about his humble beginning in hockey, and the journey that led to his debut for Team India. Having been a vital member of the I...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 10
July 18, 2021 19:31 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBIn the tenth episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we spoke at length with none other than Men’s Team Captain Manpreet Singh. Manpreet has been a permanent fixture in the Indian National Team since making his debut in 2011. He has recorded an impressive total of 269 caps for India thus far, and has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. In this episode, Manpreet talks about his humble beginning in hockey, and the journey that led to his debut for Team India. Having been a vital member of the I...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 9
July 11, 2021 19:02 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBIn the latest episode on Hockey Te Charcha, we interacted with former Indian Women’s Team Chief Coach Neil Hawgood. Before he began his coaching career, Neil was a player and a prolific goal scorer for the Australian Men’s Team. He represented Australia in the 1988 Olympics. In this episode, Neil reflects on his time at the helm of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and speaks about the journey the players have been on leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. He also shares his thoughts on the current...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 9 (Neil Hawgood)
July 11, 2021 19:02 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBIn the latest episode on Hockey Te Charcha, we interacted with former Indian Women’s Team Chief Coach Neil Hawgood. Before he began his coaching career, Neil was a player and a prolific goal scorer for the Australian Men’s Team. He represented Australia in the 1988 Olympics. In this episode, Neil reflects on his time at the helm of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and speaks about the journey the players have been on leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. He also shares his thoughts on the current...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 8
July 04, 2021 18:39 - 39 minutes - 91 MBIn its latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with former India Centre Forward Shivendra Singh who was not only famous world wide for his incredible goal-scoring abilities but he was also popular for his on-field goal celebrations that enthralled spectators. Currently working with the Olympic-bound Indian Men's Hockey team in the capacity of Assistant Coach, Shiva as he is fondly called, got nostalgic about his playing days and shared his experience of taking up Coaching after h...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 8 (Shivendra Singh)
July 04, 2021 18:39 - 39 minutes - 91 MBIn its latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with former India Centre Forward Shivendra Singh who was not only famous world wide for his incredible goal-scoring abilities but he was also popular for his on-field goal celebrations that enthralled spectators. Currently working with the Olympic-bound Indian Men's Hockey team in the capacity of Assistant Coach, Shiva as he is fondly called, got nostalgic about his playing days and shared his experience of taking up Coaching after h...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 7 (Umpires Javed Shaikh and Raghuprasad RV)
June 24, 2021 18:49 - 47 minutes - 110 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with International Umpires Javed Shaikh and Raghuprasad RV who have been appointed by the FIH to officiate at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The two seasoned umpires spoke in detail about several key aspects involved in their job including how they prepare ahead of a match, why fitness is a top priority for FIH when they assess umpires and just how rigorous officiating at the Olympic Games can be. Listen in to know more... You can fol...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 7
June 24, 2021 18:49 - 47 minutes - 110 MBIn the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we caught up with International Umpires Javed Shaikh and Raghuprasad RV who have been appointed by the FIH to officiate at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The two seasoned umpires spoke in detail about several key aspects involved in their job including how they prepare ahead of a match, why fitness is a top priority for FIH when they assess umpires and just how rigorous officiating at the Olympic Games can be. Listen in to know more... You can fol...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 6
June 15, 2021 23:31 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFew people have the international coaching pedigree and an understanding of what it takes to succeed at a mega event such as the Olympic Games like Roelant Oltmans. In an insightful conversation with Hockey Te Charcha, the veteran hockey Coach who is currently based out of the Netherlands delved on many factors that would prove crucial in a team's success in Tokyo. From underlining the importance of mental toughness to predicting the teams that might end up on the podium, Oltmans was as art...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 6 (Roelant Oltmans)
June 15, 2021 23:31 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFew people have the international coaching pedigree and an understanding of what it takes to succeed at a mega event such as the Olympic Games like Roelant Oltmans. In an insightful conversation with Hockey Te Charcha, the veteran hockey Coach who is currently based out of the Netherlands delved on many factors that would prove crucial in a team's success in Tokyo. From underlining the importance of mental toughness to predicting the teams that might end up on the podium, Oltmans was as art...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 5
