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Germany defeat Spain to win the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

As Germany win an incredible 8th Hockey Junior World Cup title, another goalkeeping hero emerges in Jasper Ditzer

December 11, 2025 11:29 am

Imposing presence of custodian Jasper Ditzer thwarts Spanish hopes as Germans prevail 3-2 after 1-1 stalemate in regulation time.

India beat Wales 3-1 in the 9/16 classification game of the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey, Junior World Cup: Hina Bano adds to her goal tally as India beat Wales in the classification match after missing out on quarterfinals

December 08, 2025 11:31 am

In the classification bracket for positions 9 to 16, India got off to a winning start thanks to goals from Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’), and Ishika (31’).

Indian player after losing 1-5 to Germany in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. (PHOTO: PTI)

How India were outplayed by Germany in the semifinals of FIH Junior World Cup

December 08, 2025 12:05 am

Defensive errors, lack of steel in midfield, turnovers in offence hurt PR Sreejesh-coached team during their 1-5 loss to seven-time champions and title holders Germany

Dilraj Singh at the FIH Junior World Cup. (Credit: Hockey India)

Junior World Cup Hockey: Dilraj Singh's journey from goalkeeper to goalscorer, through financial strife and mother's sacrifices

December 06, 2025 12:02 pm

Not far from his village in Gurdaspur, Dilraj started working with coach Kulwinder Singh at Ghuman Kalan hockey ground.

At Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, Rohit is one of India's most crucial players, in addition to being the leader. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey, Junior World Cup: Meet India captain Rohit, a powerful drag-flicker from Hisar who idolises Harmanpreet Singh

December 06, 2025 12:00 pm

Hailing from Dabra village in Hisar, Rohit is known for his speed, strength and skill as he leads from the front in the Junior Hockey World Cup

India’s Abhishek in action against Belgium at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey: Goalkeepers Pawan, Mohith shine but India beaten by Belgium 1-0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final

November 30, 2025 8:57 pm

Mohith HS and Pawan Malik emerged as the big positives in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final, even as India lost 0-1 to Belgium in a tight final.

India will play Pakistan in a hockey match in neutral venue in England. (Photo: Hockey India)

India, Pakistan hockey teams to face off next year on neutral venue in England

September 15, 2025 4:14 pm

The neighbours will play each other twice from June 23 to 28, which will be the season-finale of the FIH Pro League, the top-tier tournament of world hockey.

IND vs JPN Women's Asia Cup 2025 Hockey Final: India take on China in the final on Sunday.

India vs China Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final Highlights: China lift Asia Cup with stunning second half performance; IND 1-4 CHN

September 15, 2025 1:13 am

India vs China Women’s Hockey, Asia Cup 2025 Final Match Highlights: The India women's hockey team finished second as China clinched the summit clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

India vs Japan Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s Live Score: India take on Japan in the Super 4 match on Saturday.

India vs Japan Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s HIGHLIGHTS: India manage draw against Japan, reach final after China beat Korea

September 14, 2025 9:26 am

IND vs JPN Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s Match Highlights: India drew against Japan, 1-1. Later, Korea were beaten 1-0 by China. On Sunday, India will face China, the final starts at 5.30 pm IST.