Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Home From Asian Games After Sexual Harassment Complaint
Indian hockey umpire Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent back from the Asian Games in Japan following multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct.
Asian Games Hockey Final: India Aims For Gold And Olympic Berth
The women's hockey final at the Asian Games between India and China was delayed by 45 minutes due to a traffic snarl. India is competing for a historic gold medal, which would also secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to end a 44-year wait since their last victory in 1982.
Hockey India official Gurinder Singh Sangha accused of harassment, sent home
This is not the first time Sangha has been involved in misdemeanour of this kind
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Out: India To Face Australia On October 7, Pakistan On October 10
Schedule of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup has been released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The 14-nation event will kick off on October 2, 2027,
Coach Fulton relieved afterIndia sneaks into final
Relieved but cant be happy with being 3-0 up, going to 3-3 and then win 4-3
Hockey | Bholanath calls for Executive Committee meeting, Tirkey says it is unapproved
Asian Games hockey: Indian women look to end Chinese domination
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Objects To Secretary General's Meeting Call
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has objected to a 120th executive committee meeting called by Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, citing lack of prior approval and consultation. The meeting's agenda includes the Hockey Association of Odisha elections, which Tirkey believes is being prioritised over more urgent matters concerning the federation. This comes amidst an ongoing turf war and a police complaint filed by Tirkey against some HI officials.
Harmanpreet converted two penalty corners in the 5th and 13th minutes, Sukhjeet Singh netted a field goal in the 23rd minute, and Abhishek scored the winning goal in the final minute
India survive Pakistan scare to storm into Asiad hockey final
Defending champions India secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games hockey semifinal, thanks to a last-minute goal by Abhishek. India initially led 3-0 but allowed Pakistan to stage a comeback, scoring three goals to level the score before Abhishek's decisive strike with just 45 seconds remaining. The win sends India to the final, though their second-half performance raised questions.
44 years on, India stand one win from Asiad hockey gold
Forty-four years after their 1982 triumph, India face China for Asian Games women's hockey gold, with Olympic qualification for LA 2028 also at stake.
India have defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the semi-final of the mens hockey event at the ongoing Asian Games. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured a 3-0 lead in the second quarter, with the captain scoring twice and Sukhjeet Singh adding once. However, towards the fag end of the second quarter, they conceded a late goal and since then, Pakistan scripted a stunning comback.
Can Indian women end 44-year wait for Asian Games hockey gold?
India's women's hockey team is set to face defending champions China in the Asian Games final, aiming to secure their first gold medal in 44 years and a direct qualification for the LA Olympics. The team, buoyed by recent successes like the FIH Nations Cup win and a strong World Cup performance, is confident but acknowledges China's strength. Both teams had unbeaten runs to the final, setting up a high-stakes clash.
India Chase 406 Against West Indies As Shubman Gill Smashes Second ODI Double Century
India made an impressive batting effort in the second ODI match between India and the West Indies, where India managed to score 406 runs in the second ODI match. It was the biggest run chase that India ever did, and
The Indian team performed brilliantly in the womens hockey semi-final against South Korea at the Asian Games 2026. The two sides met on September 30th, and after a hard-fought clash between the two sides, it was Team India that managed to edge out a brilliant victory.
Asian Games Hockey: India Women Storm Into Final
The Indian women's hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 to qualify for the Asian Games final, ending a 44-year wait for a potential gold medal. Goals from Ishika Chaudhary and Salima Tete secured the victory, setting up a clash with defending champions China in the final.
Asian Games Hockey: India Face Pakistan In High Stakes Semi-final Clash
Defending champions India are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes men's hockey semifinal at the Asian Games. The winner of the gold medal will secure a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Asian Games 2026: Indian Women Archers Defeat China 238-234 for Gold
India's women compound archery team produced a stunning performance at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating China 238-234 to win the gold medal and successfully defend the title from the previous edition. Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep
Can India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold?
The Indian women's hockey team, unbeaten in the Asian Games, is set to face South Korea in the semifinal, aiming to end a 44-year wait for a gold medal. With a strong performance in the pool stage and a superior world ranking, India enters the match as favourites, relying on key players like Deepika and Navneet Kaur, and solid goalkeeping.
Asian Games 2026: Army Shooter Neeru Dhanda Scripts History With Trap Gold
Indian Army shooter Neeru Dhanda scripted history on her debut at the Asian Games 2026, winning gold in the women's trap event to hand-pick India's first individual gold medal at the Games. The 26-year-old Jind girl outshot the competition at the
Asian Games: India face Pakistan in semis on October 1
Defending champions India secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final Asian Games group fixture, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1.
