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'It is not a punishment camp': Sjoerd Marijne on restoring culture and trust in Indian women’s hockey

February 04, 2026 6:18 pm

After allegations of infighting, multiple injuries and string of poor results relegation, Dutchman prioritises team unity and improved fitness as he gets his third stint with the team underway.

Hockey: Hyderabad named as host of World Cup 2026 qualifiers featuring Indian women's team

December 11, 2025 6:00 pm

The event will feature England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria apart from India.

India did have the better of the attacking stats in the opening quarter but it ended with neither side breaking the deadlock. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)

FIH Junior World Cup: Goalkeeper Nidhi steps up in shootout to save wasteful India, to play Spain for 9th place

December 10, 2025 12:31 am

With the win, India entered the final classification match for the 9th-10th place, where they will take on Spain on Thursday

Hockey Junior World Cup: How Indian women's team missed out on quarterfinals despite two wins with good margin

December 07, 2025 10:52 am

India ended up missing out on place in the quarterfinals, as the tourmament's new format ended their hopes of progressing to the business end

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.

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India vs China, Hockey Women's Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s Match Highlights: Salima Tete's side go down 1-4, final hopes hang in the balance

September 12, 2025 12:38 am

India vs China Women's Hockey, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s HIGHLIGHTS: India went down 1-4 despite pushing China for a majority of the match.

Asia Cup hockey: Salima Tete and Co brace for massive Chinese test after strong attacking display against Korea in Super 4s opener

September 11, 2025 9:30 am

The aggressive attacking nature of the Indian women's team has been a feature for some time now – former coach Janneke Schopman insisted on speed above all else, while coach Harendra often refers to the Indian style as 'masala hockey'.

Hockey Asia Cup: Indian women begin with 11-0 win against Thailand, with Penalty Corner situations taking centre stage

September 05, 2025 11:09 pm

In the absence of key dragflickers, India applied creative variations to their set-piece routines in the tournament opener.

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)

Salima Tete to lead Indian women's hockey team at Asia Cup in Hangzhou

August 21, 2025 5:14 pm

India has been drawn in Pool B, where it will face Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. The team will open its campaign against Thailand on September 5, followed by a clash with Japan on September 6.

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Hockey: 'Not blaming players' Disheartened about relegation from Pro League, but India coach Harendra Singh lists areas to improve for Asia Cup

July 09, 2025 10:35 pm

The Indian women's hockey team, after a poor run of results in Europe, finished last in the Pro League which means relegation. But coach Harendra looks at the positives, identifies what needs to change as the team targets Asia Cup.