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File image of Indian women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne. (Photo: Hockey India)

Marijne aims to improve India’s consistency as Asian Games, World Cup loom large

May 15, 2026 10:32 pm

Sjoerd Marijne returned to coach India’s women’s hockey team in January and has two marquee events - the Asian Games and the World Cup - to carve a legacy for both the team and himself.

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Below-par India edge past Italy 1-0 to reach final, England won't make their life easy in title clash

March 14, 2026 9:26 am

The solitary goal was credited to Manisha Chauhan, who in Deepika's absence was tasked with flicking from short corners

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.

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.

Navneet Kaur will be key for India’s chances. (File photo / Hockey India)

Hockey, World Cup qualifiers: Last chance for Salima Tete's India to book a spot at 2026 World Cup; squad, schedule and where to watch

March 08, 2026 3:09 pm

Hosts India will be up against the likes of England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria in a tournament that will be played in two groups before the semifinals and the crucial third-place playoff decide the final slots for the World Cup

Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur, India’s captain and vice captain, will lead Soorma HC and SG Pipers in the HIL once more. (Credit: Hockey India)

Women's HIL: Who are the captains, key Indian and overseas stars for four franchises – a quick guide for second season

December 28, 2025 9:53 am

A World Cup qualifier in Hyderabad in March offers the last chance to qualify for the marquee tournament, and players would be hoping to make their mark across four teams.

India suffered their first defeat of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup. Hockey India

Women's Asia Cup hockey: India's 1-4 reversal against China wasn't a bad performance, but one that had avoidable mistakes

September 11, 2025 10:12 pm

Where India's all-out attacking plan paid off in the end against Korea on Wednesday, it came back to bite them against the more vaunted opponents. Salima Tete's side next face Japan on Saturday, knowing their destiny is still in their own hands.

India Women's Team harendra Singh Asia Cup

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.

FIH Pro League: India women’s team create chances but Belgium prove to be too clinical

June 22, 2025 9:15 pm

The relegation risk to the FIH Nations Cup increased further for the Indian team as they slipped to the last spot in the points table and the other relegation battling team in England moved to the seventh spot with a 4-1 win over Spain.

India stage heroic comeback to hold Argentina but relegation risk looms

June 19, 2025 9:01 am

Harendra Singh-coached side holds Argentina to a 2-2 draw but fail to earn a bonus point after losing in the shoot-outs; India are placed seventh in the nine-team Pro League, just three points ahead of bottom-placed Germany