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Hockey: Harmanpreet's double powers India to victory
Hockey: Harmanpreet's double powers India to victory

The Indian men's hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League on...

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions
Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions

The Indian women's hockey team stunned reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the...

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting
FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

Trailing by a goal, India pressed hard and won a penalty corner just a minute from the...

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands
Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

It was stalwart India goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia's 300th international...

India shock Germany as Deepika strikes early winner
India shock Germany as Deepika strikes early winner

Star drag-flicker Deepika scored the winning goal from a penalty corner in the 12th...

Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland
Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland

The India men's team overcame an early goal to outclass Ireland 3-1 in the FIH Hockey...

Hockey: Germany women hand India a thrashing
Hockey: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against...

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal
Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro...

India avenge loss to stun world champs Germany!

But India were resolute in defence to thwart Germany's offensive forays.

Pro League: Germany hammer sorry India

Germany, however, regained their lead in the blink of an eye as the ball again got the...

FIH Pro League: India women go down to Spain

There was a bit of drama in the end and both teams had lost their reviews.

FIH Pro League: Dominant India beat Spain

Trailing by two goals, Spain pressed on the accelerator, earning a couple of penalty...

Women's Pro League: India go down to Eng in shoot-out

Despite a tense final quarter that saw multiple penalty corners, Spain's defence stood...

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

Spain took sweet revenge for their defeat against India in the bronze-medal match at...

Women's Pro League: India stun England in opener

India began their Women's Pro League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over England...

India target direct entry to 2026 FIH World Cup

The 2026 men's hockey World Cup will be held from August 14 to 30 in Wavre, Belgium and...

National Games: Services tops medal tally

Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

India's women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is confident of an improved...

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

Teen Sonam hoping to grab opportunity at highest level

Sonam's breakout performance in the inaugural Women's HIL season has earned her a spot...

From Selling Water To Hockey Star!

'I've faced my share of obstacles, but I've always believed that hard work can overcome...

Rarh Bengal Tigers roar to victory, lift HIL trophy

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers emerged victorious in the men's Hockey India League,...

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League,...

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers will play the Tamil Nadu Dragons in the first semi-final of...

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

Gurjant Singh (10th minute) gave Soorma the lead early in the game while Jugraj Singh...

HIL: Toofans stumble after Anderson's record goal

Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hockey India League history, but it went...

HIL: Soorma down Lancers in goal-fest; Bengal in semis

Maninder Singh (51') and Harmanpreet found the back of the net to extend Soorma's lead...

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Padma Bhushan recipient PR Sreejesh, a legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper, expressed...

History made! Odisha Warriors win inaugural Women's HIL

Odisha Warriors emerged victorious in the inaugural Women's Hockey India League,...

HIL: Arshdeep Singh's twin strikes sink UP Rudras

Holding on to a comfortable lead, Toofans pushed ahead for a third when Sam Ward's...

HIL: Team Gonasika rally to beat TN Dragons

Despite the loss, the Tamil Nadu Dragons held on to the top spot in the points table...

HIL: Jugraj's brace steers Bengal Tigers to win

Jurgaj Singh's brace propelled the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a sensational 5-3...

Englebert hat-trick steers Soorma to Women's HIL final

Charlotte Englebert scored a hat-trick to power JSW Soorma Hockey Club to the final of...

HIL: Shootout drama! Tamil Nadu Dragons claim top spot

Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a shootout after the two teams...

Women HIL: Picard's heroics! Delhi Pipers win shootout

Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks gave Delhi SG Pipers a consolation 3-2...

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers lose to Soorma

Delhi SG Pipers had a good start to the second quarter as they won their first penalty...

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout

HIL: JSW Soorma edge out Bengal Tigers

JSW Soorma Hockey Club scored twice in the second quarter to eke out a 2-1 victory over...

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

JSW Soorma Hockey Club earned a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the...

HIL: Jansen stars as Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha...

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans end TN Dragons unbeaten run

Gonzalo Peillat scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans ended Tamil Nadu Dragons unbeaten...

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers down JSW Soorma

Delhi SG Pipers had eight penalty corners - two in the first quarter and as many as six...

Lancers sink Pipers 5-1 in HIL thriller

Dutchman Thiery Brinkman scored a brace as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Delhi SG...

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Odisha Warriors edged past Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a penalty shootout after...

HIL: Bengal Tigers sink UP Rudras

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over UP Rudras in the...

Women's HIL: Soorma HC edge out Warriors in nail-biter

Soorma Hockey Club continued their strong showing in the Women's Hockey India League,...

HIL: Gonasika keep it late to edge Soorma

Two goals were scored in the fourth and final quarter as the two sides went all out to...

Mullan guides Bengal Tigers to win over Delhi Pipers

The Pipers surged ahead in search for an equaliser towards the end of the second...

HIL: Dragons down Delhi SG Pipers

With this victory, Tamil Nadu Dragons consolidated their position at the top of the...

HIL: Five-star Hyderabad trounce Kalinga Lancers

Hyderabad Toofans registered a commanding 5-1 win over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to move...

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an...

