Thursday, August 14, 2025

Hockey

Hockey India names Harmanpreet-led squad for Tour of Australia

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Monday named the 24-member men's team for the four-match Tour of Australia, scheduled from August 15 to 21 in Perth. This will be an exposure tour ahead of the all-important Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar from August 29, which is a World Cup qualifier.

Indian men’s hockey team to tour Australia for four-match series in August

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s hockey team is set to tour Australia in August for a four-match series, set to be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21.

Punjab Hockey League to commence from Aug 31 with largest ever prize pool

Punjab Hockey League to commence from Aug 31 with largest ever prize pool

MOHALI: The second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (PHL) will commence from August 31, with a total prize pool of INR 30 Lakhs, the largest ever for a junior-level hockey tournament in the country.

Hockey: Venkatesh Kenche attributes his India 'A' Europe tour success to 'competitive' domestic circuit

NEW DELHI: The India 'A' men's hockey team is off to a flying start, registering back-to-back wins - 6-1 and 6-0 - against Ireland to open their eight-match European tour. Among the standout performers is forward Venkatesh Kenche, a rising talent known for his blistering ball speed and relentless attacking mindset, who is determined to make the most of this opportunity.

Focused on playing good hockey on Europe tour, says India A captain Sanjay

NEW DELHI: The India A men’s hockey team is all set to commence their tour of Europe, with the opening game against Ireland at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood, Eindhoven, Netherlands on Tuesday. The tour of Europe, organised by Hockey India will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players.

India 'A' men's hockey team leaves for Netherlands for upcoming Europe tour

BENGALURU: The India 'A' men's hockey team left for Eindhoven, Netherlands on Saturday morning for the Tour of Europe, scheduled from July 8 to 20.

India grants Visa to Pakistan team for Asia Cup Hockey, faces flak

MUMBAI: The Indian government has come under pressure over its decision to allow the men's hockey team of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir in Bihar. It is undrstood that India can't discrimnate with any sports teams of any country on basis of political considerations as per rules framed by  International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Hockey: Varun Kumar eyes India A call-up as path back to senior team

BENGALURU: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Varun Kumar sees his selection in the India 'A' squad as a chance to return to the senior national team, having been out of the side for over a year.

Hockey: I always wanted to represent the country, says Pramod on India A call-up for Europe tour

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has announced the India A squad for the upcoming European tour, and among the selected players is 25-year-old Parmod, a defender from the small town of Narwana, Haryana. This marks his first time donning Indian colours in an international setting, a milestone achieved through sheer hard work and consistent domestic performances.

Junior Men's Hockey WC: Match against Pakistan will be interesting, says coach Sreejesh

BENGALURU: After being drawn alongside archrivals Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu, Indian head coach PR Sreejesh said the game against Pakistan will be interesting in the expanded 24-team tournament.

'We're in contact with govt, don't think Pakistan will be allowed to compete in Men's Asia Cup': Hockey India official

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan's participation in the hockey Men's Asia Cup in India is uncertain due to growing calls for their exclusion following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, a Hockey India official said that talks with the government are in progress in the matter, and the final decision will be taken after that.

Odisha, Punjab enter Hockey India Masters Cup women final

CHENNAI: The race for the title at the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup (Women) reached its final stretch as Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab sealed their places in the final after registering impressive wins in their respective semifinal matches here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium.

Hockey India congratulates Lalit Upadhyay on stellar career as veteran forward retires

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran forward Lalit Kumar Upadhyay as he announced his retirement from international hockey, bringing the curtains down on a remarkable career that spanned over a decade—from 2014 to 2025.

Hockey India and Tamil Nadu govt sign MoU to host FIH Men’s Junior World Cup

CHENNAI: Hockey India on Thursday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. The MoU ceremony, held at the Taj Coromandel Hotel in Chennai, also witnessed the official unveiling of the tournament logo, kickstarting the countdown to one of the most anticipated global hockey events.

Indian junior men’s hockey team jets off to Germany for 4 Nations Tournament

BENGALURU: The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team left for Berlin, Germany on Wednesday morning to take part in the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament that is scheduled from June 21 to 25.

Hockey India names 24-member India junior men’s squad for Four Nations Tournament in Germany

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian junior men’s team for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany from June 21-25. The prestigious competition will feature four strong contenders - India, Spain, Australia and hosts Germany.

