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FILE: Pakistan junior hockey team pulled out of World Cup set to take place in India. (Photo: Hockey India/X)

Pakistan pulls out of Jr Hockey World Cup in India, demand for neutral venue not accepted

October 24, 2025 19:02 IST

The 24-team Junior World Cup is scheduled to be held from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai.

Indian hockey team with American Gambits co-owner Prachura P Padakannaya after the master class session at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus in Bengaluru on Friday. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Why Indian Hockey Team got a chess masterclass from American Gambits co-owner Prachura P Padakannaya

October 11, 2025 14:55 IST

During the session, Prachura explained the nuances of the sport of 64 squares besides also playing a game against midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was aided by India captain Harmanpreet Singh, who plays chess with his wife when he is back home on a break.

Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for Sultan of Johor Cup. (PHOTO: Hockey India) 

Hockey: Ahead of home Junior World Cup, PR Sreejesh-coached India brace for Sultan of Johor Cup challenge

October 10, 2025 14:54 IST

While India will start their campaign against Great Britain tomorrow, they will face off against Pakistan on 14th October.

Indian hockey team's Hardik Singh. (Photo: Hockey India)

Hardik Singh makes fighter-jet gesture while talking about Pakistan team, says there’s no rivalry with them in hockey anymore

September 28, 2025 10:01 IST

India have remained unbeaten in the last 10 games with Pakistan; winning eight games and drawing two against Pakistan.

Men's HIL auctions

Men’s HIL auction: Junior goalkeeper Vivek Lakra goes from Rs 2 lakhs to 23 lakhs, Australia’s Liam Henderson most expensive signing of the day

September 25, 2025 00:12 IST

Among Indians, junior India goalkeeper Vivek Lakra went for a handsome sum of Rs 23 lakhs after starting with a base price of INR 2 Lakhs, as defending champions Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers signed him up in one of the standout buys of the day.

HIL Women's auction

Women’s HIL auction: Argentina’s star drag flicker Agustina Gorzelany most expensive signing at Rs 42 lakhs, Monika tops the list among Indians

September 25, 2025 00:01 IST

With a salary cap of Rs 2 Crores, the participating franchises — JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Ranchi Royals, SG Pipers, and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers — built well-rounded squads featuring international stars alongside India’s brightest young talent.

Hockey India League

Hockey India League: After UP Rudras pull out, HIL governing council adopts team; set to waive off franchise feeSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 17:10 IST

The step, taken two days after the UP franchise pulled out due to financial concerns, is aimed at easing the financial burden on the teams.

Former India keeper PR Sreejesh (LEFT) and India vice captain Hardik Singh. (PHOTOs: Hockey India)

PR Sreejesh on UP Rudras pulling out of HIL: ‘Hockey India must take a call because you can’t miss India vice-captain Hardik playing in league’

September 24, 2025 00:05 IST

Delhi were one of the teams severely hit by late post-auction player withdrawals before the last season, when the league returned after a seven-year hiatus. Sreejesh said it was a big lesson learned

Harendra Singh, coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, talks to the team. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

We have to work on player-to-player marking in key zones, says women’s hockey coach Harendra SinghSubscriber Only

September 23, 2025 22:50 IST

In physical aspects, India is on par with China, says Harendra Singh

UP Rudras leaves the men’s tournament with seven teams unless a replacement team or a new owner for the UP franchise is found. (HIL)

Setback for Hockey India League: Second team pulls out after one season citing financial reasonsSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 19:58 IST

The UP Rudras franchise, which had India vice-captain Hardik Singh and Lalit Upadhyay in its ranks, communicated its decision to Hockey India on Sunday evening; ‘Will manage the situation,” says federation’s secretary Bhola Nath Singh.

India will play Pakistan in a hockey match in neutral venue in England. (Photo: Hockey India)

India, Pakistan hockey teams to face off next year on neutral venue in England

September 15, 2025 16:14 IST

The neighbours will play each other twice from June 23 to 28, which will be the season-finale of the FIH Pro League, the top-tier tournament of world hockey.

The gulf between India and China was made apparent on two separate occasions – the 1-4 defeat in the Super 4s and the same result in the final. (Hockey India)

Women’s Asia Cup: In the end, the best team won – unfortunately for Indian hockey, it wasn’t coach Harendra Singh’s sideSubscriber Only

September 15, 2025 00:03 IST

India went down 1-4 against Alyson Annan's well-oiled China in the continental event's final on Sunday.