Rani ready to guide youngsters to Olympic glory

The inaugural WHIL, scheduled from January 12 to 26 in Ranchi, will feature four teams:...

HIL: TN Dragons edge Bengal Tigers; rise to top

Tamil Nadu Dragons beat Sharchi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1 in a closely-contested match to...

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season beating Team...

Janssen's hat-trick powers TN Dragons to thrilling win

Jip Janssen slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over...

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to...

HIL: Kalinga Lancers hit Bengal Tigers for a six

Kalinga Lancers notched up their first win of the league with a 6-0 hammering of...

Harmanpreet's heroics propel Soorma to shootout glory

Soorma Hockey Club clinch penalty shootout win over Delhi SG Pipers

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Jeremy Hayward (11th minute), Nicolas della Torre (35th), Harmanpreet Singh (50th) and...

Bengal Tigers crush Delhi SG Pipers; go top of HIL

Jugraj Singh scored a brace as Shachi Rarh Bengal Tigers outclassed Delhi SG Pipers 4-1...

UP Rudras rout Soorma in Hockey India League

UP Rudras took control of the game right from the push off, forcing Soorma Hockey Club...

HIL: Rupinder brace guides Bengal Tigers to victory

Rupinder Pal Singh rolled back the years with a brace, helping the Shrachi Rarh Bengal...

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans edge Delhi SG Pipers

Hyderabad Toofans took a 2-0 lead through Amandeep Lakra (11th minute) and Gonzalo...

Russell's double powers Rudras to 1st HIL win

UP Rudras came from a goal down to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 3-1 to register their...

HIL: Thrilling wins for Bengal Tigers and Soorma HC

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a nail-biting match

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers beat Goansika 4-2 in shoot-out

Tomas Domene (5th, 39th minutes) converted two penalty corners for Delhi SG Pipers,...

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup event after finishing...

PM Modi congratulates victorious Women's hockey champs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey...

Top-scorer Deepika grateful to forwards

Goalkeeper Nidhi stole the spotlight in the final, with three clutch saves in the...

India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Nidhi made back-to-back saves in the second quarter to keep the scores level after 25...

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India down Japan to enter final

Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to...

'India a big contender for hockey WC, Olympic medals'

Belgian defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way Indian hockey is progressing over the...

Jr Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India thump Malaysia

Deepika (37th, 39th, 48th) was the star of India's win as she netted a hat-trick of...

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in...

'Different Role, Same Josh'

Sreejesh took up the role as the head coach of the Junior team following his retirement...

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated...

It's India vs Pakistan final at Jr Asia Cup Hockey!

India stayed on course to make it a hat-trick of men's junior Asia Cup hockey titles,...

India's golden era in women's hockey is ...

Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat for the...

WC hockey medal and Olympic gold: Captain's big goals

India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has two Olympic bronze medals in his...

Bihar announces cash bonus for women's hockey champs

The Bihar government has decided to award Rs 10 lakh to each and every playing member...

India retain Asian women's Champions hockey crown

Young striker Deepika turned out to be the star again, scoring a fine reverse hit goal...

India storm into Women's ACT hockey final

India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the...

Hockey: India women down Japan, storm into semis

Defending champions India stormed into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Champions...

Women's ACT: India STUN China to qualify for semis

India stunned reigning Olympic silver medallist China 3-0 to qualify for the semifinals...

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

India mauled minnows Thailand 13-0 to register their third consecutive win at the...

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead...

Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to win

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated...

Historic night for Indian hockey!

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former...

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

The Indian women's hockey team has been struggling this year but chief coach Harendra...

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded former India women's hockey captain Rani...

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

After the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time, strikers Gurjot Singh,...

Indian hockey team still missing one key ingredient...

German hockey captain Moritz Furste knows a thing or two about consistency and he feels...

Germany hockey series: Coach lauds youngsters' showing

India chief coach Craig Fulton credited the team's fighting spirit and sharpness of the...

India beat Germany, but lose series in shoot-out

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each to hand India a 5-3...

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani retires

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on...

We lacked firepower: Hockey coach

India's chief coach Craig Fulton lamented that they lacked firepower up front and their...

Sultan of Johor Cup: India's unbeaten run ends

Australia ended India Colts' unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament...

India stunned by Germany in hockey opener

Olympic bronze-medallists India wasted chances galore to lose 0-2 to world champions...

India's unbeaten run continues in Sultan of Johor Cup

Three-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 4-2 to continue their unbeaten run...

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as...

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns...

Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG

Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to...

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Mohd Konain Dad (7th minute) opened India's account before Dilraj (17th, 50th), Sharda...

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian junior men's hockey team began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup with...

HIL Auction: Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

India defenders Harmanpreet Singh and Udita stole the show as they emerged as the most...

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

HIL: Belgium's Wegnez most expensive player on Day 2

Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez was the most expensive player on the second day of the...

'HIL will revive Indian hockey's golden era'

'The HIL will be bigger and better this time around.'

'HIL will give youngsters platform to showcase talent'

Sreejesh had clarified earlier that he won't be competing in the HIL

HIL: A new era for Indian women's hockey

Indian women's team captain Salima Tete can't wait for the upcoming Hockey India League...

