Murugappa Cup offers valuable exposure for Malaysian juniors
Murugappa Gold Cup: BPCL strengthens semifinal prospects with third straight win
Asian Champions Trophy: Jalandhar in focus as city hosts maiden international hockey tournament
India takes on Bangladesh in its tournament opener
Hockey Returns To Punjab: India Ready For Asian Champions Trophy
India, five-time champions and recent Asian Games gold medallists, are strong favourites to win the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicking off in Jalandhar. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab after 17 years, with many Indian players set to play in front of their home crowd. India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on Tuesday, with the semifinals and final scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Mohali. Four senior players are reportedly playing their final assignment for the national team.
MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup: Hockey Karnataka rallies to hold PNB
TNcoach Murray wants the players to develop a cohesive style of play
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy Turn the Match Around to Seal India's Win
India pulled off a stunning win against New Zealand in the second T20I on Saturday, thanks to a late attack from Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy. The visitors chased down the target of 181 with four wickets to spare, taking a
IPL 2027 Mumbai Indians Team News: Kieron Pollard To Replace Mahela Jayawardene As MI Head Coach
Mumbai Indians have returned to an old acquaintance in their coaching set up as former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been appointed as head coach for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL). Pollard, who was the batting coach
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I LIVE TV Channel, Venue, Teams, Pitch Report, Other Details
India will look to continue their winning run when they face New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24. The visitors secured a thrilling victory in the series opener and will aim to extend their
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Ishan Kishan Faces Injury Setback, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In Contention
India may be forced to make a change to their playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan suffered a groin niggle, opening the door for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to step into contention. India batting
Naman Dhir Smashes Unbeaten 42 Off 15 Balls As India Pull Off 226-Run Chase
Naman Dhir rose to the occasion with a stunning unbeaten 42 as India chased down a target of 226 to win by four wickets in the opening T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Thursday. Dhir
Murugappa Gold Cup: HUTN and SAI-NCoE split the points in a thriller
The latter secures a share of the spoils when Siddhant Singh converted a penalty corner in the 46th minute to make it 4-4
'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.
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.
Asian Games 2026: India faces first big test as final spot beckons
The in-form team runs into Pakistan in the semifinal; Harmanpreet & Co. will be wary of the Sufyan threat
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
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
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
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
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....
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