Indian junior women’s hockey team to take on Belgium, Australia, and Netherlands in European leg

NEW DELHI: The Indian Junior women’s hockey team is set to continue its international campaign with a five-match European tour from June 8 to 17, where they will take on Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands. The team, which recently concluded a promising outing at the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, has now reached Europe for the next leg of international exposure.

Indian women's hockey team to open Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Thailand

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team is set to kick off its campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 against Thailand on September 5, 2025, at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field, the 2022 Asian Games hockey venue, in Hangzhou, China.

Inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 to begin from June 18 in Chennai

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday announced the venue and dates for the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 (Men & Women). The inaugural edition of this tournament will be hosted by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Chennai from June 18 to 27.

Hockey India names 24-member men's team for FIH Hockey Pro League European leg

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian men’s team for the European leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22.

Hockey India names 24-member junior women’s team for Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has announced the 24-member junior women’s team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, from May 25 to June 2.

Hockey: Back in national camp, forward Selvam Karthi is hungry for games and goals

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s hockey team is preparing for their European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, where they will face the likes of the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia and Belgium. And making his comeback in the national camp is the forward Selvam Karthi.

Haryana’s gold in boys’ hockey highlights impact of SAI’s talent spotting and nurturing process

RAJGIR: Haryana boys regained their position in field hockey at the Khelo India Youth Games by breaking the strong resistance posed by Uttar Pradesh to clinch gold in front of a vociferous crowd at the Rajgir Sports Complex here late on Tuesday. Haryana won 1-0, courtesy Nishant’s 51st minute field goal in the fourth quarter.

Indian junior women’s hockey team set to play Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

NEW DELHI: The Indian junior women’s hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Argentina for a friendly Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June 2 (as per IST).

Hockey India names 24-member team for European leg of FIH Pro League

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has unveiled the 24-member Indian women’s hockey team set to compete in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, scheduled to take place in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from June 14 to 29.

1998 Asiad silver was turning point for Indian women’s hockey, says former captain Pritam Siwach

NEW DELHI: As Hockey India celebrates 100 years of the sport, former India women’s team captain Pritam Siwach reflected on the remarkable journey of the Indian women’s hockey and credited the 1998 Asian Games silver medal as a major turning point.

Pak hockey team’s Asia Cup visit to India in jeopardy after Pahalgam attack

MUMBAI: Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, a visit by the Pakistan men's hockey team to India for the Asia Cup in Rajgir later this year is in doubt in the wake of escalating tension.

Hockey India names core probable group for senior men's national camp

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has announced a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming senior men’s national coaching camp, which will begin on 25th April 2025 at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru.

'More than ourselves, we played for Punjab': Jugraj Singh on his incredible performance in Hockey Nationals

JHANSI: Jugraj Singh was in top form during the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, helping Hockey Punjab lift the coveted title. The 28-year-old drag-flicker finished as the second-highest goalscorer of the tournament with five goals to his name, including a brace against Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the final.

Men’s Sr Hockey Nationals to be played in division-based format from April 4

JHANSI: The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, set to take place from April 4 to 15 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, will be played in the same new division-based format as the Senior Women National Championship was played in March.

India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey

NEW DELHI: Indian women’s hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.

Recognition at Hockey India Awards is a huge motivating factor for the team: Harmanpreet

NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh's blistering form over the past year has found him on the list of several awards, including the FIH Player of the Year 2024, but what truly holds a special place in his heart is the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2024 which is presented to the winner by the family member of the hockey great who was part of Indian Hockey's golden era. The awards were held earlier this month in New Delhi.

Savita reflects on in-laws' support behind her success after top honours at Hockey India Awards

NEW DELHI: Former Indian women’s team captain and seasoned goalkeeper Savita, who was honoured with the Player of the Year (Women) and the Goalkeeper of the Year honour at the Hockey India Annual Awards, she sees these awards as recognition of the people in her life who have made this possible.

Deepika and Araijeet Singh Hundal honoured to be nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards

Sr Women Hockey Nationals: Assam defeat Bihar 2-1 on day 3

PANCHKULA: Assam Hockey edged out a 2-1 win over Hockey Association of Bihar on the third day of Division B during the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship here at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium.

Asmita Hockey State League to feature 16 districts of Maharashtra

PUNE: In all 16 teams from all over the state will vie for the top honours in the inaugural Asmita Hockey State League, which will be played at the Maj Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri here from Saturday.