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior...

Bihar to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy

'The design of the logo of this competition is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage...

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Hockey India League will return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the...

Late goals no more: India's hockey transformation

The general impression that the Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed with...

'India hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

Vice-captain Hardik Singh claimed India's hockey players are much fitter as compared to...

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

The prolific drag-flicker said the series would be an opportunity to test the team...

Harmanpreet aims for 3rd Player of the Year title

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who powered India to a second successive bronze medal in...

'Every save I made in Olympics was for team, country'

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

The match remained scoreless until the fourth quarter when Jugraj Singh found the back...

Pak Support For China Sparks Controversy

While India celebrated, a surprising incident involving the Pakistan team captured...

PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

China stunned Pakistan 2-0 in the shoot-out to enter the final of Hero Asian Champions...

ACT Hockey Semis: India v Korea - Who Will Prevail?

Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on...

In-form India favourites to make ACT final

Scoring field goals was a major concern in Paris but here the young forwardline...

Hockey: Harmanpreet's brace helps India down Pakistan

Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as he converted two penalty corners to hand...

Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan in...

ACT Hockey: India down Korea; continue winning run

Defending champions India beat Korea 3-1 to register their fourth consecutive win at...

India hand Malaysia a mauling to storm into ACT semis

Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

Following his retirement, Hockey India appointed Sreejesh as the head coach of the...

Aus player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of the team...

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a...

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

India dominated from the start as they thrashed Japan 5-1 to continue their fine start...

Asian Champions hockey: India trounce China

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a dominant performance to launch its title...

Can India dominate Asian hockey?

After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as favourites to...

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him the...

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned

The former Olympian acknowledged that while the PHF's financial situation was...

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday,...

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the...

SEE: Harmanpreet's emotional message after Oly bronze

Harmanpreet was left speechless with the reception given to the players, saying the...

Punjab CM Mann felicitates Paris Olympians

The chief minister said the state government is working wholeheartedly for the...

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team

SEE: Manu Bhaker coaches Modi on pistol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent which returned from the...

The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

The event was distinguished by the presence of hockey legends, including former...

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No.16 jersey

'We are retiring the No. 16 jersey for the senior team'

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Sreejesh and Aneeshya have two children -- son Sreeansh and daughter Anusree.

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

PIX: India's hockey heroes aim to inspire nation

After securing a historic second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, the team was greeted...

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees...

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Sreejesh, 36, stood rock solid in India's campaign at the Olympics and played a key...

How hockey team beat mind hurdles in bronze-medal run

Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like...

'Legend Sreejesh will inspire the next generation'

Just-retired India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the...

Manpreet hails team's mental fortitude at Paris Games

The 32-year-old also lauded the mental fortitude of the side as it defended with 10...

Hockey Heroes Return Home

'With this bronze medal, the team has proved that Indian Hockey is back on track.''We...

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

The Netherlands survived a major scare to beat China 3-1 in a penalty shootout...

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey...

'It's different feeling when hockey team wins a medal'

Sreejesh said while there is a big financial difference between the two sports, hockey...

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian men's hockey team after their bronze...

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted, but the South...

Netherlands win men's hockey gold via shoot-out

The Netherlands beat Germany 3-1 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw to win the gold medal...

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here...

Hockey India announces bonus for Olympic medalists

Hockey India on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh each for the players and...

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time...

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing...

PIX: India win back-to-back Olympics hockey bronze

India's men's hockey team clinched a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics for...

Nita Ambani hails hockey team for Olympic bronze

"Heartfelt congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team on winning bronze at the Paris...

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

A heart-wrenching defeat in the semi-finals notwithstanding, a demoralised Indian men's...

Sreejesh rues missed chances; applauds team

India's goalkeeper P R Sreejesh praised his teammates for the spirited fight they put...

'Came for gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

India's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh...

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday...

Can India beat Germany and grab that hockey gold?

Motivated India eye German scalp to script another historic chapter in Olympic men's...

Olympics: Rohidas gets 1-match ban; will miss semis

India will have only 15 players available for the semi-final against Germany, which is...

Sreejesh stars as India down Britain to enter semis

P R Sreejesh emerged hero with a superb performance under the bar as the Indian men's...

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala...

Rohidas red card casts doubt on India's semis hopes

Rohidas was sent off the pitch almost 40 minutes from the final hooter after his stick...

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals...

Can India continue dream run against Great Britain?

India would look to carry on the momentum and seal a win against Great Britain in the...

'India can take on anyone now': Hockey legend Pal

Hockey legend Ajit Pal Singh on Friday lauded the Indian men team for their brave...

'I am Dhanraj Pillay for this generation'

PR Sreejesh, who is playing his last international tournament, on Friday said he is the...

India STUN mighty Australia in hockey thriller

India stunned Tokyo Games silver medallist and their biggest nemesis Australia 3-2 in...

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will end his illustrious 18-year career after the...

Olympics Hockey: India go down fighting to Belgium

The Indian hockey team suffered its first loss of the Paris Olympic Games, going down...

Extreme training: Horn's recipe for Indian hockey win

As India prepare for their quarter-final match, it seems that Horn's boot-camp has had...

