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Ishika (C) is a newcomer in India’s senior women’s squad. Credit: Hockey India

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Meet Ishika, India’s newcomer from Bhiwani, a Potterhead and Cristiano Ronaldo fan

March 13, 2026 6:32 pm

Ishika's journey began when her family was in Shahabad, that famous Haryana hockey nursery that has produced many a superstar for the Indian team.

Navneet Kaur (L) was the star of the show once again for India. Credit: Hockey India

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.

Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (L) in action against Scotland during FIH World Cup qualifiers. (Credit: Hockey India)

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.

Argentina thrashed India 8-0 in Pro League hockey. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

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

Amandeep Lakra was on target again as Hyderabad Toofans prevailed in a must-win match to stay alive in race for playoffs. (PHOTO: HIL)

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.

Sjoerd Marijne has taken over from Harendra Singh as the head coach of Indian women's hockey team. (FILE PHOTO: PTI)

He once lifted the Indian women's hockey team out of turmoil; Sjoerd Marijne returns to rescue a broken side again

January 03, 2026 9:34 am

With the team struggling on and off the field, the coach behind India’s Tokyo Olympics run faces his toughest rebuilding job yet

India will take on Japan in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 tournament on Sunday. (Photo: Hockey India)

India vs Japan Hockey Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch IND vs JPN match live?

September 05, 2025 1:00 pm

IND take on JPN in the Asia Cup 2025 hockey match in Rajgir on Sunday.

Hockey India announced the 24-member squad for a four-match tour of Australia. (Hockey India)

Hockey: Karthi Selvam makes a comeback as Craig Fulton names squad for crucial Australia tour before Asia Cup

August 04, 2025 7:37 pm

Hockey India announced the 24-member squad for a four-match tour of Australia that is going to be a key series in determining the squad for Asia Cup in Rajgir, a World Cup qualifier.

Watch: Maico Casella scores a stunner as Hyderabad Toofans storm to a 5-1 over Kalinga Lancers

January 13, 2025 8:10 am

Casella's strike for Hyderabad Toofans will go down as one of the goal of the season contenders

My Diary 2024: Harmanpreet Singh – 'We want to become mentality monsters, unafraid of any team or situation'

December 28, 2024 8:17 am

Harmanpreet, captain of the bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team in Paris, believes the change in mindset is the key reason for consecutive podium finishes at the Olympics and hopes the team builds on it further.