Hockey India introduces 'promotion and relegation system' in Sr. Women's Nationals

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday announced that the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, which will take place from March 1 to 12 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, will have a new format featuring a promotion and relegation system, which add an extra layer of competitiveness in the tournament.

Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in June

LAUSANNE: Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.

FIH Pro League: Hockey India announces free tickets for Bhubaneswar leg

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the men’s and women’s FIh Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, scheduled from February 15 to 25 will be free of charge for fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

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Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy sub-junior girls champions

GWAILOR: Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy emerged winners of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2022 after beating SAI-Academy 3-0 in the Final here on Friday.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy lose in semis

GWALIOR: Sports Authority of India -Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy will face off against each other in the Final of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2022 after the two teams registered comprehensive wins over their respective rivals in the Semi-Finals here on Thursday.

Punjab Hockey Club Academy beat SGPC Hockey Academy 5-2

JAMSHEDPUR: Army Boys Sports Company, SAIL Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and hosts Naval Tata Hockey Academy-Jamshedpur qualified for the Semi-Finals of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022 here on Thursday.

SAIL Hockey Academy beat Namdhari XI 3-1

JAMSHEDPUR: Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Republican Sports Club, SAIL Hockey Academy and Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy registered victories in their respective pool matches on the seventh day of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022, here on Tuesday.

Roundglass Punjab rout Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy 18-0

JAMSHEDPUR: Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Olympian Vivek Singh Hockey Academy and Markandeshwar Hockey Academy registered wins on the second day of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022 here on Thursday.

Mumtaz Khan becomes star of International Hockey Championship

NEW DELHI: The Indian Women's Hockey team has made a steamed entry in the semi-final of the Junior World Cup. In South Africa, the Indian team defeated South Korea with 3-0 in the Quarter Finals in which Mumtaz Khan was honoured with The Player of the Match. She was the third-rounder player in this entire tournament and she has so far scored 6 goals. Her achievement breaks those stereotypes which say that Muslim talent is suppressed in India, as well as it is a big lesson for those people who want to keep Muslim girls imprisoned behind the walls of the home.

Sr men’s national hockey: Delhi upset defending champions Punjab

BHOPAL: Delhi Hockey caused a big upset in 12th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship 2022, edging defending champions Hockey Punjab 3-2 in a Pool A match here on Friday.

Selection trials for Punjab women’s hockey team on April 11

JALANDHAR: The selection trial for the Punjab Women’s Hockey Teams for the 12th Hockey India National Sub Junior & Senior Women’s Hockey Championship will be held on April 11 at 9.00 am.

Selection trials for Punjab women's Hockey team on April 11

JALANDHAR: The selection trial for the Punjab Women's Hockey Teams for the 12th Hockey India National Sub Junior & Senior Women's Hockey Championship will be held on April 11 at 9.00 am.

Hockey Women's Junior World Cup: Confident India eye winning start

Potchefstroom (South Africa): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey team led by Salima Tete is all geared up for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup which gets underway here from April 1.

12th Hockey India National Sr. Men’s Hockey: Hartaj Singh to lead Punjab team

JALANDHAR: Hartaj Singh of Kapurthala District to lead the Punjab Men's Senior Hockey Team for participating in the 12th Hockey India National Senior Men's Hockey Championship, starting from April 6 at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).

S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy and Cheema Hockey Academy win

NEW DELHI: S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy and Cheema Hockey Academy won their respective games, while Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy and Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta played out a goalless draw on sixth day of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022, Ghumanhera, New Delhi.

Hockey Pro League: England women's team pulls out of India tour due to Covid cases

MUMBAI: The Indian women's hockey team's upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League matches against England have been postponed due to the high number of Covid-19 positive cases in the English team.

Fluent wins for Haryana and Chandigarh in JNW Hockey

KAKINADA: Hockey Haryana, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Association of Odisha registered victories in their respective matches on the second day of the 12th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2022 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Punjab Hockey Club Academy beat Cheema Hockey Academy 5-1

NEW DELHI: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy recorded victories in their respective games on the fourth day of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022, Ghumanhera, New Delhi.

Sub-junior academy hockey: Odisha Naval Tata centre, SGPC Academy score easy wins

NEW DELHI: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy recorded victories in their respective games on the fourth day of the 2nd Hockey India Sub-junior Men Academy National Championship at Ghumanhera near here.