Quarters sealed; India face Belgian test in hockey

Indian men's hockey team set for first real test against Belgium

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less...

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 3, Monday, July 29, 2024:

Olympics Hockey: Harmanpreet's late strike saves India

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a late equaliser to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw...

Men's hockey: Belgium lead Pool B after win over NZ

Reigning men's Olympic hockey champions Belgium beat New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday as the...

PIX: India beat NZ with late goal in men's hockey

Harmanpreet Singh's goal from a penalty stroke just a minute from the hooter gave India...

Close win over NZ a good wake-up call: Sreejesh

Veteran India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh had no qualms in admitting that the tense 3-2...

India can finish on podium again: Harendra Singh

Harendra said a medal will be fitting farewell gift for long-serving goalkeeper PR...

'Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.'

'The trend started in Tokyo will continue in Paris'

The team will begin its campaign on July 27 against New Zealand, followed by matches...

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

The 36-year-old goalkeeper, a veteran of 328 international matches, took to social...

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024

'Play fearlessly': Hockey icon fires up team for Paris

Play fearlessly and without pre-conceived notion: Ashok Dhyanchand to hockey players

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'

Upadhyay: From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career...

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Abhishek asserted that he is someone who doesn't buckle under pressure.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra in Paris

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day....

Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics

Indian men's hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris...

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

Penalty-corners key to India's medal hopes: Rasquinha

Legendary Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has laid out a clear challenge for the...

Eye on Paris gold: HI mix experience with youth

India are placed in Pool B alongside defending champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina,...

Indian women narrowly lose to GB in FIH Pro League 

Indian women's hockey team went down fighting 2-3 to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

Pro League: India thrash world champions Germany 3-0

India exploited a rusty German defence, punching three goals as the Harmanpreet...

Pro League: Harmanpreet stars as India down Argentina

Indian junior women's hockey team goes down against Germany

Pro League: Indian women's team lose 0-3 to Argentina

The Indian women's hockey team continued its winless streak in the Belgium leg of the...

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

FIH Pro League: India beat Argentina in shootout

Indian men beat Argentina 5-4 in shootout of FIH Pro League

Hockey: New skipper Salima ready for European leg

Indian women's hockey team's new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the "valuable...

Hockey: India name 24-member squad for Europe leg

Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian squad in the Europe leg of the FIH...

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima to lead

Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain...

Can Tirkey drive hockey-mad Sundergarh votes for BJD?

'The Odisha government has changed the image of the state by making it a sporting hub...

Hockey: Aus edge India in fifth Test, sweep series 5-0

The Kookaburras stunned the visitors once again by taking the lead a minute later...

India suffer fourth loss on the trot in Australia

India continued their dismal show in the crucial tour Down Under, losing 1-3 against...

Hockey series: India go 0-3 down to Australia

Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh's heroics went in vain as India squandered a goal lead...

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth series 0-2

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a much-improved performance as compared to its...

Australia crush India 5-1, worst performance ever?

Indian men's hockey team suffers 1-5 thrashing at hands of Australia in first Test

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to...

Tennis star Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

Renowned for his speed on the ice, Koltsov won the Russian Super League title with...

Fit Sreejesh says Paris Games won't be his last

The goal-keeper eyes coaching role post retirement.

Olympic gold on mind, India work on shortcomings

Renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who played a role in...

'Hockey has helped me in my personal life': Sreejesh

Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh says he has learned to steer clear of negative thoughts...

Tirkey thanks Norman, hopeful of podium at Paris Games

The former captain, however, rejected Norman's claim of factionalism in HI, saying all...

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday...

Why Elena Norman resigned as Hockey India CEO

Hockey India's long-serving CEO, Elena Norman resigned from her post on Tuesday,...

FIH Pro League: Indian crush Ireland

The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will continue their FIH Pro League campaign in the...

Coach Schopman's exit rocks Indian women's hockey

Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she...

Pro League: India go down to Netherlands in shootout

India lost 2-4 against the Netherlands in shootout after their return leg FIH Pro...

Hockey: Sreejesh shines as India edge Spain

Goalkeeper P R Sreejesh's heroics saw India pull off a thrilling 8-7 shootout win...

'As a woman, India is very difficult'

'I look at the difference at how men's coaches are treated. Between me and the men's...

FIH Pro League: India women defeat USA via shootout

A day after upsetting world No.3 Australia, India women once again played an...

Hockey: India women stun World No 3 Australia

Vandana Katariya scored from a penalty corner to help the Indian women's hockey team...

FIH Pro League: Fighting India go down to Australia

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's brace went in vain as the Indian men's hockey team conceded...

Harmanpreet's brace powers India to comfortable win

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh slammed a brace as the Indian men's hockey team outplayed...

PHOTOS: Flawless India outwit USA

Indian women produced a flawless effort to outwit United States 3-1 and end this leg of...

Varun calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey...

Hockey: Indian women suffer third consecutive loss

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-3 to third ranked Australia, completing a...

Varun investigation advances: Police unveils details

The police would soon be approaching the 28-year-old to join the probe

India hockey player Varun accused of raping minor

A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she...

