'Rajma chawal and kheer': Hardik's post-gold feast
Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh shared their thoughts on the recent Asian Games gold medal win, which also secured their qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics. They discussed their dietary plans, coach Craig Fulton's positive influence, and the team's belief in their attacking prowess.
One of our most important achievements: Hardik Singh after India retains hockey gold
The vice-captain of the side was exhausted, emotional and extremely proud after the final as India retained the Asian Games title for the first time ever
'Honest debrief' after win over Pak pushed India to gold: Fulton
Indian men's hockey head coach Craig Fulton revealed that the hard-fought semi-final victory over arch-rivals Pakistan significantly boosted the team's confidence, leading to their dominant 5-1 win against Malaysia in the Asian Games final and securing a berth for the 2028 Olympics.
India Wins Asian Games Hockey Gold, Qualifies For Olympics
Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton revealed that the tough semifinal victory against Pakistan was crucial in preparing the team for their dominant 5-1 win over Malaysia in the Asian Games final. This victory secured India's gold medal and a direct qualification for the 2028 Olympics. Senior player Hardik Singh also expressed relief and pride in the team's performance after a disappointing World Cup.
India Win Asian Games 2026 Men's Hockey Gold, Beat Malaysia 5-1 To Qualify For LA 2028
After women's team, now Indian men's hockey team has won the gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday, 3 October. This win has got India back to back two gold medals
Asian Games 2026: Indian Men's Hockey Team Win Gold
India's men's hockey team successfully defended their Asian Games gold medal by defeating Malaysia 5-1, securing a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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...
India Clinch Gold After Thrilling 19-Run Win Over Pakistan in Asian Games Final
India clinched the men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games with a thrilling 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Nisshin, Japan. Batting first, India posted a formidable 211/6, powered by an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma and
Marijne's 'Tiger' Talk Inspired India To Asian Games Hockey Gold
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne shares insights into the team's historic Asian Games gold medal victory, revealing his eye of a tiger message that inspired the players. He discusses the team's belief, growing depth, and the importance of continuous improvement for the upcoming LA28 Olympics, while also expressing his deep connection to India.
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Abhishek Sharma
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Team India has set Pakistan a tough chase of 212 runs in the men's cricket gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games as they
One final game remains, but the series has been decided. India and the West Indies return to the field for the third and final ODI on Saturday. The hosts lead the series 2-0 and the visitors are trying to prevent a
Who Is Pranavi Urs? 23-Year-Old Makes History With Asian Games Golf Gold
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history on Saturday when she became the first Indian lady golfer to clinch a gold medal in the individual golf category at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old maintained her composure on the final day to end
IND vs PAK: Abhishek Sharma Smashes 61 Off 28 Balls Before Stumping Ends His Assault
India's thrilling start to the men's cricket gold medal match against Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games was fueled by Abhishek Sharma's sensational knock of 61 off just 28 balls before being dismissed in the eighth over. India, who won the
Who Is Kumkum Mohod? 17-Year-Old From Amravati Makes History With Asian Games Recurve Gold
Just 17 years old, Kumkum Mohod, who hails from Amravati, has made history for herself by winning a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in archery, becoming the first Indian woman to clinch the gold in the individual recurve event
Favourite India will be wary of a resilient Malaysia in gold-medal match
India got a wake-up call against a fighting Pakistan, losing its shape, tempo and control in the final 20 minutes after leading 3-0. It was a lesson in what can happen when teams start celebrating too early or assume a result before the final whistle.
Mizoram Rewards Hockey Gold Medalists
The Mizoram government has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each for Indian women's hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi. This recognition comes after their significant contribution to the team's gold medal victory at the 2026 Asian Games, marking a historic achievement for the state.
Adityanath Lauds Indian Women's Hockey Team's Asian Games Gold
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, ending a 44-year wait and securing a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He also extended congratulations to other Indian medal winners in boxing, wrestling, and archery, highlighting India's strong performance at the Games.
CM Tamang Congratulates Indian Women's Hockey On Asian Games Gold
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang congratulated the Indian Women's hockey team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting their determination and teamwork.
India Women's Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold, Qualifies For Olympics
The Indian women's hockey team defeated defending champions China 1-0 in the Asian Games final, securing a gold medal and an automatic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Sjoerd Marijne credited the team's disciplined defence, tireless running, and collective effort for the historic victory.
Hockey India Salutes Asiad Gold Heroes With Rs 11 Lakh Each
Hockey India has announced significant cash awards for the national women's team and support staff following their historic gold medal win at the Asian Games in Japan. The team defeated defending champions China 1-0, securing India's first women's hockey gold at the event in 44 years, with Lalremsiami scoring the winning goal.
Another Trophy Drama Loading? Will Mohsin Naqvi Attend India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final?