Women's inter-department hockey: Steel Plant Sports Board, SSB and Railways win

NEW DELHI: Steel Plant Sports Board, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won their matches on Day 3 in the 2nd Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship here on Saturday.

Hockey Punjab beat Hockey Himachal 10-0

KAKINADA: Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka registered victories in their respective matches on the opening day of the 12th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2022 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

Junior women's national hockey: 26 teams vie for top honours

NEW DELHI: Junior women's hockey players from 26 teams have a good opportunity to showcase their skills at the 12th Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship, which is set to begin on March 25 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

India to host Netherlands Women's Hockey Team

NEW DELHI:Hockey India will host defending champions and World No.1 Netherlands women's hockey team for the double-header FIH Pro League matches on April 8 and 9 to be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar in Odisha.

Manpreet Kaur to lead Punjab team 12th Hockey India National Junior Women's Hockey

AMRITSAR: Manpreet Kaur of Amritsar District to lead the Punjab Junior Women's Hockey Team for participating in the 12th Hockey India National Junior Women's Hockey Championship, starting from March 23 at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh).

12th Hockey India Junior & Senior Men National Hockey Championship will be held on March 19 at Jalandhar.

AMRITSAR: The trial to select the Punjab Junior & Senior Men Hockey Team to take in the for 12th Hockey India Junior & Senior Men National Hockey Championship will be held on March 19 at Jalandhar.

Great to be part of FIH Hockey Pro League, says defender Nikki Pradhan

BHUBANESWAR: With the Indian Women's Hockey Team playing their maiden FIH Hockey Pro League this year, double Olympian and experienced defender Nikki Pradhan highlighted that the team is pleased with the opportunity of playing top teams of the world, almost every weekend.

Savita to lead women's hockey team in Pro League games against Germany

BHUBANESWAR: India's veteran goalkeeper Savita will continue to lead the women's hockey team, while defender Deep Grace Ekka will be her deputy in the upcoming FIH Women's Pro League matches against Germany at the Kalinga Stadium on March 12 and 13.

12th Hockey India National junior women hockey

AMRITSAR: Hockey Punjab Ad-Hoc Committee named a 31-member probable list to select the Punjab Junior Women Hockey Team to participate in the 12th Hockey India National Junior Women's Hockey Championship starting from March 23 at Kokinanda (Andhra Pradesh).

GND University won the North Zone inter University hockey men

AMRITSAR: The Guru Nanak Dev University won the North Zone Inter-University Hockey (Men) Championship 2021-22. The players of Guru Nanak Dev Univesity Hockey Team were full of celebration mood on this occasion. Punjabi University Patiala remained Runners-up and Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra got third position while Lovely University, Jalandhar remained Fourth in this competitions

12th Hockey India Junior Women's All India National Championship starts from March 23

AMRITSAR:Balwinder Singh Shammi Olympian Member Ad Hoc Committee Punjab said that 12th Hockey India Junior Women All India National Championship is going to be held from March 23 to April 3, 2022 in Kankida Andhra Pradesh.

North Zone inter university Hockey Championship begins

AMRITSAR: Today, in the Guru Hargobind Hockey Stadioum of the Guru Nanak Dev University, North Zone Inter-University Hockey (Men) Championship was inaugurated under the able guidance and leadership of Prof (Dr.) Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor.

Our targets for the next Olympic cycle are set: Hockey midfielder Nilakanta

BHUBANESWAR: India hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma has said that the bronze-medal success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was "just the beginning", adding that the team has set certain targets in the next Olympic cycle and is focused on achieving them.

Spain's men's hockey team arrives in Bhubaneswar for FIH Pro League

BHUBANESWAR: The Spanish men's hockey team on Monday touched down in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to play a double-legged FIH Pro League tie, scheduled to take place on February 26 and 27 at the Kalinga Stadium.

Indian women demolish Chinese Wall by 7-1 in FIH Hockey Pro League

MUSCAT: Indian women began their debut campaign in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22 with a resounding 7 – 1 win over China in the Sultan Qaboos Complex in Muscat, Oman. The Savita-led Indian side’s victory was sealed by goals from Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam (47’th, 52nd), Navneet Kaur (5th), Neha (12th’), Vandana Katariya (40’), Sharmila Devi (48’) and Gurjit Kaur (50th). Deng Xue scored the solitary goal for China in the 43rd minute.

