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Hockey: Disjointed India end Rourkela leg of Pro League with fourth straight defeat, conceding 19 goals and scoring just five

February 15, 2026 23:41 IST

On Sunday, India lost the reverse fixture against Argentina 2-4 as their winless start to FIH Pro League continues.

FIH Pro League Hockey: The final scoreline on Saturday read 4–2 in Belgium’s favour over India. (Hockey India)

Four goals in six minutes: Indian hockey team’s collapse against Belgium exposes a deeper malaise

February 15, 2026 09:35 IST

FIH Pro League: Belgium exposed India’s lack of game intelligence in 4-2 drubbing.

Why India being thrashed 8-0 by Argentina is rude wake-up call ahead of World Cup, Asian Games

February 14, 2026 09:28 IST

Off-field chaos, jaded players after HIL and a transition off the rails, all resulted in a perfect storm, as Argentina decimated India's defense

Argentina thrashed India 8-0 in Pro League hockey. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

India thrashed 8-0 by Argentina: Harmanpreet Singh and Co concede 7 goals in first half from hell in Pro League match

February 13, 2026 09:39 IST

Every goal India conceded came from a simple mistake, while they squandered opportunities too

FIH Pro League: India go down 1-3 against Belgium, in a match where they defended well for more than three quarters but ran out of steam

February 11, 2026 23:12 IST

It was 1-1 till 53 minutes with Shilanand Lakra finding the target before late goals resulted in a losing start to the campaign on home turf

Few debuts in recent years have carried as much intrigue as that of penalty-corner specialist Amandeep Lakra. (Hockey India)

FIH Pro League hockey: In a season of transition, promising drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra steps into focus

February 10, 2026 20:25 IST

Araljeet Singh Hundal, Manmeet Singh and Rosan Kujur get their chance against Belgium and Argentina as India seeks to move on from controversy over Manpreet Singh's omission.

Hockey, Pro League: Dragflicker Amandeep Lakra, junior World Cup stars Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur named in 24-member squad for Rourkela leg

February 5, 2026 20:33 IST

India begin their 2025-'26 Pro League campaign in Rourkela, scheduled to take place from 10th to 15th February 2026 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

Sjoerd Marijne India women's hockey team

‘It is not a punishment camp’: Sjoerd Marijne on restoring culture and trust in Indian women’s hockey

February 4, 2026 18:18 IST

After allegations of infighting, multiple injuries and string of poor results relegation, Dutchman prioritises team unity and improved fitness as he gets his third stint with the team underway.

Savita Punia blames poor fitness for below-par show in 2025, but confident of qualifying for WC

February 3, 2026 00:18 IST

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.

FILE PHOTO: Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passed away on THursday aged 72.

Michael Nobbs, the dosa-loving hockey coach who made India one of the fitness teams, passes away

January 29, 2026 22:35 IST

Australian Michael Nobbs, who coached India from 2011 to 2013, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness aged 72

Former India hockey captain Manpreet Singh (second from right) was excluded from India's core group. India coach said he was ‘rested to manage workload’. (Photo: Hockey India)

One match short of equalling record, former hockey captain Manpreet Singh dropped; ‘rested’, says coach Fulton

January 29, 2026 16:12 IST

Manpreet’s exclusion, though, raises eyebrows as he is the only senior outfield player to be left out.

Kalinga Lancers vs Ranchi Royals Hockey india League

Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions

January 26, 2026 23:29 IST

The champions, Kalinga Lancers, received Rs 3 Crore, while runners-up Ranchi Royals took home Rs 2 Crore. Hyderabad Toofans, who defeated HIL GC earlier in the day to finish third, were awarded Rs 1 Crore.

Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

January 26, 2026 01:07 IST

It was a hat-trick of goals by Tom Boon (13', 15', 34') that ensured Royals book their place in the final, and the Toofans replied through Jacob Anderson (5') and Amandeep Lakra (38').

Alexander Hendrickx (R) was the star of the show once again for Lancers. (HIL)

Hockey India League: Red-hot Alexander Hendrickx strikes twice as Kalinga Lancers reach final; Toofans beat HIL GC in Eliminator

January 24, 2026 08:33 IST

Hendrickx, the incredibly consistent Belgian superstar, has now scored in all but one of Kalinga Lancers' matches this season, striking twice against Ranchi Royals on Friday to power his side into the title clash.

How toxic air is impacting India’s athletes: 2023 Jr WC team captain recalls her ordeal, ‘Developed breathing problems, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies’

January 27, 2026 18:34 IST

Preeti Panchal who was the captain of India’s hockey team at the 2023 Junior World Cup, talks about how she struggled with breathing issues, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies due to the rising pollution level.

Hockey India League: Needing to win by 7 goals for a miraculous top-four finish, Soorma Hockey Club fall agonisingly short with 6-1 victory vs SG Pipers

January 22, 2026 22:29 IST

Jeremy Hayward scored four, but Soorma Hockey Club’s victory over SG Pipers wasn't enough to see them through to the playoffs

Ranchi Royals confirmed their second-place finish in the group phase of Hockey India League. (PHOTO: HIL)

Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals clinch 2nd spot after 3-3 draw against TN Dragons; three out of four playoff spots confirmed

January 21, 2026 22:13 IST

Ranchi Royals will face Kalinga Lancers in Qualifier 1, while Hyderabad Toofans are also assured of their place in the top four.

Amandeep Lakra was on target again as Hyderabad Toofans prevailed in a must-win match to stay alive in race for playoffs. (PHOTO: HIL)

Hockey India League: Hyderabad Toofans beat HIL GC 3-2 in must-win last league match and all but seal playoffs spot; Soorma HC keep slim hopes alive

January 20, 2026 22:04 IST

Last edition's finalists Hyderabad Toofans moved into third place with this win and their healthy goal difference should see them hold on to a place in the top four.

Araijeet Singh Hundal (R) scored twice for Ranchi Royals. (PHOTO: HIL)

Hockey India League: After a thrilling 4-4 draw, Ranchi Royals clinch bonus point in shootout against HIL GC

January 19, 2026 23:16 IST

Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored in the shootout for the Royals; Boon made it 4-4 late in regulation time while Araijeet Singh Hundal scored two.

Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons

January 18, 2026 23:59 IST

Kalinga Lancers goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and Jed Snowden played crucial roles in helping their side get over the line; in the other match Bengal Tigers fought back against SG Pipers

Alexander Hendrickx helped Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continue their unbeaten run in the eight-team Hockey India League in Ranchi on Wednesday. (Photo: HIL)

Alexander Hendrickx’s solitary goal helps Lancers maintain unbeaten run

January 14, 2026 23:22 IST

Strike in the 40th minute takes league leaders past Hyderabad Toofans

He’s spent a decade doing this in senior hockey, but Harmanpreet still calls himself a ‘learner’. (Soorma HC)

Always Watching: Harmanpreet Singh and the mind games behind his drag-flicksSubscriber Only

January 14, 2026 09:55 IST

Feeling fit and sharp, India's drag-flick champion believes mind-mapping international opponents by engaging them in deep conversations can help him unlock how they think.

Hockey: New Zealand’s Kane Russell (L) scored yet another hat-trick for HIL GC. (Photo: HIL)

Hockey: Kane Russell scores third hat-trick in four games as table-toppers HIL GC beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

January 13, 2026 01:17 IST

Russell scored in the 14th, 33rd and 47th minutes for HIL GC — a team administered by the league’s governing council after the initial owners withdrew — while Sam Ward scored in the 23rd minute.