Hockey Players Surprised By Retirement Reports
Four senior Indian hockey players, including Mandeep Singh and Amit Rohidas, have expressed surprise and disappointment over reports that they are set to retire after the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The players, who recently won gold at the Asian Games, stated they were not consulted and are keen to continue playing, with eyes on the 2028 Olympics.
Delhi Capitals have turned to one of India's most celebrated match-winners to strengthen their batting department ahead of IPL 2027. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh will take charge as the franchise's batting coach, opening a new chapter in his cricket career.
National Hockey: Chhattisgarh, Odisha Register Decisive Wins
Chhattisgarh and Odisha secured dominant victories in Division 'B' matches on the fourth day of the Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship. Chhattisgarh defeated Uttarakhand 12-1, with captain Sandeep Kumar scoring four goals and Sonu Nishad a hat-trick. Odisha beat Assam 10-1, featuring a hat-trick from Anmol Ekka. Other matches saw Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu win against Telangana, while Arunachal Pradesh edged past Goa. In Division 'C', Rajasthan and Bihar also recorded wins.
CM Singh Felicitates Manipur's Asian Games Hockey Gold Medallists
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh felicitated three state hockey players who won gold at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The players, including Sanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu, and Kharibam Bichu Devi, discussed employment opportunities and the state's sports policy with the CM.
Major Shake-Up In India Hockey: Four Key Players To Bid Adieu
Four senior Indian hockey players – Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma – are reportedly set to play their final matches for the country at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. This decision by Hockey India aims to bring in fresh talent and groom younger players for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ensuring a smooth transition for the national team.
India Names Squad For Asian Champions Trophy Hockey
The Indian men's hockey squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5, has been announced. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the team, while the core of the Asian Games gold-winning lineup, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has been retained. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab, with matches in Jalandhar and Mohali.
'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's 5 Asian Champions Trophy Titles: The Wins You Must Know
India's men's hockey team is the most successful in the Asian Champions Trophy, having won five titles since 2011. The article details each of their victories, including dramatic shootouts, a joint win, and recent comebacks, highlighting their consistent performance in the tournament.
Virat Kohli Retired Too Soon From Tests? Wasim Jaffer Shares His Assessment
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has expressed his opinion that Virat Kohli could have been handled differently in terms of his leaving test cricket. The former batter feels that the way it happened was a shock for everyone including Kohli himself
Odisha Thrashes Kerala In Hockey Nationals
Odisha secured a dominant 9-0 victory over Kerala in the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, marking their second consecutive win. Other teams like Uttarakhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Jharkhand, and Himachal also registered wins in their respective Pool B matches.
Senior Men's Hockey Nationals: Odisha, Chhattisgarh Impress
The 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship began on Saturday with dominant performances from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, who secured large-margin victories. Other teams like Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Hockey Arunachal, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Rajasthan, and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir also registered wins across different divisions.
Liverpool vs Man City: Erling Haaland Calls for Unity Ahead of Anfield Test
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has called for the fans' unity and positivity as his team is set to face off against Liverpool at Anfield on October 11. The Premier League clash will be highly anticipated by the fans as both
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.
Asian Games 2026 hockey LIVE: India eye another gold medal in final against Malaysia
India and Malaysia square off in Japan with far more than just Asian Games gold on the line. The winner walks off the turf at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium with an automatic ticket booked...
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
Tirkey lodges police complaint against HI officials and staff
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
Hockey World Cup | Faith in youth and a robust defence behind Germanys dominance
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....
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
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
