From Kashmere Gate to Shivaji Stadium: Delhi’s century of hockey glory

As Indian hockey marks 100 years, Delhi’s enduring legacy, which finds its roots in Anglo-Indian players of yore, tells the story of how the Capital shaped the nation’s golden game

Indian hockey’s golden August and the wizard who defined it

The month marks milestones in medals, record wins, and the birth of Dhyan Chand, the sport’s greatest torch-bearer

Harbinder Singh: The man who set hockey field on fire

The multiple Olympic and Asiad medallist, now 80, is elated on receiving the Padma Shri and recalls his life and career

Stick check

Like in recent years, there has been no representation from Delhi in the Indian hockey team that is playing the World Cup in Odisha. Decline in hockey culture is to blame for decline in quality players, say experts

A turf for women

In the absence of hockey tournaments for senior women, Nehru hockey in the Capital has come as a boon

Delhi’s sports icons outline the evolution of sports in the capital

Top achievers like cricketer Madan Lal, footballer Surinder Kumar and others among Delhi’s sporting community tell Patriot about how the landscape of five major fields has changed in the national capital

Man with a plan: Nurturing young hockey dreams

K Arumugam left his government job to provide hockey training to underprivileged children of ages 11-15, a mission he continues to pursue against all odds