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.
Australia Great Brett Lee Praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee praised India's batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his sensational start to international cricket. The 15-year-old sensation has hogged the limelight after his prolific knock for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Sooryavanshi made his debut for
Love For Mountains! Rishabh Pant Seeks Uttarakhand CM's Help, Wants To Move Back To Home Town
India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has turned to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asking the government to assist him in buying land to construct his first home in his home state. Pant, who is currently in Sri Lanka with the
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
Baskaran hopeful of Indias prospects in the World Cup
Anmol Ekka Captains India For Junior Asia Cup
Defender Anmol Ekka will captain the 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup in China from August 30 to September 13. The squad, training in Bengaluru under coach Frederic Soyez, recently completed an exposure tour of Belgium and is playing friendly matches against Malaysia U-21 as part of their preparations.
Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup
For the first time since 1998, no Indian umpire or technical official will be present at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, a situation that has left former international officials disappointed and calling for a structured pathway to develop and support Indian officiating talent.
'We can stop India': Pakistan's hockey World Cup warning
Pakistan's chief selector Samiullah Khan believes a draw against arch-rivals India will be crucial for the national hockey team to advance past the group stage in the upcoming World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Pakistan, participating after an eight-year hiatus, has announced a 20-member squad, with foreign coaches assisting the team.
Odisha And MP Set For Junior Hockey Final Showdown
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the final of the Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship after winning their respective semi-final matches. Odisha defeated Punjab in a high-scoring encounter, while Madhya Pradesh overcame Jharkhand with late goals.