June 06, 2021 22:27 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWith less than 50 days to go for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the excitement is palpable. Having featured some of the stalwarts of the game previously, Hockey India in this new episode of Hockey Te Charcha spoke with Olympian and former India Captain Tushar Khandker. While Tushar recalled his formative days in the sport, he spoke a great deal about the current Indian Men's Hockey Team with whom he had closely worked between 2014 to 2016 as their Assistant Coach ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. L...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 5 (Tushar Khandker)
June 06, 2021 22:27 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWith less than 50 days to go for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the excitement is palpable. Having featured some of the stalwarts of the game previously, Hockey India in this new episode of Hockey Te Charcha spoke with Olympian and former India Captain Tushar Khandker. While Tushar recalled his formative days in the sport, he spoke a great deal about the current Indian Men's Hockey Team with whom he had closely worked between 2014 to 2016 as their Assistant Coach ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. L...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 4
May 31, 2021 02:44 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAfter candid conversations with hockey heroes Harbinder Singh, V Baskaran and former women’s goalkeeping Champ Helen Mary, Hockey Te Charcha in its fourth episode features one of India’s most successful dragflickers VR Raghunath. With over 200 international caps for India, this two-time Olympian and former India defender was part of some of the most remarkable victories in Indian hockey including the Asian Games Gold in 2014, Asia Cup Gold in 2007 and Silver in 2013, Silver in 2014 Commonwea...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 4 (VR Raghunath)
May 31, 2021 02:44 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAfter candid conversations with hockey heroes Harbinder Singh, V Baskaran and former women’s goalkeeping Champ Helen Mary, Hockey Te Charcha in its fourth episode features one of India’s most successful dragflickers VR Raghunath. With over 200 international caps for India, this two-time Olympian and former India defender was part of some of the most remarkable victories in Indian hockey including the Asian Games Gold in 2014, Asia Cup Gold in 2007 and Silver in 2013, Silver in 2014 Commonwea...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 3
May 14, 2021 19:21 - 35 minutes - 33 MBLaunched on 14th April 2021, exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Hockey Te Charcha is a special podcast series launched by Hockey India - the governing body for hockey in India - to provide a unique experience to relive the glorious moments of Indian hockey by listening to the iconic players who have brought glory to the nation. After a candid chat with hockey legends Harbinder Singh and V Baskaran in the first and second episode respectively, we spoke with Helen Mary Innocen...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 3 (Helen Mary)
May 14, 2021 19:21 - 35 minutes - 33 MBLaunched on 14th April 2021, exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Hockey Te Charcha is a special podcast series launched by Hockey India - the governing body for hockey in India - to provide a unique experience to relive the glorious moments of Indian hockey by listening to the iconic players who have brought glory to the nation. After a candid chat with hockey legends Harbinder Singh and V Baskaran in the first and second episode respectively, we spoke with Helen Mary Innocen...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 2
April 29, 2021 23:09 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLaunched on 14 April 2021, exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Hockey Te Charcha is a special podcast series initiated by Hockey India - the governing body for Hockey in India - to provide the fans of hockey a unique experience to relive the glorious moments of Indian hockey by listening to the iconic players who have brought pride and honour to the nation. Following the success of the first episode where Hockey Te Charcha engaged in a candid conversation with legendary centr...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 2 (V Baskaran)
April 29, 2021 23:09 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLaunched on 14 April 2021, exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Hockey Te Charcha is a special podcast series initiated by Hockey India - the governing body for Hockey in India - to provide the fans of hockey a unique experience to relive the glorious moments of Indian hockey by listening to the iconic players who have brought pride and honour to the nation. Following the success of the first episode where Hockey Te Charcha engaged in a candid conversation with legendary centr...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 1
April 13, 2021 22:08 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBLaunched exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, In its first episode, Hockey Te Charcha engaged in a freewheeling conversation Harbinder Singh. Listen to the legendary Centre Forward recollect India's glorious campaign at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games where the Indian Men's Field Hockey Team led by Charanjit Singh defeated arch-nemesis Pakistan 1-0 in a thrilling final. This historic feat became India's 7th Gold Medal winning campaign at the Olympic Games. You can follow us and l...
Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 1 (Harbinder Singh)
April 13, 2021 22:08 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBLaunched exactly 100 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, In its first episode, Hockey Te Charcha engaged in a freewheeling conversation Harbinder Singh. Listen to the legendary Centre Forward recollect India's glorious campaign at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games where the Indian Men's Field Hockey Team led by Charanjit Singh defeated arch-nemesis Pakistan 1-0 in a thrilling final. This historic feat became India's 7th Gold Medal winning campaign at the Olympic Games. You can follow us and l...