Hockey: Great opportunity for youngsters: Harmanpreet

Captain Harmanpreet Singh wants the young Indian hockey players to get familiar with...

Hockey Wrap: Indian women enter final; Men beat SA

India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the...

Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France

The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start...

Paris Olympics Hockey: India get tough draw

India have been clubbed with Olympic champions Belgium, mighty Australia, Rio Games...

'Missing out on Paris Olympics will definitely hurt'

'Huge disappointment that we did not qualify for our third consecutive Olympics'

Heartbreak in Hockey: Japan ends India's Olympic quest

The team's fourth-place finish in the FIH Qualifiers dashed their hopes of Olympic...

SEE: Dhoni Steals Show At Hockey Game

Mahendra Singh Dhoni graced the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifiers semifinal between India...

Paris dreams dashed? India lose shootout vs Germany

India lose 3-4 against Germany in shoot-out, to face Japan for Paris berth

Hockey: Hiring Harberl was 'masterstroke move'

Seeking the services of American psychologist and mental conditioning coach Peter...

PIX: Udita stars as India make Olympic Qualifier semis

The Indian defenders had another good day in office as they didn't put a foot wrong to...

FIH Olympic Qualifier: USA edge past NZ to enter semis

New Zealand got plenty of opportunities to draw level in the form of five more penalty...

India women beat NZ to keep Paris Olympics hopes alive

India women rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in...

FIH partners with betting company 'to bring in funds'

India have been the FIH's top market in the last decade or so in terms of sponsorships...

India's Paris dreams crumble: USA upset adds to agony

USA, ranked 24th in the world rankings, scored the solitary goal of the match through...

Rupinder's quick fix for penalty misery

Penalty corners have been the Indian women's hockey team's Achilles heel for a while...

Olympic qualifiers do-or-die outing for us: Savita

The Asian Champions Trophy victory has boosted India's morale ahead of the Olympic...

Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively...

Growth of Indian Women's Hockey Team in 2023

India then went on to clinch the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023...

Hockey: India wrap up campaign with win over Ireland

Indian women wrapped up their campaign in the 5-Nation hockey tournament with a feisty...

Hockey: India register thrilling win over France

The Indian men's hockey team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the...

Hockey: Belgium hand India a thrashing!

The Indian men's hockey team lost to Belgium 2-7 in their second match of the 5 Nations...

Jr Men's Hockey WC: India lose in bronze medal playoff

India's hopes of redeeming some pride in the junior men's hockey World Cup remained...

Jr Hoc WC: Penalty woes crush India's hopes in semis

Germany capitalised on their two penalty corners, securing a convincing victory.

Junior WC: Plucky India down Dutch, move to semis

Indian colts' victory was backed by a grand show of character to hold off pressure from...

Jr Hockey World Cup: India eke out a 3-2 win over USA

Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo shone under the bar as India displayed remarkable resilience...

Jr Hockey WC: India crush Canada; storm into quarters

The win propelled India to the second position in Pool C, enough to earn them a last...

Jr World Cup: India fightback to outwit Korea

India came from behind to outwit Korea 3-1 in the 9th-12th place classification match...

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

FIH Jnr WC: Araijeet's hat-trick powers India to win

Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal netted a hat-trick as the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team...

Women's Junior WC: India suffer narrow loss to Germany

The final quarter witnessed an aggressive display from both sides, with Germany coming...

Harmanpreet to lead India in 5-Nations tournament

Chief coach Craig Fulton said the tournament will provide younger players the...

FIH Women's Junior WC: India thrash Canada in opener

Despite taking a two-goal lead, India persisted with their aggressive style,...

We've identified the chinks in our armour: Lakra

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated...

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Asian champions India are placed in Pool C alongside Canada, South Korea and Spain....

India claim women's Asian Champions Trophy

India beat Japan 4-0 to win women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title

Guess what lured goalkeeper Sreejesh to hockey!

A "flat-footed" athlete, P R Sreejesh had a specific aim in mind when he decided to...

Asian Games: India win bronze in women's hockey

The Indian women thus avenged their 0-1 defeat against Japan in the last edition of the...

Asiad: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Olympics

India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.

India's women's hockey gold dreams shattered

The Chinese managed to enter their opponent's circle on frequent basis but failed to...

Asiad Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

India outclassed South Korea 5-3 in a hard-fought semi-final to enter the gold medal...

Asian Games Hockey: India women power into semis

Vandana Katariya, Deep Grace Ekka and Deepika slammed a hat-trick each as India stormed...

Asian Games: India thump Bangladesh, book semis berth

India will play the second-best team of Pool B in the semi-final on Wednesday.

Women's hockey team grabs dramatic draw vs S Korea

India, South Korea play out 1-1 draw in women's hockey

Hockey: Indian men's team hand Pak crushing defeat

The Indian men's hockey team on Saturday dominated their neighbouring rivals Pakistan...

Asian Games: Dominant India thrash Malaysia

A dominant India defeated Malaysia 6-0 to register their second consecutive win in the...

Asian Games: India beat defending champs Japan

The Indian men's hockey team on Thursday continued their winning run at the 19th Asian...

