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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.

In women’s Hockey World Cup, fifth place and plenty to build on for India

August 29, 2026 7:10 am

The women have now shown twice — first at the Tokyo Olympics and now again at the World Cup — that they can go toe-to-toe with the best. The task now is to ensure that support grows.

'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.

Navneet Kaur hat-trick seals India's qualification to Hockey World Cup; hosts thrash Wales 4-1 in Hyderabad

March 12, 2026 9:57 am

India's win against Wales ensured India have qualified for the Hockey World Cup.

FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Wasteful India settle for 2-2 draw against Scotland

March 09, 2026 11:08 pm

Playing against a lower-ranked opponent, India put in a disappointing show and were unable to capitalise on the opportunities created, as well as they should have, when they had the ball.

India thrashed 8-0 by Argentina: Harmanpreet Singh and Co concede 7 goals in first half from hell in Pro League match

February 13, 2026 9:39 am

Every goal India conceded came from a simple mistake, while they squandered opportunities too

Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals clinch 2nd spot after 3-3 draw against TN Dragons; three out of four playoff spots confirmed

January 21, 2026 10:13 pm

Ranchi Royals will face Kalinga Lancers in Qualifier 1, while Hyderabad Toofans are also assured of their place in the top four.

Hockey India League: Hyderabad Toofans beat HIL GC 3-2 in must-win last league match and all but seal playoffs spot; Soorma HC keep slim hopes alive

January 20, 2026 10:04 pm

Last edition's finalists Hyderabad Toofans moved into third place with this win and their healthy goal difference should see them hold on to a place in the top four.

Alexander Hendrickx’s solitary goal helps Lancers maintain unbeaten run

January 14, 2026 11:22 pm

Strike in the 40th minute takes league leaders past Hyderabad Toofans

Hockey India League: Kalinga Lancers, last season's entertainers, begin with encouraging 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

January 04, 2026 11:25 pm

Braces from Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh helped Kalinga Lancers start Hockey India League 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals.

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