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
Baskaran hopeful of Indias prospects in the World Cup
We dont have the one thing that we so desperately want: Indias Mandeep Singh on the Hockey World Cup
For someone who has a medal from every other major competition in the sport, at every level junior and senior Asia Cups, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Champions Trophy and the Olympics that empty space on his medal cabinet is a constant reminder of an unfinished job
Anmol Ekka Captains India For Junior Asia Cup
Defender Anmol Ekka will captain the 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup in China from August 30 to September 13. The squad, training in Bengaluru under coach Frederic Soyez, recently completed an exposure tour of Belgium and is playing friendly matches against Malaysia U-21 as part of their preparations.
Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup
For the first time since 1998, no Indian umpire or technical official will be present at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, a situation that has left former international officials disappointed and calling for a structured pathway to develop and support Indian officiating talent.
'We can stop India': Pakistan's hockey World Cup warning
Pakistan's chief selector Samiullah Khan believes a draw against arch-rivals India will be crucial for the national hockey team to advance past the group stage in the upcoming World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Pakistan, participating after an eight-year hiatus, has announced a 20-member squad, with foreign coaches assisting the team.
India vs Sri Lanka Tests: Rishabh Pant Seeks MS Dhoni's Help Before WTC Clash
With India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka just around the corner, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has sought the guidance of one of the country's greatest cricketing minds-former captain MS Dhoni. Pant has been training in Ranchi with Dhoni ahead of the
