India's Hockey Success A Model For Asia, Says FIH Chief
International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram has commended India's professional approach to hockey, urging other Asian nations to adopt similar strategies to improve their global standing. He highlighted India's journey from past Olympic glory to recent bronze medals, positioning it as a model for development in the sport.
Asian Games Stadium Plays North Korean Anthem for South Korea!
South Korea's men's hockey team faced confusion when organisers mistakenly played North Korea's banned national anthem before their match, compounding earlier complaints regarding organistional issues at the Asian Games.
India's Bichu Devi, Pakistan's Rehman Bag Poligras Awards
Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Bichu Devi Karibam and Pakistan striker Abdul Rehman have been honoured with the Poligras Magic Skill Awards for their outstanding performances at the recent FIH World Cup. The awards, decided by fan votes, recognised Devi's crucial save and Rehman's exceptional 3D skills.
India Hockey Team Focused On Asian Games Gold After World Cup Lessons
Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton discusses the team's preparations for the Asian Games, aiming to defend their title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Following a disappointing World Cup, the team is focused on learning from past mistakes and approaching the tournament with full respect for all opponents, while also highlighting a recent team bonding exercise.
India's 1966 Asian Games Hockey Gold: A Legend Remembers
Legendary Indian hockey player Harbinder Singh reminisces about India's historic first Asian Games gold medal in 1966, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. He shares insights into the team's motivation, the challenging final match played with 10 men, and the evolution of hockey over the decades, including concerns about declining domestic spectator interest and India's prospects for future Asian Games.
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
Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya will not be involved in India's forthcoming white-ball series against the West Indies after the selectors named the ODI and T20I squads on Wednesday. The news regarding the exclusion of Rishabh Pant is among the most
Pakistan Wants Asian Champions Trophy Shifted From India
Pakistan has requested the Asian Hockey Federation to move its Asian Champions Trophy matches from India to a neutral venue, citing a sensitive bilateral situation and security concerns. Hockey India has rejected this demand, stating there will be no change in venue for the tournament scheduled in Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5. Pakistan's participation remains uncertain, with potential replacements like Bangladesh and Oman being considered.
Pakistan wants ACT hockey matches shifted from India to neutral venue
Pakistan has formally requested the Asian Hockey Federation to move its Asian Champions Trophy matches to a neutral venue, citing the sensitive bilateral situation with host India and security concerns for its players and officials.
Pakistan Wants Neutral Venue For Asian Champions Trophy
Pakistan has formally requested the Asian Hockey Federation to move its Asian Champions Trophy matches from India to a neutral venue, citing a sensitive bilateral situation and security concerns. The tournament is scheduled for October 27 to November 5 in Mohali and Jalandhar. This request follows earlier claims of Pakistan's participation and past withdrawals from events in India.
Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan Seeks Neutral Venue for All Matches, Wants Event Moved From India
Pakistan have asked the Asian Hockey Federation to either move the 2026 Men's Asian Champions Trophy from India or to arrange for all Pakistan matches to take place at a neutral venue, sparking a new diplomatic row over the event. The
Will IPL Scrap Impact Player Rule? BCCI Seeks More Feedback; IPL 2027 Auction To Be Held In Country
The future of the Impact Player rule remains uncertain ahead of IPL 2027, with the BCCI choosing to delay a final decision after discussing the matter at the latest IPL Governing Council meeting. The rule, introduced in the IPL in 2023,
Pakistan Hockey Team Needs Government Nod For India Tournament
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has stated that the national team is yet to receive government clearance to participate in the men's Asian Champions Trophy in India, refuting claims of confirmed participation. The PHF official highlighted the mandatory government approval and past visa issues as hurdles.
Hockey India row deepens as Tirkey blocks key meeting
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has denied sanctioning an emergent Executive Committee Meeting called by secretary Bhola Nath Singh, intensifying an internal power struggle. The dispute stems from a jersey colour change controversy and the secretary's attempt to address various issues, including the Hockey India League's future and upcoming elections, which Tirkey claims is beyond his authority to convene.
HI Leadership Clash: Tirkey And Bhola Nath At Odds Over Meeting
Hockey India is embroiled in a significant internal dispute between President Dilip Tirkey and Secretary Bhola Nath Singh, primarily over a controversial jersey colour change and the authority to call emergent meetings. An upcoming Executive Board meeting aims to address these differences, discuss the future of the Hockey India League (HIL) including its restructuring into a joint venture, finalise election dates, and deliberate on hosting Asian Champions Trophy events.
Coach Marijne On Indian Women's Hockey Team's Asian Games Goals
Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne discusses the team's preparations and strategy for the upcoming Asian Games. He highlights the different challenge posed by lower-ranked opponents compared to the World Cup, emphasising the need for effective scoring and maintaining focus. Marijne also stresses using the World Cup disappointment as motivation for gold and the importance of humility and unity within the team.
Ministry Watches Hockey India Factional Fight
The Sports Ministry is closely monitoring the internal dispute within Hockey India between President Dilip Tirkey and Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, stemming from a controversial jersey colour change. The Ministry prefers the factions resolve their differences amicably before considering intervention.
Hockey India Faces Internal Conflict, Key Meeting Called
Hockey India is embroiled in a significant internal dispute between President Dilip Tirkey and Secretary Bhola Nath Singh, primarily stemming from an unauthorised jersey colour change. An emergent Executive Board meeting has been called to address this conflict, discuss the restructuring of the Hockey India League (HIL) into a joint venture with franchises, finalise election dates, and deliberate on hosting Asian Champions Trophy events. The meeting also aims to address a show-cause notice issued to the Director General.
Hockey India Board Meets Over Internal Strife, HIL Future
Hockey India is set to hold an emergent Executive Board meeting on September 18 to address a deepening internal controversy involving President Dilip Tirkey and Secretary Bhola Nath Singh, stemming from a jersey colour change. The meeting will also focus on restructuring the Hockey India League (HIL) to create an independent Governing Council with franchise involvement, and discuss upcoming elections and Asian Champions Trophy hosting.
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
Hockey India strips Director General Srivastava of all powers
Supriya's hat-trick fires India into Junior Asia Cup final after thrashing win over South Korea
India moved into the final of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup after a commanding 5-1 win over South Korea in the first semifinal. Drag-flick specialist Supriya rose to the occasion and scored three goals from penalty corners to help India dominate the proceedings.
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
India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup
India roar past Pakistan 5-3 in Hockey World Cup 2026, book top-8 spot in thrilling clash
The Indian men's hockey team delivered when it mattered most, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-voltage Pool D clash at the Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen. After suffering a setback against England in their previous outing, India bounced back in style to keep their campaign alive and secure their place in the top eight. With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, Harmanpreet Singh and his men produced a confident display against Pakistan. India controlled the contest from the opening quarter and never allowed their opponents to take complete control of the game.
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.
