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Germany equalling Pakistan’s World Cup record should worry Indian hockey

September 03, 2026 7:38 am

Germany have equalled Pakistan’s World Cup record. India’s eight Olympic titles remain an extraordinary outlier. No other nation comes close in the men’s competition. But records that look immortal are usually protected by ecosystems, not nostalgia. And that should be a warning for India

Why Germany equalling Pakistan’s World Cup record should worry Indian hockey

August 31, 2026 8:53 am

Germany have equalled Pakistan’s World Cup record. India’s eight Olympic titles remain an extraordinary outlier. No other nation comes close in the men’s competition. But records that look immortal are usually protected by ecosystems, not nostalgia. And that should be a warning for India.

India vs South Africa Hockey World Cup Highlights: IND thump SA 6-1

August 18, 2026 9:00 pm

England currently lead Pool D following their 4-0 win over South Africa, with China and India next in the standings, while South Africa are fourth.

Indian hockey's heavy lifter: Sushila Chanu's decade at the top and still here

August 12, 2026 4:22 pm

From checking railway tickets in Mumbai to 262 caps, a career built on staying

Hockey coach Fulton on ‘distractions’: Focus on what you can control

August 05, 2026 7:26 pm

India's men's hockey team coach Craig Fulton on why it's important not to take anything for granted and how the team has tied over recent controversies

We won the 1975 Hockey World Cup wearing blue. Don’t change our history and identity

August 01, 2026 1:44 pm

Pakistan played hockey with green shirts on green turf and never had a problem. So why do we?

Who took the call and why, asks Hockey India chief as jersey blue turns saffron

August 01, 2026 9:05 am

Federation chief, also a former national captain, seeks to know whose decision it was to move from blue to saffron, the reasons thereof, and the process undertaken

‘Hockey’s blue jersey akin to Argentina’s iconic stripes’: Naveen Patnaik, who once sponsored team, speaks out

July 31, 2026 4:22 am

Odisha hosted two successive Hockey World Cups in 2018 and 2023.

Indian hockey ditches blue for saffron; players, top officials 'not consulted'

July 31, 2026 2:37 am

Some of Hockey India's top officials, including members of the executive committee, were not informed or consulted about the move; HI says blue jersey blending with astroturf colour is the reason; Former India captain Vasudevan Baskaran says 'he is hurt'

'Players suggested saffron': Hockey India defends change in jersey colour

July 30, 2026 3:21 pm

"The legacy and identity of the Indian team has always been blue. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange?” Rasquinha wrote on X.

How hockey was invented

May 12, 2026 9:18 am

Explore the complete history of hockey, from its ancient origins to the invention of the modern game.

Roots of the Game: Six sports and their fascinating origins

January 28, 2026 11:59 am

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India vs Pakistan: Arch-rivals draw in Hockey World League

June 27, 2015 1:41 am

Arch rivals India Pakistan play out a 2-2 draw in an exciting Hockey World League semifinal match.

Women's Hockey World Cup Indian Team

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Junior Hockey World Cup: India Beat Australia, Crowd Goes Crazy In Lucknow

June 22, 2020 7:17 pm

12th South Asian Games conclude

February 24, 2016 3:44 am

Guwahati, Feb 24 (ANI): The 12th South Asian games were declared close in a glittering ceremony that saw performances by eight live bands from across the northeastern states. India's regional supremacy went unchallenged as the hosts were crowned overall champions for the 12th consecutive time after notching up a record-breaking haul of 188 gold, 90 silver and 30 bronze medals taking the overall tally to 308. While Sri Lanka with a total of 186 medals came second, Pakistan begged third position with 106 medals. Afghanistan stood at fourth with a medal tally of 35, Bangladesh at fifth with 75 medals, Nepal secured sixth position with 60 medals, Maldives stands at seventh with a medal tally of 3 and Bhutan stands at eighth with a total of 16 medals. Cycling, football, hockey, squash, volleyball were among 23 sport disciplines of which 16 were held in Guwahati and 7 in Shillong. The hosting of the major international sporting event is part of the government's efforts to develop India's northeast region. The two hosting cities Guwahati and Shillong showcased the culture and heritage of northeast India. The mega sports extravaganza will help boost the state's tourism besides pushing infrastructural growth. The objective of decentralizing sports to centres outside the metros is laudable and the effort will boost economic growth and bring prosperity to the region, making India a global destination for sports.