Asian Games Hockey: Indian women crush Singapore 13-0

Sangita hits hat-trick as India blank Singapore 13-0 in Asian Games women's hockey

Asian Games: Confident India eye continental supremacy

The Indian women's hockey team will begin their quest to win the 19th Asian Games...

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore

India scored another thumping victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Asian...

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Tuesday, September 26.

Asian Games Hockey: India's men team rout Uzbekistan

The India men's hockey team started their campaign at the 19th Asian Games with a...

India aim for Olympic berth with good show at Asiad

The midfield will be spearheaded by Olympic bronze medal-winning former skipper...

Asian Games: Men's team undergoes shift in philosophy

The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the...

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27.

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games...

How Savita balances marriage and Olympic ambition

Love for Gold and Longing for Husband: Indian hockey captain Savita gears up for Asiad

'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Indian women's hockey team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small...

Can't let our guard down: Krishna Pathak

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak spoke about his selection in the...

Oly Qualifiers: Pak Hockey's hosting rights stripped

FIH withdraws Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan

Focus will be on executing finishing skills: Gurjant

Having made the cut for the 18-member squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the...

Belgium's Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

India clubbed with Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica in inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

India downed Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup.

Asian Games hockey: Lalit makes comeback

Besides two goalkeepers, the Asian Games-bound team will have six defenders, five...

India win inaugural edition; qualify for WC 2024

The Indian women's hockey team won the inaugural women's Hockey 5s Asia Cup on Monday,...

Another big win for India women's hockey team

The other goal-scorers for India were Akshata Dhekale (8th), Mariana Kujur (12th),...

Hockey: India hand Spain 2-1 loss

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey team put up a strong performance by winning 2-1...

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asiad

PHF sacks entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's team ahead of Asian Games

'When one door closes, God opens another'

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain...

HI names 39-member men's core probable group

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India...

Hockey: Jr Women's team go down to Germany

In the fourth quarter, the Indian team came out with a well-structured plan. They...

ACT champs India among Top 3 in FIH rankings

On Saturday, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift the ACT...

India's sensational fightback secures 4th ACT title

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

Snubbed again! Rani left out of Asiad prep camp

The camp getting underway in Bengaluru on Sunday will conclude on September 18.

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the...

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

'I am privileged to have represented India for more than two decades and earning my...

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday said it has decided to "abandon"...

India maul Japan to enter fourth ACT final

A dominant India mauled reigning Asian champions Japan 5-0 to enter their fourth Asian...

Whatever happened with me isn't right: Rani Rampal

Former India captain Rani Rampal on Thursday hit out at women's hockey team chief coach...

Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal to coach sub-junior teams

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Indian...

ACT: Harmanpreet credits forwards for creating chances

'The focus will be on maintaining structure and would like to play more in structure in...

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

Sreejesh's '35 is the new 25' mantra for greatness

PR Sreejesh is taking one tournament at a time as far as his future is concerned and...

ACT Hockey: How India outplayed Pakistan

'We had a game plan, we stuck to it'

PIX: India down Pakistan in epic clash to enter semis

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in...

'If Pak can come to India, why can't we go?'

HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can...

Dynamics of hockey won't change: FIH President

FIH president Tayyab Ikram asserted that the dynamics of the sport would not be...

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday said India are not playing 'structural...

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set for Wednesday. This round-robin...

India, Pakistan to face off in Asian Games showstopper

Indian men's team clubbed with Pakistan in Asian Games hockey

ACT: India's dominance vs Pakistan's determination

India aim to avoid complacency against Pakistan

ACT Hockey: India's game plan for Pakistan clash

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh wants his team to stop conceding silly penalty...

SEE: Japan's Hockey Team Set Example

Despite their 3-1 loss against Malaysia, the Japanese showed great spirit to clean...

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with...

Patience pays for India but PC conversion rate dismal

Asked about the areas of improvement, Fulton highlighted that his boys could have...

ACT: India crush Malaysia; Pak, Japan share the spoils

Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match...

ACT: India look to work on PC conversion

India would look to work on their penalty corner conversion rate when they take on...

15 PCs, one conversion but India coach not worried

India's forward line was guilty of wasting plenty of chances as ace drag flicker and...

Asian CT: India's title hopes dashed; Pakistan winless

Defending champions South Korea hold Pakistan to 1-1 draw

Struggling Pak hockey's bold statement: We can be best

We have surprised everyone today, says Pakistan head coach after draw against South Korea

India will continue to play to their strength in ACT

'We have to convert our penalty corners successfully and aim at having at least two or...

Asian Champions Trophy: India maul China 7-2; Pak lose

While India downed China, Ashari struck twice in Malaysia's 3-1 win over Pakistan.

Asian Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms...

'No place can match the thrill of playing in India'

Rehan Butt, Pakistan's assistant coach believes that India and Pakistan should play...

Indian team will travel to Pakistan if...: Dilip Tirkey

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, on Wednesday, said that the national men's team...

ACT: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

The arrival of India's neighbouring nations Pakistan and China in Chennai on Tuesday...