Argentina men beat Chile to lift Pan Am Hockey Cup

SANTIAGO (CHILE): Powerful Argentina defeated plucky hosts Chile by 5-1 in the final of the Pan Am Men Hockey Cup here today. The first two quarters remained goalless.

Canada, Argentina, USA and Chile men in semis of Pan Am Hockey Cup

SANTIAGO (CHILE): Semi-finalists in the men's category have been identified at the completion of the 2020 Pan American Cup Hockey here today. In the cross-over fixtures Canada beat Brazil 4-0 and Chile crossed swords with Mexico with the former recording a 3-1 verdict.

Himachal CM condoles demise of former Hockey captain

SHIMLA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur had condoled the sad demise of Padam Shree Charanjit Singh, former Captain of Indian hockey team who won gold medal in Tokyo Olympics in 1964.

Manpreet, Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in list of 33 hockey probables named for 2022

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey team captain Manpreet Singh, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Mandeep Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, among others, figure in the 33-member senior men core probables' list announced by Hockey India on Tuesday.

Dominant Indian women's hockey team beat Malaysia 9-0

MUSCAT: Indian women’s hockey team made a fine start to their campaign at the Women's Asia Cup with a strong 9-0 win against Malaysia here at the Sultan Qaboos Hockey Stadium in Muscat, Oman on Friday. Goals were scored by Vandana Katariya (8', 34'), Deep Grace Ekka (10'), Navneet Kaur (15', 27'), Lalremsiami (38'), Monika (40'), Sharmila (46', 59').

Women's Asia Cup: Experience and camaraderie the key, says hockey goalkeeper Savita

MUSCAT: "Experience" and "team camaraderie" will be India's key assets when they start their campaign in the Women's Asia Cup against Malaysia here on Friday.

How will the Rules of Hockey change in 2022?

LAUSSANE (Switzerland): The FIH Rules of Hockey are updated in the January following the Olympic Games or FIH Hockey World Cups. FIH Sport Director and double-Olympian Jon Wyatt introduces the main Rules changes, which have just come into force, says International Hockey Federation (FIH)

Hockey India names 66 players for junior women's national camp

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Saturday named 66 players for the junior women's national camp, which begins at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru from January 17.

Core probable group for senior women's hockey team

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday announced the core probable group for the senior women's team who will play major International Tournaments this year. The core probable group was selected following selection trials held in SAI, Bengaluru for a group of 60 who were called-in basis their performances in various national level events.

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Fighting spirit behind India hockey team's resurgence: Hardik

BENGALURU: Men's hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh said on Wednesday that the "fighting spirit" built over the last few months was one of the key reasons for India's resurgence in the sport, and that the country now has a "very strong" bench strength as it prepares for the Olympics.

Hockey Olympian Rajinder Singh pays obeisance at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Hockey Olympian Rajinder Singh today arrived to pay obeisance at Golden Temple here. Bibi Jagir Kaur president Shiormani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee honoured with a saropa ( robe of honour) at information office.

Aussie diving, hockey teams announced for Olympics

SYDNEY: The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) announced seven divers and the men's and women's hockey teams on Tuesday for the Tokyo Olympics.

Rana Sodhi inaugurates new Astroturf project worth Rs. 4.50 crore at Olympian Surjeet Hockey Stadium

CHANDIGARH/ JALANDHAR: In a boost to further promote hockey, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi today initiated a major project to lay Astroturf at Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium to be completed at a cost of Rs. 4.50 crore.

Dhudike to get ultra-modern Hockey Astroturf from Holland; Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi laid foundation stone

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Tueaday, laid foundation stone of laying the ultra-modern Hockey Astroturf at Village Dhudike (Moga) with the cost of Rs.5 crore, which would be completed with seven month.

Rana Sodhi dedicates Mohali International Hockey Stadium to legendary Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior

CHANDIGARH: The Mohali International Hockey Stadium has been dedicated to the memory of Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior in a formal ceremony at the Hockey Stadium today on the first death anniversary of legendary sportsperson.

Mohali International Hockey Stadium be named after Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior; Rana Sodhi gives nod

CHANDIGARH: The Mohali International Hockey Stadium will be dedicated to Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior in a formal tribute ceremony at the Hockey Stadium on May 25 on the death anniversary of legendary sports person.