India Tops Pool A, Faces Pakistan In Asian Games Hockey Semifinal
India's men's hockey team secured a resounding 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final pool game at the Asian Games, topping Pool A with a perfect record. This dominant performance sets up a highly anticipated semifinal clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1.
Asiad Hockey: Indian women beat Singapore 7-0 to finish unbeaten, to play Korea in semifinals
The Indian women's hockey team secured a convincing 7-0 victory over Singapore in their final Pool B match. Skipper Salima Tete opened the scoring, followed by Sunelita Toppo's brace and contributions from other players. Despite earning numerous penalty corners, India struggled to convert many of them during the match. The team now prepares for a semifinal clash against Korea scheduled on September 30.
HOCKEY | Former players back Tirkey, call for reform in HI
Tirkey lodges police complaint against HI officials and staff
Asian Games 2026: Indian hockey teams don saffron jerseys in opening matches
Indian hockey teams wore saffron kits for their Asian Games opening matches. This occurred despite Hockey India's prior declaration to revert to blue uniforms. The kit color change caused internal discord within the federation leadership. Visibility issues on blue turf were cited as a reason for the saffron choice. The teams have historically worn blue jerseys since their Olympic debut.
Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan requests AHF to shift its matches from India
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh rejected the request, saying there won't be any change in venue for the tournament to be held in Punjabs Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5
Hockey India, franchises mull change in HIL governance structure
Even as some of the top brass of Hockey India was present in Chandigarh for the formal announcement of the mens Asian Champions Trophy, HI president Dilip Tirkey was meeting Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other senior government officials along with HIL franchises in New Delhi
India crowned Asia Cup champions with 4-1 win over Korea
India secured the Junior Asia Cup title by defeating Korea 4-1 in the final match. This victory marked India's sixth continental crown and secured their World Cup qualification. Ajeet Yadav and Anmol Ekka scored early goals, extending India's lead significantly. Prabhdeep Singh and Ashu Maurya added further goals, solidifying their dominant performance. Hockey India announced prize money for players and support staff following this achievement.
Hockey India strips Director General Srivastava of all powers
India's 19-goal blitz leaves Pakistan shell-shocked, seals Junior Asia Cup semi-final spot
India stormed into the semi-finals of the Womens Junior Asia Cup 2026 after producing a record-breaking 19-0 quarter-final victory over Pakistan in Moqi, China. The defending champions were in complete control from the opening stages...
Back to blue for Indias hockey players at the Asian Games
Hockey World Cup | Faith in youth and a robust defence behind Germanys dominance
Womens Hockey World Cup | Argentina breaks Dutch hearts in a shootout
Hockey World Cup: India goes down fighting to Belgium
Harmanpreet & Co. end up eighth after losing to the co-host on penalties
Hockey World Cup: Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years
Having picked itself up to go again, the Indian womens team earned itself a small piece of history by finishing fifth with a 3-1 win over Germany
Hockey World Championships: Indian mens team lose 1-3 to Netherlands to crash out of semifinal race
India needed to win this match at all costs to reach the last four stage, but despite a good start, the team committed mistakes in the final 10 minutes to get knocked out of podium contention
India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup
HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Marijne seemingly taps into Indian folklore to instill unity in team
When and where to watch India vs Pakistan FIH Men's Hockey World Cup clash?
India will meet Pakistan in a decisive Pool D encounter at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, August 19. The match will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Indias inexperience hurts it in a stalemate against China
The womens team dominates the opening 30 minues but with eight debutants on show it is unable to stop its higher-ranked rival from fighting back for a draw
Savita Punia confident India can challenge world's best at Women's Hockey World Cup
India will enter the FIH Womens Hockey World Cup with renewed confidence after winning the Nations Cup. Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes that the team has shown it can compete against the strongest sides in international hockey and is confident of their success in the forthcoming tournament.
Nations Cup was a great success, now determined to win World Cup: Salima Tete
India head into the World Cup on the back of winning the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand, and Tete believes the momentum from that success can propel the team to another medal-winning campaign on the biggest stage, the World Cup, to be held at jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30
India's hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 to 2023
India's men's hockey team experienced a varied World Cup history, winning gold in 1975. The team secured bronze in the inaugural 1971 tournament and reached the final in 1973. Subsequent campaigns saw mixed results, including a fifth-place finish in 1982 and a twelfth-place finish in 1986. India hosted the event twice, finishing sixth in 2018 and ninth in 2023.
No Indian umpire at Hockey WC after 28 years, veterans say focus should be on structured pathway
Raghu Prasad, the first Asian umpire to officiate in 200 international matches before retiring last year, said appointments for elite events are based on sustained performances in top-level competitions