ACT: Pak team arrive in India via Attari-Wagah border

India and Pakistan are the most successful teams in the tournament with three titles each.

We will continue to implement tactical changes: Fulton

India finished third in the 100th anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation international...

Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

The Tamil Nadu leg of the 'Pass the Ball' Trophy Tour, a crucial part of the Hero Asian...

Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

Defending Champions Korea and last edition's runners up, Japan arrived in Chennai on...

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

Indian men's hockey team finish third...

ACT: Pakistan hockey team to travel to India

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming...

Indian men's team holds England to 1-1 draw

The Indian men's hockey team came up with a spirited performance to hold England 1-1 in...

Elephant Whisperers Inspire Hockey Mascot

Bomman and Bellie, stars of the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers, were...

Hockey: Navneet hits brace as India eves draw vs Spain

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women's team register a come-from-behind...

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan...

Opportunity for hockey teams to fine tune skills

Indian men's and women's hockey teams are all geared up to embark on an...

Hosts Germany down Indian women's team

The Indian Women's Hockey Team lost 1-4 to Germany in the first of the two matches...

Upton will give us mental edge: Fulton

Indian hockey chief coach Craig Fulton believes the services of Paddy Upton would give...

Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

The Indian men's hockey team will participate in the special sessions during a...

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

Hockey India League returns with a bang in new avatar

The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in...

From cricket to hockey: Will Upton work his magic?

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable...

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

The Russian embassy in Warsaw said by email that it "does not comment on such topics".

Why Indian hockey team is aiming for gold at Asiad

The star goalkeeper said Indian women's hockey has grown by leaps and bounds, offering...

Paddy Upton To Work With Hockey Team

'Mental conditioning specialist, Paddy Upton will be working closely with our Senior...

Indian hockey loses ex-junior star Rajiv Mishra

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of...

Jr women's Hockey WC: India to play Canada in opener

India will open their campaign against Canada in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back,...

FIH Pro League: India clinch comfortable win

The Indian men's hockey team bounced back with a comfortable win over Argentina in the...

Pro League Hockey: India stun Olympic champs Belgium

Harmanpreet scores twice as India thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League hockey match

Pakistan's hockey coach resigns after salary unpaid

Pakistan's Dutch hockey coach Siegfried Aikman has resigned from his post after not...

Dodging air raids, Ukraine team plays on

War ravaged Ukraine's national ice hockey team players have been training in tough...

Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal

India's star hockey player Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have...

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

The Indian men's hockey team climbed two places in the latest FIH rankings following...

FIH Pro League: India STUN Australia

Harmanpreet Singh got his mojo back as he scored a hat-trick to lead India to a rare...

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff...

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

India named South Africa's Craig Fulton as the new chief coach of the men's hockey...

Ex-Pakistan hockey player killed in Italian shipwreck

Former Pakistan women's hockey player Shahida Raza was among at least 67 people killed...

Hockey India unlikely to pick coach from India

Caldas, Aikman in fray for Indian head coach's position

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

'Graham Reid's resignation is his personal decision but at the end of the day somebody...

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after WC flop

Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the...

Hockey WC: India's long wait for medal continues

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament...

Germany stun Belgium for third hockey Word Cup crown

Germany ended Belgium's dominance in global hockey in the last five years after yet...

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

The Asian Games normally serves as the Olympic qualifiers but there was some confusion...

India down SA; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

A dominant India scored twice in the first and fourth quarters to beat South Africa 5-2...

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical...

Germany, Belgium to clash in hockey World Cup final

Ace drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat struck a second-half hat-trick as Germany made a...

Hockey WC: India maul Japan in classification match

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Germany struck twice with two minutes left in the match to wipe out a two-goal deficit...

Another World Cup, another semis appearance!

Australia beat Spain to enter World Cup last four for 12th time on the trot

Khachanov ends ailing Korda's run to reach Aus Open SF

Karen Khachanov reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on...

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the...

India lose to NZ; crash out of Hockey World Cup

India made a shock exit from the FIH Men's World Cup after losing to New Zealand in...

Hockey WC: It's perform or perish for India vs NZ

New Zealand have nothing to lose. It is India who will be under pressure in Sunday's...

Hockey WC: India seek better show from strikers vs NZ

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a...

Hockey WC: Aus maul SA 9-2, book quarters berth

Five of the Australian goals were field efforts while three were from the penalty...

India beat Wales but miss direct spot to quarters

India dominated all throughout but their goal-scoring woes continued for the second...

'We will keep it simple against Wales'

Asked about the lack of goals as India have scored just two in as many matches, Reid...

World Cup: 12 Japanese players on the pitch vs Korea

12 Japanese players were seen on the field towards the end of their World Cup match...

Hockey WC: Belgium hold Germany with late goal

Defending champions Belgium found the equaliser with six minutes left in the match to...

Rotating keepers 'great strategy', reckons Sreejesh

'We are exchanging in quarters. He is getting exposure while I have got enough...

Hockey WC: Injured Hardik sidelined for Wales match

An official confirmation on his status is awaited, though. A source, close to the team...

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Dutch crush NZ

They looked on course to clinch all three points on offer but Govers Blake scored in...