Hockey India adds 126 umpires and judges for competitions

NEW DELHI:Hockey India (HI) said on Monday that it has added 126 candidates to its list of umpires and judges following two sets of online workshops from September last year till March 2021.

Covid takes life of Hockey legend Yash Pal Vohra

CHANDIGARH: Yash Pal Vohra, a former Hockey player of Punjab and grand father of crickter Manan Vohra (Rajasthan Royals) died of Covid-19 infection on Friday at the age of 92. He lived with his son in Panchkula.

International hockey umpire Suresh Thakur dies of Covid

CHANDIGARH: Former international hockey umpire Suresh Kumar Thakur died in Mohali on Friday due to Covid-related complications. He was 51.Thakur had officiated in several prestigious international tournaments including the four-nation tournament in Hamburg (Germany) and the Azlan Shah Cup at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also officiated as an umpire in the Hockey India League (HIL) in 2013 and 2014.

Jr women's hockey nationals postponed due to Covid-19

NEW DELHI: The junior women's national hockey championship has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hockey India (HI) said on Wednesday.

SAI Academy beat MP Hockey Academy to lift trophy

BHUBANESWAR:Sports Authority of India Academy claimed a thrilling 2 – 1 victory over Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in the Final of the inaugural Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 to become the winners of the inaugural edition of the competition. In the 3rd/4thplace match, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre defeated Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) 5 – 1 to claim third place.

SAI Academy face Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in final

BHUBANESWAR: Sports Authority of India Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy are through to the final of the inaugural Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 after winning their respective semi-final matches earlier today.

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey oust roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy

BHUBANESWAR: SAI-Academy and Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre stormed into the Final of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 with remarkable victories here in Bhubaneswar today..

Haryana and Jharkhand in Sub Junior men National Hockey final

JIND(Haryana): Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand registered wins in the semi-final of the 11thh Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here today.

Punjab to soon appoint olympian as Chief hockey coach: Rana Sodhi

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi today announced that an Olympic level player would soon be appointed as the Chief Hockey Coach to promote Hockey at the grass root level in the state.

Khalsa Hockey Academy blank Raja Karan Hockey Academy 15 – 0

BHUBANESWAR: Salute Hockey Academy, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar), SAI – Academy and Jai Bharat Hockey Academy made progress by winning their respective matches on day six of the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey club Academy prevail over Markandeshwar HA 5-3

BHUBANESWAR: Sports Authority of India-Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy earned victories on day six of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 here today.

HAR Hockey Academy outplay TN Hockey Academy by 11-0

BHUBANESWAR: HAR Hockey Academy and Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre registered comfortable victories on day five of the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 here in Bhubaneswar today.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy rout Mumbai Schools Sports Association

Delhi beat Himachal 2-0 in Sub Junior Men National Hockey

JIND (Haryana): Hockey Arunachal, Delhi Hockey, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu registered wins on day four of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here Haryana today.

SAI- Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 5-0

BHUBANESWAR: Mumbai Schools Sports Association, SAI-Academy, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Olympian Vivek Singh Hockey Academy earned victories in their respective matches on the second day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 here in Bhubaneswar today.

Haryana beat Jharkhand 4-3 via shootout in final of Sub Junior Women National Hockey

SIMDEGA (Jharkhand: Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Jharkhand 4-3 in a shootout to clinch the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2021 title after the final ended 0-0 after 60 minutes of action here today.

FIH Executive Board approves 8-year global hockey calendar

LAUSANNE(Switzerland): On the occasion of its first meeting of the year held today via online conference, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) approved an eight-year global hockey calendar establishing dates and windows for FIH and Continental Federations’ events, as well as multi-sport events where hockey is included.

Hockey Bihar beat Delhi Hockey 2-0; Hockey Arunachal beat Hockey Himachal 7-0

JIND (Haryana): Hockey Bihar, Hockey Arunachal, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Punjab registered wins on day two of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here today.

1975 World Cup hockey title was best thing of my life: Captain Ajit Pal

NEW DELHI: Sixteen days before Ajit Pal Singh turned 28 in 1975, he captained India to their maiden - and so far the only -- World Cup hockey triumph. On the 46th anniversary of that momentous title win, achieved after beating Pakistan 2-1 in a fast-paced final at Siaran Langsung Dari Stadium, Merdeka (Kuala Lumpur), 73-year-old Singh on Monday recalled the final and the celebrations that ensued.