As India and Pakistan gear up for the final match in Asian Games 2026, aiming for Gold medal, the discussions about another trophy drama is going on. While many expect another trophy drama like what happened during Men's Asia Cup 2025
India Women End 44-Year Wait For Asian Games Hockey Gold, Beat China 1-0, Qualify For 2028 Olympics
India's Women hockey team has ended 44 years drought after beating China by 1-0 in Asian Games final to win gold medal. This nail biting thriller not just got India another gold medal after 1982 but also secured a direct entry
From Hockey To Wrestling: India Claims 6 Golds And 10 Medals On Day 13 Of Asian Games 2026
Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026 was indeed memorable for India, which bagged ten medals, with six golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Some record-making incidents happened during the day, with India's women's hockey team breaking their 44-year-long streak without
India's Women Hockey Team Ends 44-Year Wait For Asian Games Gold
India's women's hockey team clinched the Asian Games gold medal after 44 years, defeating defending champions China 1-0 in a thrilling final. Lalremsiami's early goal and goalkeeper Bichu Devi's crucial save, coupled with a resilient defence, secured the historic victory and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Historic gold! India end 44-year wait in women's Asian Games hockey
The Indian women's hockey team defeated defending champions China 1-0 to win their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years, securing a direct berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Lalremsiami scored the winning goal, and goalkeeper Savita Punia made crucial saves.
Sujeet Kalkal Stages Stunning 2-9 Comeback, Beats Kudiev To Win Asian Games Gold
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal produced a remarkable comeback on Friday to win the gold medal in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Kalkal defeated Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev 10-9 in a dramatic
India eye history, hockey gold and LA Olympics berth
The Indian men's hockey team is set to face Malaysia in the Asian Games final, aiming to defend their gold medal and secure a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After a challenging semifinal win against Pakistan, India will need to tighten their defence against an unbeaten Malaysian side. The match holds significant personal milestones for Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and veteran Manpreet Singh, with high stakes for both nations.
Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Home From Asian Games After Sexual Harassment Complaint
Indian hockey umpire Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent back from the Asian Games in Japan following multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct.
Asian Games Hockey Final: India Aims For Gold And Olympic Berth
The women's hockey final at the Asian Games between India and China was delayed by 45 minutes due to a traffic snarl. India is competing for a historic gold medal, which would also secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to end a 44-year wait since their last victory in 1982.
Yuzvendra Chahal Retires From Red-Ball Cricket Without Playing A Test Match For India
India's leading leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has hanged up his boots for his first-class cricket career marking a closing chapter for his red-ball cricket. Chahal announced his Test cricket retirement on Friday and said he will now only focus on white
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Out: India To Face Australia On October 7, Pakistan On October 10
Schedule of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup has been released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The 14-nation event will kick off on October 2, 2027,
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
'They Were Trying to Distract Us': Harmanpreet Hits Out at Pakistan
India's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, secured a dramatic 4-3 semifinal victory against Pakistan at the Asian Games, despite squandering a 3-0 lead and facing disciplinary issues. Harmanpreet emphasized the need for composure and avoiding silly mistakes against strong opponents, while Manpreet Singh highlighted the coach's advice to focus on the game, not the occasion. The team acknowledged defensive vulnerabilities but remained confident for the final.
Asian Games hockey: Indian women look to end Chinese domination
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Objects To Secretary General's Meeting Call
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has objected to a 120th executive committee meeting called by Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, citing lack of prior approval and consultation. The meeting's agenda includes the Hockey Association of Odisha elections, which Tirkey believes is being prioritised over more urgent matters concerning the federation. This comes amidst an ongoing turf war and a police complaint filed by Tirkey against some HI officials.
Harmanpreet converted two penalty corners in the 5th and 13th minutes, Sukhjeet Singh netted a field goal in the 23rd minute, and Abhishek scored the winning goal in the final minute
44 years on, India stand one win from Asiad hockey gold
Forty-four years after their 1982 triumph, India face China for Asian Games women's hockey gold, with Olympic qualification for LA 2028 also at stake.
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.
Can Indian women end 44-year wait for Asian Games hockey gold?
India's women's hockey team is set to face defending champions China in the Asian Games final, aiming to secure their first gold medal in 44 years and a direct qualification for the LA Olympics. The team, buoyed by recent successes like the FIH Nations Cup win and a strong World Cup performance, is confident but acknowledges China's strength. Both teams had unbeaten runs to the final, setting up a high-stakes clash.
India Chase 406 Against West Indies As Shubman Gill Smashes Second ODI Double Century
India made an impressive batting effort in the second ODI match between India and the West Indies, where India managed to score 406 runs in the second ODI match. It was the biggest run chase that India ever did, and
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
The Indian team performed brilliantly in the womens hockey semi-final against South Korea at the Asian Games 2026. The two sides met on September 30th, and after a hard-fought clash between the two sides, it was Team India that managed to edge out a brilliant victory.
Asian Games Hockey: India Women Storm Into Final
The Indian women's hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 to qualify for the Asian Games final, ending a 44-year wait for a potential gold medal. Goals from Ishika Chaudhary and Salima Tete secured the victory, setting up a clash with defending champions China in the final.
Asian Games Hockey: India Face Pakistan In High Stakes Semi-final Clash
Defending champions India are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes men's hockey semifinal at the Asian Games. The winner of the gold medal will secure a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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 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
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
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
