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Krishan Pathak
Krishan Bahadur Pathak (born 24 April 1997) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Indian national team. Early life Pathak was born on 24 April 1997 in Kapurthala, Punjab. He is of Nepalese descent; his parents migrated from Lugdi village in Nepal to Punjab in 1990. His ancestral village is about six hours away from the capital Kathmandu. Despite not being interested in the sport, Pathak had joined the Surjit Hockey Academy in Jalandhar when he was 12 at the insistence of his father. Pathak's mother died when he was 12, while his father Tek Bahadur Pathak, a crane operator, died of a heart attack in 2016. Career Pathak was part of the Indian junior team that won the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow. He was then selected in the India A team for the 2017 Men's Australian Hockey League. He made his India senior team debut in January 2018 when the team participated in a four-team invitational tournament in New Zealand. Pathak found a place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapurthala
Kapurthala () is a city in Punjab state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District. It was the capital of the Kapurthala State, a princely state in British India. The aesthetic mix of the city with its prominent buildings based on French and Indo-Saracenic architecture self-narrate its princely past. It is also known as city of Palaces & Gardens. According to the 2011 census, Kapurthala is the least populated city in India. History Kapurthala town was founded by Kotak Rajputs. From 11th century to 1772, Kapurthala was under the control of various Muslim chieftains, who served as feudatories under Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Princely state In 1772, Kapurthala was seized from Muslim chieftains and was annexed into Kapurthala State by the Ahluwalia Sikh rulers. Kapurthala flag has two color background, with insignia and moto that says "pro rege et patria" (in Latin) meaning "For king and country" Demographics As per provisional d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
The 2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy (officially known as The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Moqi, China 2024 for sponsorship reasons) was the eighth edition of the Men's Asian Champions Trophy. The hockey tournament consisted of the six best Asian national teams and was organized by the Asian Hockey Federation. The tournament was held in Hulunbuir, China from 8 to 17 September 2024. India men's national field hockey team, India were the defending champions. They defended their title by defeating the hosts China men's national field hockey team, China 1–0 in the final to win a record-extending fifth title. Pakistan men's national field hockey team, Pakistan won the bronze medal by defeating South Korea men's national field hockey team, South Korea 5–2. Teams Round robin Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- Fifth place game First to fourth place classification Bracket Semi-finals ---- Third and fourth place Final Final rankings Statisti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
The 2018 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was the 27th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. It was held in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia from 3 to 10 March 2018. The number of teams for this year's cup was the same as last year's tournament where six teams competed. Japan and New Zealand, who competed previously, did not join this edition and were replaced by Argentina and Ireland. England was Great Britain's only country that participated in this edition. Australia clinched their tenth title in this tournament after defeating England 2–1 in the final match. Participating nations Six countries participated in this year's tournament: * (Host) * * * * * Results ''All times are in Malaysia Standard Time ( UTC+08:00)''. Pool ---- ---- ---- ---- Classification Fifth and sixth place Third and fourth place Final Awards Final standings Goalscorers References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018 Events January * January 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Men's Australian Hockey League
The 2017 Men's Australian Hockey League was 27th edition of the men's Australian Hockey League. The tournament was held between 28 September and 8 October 2017, in Perth, Western Australia. A total of 10 teams competed for the title. Like the 2016 edition, invitational teams from India and New Zealand competed in the tournament. The VIC Vikings won the tournament for the fourth time and the second year in a row, following a 3–0 penalty shoot-out win over the QLD Blades after the final finished a 1–1 draw. The NSW Waratahs won the bronze medal after defeating the India Development side 3–2 in the third place match. Competition format Teams were split evenly into pools A and B where they compete in a single round-robin format. At the conclusion of the initial pool stage, the top two teams in each pool progress to the medal playoffs in Pool C, while the remaining six teams progress to the classification matches in Pool D. In Pool C, teams carry over points earned in previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucknow
Lucknow () is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and the largest city of the List of state and union territory capitals in India, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and it is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Lucknow district, district and Lucknow division, division. Having a population of 2.8 million as per 2011 census, it is the List of cities in India by population, eleventh most populous city and List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, the twelfth-most populous urban agglomeration of India. Lucknow has always been a Multiculturalism, multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian cultural and artistic hub, and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It continues to be an important centre of governance, administration, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, information technology, design, culture, tourism, music, and poetry. Lucknow, along with Agra and Varanasi, is in the Uttar P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalandhar
Jalandhar () is a city in the state of Punjab, India, Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh by population, third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks. The National Highway 1 (India), National Highway 1 (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity. The city is located northwest of the state capital Chandigarh, southeast of the city of Amritsar, and north of Ludhiana. The national capital, Delhi, is approximately . History The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern. Ancient The city may be named after Jalandhara, a Nath Guru who was from here. The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in the Vedas. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of Lava (Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu
Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. Recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, Kathmandu's history dates back to the 2nd century AD. Historically known as the ''Nepal Mandala'', the valley has been the cultural and political hub for the Newar people, a significant Civilization, urban civilization in the Himalayas, Himalayan region. Kathmandu served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and is home to numerous palaces, temples, and gardens reflecting its rich heritage. Since 1985, it has hosted the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Today, Kathmandu remains the epice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China China–Nepal border, to the north, and India India–Nepal border, to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a Geography of Nepal, diverse geography, including Terai, fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten List of highest mountains#List, tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and List of cities in Nepal, its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural state, with Nepali language, Nepali as the official language. The name "Nepal" is first record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepalis
Nepali or Nepalese () are the permanent citizens of Nepal under Nepali nationality law. The term ''Nepali'' strictly refers to ''nationality'', meaning people holding citizenship of Nepal. Conversely, people without Nepalese citizenship but with roots in Nepal (such as Nepalese Australians), who speak Nepali or any of the other 128 Nepali languages but hold foreign citizenship, are referred to as ''Nepali-language Speaking Foreigners'' (). The term ''Nepali'' is also not generally used to refer to non-citizen residents, dual citizens, or expatriates. Nepal is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country. Bagmati Province is the most densely populated province, holding approximately 20.97 percent of Nepal's population. Nepalese diaspora The Nepali diaspora, or non-resident Nepalese, are Nepali people living overseas. The ''Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064'' of Nepal defines a non-resident Nepalese as someone who is a foreign citizen of Nepali origin including a Nepali citizen res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup
The 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup was the 11th edition of the Hockey Junior World Cup for men, an international field hockey tournament. It was held in Lucknow, India from 8–18 December 2016. A total of sixteen teams competed for the title. Host nation India men's national field hockey team, India won the tournament for the second time after defeating Belgium men's national field hockey team, Belgium 2–1 in the final. Germany men's national field hockey team, Germany won the third-place match by defeating Australia men's national field hockey team, Australia 3–0. Qualification Each continental federation got a number of quotas depending on the FIH World Rankings for teams qualified through their junior continental championships. Alongside the host nation, 15 other teams will compete in the tournament. Pakistan officially qualified for the tournament through their position in the 2015 Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey, Junior Asia Cup but later were replaced by Malaysia due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup
The Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, formerly known as the Hockey Junior World Cup, is an international field hockey competition organized by the International Hockey Federation. The tournament was started in 1979. Since 1985 it was held every four years. From 2021 onwards the tournament has been held every two years. Competitors must be under the age of 21 as of December 31 in the year before the tournament is held. There is also a corresponding event for the Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, women's junior teams. This competition started in 1989 and uses the same format as the men's event. Five countries have dominated the event's history. Germany men's national under-21 field hockey team, Germany is the most successful team, having won the tournament seven times followed by Argentina men's national under-21 field hockey team, Argentina and India men's national under-21 field hockey team, India, having won the tournament two times. Australia men's national under-21 field h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey At The 2022 Commonwealth Games – Men's Tournament
The men's field hockey tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that took place in Birmingham, England betw ... was held at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre between 29 July and 8 August 2022. Qualification England qualified as host nation, Australia qualified as defending champions, and the other teams qualified by FIH Men's World Ranking. Competition format In March 2022, ten teams were drawn into two groups; the top two performing teams in each group advance to the semi-finals, whilst the remaining teams are sent to lower classification matches to determine their final ranking. Umpires *Steve Rogers (AUS) *Tyler Klenk (CAN) *Bruce Bale (ENG) *Dan Barstow (ENG) *Nick Bennett (ENG) *Deepak Joshi (IND) *Peter Kabaso (KEN) *Ilanggo Kanabathu (MAS) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
