I Have Nothing Left To Give: Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina After 21-Year Career
The Greatest Of All Time, Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international career with Argentina, after 21-years marvellous career. In his 21 years of career, Messi came through a lot of disappointment before winning 2022 Football World Cup. The
Hockey World Cup | Faith in youth and a robust defence behind Germanys dominance
Hockey World Cup 2026: Argentina, Germany Crowned Champions
The 2026 Hockey World Cup saw Argentina break the Netherlands' dominance in women's hockey, while Germany successfully defended their men's title. The tournament, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium, featured simultaneous men's and women's events, highlighting shifting hierarchies and India's mixed performance with promising women's results and disappointing men's outcomes.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Record-Breaking 92 In Duleep Trophy Semi-Final
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines, this time rewriting the Duleep Trophy records. The teenage sensation has created his own history, scoring a brilliant 92 runs off just 81 deliveries for the East Zone against the Central Zone in the Duleep
US Open Shock: Novak Djokovic Suffers Stunning First-Round Defeat After Gruelling Battle
Novak Djokovic's early exit from the US Open is a major shock to tennis fans after a stellar quest for the 25th record-breaking Grand Slam fell victim in the very first round. Fourth seed Djokovic was defeated by Argentina's Mariano Navone
Germany Pip Spain, Claim Record-Equalling 4th Hockey World Cup
Germany retained the Men's Hockey World Cup with a disciplined 1-0 victory over Spain, matching Pakistan's record four titles, while Argentina secured bronze by defeating the Netherlands.
Womens Hockey World Cup | Argentina breaks Dutch hearts in a shootout
Women's Hockey World Cup: Argentina End Dutch Reign
Argentina stunned hosts Netherlands 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw, ending the Dutch bid for a fourth straight title and securing their third World Cup crown.
Patrice Evra Backs Bruno Fernandes To Take Manchester United To The Next Level
Bruno Fernandes may well have started the new Premier League campaign as reigning PFA Player of the Year but former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra wants the midfielder to set his sights on bigger things. The man who has played a
Junior Women's Hockey Team Set For Asia Cup Campaign
The Indian women's junior hockey team, led by Khaidem Shileima Chanu and coached by Tim White, is set to compete in the AHF Women's Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, from September 4 to 13. The team has undergone extensive preparations, including an exposure tour to the UK and matches against an India A side, and is confident of a strong performance against top Asian rivals.
The team went through the campaign with just one defeat, holding higher-ranked sides China, England and Australia to draws and recording a 6-1 win over South Africa, before completing their run under Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne with the win over Germany
Hockey World Cup: India goes down fighting to Belgium
Harmanpreet & Co. end up eighth after losing to the co-host on penalties
India's Hockey World Cup Journey Ends With Eighth Place Finish
The Indian men's hockey team finished eighth in the FIH World Cup campaign after losing 3-4 in a shoot-out to co-hosts Belgium. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring a brace for India.
Women's Hockey Team Gets Cash Award For World Cup Success
Hockey India has announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian women's team following their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, their best result since 1974. The team achieved this milestone with a decisive win over Germany, showcasing remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
Marijne: India Women's Hockey Team Must Stay Hungry
India women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne addressed concerns regarding his pre-World Cup leave, asserting his continuous involvement in the team's preparations. He reflected on the team's creditable fifth-place finish at the World Cup, emphasising the need for sustained hunger and improvement. Marijne also discussed the advantages of his second stint, his focus on team discipline, and the positive impact of the Women's Hockey India League on player development.
'On the right track': Savita's bold India hockey claim
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia highlights a significant shift in the Indian women's hockey team's mindset and dressing room atmosphere, attributing their best World Cup finish in over five decades to a newfound belief and openness among players.
Pakistan Players Nearly Boycotted Lord
Pakistan cricket team players reportedly threatened to boycott the second Test at Lord's on Thursday after UK broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview with the sons of Imran Khan, the World Cup-winning captain and former Pakistan Prime Minister. Citing Cricinfo, NDTV
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
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