Nilam Sanjeep: From bamboo stick to hockey World Cup

It was a proud moment for India defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess as he made his debut in the...

Hockey WC PIX: India held goalless by England

A round-up of Sunday's action in the men's hockey World Cup, in Rourkela.

Hockey WC: 'India must make most of penalty corners'

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said India can win a World Cup medal this time...

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands, NZ make winning start

A round-up of matches from the Hockey World Cup played on Saturday.

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

'Winning penalty corners is very important and we can be better in PC conversion. We...

Hockey WC: India coach lauds defence after good start

India's chief coach Graham Reid says his players ticked most of the boxes in the 2-0...

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain in opener

A commanding India dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to outplay a tricky...

Hockey WC: Australia rout France; Argentina edge SA

Images from the opening day's action in the FIH men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha.

India aware of Spain threat ahead of WC opener

Captain Harmanpret said it's a good opportunity for the Indian players to win the World...

Hockey World Cup: Can India win back lost glory?

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup...

Hockey World Cup kicks off with glittering opening

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik,...

India undergo intense prep ahead of World Cup

Scenario-based training, specialist coaches as coach Reid wants to take it one game at...

Hockey World Cup 2022: Schedule

The schedule for the Hockey World Cup.

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at WC

'To play my first World Cup match in front of a packed home ground against Pakistan...

Hockey WC: Australia hot favourite to top pool A

Three-time champs Australia confident of reclaiming World Cup

Rourkela's Birsa Munda Hockey stadium world's biggest?

The Odisha government claimed that it is the world's largest facility in terms of...

1 crore for each player if India wins Hockey World Cup

The 15th edition of the men's hockey World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela...

2022 sports recap: The highs, lows and all in between

In hockey, the women's team continued its inspiring run with a silver medal at the...

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia,...

India down Spain to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

The win confirmed India's berth in the 2023-24 Pro League.

India shoot it out to reach Women's Nations Cup final

They had a golden chance to equalise with Deep Grace Ekka taking the strike from close...

India tops Pool B at FIH women's Nations Cup

Anelle van Deventer had to make three strong saves at the start of the second quarter...

Nations Cup: India beat Japan to close in on semis

India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.

Can India end long wait for Hockey World Cup title?

Former captain Zafar Iqbal believes it won't be easy for India to reclaim the hockey...

India go down fighting to Australia in 5th hockey Test

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's brace went in vain as India lost 4-5 to Australia in the...

Australia rout India in 4th Test, seal hockey series

India made a promising start by taking a first-half lead but its defence fell apart...

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

The famous win also kept the five-match series alive with Australia leading 2-1. India...

Govers 'tricks' as Aus rout India in 2nd hockey Test

Blake Govers slammed a hat-trick as Australia routed India 7-4 in a high-scoring second...

Akashdeep scores hat-trick but Aus edge India 4-5

Akashdeep equalised for India in the 11th minute after Hardik Singh made a wonderful...

Why India are contenders to win hockey WC

India have won three medals in the World Cup so far -- a third place finish in the...

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

The FIH Women's Nations Cup is an important fixture in the international calendar as...

FIH Men's Pro League: India thrash New Zealand

Captain Harmanpreet Singh (7th and 19th minute; both PCs), Karthi Selvam (17th and...

FIH Pro Hockey: India work on nuances ahead of NZ tie

He expects the players to maintain intensity throughout a match and not just in patches.

Hockey India announces cash award for junior men's team

The top-scorer at the 10th Sultan of Johor Cup was India's Sharda Nand Tiwari with 7...

India break 5-year jinx to win Johor Cup hockey

The Indians have won the age group tournament twice, in 2013 and 2014 and finished...

India eye podium finish in 2023 Hockey World Cup

'I believe they (India) can definitely finish on the podium in Odisha this time'

Savita, Sreejesh Goalkeepers Of The Year

Savita Punia and P R Sreejesh were named FIH Goalkeepers of the Year for the second...

India's Mumtaz Khan named FIH rising player of year

Mumtaz edged Belgium's Charlotte Englebert for the Player of the Year award by a margin...

Hockey World Cup: India open campaign against Spain

Reigning champions and World No. 2 Belgium, who won the title in the 2018 in Odisha,...

Forward Gujrant wants to make bigger impact

The 27-year-old said the Indian team's immediate focus is the FIH Hockey Pro League...

Sreejesh slams IndiGo for charging extra for baggage

The airline demanded more than a thousand rupees for him to carry 41 inch hockey stick

Dilip Tirkey is new Hockey India president

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has approved Tirkey and his team's appointments.

HI Polls: Tirkey to face UP's Katyal, Jharkhand's Nath

The 44-year-old Tirkey, a player-turned-politician and administrator, is the country's...

Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Tirkey exuded confidence of coming out with flying colours in the upcoming polls.

Former coach Marijne accuses Manpreet of corruption

Marjine's allegations prompted the men's and women's teams to issue a joint statement,...

India hockey midfielder Namita retires

Toppo is a product of the Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela. She first represented her...

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Hosts India drawn with England, Spain and Wales in Pool D of FIH World Cup

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five...