India's Hockey World Cup Journey Ends With Eighth Place Finish
The Indian men's hockey team finished eighth in the FIH World Cup campaign after losing 3-4 in a shoot-out to co-hosts Belgium. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring a brace for India.
Women's Hockey Team Gets Cash Award For World Cup Success
Hockey India has announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian women's team following their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, their best result since 1974. The team achieved this milestone with a decisive win over Germany, showcasing remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
Tents For Dressing Rooms, Washrooms 500m Away: BCCI May Drop Full-Strength Team For Asian Games
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly contemplating dispatching a backup Indian squad to the 2026 Asian Games hosted by Japan, provided there are no issues relating to the accommodation of the players sorted out. The
Marijne: India Women's Hockey Team Must Stay Hungry
India women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne addressed concerns regarding his pre-World Cup leave, asserting his continuous involvement in the team's preparations. He reflected on the team's creditable fifth-place finish at the World Cup, emphasising the need for sustained hunger and improvement. Marijne also discussed the advantages of his second stint, his focus on team discipline, and the positive impact of the Women's Hockey India League on player development.
'On the right track': Savita's bold India hockey claim
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia highlights a significant shift in the Indian women's hockey team's mindset and dressing room atmosphere, attributing their best World Cup finish in over five decades to a newfound belief and openness among players.
Pakistan Players Nearly Boycotted Lord
Pakistan cricket team players reportedly threatened to boycott the second Test at Lord's on Thursday after UK broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview with the sons of Imran Khan, the World Cup-winning captain and former Pakistan Prime Minister. Citing Cricinfo, NDTV
India secure best Women's Hockey World Cup finish in 52 years after stunning 3-1 win over Germany
India signed off from the 2026 Womens Hockey World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Germany at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. With that, they secured fifth place and their strongest World Cup finish since the inaugural tournament in 1974.
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
Historic! India Women Claim Fifth Place at Hockey World Cup
The Indian women's hockey team secured a commendable fifth-place finish at the FIH World Cup by defeating Germany 3-1 in a classification match, with Navneet Kaur scoring two goals.
India look to end World Cup campaign with win over Germany
India's Women's Hockey team will compete against higher-ranked Germany in the fifth-place playoff at the Women's Hockey World Cup, aiming to conclude their impressive campaign with a victory and build momentum for the upcoming Asian Games.
Sanjay Manjrekar Calls for Stronger Action Against Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi Over On-Field Conduct
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar believes tougher punishment must be handed down to young Indian players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over their on-field altercations. Manjrekar said in his comments, that condoning such situations with mild punishment might instill wrong traits
Emotional meeting for Savita and Bichu with late coachs wife
Pakistan Hockey Needs Urgent Revival, Say Former Players
Former Pakistan hockey players have expressed deep concern over the national team's poor performance at the World Cup, advocating for an immediate injection of fresh talent and a focus on the upcoming Asian Games. They attribute the sport's decline to cricket's dominance and a failure to adapt to modern hockey, urging the federation to prioritise competitive success to regain public interest.
Not With Bat, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines With Ball in Duleep Trophy
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shined in his much anticipated Duleep Trophy debut but contributed two wickets as East Zone drew closer to a convincing victory over North East Zone. The 15-year-old came in as the vice-captain with Ishan Kishan, but could only manage
FIH WC flop exposes India's flaws in selection, transition
The Indian men's hockey team's failure to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup has highlighted significant issues, including a lack of intent in player transition and questionable selection decisions, according to former players and experts.
Rasquinha urges introspection after India's World Cup flop
Former India captain Viren Rasquinha warns that an Asian Games gold could paper over deeper problems in Indian men's hockey after their disappointing World Cup campaign.
PR Sreejesh demands accountability after India fail to qualify for semi-final in Hockey World Cup
Former India captain and Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh has questioned the standards of accountability in Indian hockey after both national teams failed to advance to the semifinals of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. His comments came after the Mens team suffered a 3-5 defeat in the quarterfinal against Argentina, which extended Indias wait for a mens World Cup medal to 51 years, having won it for the first and last time in 1975.
What Went Wrong For India At World Cup
India's Hockey World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 5-3 defeat to Argentina, highlighting persistent defensive issues and a struggle to perform against top-ranked teams. The team's problems, including conceding early goals and a lack of intensity, had been building throughout the year.
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
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
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