IND vs JPN Women's Asia Cup 2025 Hockey Final: India take on China in the final on Sunday.

India vs China Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final Highlights: China lift Asia Cup with stunning second half performance; IND 1-4 CHNSubscriber Only

September 15, 2025 01:13 IST

India vs China Women’s Hockey, Asia Cup 2025 Final Match Highlights: The India women's hockey team finished second as China clinched the summit clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Asia Cup hockey India

Women’s Asia Cup hockey: Salima Tete’s side do just enough against Japan to reach title clash, with a little help from ChinaSubscriber Only

September 13, 2025 21:02 IST

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.

India vs Japan Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s Live Score: India take on Japan in the Super 4 match on Saturday.

India vs Japan Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s HIGHLIGHTS: India manage draw against Japan, reach final after China beat KoreaSubscriber Only

September 14, 2025 09:26 IST

IND vs JPN Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4s Match Highlights: India drew against Japan, 1-1. Later, Korea were beaten 1-0 by China. On Sunday, India will face China, the final starts at 5.30 pm IST.

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 mistakesSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 22:12 IST

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.

The Indian women's hockey team lost their Super4s Pool match 1-4 against hosts China in Hangzhou on Thursday. (Photo: Hockey India)

Asia Cup hockey, final scenarios for India: After draw against Japan, can Salima Tete’s side still reach final against China?

September 13, 2025 16:03 IST

After India's 1-4 defeat against China, one spot is already confirmed for Sunday's final. China have qualified for the title clash with six points from two matches, leaving India, Korea and Japan jostling for the one remaining spot

India vs China Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live Score Updates:

India vs China, Hockey Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s Match Highlights: Salima Tete’s side go down 1-4, final hopes hang in the balanceSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 00:38 IST

India vs China Women's Hockey, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s HIGHLIGHTS: India went down 1-4 despite pushing China for a majority of the match.

India vs Korea Women's Asia cup

Asia Cup hockey: Salima Tete and Co brace for massive Chinese test after strong attacking display against Korea in Super 4s openerSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 09:30 IST

The aggressive attacking nature of the Indian women's team has been a feature for some time now – former coach Janneke Schopman insisted on speed above all else, while coach Harendra often refers to the Indian style as 'masala hockey'.

Hardik singh Punjab Floods

Hockey star Hardik Singh adopts a family affected by Punjab floods, will use Asia Cup prize money to rebuild their livesSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 08:44 IST

Just days after helping India qualify for the World Cup, midfielder to help family get a roof over its head, furniture and other accessories.

India vs Korea Hockey Live Score

India vs Korea Highlights, Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s: Solid IND begin Super 4s with a 4-2 win against Korea ahead of China clashSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 01:05 IST

India vs Korea, Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s Match HIGHLIGHTS: India defeated Korea in the Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium to begin Super 4s with a win.

Navneet Kaur in action against Singapore at the Women’s Asia Cup in Hangzhou. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Asia Cup women’s hockey: Navneet Kaur shines again, Mumtaz Khan nets hat-trick as India beat Singapore 12-0 to reach Super 4sSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 08:26 IST

The margin of victory was significant enough to better Japan’s goal difference after they had beaten Thailand 6-0 earlier in the day, meaning India finished top of Pool B

Craig Fulton uses the Meta glasses (highlighted in inset) to record his team talks with the Indian hockey team and then reflect on them later. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

After Asia Cup win, Craig Fulton hails ‘super intelligent’ India but team rebuilding imminentSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 20:49 IST

Building depth in Asian events to unleash well-oiled unit against Australia and Europe is what the South African coach aims to achieve for India

Shilanand Lakra has become one of India’s best forwards. (Photo credit: Hockey India)

He trained for priesthood, became a hockey star: Shilanand Lakra’s journey from remote Odisha village to Indian teamSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 14:54 IST

Sundergarh is known for top defenders like Michael Kindo & Dilip Tirkey, but he is adept that scoring goals and providing assists

India hockey team celebrate winning the Asia Cup after defeating Korea in the final. (Hockey India)

India win 4th Asia Cup hockey title in Rajgir; Here’s a full list of winners

September 8, 2025 00:56 IST

The last time India won the Asia Cup was in 2017, Dhaka. They have now won the title four times overall, behind only South Korea's total of five

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