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Punjab team in action during the Nationals in Jhansi. (Hockey India.)

Hockey: Jugraj Singh scores twice as Hardik Singh-led Punjab reclaim National crown

April 15, 2025 9:45 pm

Punjab went a goal down in the title clash against Madhya Pradesh, but star national team drag-flicker Jugraj Singh triggered the comeback.

Deepika scores as India celebrate retaining the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 title (Hockey India photos)

Asian Champions Trophy: High-flying Indian hockey team beat China for crown

November 20, 2024 11:16 pm

Deepika scores winner in final, coach Harendra Singh says just a job well begun

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: How India found a way past Japan goalkeeper Yu Kudo's heroics to reach the final in Rajgir

November 20, 2024 10:19 am

Japan goalkeeper Yu Kudo was sensational but couldn't prevent an Indian win. India's second goal was a thing of beauty as 17-year-old Sunelita Toppo showed why she is so highly rated.

Hockey: Meet Deepika, India's drag-flicking hope, who left wrestling to make a niche place for herself in hockey

March 04, 2025 1:55 pm

After picking hockey over wrestling, Deepika is emerging as one of India's key cogs in the wheel under coach Harendra Singh.

Navneet Kaur helped India beat Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Sunday. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Asian Champions Trophy: Navneet Kaur steps up to break deadlock, Deepika continues to shine as India beat Japan

November 18, 2024 8:14 am

India's 3-0 win ensured that the hosts and defending champions finished first in the pool-stage and will face Japan again in the semifinals on Tuesday in Rajgir.

The 23-year-old Salima Tete has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)

Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey: India's impressive win against China, a story of two fine field goals

November 17, 2024 8:10 am

Sangita Kumari and Salima Tete find the net for India as they beat China 3-0 to go top of the standings in Bihar at the Asian Champions Trophy.

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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India overcome 15 sloppy minutes, Deepika scores late winner vs Korea

November 12, 2024 10:11 pm

On Tuesday, India played sloppy hockey in Q3 after a controlled first half, and allowed South Korea to equalise from 0-2 down, before getting a late winner.

Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey: India find their groove in 2nd half against Malaysia but chance conversion remains a concern

November 12, 2024 4:07 pm

Tougher tests await, and better performances would be needed, especially to beat China who thrashed Thailand 15-0 earlier in the day. While the eventual outcome doesn't reflect the dominance India had on the night, it's a good start to a fresh cycle.

India vs Malaysia Hockey Highlights, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Sangita, Preeti, Udita on target; IND beat MAS 4-0

November 11, 2024 8:45 pm

India vs Malaysia Hockey Highlights, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Hockey Live Score: Indian women's hockey team began their campaign with a 4-0 win.

Versatile Jugraj Singh, son of a porter at Attari-Wagah border, and India's hero in Asian Champions Trophy hockey final

September 19, 2024 9:27 am

Jugraj Singh, scorer of the winner against China in the ACT final, sold Tricolour flags and water bottles at the Attari-Wagah border as a teenager to help his family of limited means.