Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence on India Return, Sends Message Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Mohammed Shami still has hopes of returning to the Indian cricket team despite not being a part of the set-up and not having a central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The pacer says he wants
Fans Get Free Entry To Asian Champions Trophy Matches
Hockey India has announced free entry for fans to all matches of the men's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. This initiative aims to attract more spectators and promote the sport.
BCCI Appoints Pragyan Ojha as Chief Selector After Ajit Agarkar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former India spinner Pragyan Ojha as the chairman of the men's national selection committee while former cricketer Ramesh Powar has been roped in as a new member. As per the
National Hockey: Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP In Semis
Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh have advanced to the Division A semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after securing victories in their respective quarterfinal matches on Sunday.
India's Asian Para Games Jersey Has a 5,000-Year-Old Story
The fifth edition Asian Para Games commenced in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, with para-athletes from across the continent set to compete in a week-long event. India has sent a 281-member contingent, including 168 athletes, for the October 18 to 24 event.
India vs West Indies 5th T20I Bengaluru Weather Report: 80% Rain Chance Threatens Final Clash
Rain could play spoilsport as India and the West Indies prepare for the decisive fifth T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17. With the five-match series tied at 2-2, weather conditions could become a major factor in
'India-Pakistan flavour will be missed': Suraj Karkera on rivals' withdrawal from ACT
India's participation in the Asian Champions Trophy will proceed without traditional rivals Pakistan, which has withdrawn. Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the tournament, altering the competitive dynamics among the teams. Suraj Karkera expressed that the intense rivalry's absence will be missed but emphasized the team's focus on performance. The tournament is scheduled from October 27 to November 5 across Jalandhar and Mohali in Punjab.
India defended their Asian Games mens hockey title and booked a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with a dominant 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the gold medal match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The win marks the first time in history that the Indian mens team has captured back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Games.
Asian Games 2026 hockey LIVE: India eye another gold medal in final against Malaysia
India and Malaysia square off in Japan with far more than just Asian Games gold on the line. The winner walks off the turf at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium with an automatic ticket booked...
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
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
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.
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