1975 World Cup hockey was best thing of my life: Captain Ajit Pal

NEW DELHI: Sixteen days before Ajit Pal Singh turned 28 in 1975, he captained India to their maiden - and so far the only -- World Cup hockey triumph. On the 46th anniversary of that momentous title win, achieved after beating Pakistan 2-1 in a fast-paced final at Siaran Langsung Dari Stadium, Merdeka (Kuala Lumpur), 73-year-old Singh on Monday recalled the final and the celebrations that ensued.

Bihar and MP register in Sub Junior Women National Hockey

SIMDEGA(Jharkhand):Hockey Bihar and Hockey Madhya Pradesh registered wins on the fifth day of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2021 here in Simdega today.

Chandigarh, Punjab and Delhi win in Sub Junior Women National Hockey

SIMDEGA (Jharkhand): Delhi Hockey, Hockey Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Punjab earned victories in their respective matches on the second day of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2021 here today.

India need to work on defence: Men's hockey coach Reid

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team needs to work on its defence, said coach Graham Reid. Reid said that the biggest learning he took from their recently concluded tour of Europe was that the team allows the opposition to come back into the game in the middle periods of matches too often.

Indian women’s hockey Team ends Germany tour with 1-2 defeat

DUSSELDORF (GERMANY): Indian women’s hockey team concluded their tour of Germany with a 1-2 defeat here in the fourth and final match in Dusseldorf on Thursday. Naomi Heyn (29th) Charlotte Stapenhorst (37th) scored for the World No. 3 side but Lalremsiami (51st) pulled one back late for the visitors late in the game. However, the German side held on in the last few minutes of the match to keep their winning run intact.

Germany blank Indian women's hockey team 5-0

DUSSELDORF (Germany): World No. 3 Germany side defeated the World No. 9 Indian Women's Hockey Team 5-0 in their first match of the four-match tour here in Dusseldorf on Saturday. Pia Maertens (10th, 14th), Lena Micheel (20th), Pauline Heinz (28') and Lisa Altenburg (41st) found the back of the net for the hosts.

India men's hockey team to travel to Europe on Sunday

NEW DELHI:A year after it last played an international match, the Indian men's hockey team will travel to Europe for a 17-day tour to play two matches each against Germany and Britain.

Jr hockey defender Gagandeep eyeing cut for sr women's national team

ENGALURU:India junior women's hockey team defender Gagandeep Kaur is aiming to make the cut for the senior national team before she finishes her stint with juniors this year.

Indian women's hockey team suffer 2-3 loss against Argentina 'B'

BUENOS AIRES:India women's hockey team suffered a hard-fought 2-3 defeat against dominant Argentina 'B' in their latest encounter on the ongoing Argentina tour.

Indian jr. women's hockey team to play six matches on Chile tour

NEW DELHI: The Indian junior women's hockey team will be touring Chile later this month where they will play six matches as they prepare for the Junior World Cup scheduled to be held later in the year.

Online Education Workshops exclusively for Hockey India Coaches, Umpires and Technical Officials

NEW DELHI: The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has announced that they will be conducting another set of Online Education Workshops exclusively for the Hockey India Coaches, Umpires and Technical Officials in the month of December 2020, after having successfully organised similar workshops in July, August, September, October and November 2020. A group of 12-30 Coaches, Umpires and Technical Officials will be attending four AHF Online Education Workshops to be held this month, starting from Saturday, 5th December 2020.

Hockey is like a devotion: Olympian Gurmail Singh and golden girl Rajbir Kaur

JALANDHAR: On the 72nd day of Hockey Coaching Camp, run by Surjit Hockey Society at the local Surjit Hockey Stadium, Olympian Gurmail Singh and former Captain of Indian women's hockey team Rajbir Kaur met the players and shared their hockey experiences and also told them the tricks of hockey.

Ultimate dream is to make it to senior hockey team, says Suman

BENGALURU:  Talented forward Suman Devi Thoudam had successfully led the Indian junior women's hockey team to a fine victory in Australia last year at the 3 Nation Tournament for U-21.

AHF workshops for Hockey India officials to continue in October

NEW DELHI:lAfter the completion of the AHF online education workshops exclusively for the Hockey India coaches, technical officials and umpires in July, August and September, the Asian Hockey Federation will continue to conduct the workshops during the course of October. A group of 15-30 coaches and umpires will be attending three AHF workshops this month.

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