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Why Sreejesh should be sharpening India’s keepers instead of leading junior team
May 19, 2026 09:33 IST
The double Olympic medallist's wealth of experience can be tapped to bolster skills of India's senior team custodians, given he is attuned to modern-day goalkeeping techniques and psychology
Marijne aims to improve India’s consistency as Asian Games, World Cup loom large
May 15, 2026 22:32 IST
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.
‘5 podium finishes in 5 games’: Sreejesh hurt over his contract non-renewal
May 13, 2026 21:55 IST
He claims the senior coach, Craig Fulton, wanted a foreign counterpart; HI refutes any such preferences
Gurbax Singh Grewal, 1968 Olympic bronze medallist, passes away at 84
April 25, 2026 14:35 IST
A speedy forward during his playing days, Grewal was part of a historic Indian contingent at the 1968 Olympics.
Manpreet Singh returns to Indian men’s hockey team national camp
April 20, 2026 20:50 IST
The 36-member core probable will train at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9.
Asian Games or World Cup: Where to send main India hockey team?Subscriber Only
March 31, 2026 09:18 IST
Coach, Hockey India not on the same page as 21-day gap between two events triggers dilemma over whether to target Olympic berth at Asian Games at expense of ending 51-year World Cup medal drought
Hockey: Gurjant Singh, two-time Olympic bronze medallist and part of 2016 Junior World Cup-winning team, announces retirement
March 27, 2026 22:47 IST
Born in Khailara, Amritsar, Gurjant rose through the junior ranks quickly, catching the eye with his pace and sharp instincts.
India mulling sending separate teams for Hockey World Cup and Asian GamesSubscriber Only
March 28, 2026 11:20 IST
Both tournaments are in close proximity but as continental event provides direct route to 2028 Olympics, federation likely to prioritise that
Pakistan ‘not to be taken lightly’, says coach Craig Fulton after India drawn together in hockey World Cup
March 19, 2026 17:15 IST
India will open their campaign against Wales on August 15, followed by a crucial match against England on August 17, before facing Pakistan on August 19 in what is expected to be one of the most high-voltage encounters of the group stage.
Sjoerd Marijne’s India Blueprint: Inside the training, tactics and mindset shift driving women’s hockey teamSubscriber Only
March 19, 2026 08:23 IST
Dutch coach lays emphasis on discipline, clarity, speed and demands interdependence as he sets sights on the year’s two biggest tests: World Cup followed by Asian Games
Hockey World Cup 2026: India and Pakistan clubbed in the same pool for men’s event
March 17, 2026 23:09 IST
India and arch rivals Pakistan will feature in the same pool in the men's edition of the Hockey World Cup while the women's team will be playing England, China, and South Africa in the pool stage.
Pakistan hockey turns to Australian great Colin Batch ahead of this year’s World Cup
March 16, 2026 21:22 IST
67-year-old Batch has previously held coaching roles in Belgium, New Zealand and Australia. He is expected to join the Pakistan camp later this month
Hockey World Cup qualification sealed, India continue to be haunted by flaws in finishingSubscriber Only
March 15, 2026 12:05 IST
Poor conversion, shaky drag-flicks and England’s controversial strike leave Sjoerd Marijne searching for answers
Hockey: Scotland finish third in Hyderabad to seal World Cup spot along with India, England; here are the 16 confirmed teams
March 14, 2026 19:47 IST
In Hyderabad, India and England sealed their places by winning the semifinals on Friday and now Italy have finished fourth.
Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Below-par India edge past Italy 1-0 to reach final, England won’t make their life easy in title clashSubscriber Only
March 14, 2026 09:26 IST
The solitary goal was credited to Manisha Chauhan, who in Deepika's absence was tasked with flicking from short corners
Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Meet Ishika, India’s newcomer from Bhiwani, a Potterhead and Cristiano Ronaldo fanSubscriber Only
March 13, 2026 18:32 IST
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.
Navneet Kaur hat-trick seals India’s qualification to Hockey World Cup; hosts thrash Wales 4-1 in HyderabadSubscriber Only
March 12, 2026 09:57 IST
India's win against Wales ensured India have qualified for the Hockey World Cup.
EXPLAINED: Why Indian women’s hockey team have qualified for the World Cup even before semifinals at WC Qualifiers in Hyderabad
March 11, 2026 23:37 IST
The teams in Hyderabad are divided into two pools, with England, Korea, Italy, and Austria in Pool A, while hosts India, Scotland, Uruguay, and Wales form Pool B
FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Wasteful India settle for 2-2 draw against ScotlandSubscriber Only
March 9, 2026 23:08 IST
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.
Hockey World Cup qualifiers: Debutants impress for India as Sjoerd Marijne’s new stint begins with a 4-0 win against UruguaySubscriber Only
March 9, 2026 00:22 IST
India's main problem in the opening quarter was not bringing Navneet and Neha – the creative forces in the side – into play enough.
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 8, 2026 15:09 IST
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 retains captaincy for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers as returning head coach Sjoerd Marijne names his first squad
March 1, 2026 13:43 IST
Hockey India announces 20-member Indian Women’s squad ahead of FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, which will be Marijne's first official assignment after being reappointed as head coach.
Reasons for hope amid transition and turbulence for India after a resilient Australia tourSubscriber Only
February 26, 2026 08:47 IST
Goalkeeper Mohith HS showed sharp reflexes in the 3-1 shootout, and drag flicker Amandeep Lakra's strength and accuracy were the positive takeaways as India collected a bonus point
FIH Pro League | Stronger at the back, shaky in midfield: India concede late to split points with SpainSubscriber Only
February 24, 2026 18:41 IST
As was the case against Australia, India dictated long stretches of the first three quarters - looking composed and purposeful, although they weren’t as assertive against Spain as they were against Australia.
Pro League: India squander double-goal lead against Australia but signs of revival at last in hard-fought 2-2 drawSubscriber Only
February 23, 2026 09:20 IST
India ambushed in last quarter after impressive display for three-fourths of the match, goalkeeper Mohith HS came up with big saves in the end for a draw
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