Indian hockey

Hockey: As Sjoerd Marijne returns to take over Indian women's team in disarray, a serious challenge awaits with World Cup qualification looming

January 02, 2026 7:39 pm

Deep down, Marijne knows it won’t be so straightforward. Speaking to The Indian Express in August last year, Marijne agreed that ‘something is not going well, else they would be ranked higher’ in the world.

Women's HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals

December 29, 2025 12:27 pm

Having won just one match last year, the early signs are good for Navneet and her side this season.

For Navneet Kaur, Women's HIL presents an opportunity to explore her game and attack with freedom

December 28, 2025 10:25 am

Ahead of the auction for the second women's HIL, SG Pipers asked Navneet Kaur to be a part of the team selection process.

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’).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

‘Punjab Clique’ In Indian Hockey Team, Reason For Poor Performance

September 28, 2015 2:41 pm