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Hockey: How PR Sreejesh-coached India produced a stunning fourth quarter turnaround to beat Argentina from 0-2 to 4-2, and win bronze at Junior World Cup

December 11, 2025 11:32 am

Leading the revival was Arshdeep Singh who burst through defenses to create chances that led to a podium finish.

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

Hockey Junior World Cup: Meet Princedeep Singh, India’s goalkeeper who wears PR Sreejesh’s No 16, inspired by the legend to take up sport

December 07, 2025 10:09 am

On Friday, the 21-year-old goalkeeper shot himself into the limelight with a sensational display in the tie-breaker as India defeated Belgium in a thrilling quarterfinal of the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai.

Manmeet Singh in action at the FIH Junior World Cup. (Photo: Hockey India)

Hockey, Junior World Cup: What makes midfielder Manmeet Singh one for the future

December 03, 2025 10:28 pm

Hailing from Akashdeep Singh’s hometown, scores and creates goals, besides wielding authority at the heart of the midfield

After 'starting trouble', Sreejesh's India go aerial to unlock stubborn Chile and start with 7-0 win

November 29, 2025 9:31 am

After a goalless opening quarter, the floodgates opened as India ran out 7-0 winners against Chile to start their campaign with a solid if not spectacular win.

India's junior hockey team coach PR Sreejesh talks to the team ahead of their opening match of the FIH Junior Men's World Cup against Chile, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Hockey India)

Hockey: With PR Sreejesh as head coach, Rohit-led India with strong core aim for the stars at Junior World Cup

November 28, 2025 8:16 am

While the Junior World Cup is typically the first tryst with a high level of hockey for young players, the current Indian squad – to be led by Rohit – has already been exposed to one season of the Hockey India League (HIL) alongside top internationals.

Indian Men's Hockey Team's goalscorer Abhishek fights for the ball with Belgium defenders at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025: India fall short by a goal in fighting defeat to Belgium

November 25, 2025 12:45 pm

The 2-3 defeat for India saw goals from Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra but a brace from Roman Duvekot and a goal from Nicolas De Kerpel was enough for the European giants, Belgium, to edge to victory.

Indian hockey team with American Gambits co-owner Prachura P Padakannaya after the master class session at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus in Bengaluru on Friday. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Why Indian Hockey Team got a chess masterclass from American Gambits co-owner Prachura P Padakannaya

October 11, 2025 2:55 pm

During the session, Prachura explained the nuances of the sport of 64 squares besides also playing a game against midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was aided by India captain Harmanpreet Singh, who plays chess with his wife when he is back home on a break.