India Junior Women's Hockey Tops Pool, Set For Pakistan Quarter-Final
The Indian junior women's hockey team played a goalless draw against China in their final elite pool match of the Junior Asia Cup. This result secured India the top spot in their pool due to a superior goal difference, setting up a quarter-final clash against Pakistan.
Pak Hockey Great Muhammad Saqlain Reveals Cancer Battle
Former Pakistan defensive hockey player Muhammad Saqlain has revealed his battle with stage four B oral cancer, stating that his sports background provided him with the fighting spirit needed to overcome the dreaded disease. He underwent an eight-hour surgery and is now undergoing immunotherapy for a full recovery, having kept his health issues private until now.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Tilak Varma: Verbal Exchange Lights Up Duleep Trophy Final
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exchange with Tilak Varma became the sharpest on-field moment of Day 4 in the Duleep Trophy final, as East Zone moved closer to a commanding win over South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The East Zone
Indian hockey teams to return to blue jersey at Asian Games; Tirkey says saffron was 'not permanent'
Indias hockey teams will return to blue jerseys at the Asian Games 2026. They switched to saffron and white for the Hockey World Cup in Belgium, which triggered enormous criticism on social media. Several former...
India Storms Into Junior Asia Cup Semis With 15-0 Win
Defending champions India secured their spot in the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament semifinals with a dominant 15-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. Skipper Anmol Ikka was the star of the match, scoring an incredible six goals, all from penalty corners, as India topped Pool A.
Sports Ministry Directs IOA To Probe Hockey India Harassment Row
The Indian Olympic Association has established a four-member independent inquiry committee, led by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma, to investigate allegations of harassment and intimidation against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh. These accusations were made by former women's team captain Asunta Lakra, who claims she was threatened after raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment of girls in Jharkhand. The Sports Ministry directed the formation of this panel, while Hockey India faces a separate inquiry against Lakra for allegedly threatening a young player.
IOA Sets Up Panel To Investigate Hockey India Secretary Bhola Nath Singh
The Indian Olympic Association has formed a four-member independent inquiry committee, led by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma, to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh. The probe follows a complaint by former women's team captain Asunta Lakra, who accused Singh of threats after she raised concerns about alleged harassment of girls in Jharkhand.
Frances Tiafoe Completes Stunning Comeback Against Alex Michelsen, Then Consoles Tearful Opponent
Frances Tiafoe produced a stunning comeback at the US Open, fighting back from two sets down to defeat fellow American Alex Michelsen in a four-hour, 40-minute thriller. The 11th seed prevailed 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) to reach the semi-finals for
We want to qualify for LA28... thats our dream: Navneet, Lalremsiami, Savita and Salima
Savitastresses on the importance of staying in the present in the upcoming continental show-piece, while they are keen to build on the positives and end a 44-year wait
Back to blue for Indias hockey players at the Asian Games
Blue Is Back! Backlash Forces Indian Hockey To Ditch Saffron
The Indian hockey teams will return to their traditional blue jerseys for the upcoming Asian Games, reversing a controversial decision to switch to a saffron-coloured kit. The previous change had led to widespread criticism, internal discord within Hockey India, and even political debate, despite claims of visibility issues on blue turf.
Blue Is Back: Indian Hockey's Asian Games Kit
Indian hockey teams will return to their traditional blue jerseys for the Asian Games after a controversial shift to saffron kits sparked widespread criticism and internal discord within Hockey India. The decision to revert to blue was confirmed by HI president Dilip Tirkey, who had previously questioned the saffron kit's adoption without proper approval.
Naman Dhir Blazes 173 Off 64 in Batting Masterclass, Misses Double Century
Naman Dhir hit a batting masterclass in Sher-e-Punjab League 2026, launching a spectacular 173 off just 64 balls, as Amritsar Soormas posted a commanding 67-run victory over Mohali Kings. The 18th match was all Dhir, as he walked out to open
India hockey brings back blue after saffron controversy
The Indian hockey teams are reverting to their traditional blue jerseys for the upcoming Asian Games after facing significant criticism for a previous shift to saffron. This decision follows internal discord within Hockey India, with its president, Dilip Tirkey, stating the saffron kit change was not permanent and lacked proper federation approval. The Asian Games are crucial for Olympic qualification.
Mandaviya Reviews Hockey Performance, Eyes Asian Games Success
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with Indian men's and women's hockey teams and officials to review their recent World Cup performance. He urged them to move past the disappointment, identify shortcomings, and focus on the upcoming Asian Games to secure qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics. The minister also discussed the future of the Hockey India League.
Afghanistan Announce ODI Tri-Series With Bangladesh, Zimbabwe in UAE: Check Schedule, Venue, Dates
Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are set to battle it out in an ODI tri-series in the United Arab Emirates from October 17 to 23, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). The four-match tournament will consist of three league matches and
India Junior Women's Hockey Team Advances In Asia Cup
The Indian junior women's hockey team secured a spot in the Asia Cup quarterfinals after a dominant 7-0 victory over Japan. This win marks their third consecutive triumph in the Elite Pool, placing them at the top with nine points. They will now face China to determine the top position in the pool.
Women's Hockey Team Departs For Asian Games With Gold Medal Hopes
The Indian women's hockey team has departed for the Asian Games in Japan, aiming to win the gold medal and secure a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Led by captain Salima Tete, the team is confident after a historic fifth-place finish at the World Cup and strong performances in recent tournaments. They are placed in Pool B and will begin their campaign on September 20.
Junior Hockey Team Nears Semifinals After Thrashing South Korea
The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated South Korea 7-3 in a thrilling Asia Cup match, with Captain Anmol Ekka scoring twice. The victory puts India within reach of a semifinal berth, needing a win against Chinese Taipei in their final pool match. India's decisive three-goal burst in the final quarter secured the win after a closely contested game.
Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Fined 10% Match Fee For Shafali Send Off In Asia Cup
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for making disparaging gestures after dismissing India opener Shafali Verma during their Women's Asia Cup match, the ICC said on Monday. The incident occurred in the second
Is the Match-Fixing Ghost Back? PCB Enquiry Sparks Fresh Questions
The Pakistan Cricket Board has opened an internal disciplinary enquiry into allegations of misconduct by players following reports of disciplinary issues An internal investigation has been opened by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after reports of disciplinary issues The Pakistan Cricket
Ishan Kishan Scores Double Century in Duleep Trophy Final, Makes History for East Zone
Ishan Kishan put on a thrilling batting show in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, hitting a brilliant double century for East Zone against South Zone at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Leading East Zone from the front, Kishan played a dominant innings
India Junior Hockey Team Rallies To Draw With Japan
The Indian junior men's hockey team secured a 3-3 draw against Japan in their second Pool A match of the Junior Asia Cup. India initially led 2-0, but Japan fought back to take a 3-2 lead in the final minute before India equalised with a penalty corner in the dying seconds.
Junior Asia Cup: India Women's Hockey Team Thrashes Malaysia
The Indian women's junior hockey team secured a dominant 11-1 victory over Malaysia in their AHF Junior Asia Cup Elite Pool match, solidifying their top position in the points table. Seven different players contributed to the scoring spree, which included goals from field play, penalty corners, and penalty strokes. This win marks India's second consecutive victory in the tournament, following their 4-1 triumph against South Korea.
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
