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Savita Punia blames poor fitness for below-par show in 2025, but confident of qualifying for WC
February 03, 2026 12:18 am
Indian women failed to directly qualify for the World Cup to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands in August this year through the Asia Cup, and will now have to play the qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. The other team in the tournament are England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria.
Amid complaints over 'behaviour', women's hockey coach Harendra Singh quits citing 'personal reasons'
December 02, 2025 8:38 am
“After speaking to the players, Hockey India officials realised that at least half of the team did not want to continue playing under Harendra because of various reasons, ranging from how he handled the team to the rising number of injuries and the poor performances," a source told The Indian Express.
Women's Asia Cup hockey: Salima Tete's side do just enough against Japan to reach title clash, with a little help from China
September 13, 2025 9:02 pm
India’s early goal came from perfect transition hockey, but Salima Tete’s side fluffed a few chances near the end and allowed Japan to equalise.
Hockey Asia Cup: Navneet Kaur's late, late goal rescues draw for India against Japan in a thriller where goalkeepers shine
September 06, 2025 11:18 pm
Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (30’) had scored at the stroke of half-time for India's first equaliser. Meanwhile, for Japan, the goals came in the form of Hiroka Murayama (10’) and Chiko Fujibayashi (58’).
Asia Cup hockey: Without Deepika and Savita, India face a daunting task; coach Harendra Singh calls for players to see pressure as privilege
September 05, 2025 7:50 pm
India are bolstered by the return of Nikki Pradhan and Udita in defense after a leaky defense ruined their Pro League campaign
Hockey: Deepika's drag flicks give India hope of a late fightback but Australia prevail 3-2 in Pro League
June 14, 2025 8:09 pm
There were no points for India at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Saturday at the start of their European sojourn where they are in for a fight to stave off relegation from the Pro League
Hockey: Salima Tete says India's main focus is on fitness – 'If we are fit, believe we can defeat any team in the world'
May 20, 2025 9:57 pm
India captain Salima Tete and key defender Jyoti speak about the work going behind the scenes as Harendra Singh-coached India look to up their fitness game.
Hockey: Indian women's team remain winless in Australia, go down in penultimate match 2-3
May 03, 2025 7:22 pm
Indian women's hockey team lost their second match against Australia, going down 2-3 in a close encounter in Perth on Saturday.
Why Indian women hockey’s loss to Netherlands is heartwarming moment
February 25, 2025 8:08 am
In a battle of unequals, it wasn’t a surprise that olympic champions won but India’s performance was refreshingly encouraging.
Six-second rule on hockey field: How India women are borrowing a football principle to hassle rivals
February 24, 2025 8:08 am
Harendra Singh has often looked at football for tactical inspiration during his two-decade-long career as hockey coach. And he is trying to drill one of those tactics down to the Indian women's hockey team.
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