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Hockey India announces cash reward for women's team after fifth-place World Cup finish

Hockey India awarded fifty lakh rupees to the women's hockey team. This recognition celebrates their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup. The team secured this achievement with a three-one victory over Germany. This marks the best World Cup result for India since nineteen seventy-four. The team…

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India beat Wales 3-1 to begin FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win

India secured a 3-1 victory against Wales in their opening World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two penalty-corner goals to establish an early lead. India extended their advantage to three goals after the break with another penalty-corner conversion. Wales managed to score a consolation goal in the final minutes…

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FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule out; India Men to face Pakistan in group stage

The 2026 Hockey World Cup schedule has been released by the FIH. India's men's team will play Wales, England, and Pakistan in their group. India's women's team faces China, South Africa, and England in their pool. Both tournaments will be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. The events are scheduled…

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No Indian umpire at Hockey WC after 28 years, veterans blame on structured pathway

For the first time since 1998, India will not field any umpires or technical officials at the upcoming Hockey World Cup. Former officials highlight the absence of a structured development framework and inadequate international experience for aspiring umpires. The sport suffers due to poor financial stability and a lack of…

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Pakistan can hold India to a draw in FIH Men's World Cup clash on Aug 19: Samiullah

Pakistan's chief selector believes a draw against India is crucial for their World Cup pool stage. The national team will participate in the tournament after an eight-year absence. They face England and Wales in Pool D alongside their rivals India. Recent performances against South Korea have boosted the team's overall…

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Hockey India announces squads for Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat

Hockey India announced sub-junior men's and women's squads for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship. This significant tournament serves as the official Asian qualifier for the FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup. Seven teams will compete in both the men's and women's categories during the event. The selected players underwent…

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TOISA 2024: Hockey stars nominated for top honours

NEW DELHI: India’s standout hockey stars will assemble for the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow on February 22.

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FIH Awards: Harmanpreet Singh wins Men's Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh bags Goalkeeper of the Year

NEW DELHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced Indian hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh as the Men's Player of the Year and Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, respectively, on Friday. The announcements came during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress held in Oman.

The Times of India

'Absence of hockey at Commonwealth Games is not a good sign': Rupinder Pal Singh

NEW DELHI: Hockey became one of the multiple prominent sports to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as hosts Glasgow focused on cutting costs. The Scottish city, which had staged the Games in 2014, stepped in at a late stage after the Victorian government in Australia abandoned plans due…

The Times of India

Uproar! Axing popular sports from CWG leads to widespread disappointment

The removal of popular sports like hockey, badminton, wrestling and table tennis from the Commonwealth Games (CWG) programme for Glasgow 2026 has led to strong reactions from some of the world bodies ruling the 12 sports that have been axed as well as former athletes.

The Times of India

Hockey India League set to return after seven years, starts on December 28

NEW DELHI: The new-look Hockey India League (HIL) will return after a seven-year break in December this year, it was announced here on Friday by Hockey India. The men's HIL 2024-25 edition will feature eight teams, along with the women's HIL that will make its debut with six teams. Both…

The Times of India

'Given a choice, we will...': FIH chief makes a big statement on India-Pakistan hockey rivalry

NEW DELHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is keen to see the revival of bilateral hockey matches between India and Pakistan, according to FIH president Tayyab Ikram. He emphasized that such a series would be beneficial for both countries and the sport globally.

The Times of India

I was treated unfairly: Amit Rohidas on red card

NEW DELHI: Amit Rohidas has been a pillar of strength in defence for Indian hockey. One of the finest rushers in the world, his interception skills has seen the team defending menacing drag-flicks from opponents.

The Times of India

Green turf in Antwerp raises eyebrows ahead of Olympics

KOLKATA: The Indian men’s hockey team came back strongly against Belgium on Saturday after losing 1-4 to the same opponents on Thursday in FIH Pro League. It was one of their most disappointing shows under coach Craig Fulton and it happened with the Paris Olympics just about two months away.…

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Hardik Singh confident of better Pro League show after Oz wake-up call

KOLKATA: Even as the Indian men’s hockey team begins the European leg of FIH Pro League against Argentina in Antwerp on Wednesday, one cannot help but go back to their five-match series against Australia last month.

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Sreejesh and Camila Caram appointed as co-chairs in FIH Athletes Committee

Star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and defender Camila Caram appointed co-chairs of FIH Athletes Committee for hockey player welfare.

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FIH World rankings | Indian men slip to fourth, women's team ranked ninth

India slips to fourth in FIH men's rankings, while Germany climbs to third; Netherlands tops women's rankings.

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Aggrieved Elena Norman ends 13-year stint with Hockey India

Australian points to hostile working environment as the reason for her resignation

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Have treated both teams equally, Janneke Schopman making excuses: Hockey India general secretary

KOLKATA: Janneke Schopman was all smiles on Sunday night after captain Savita helped the Indian women’s hockey team finish the home leg of FIH Pro League on a high against the US in Rourkela.

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TOISA 2023: Hockey stars nominated for the award

NEW DELHI: India's biggest and brightest sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 which will be held in Lucknow on February 23, 2024.

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Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League

The Indian women's hockey team prepares for the FIH Pro League, facing tough opponents and reflecting on missed opportunities.

The Times of India

Harmanpreet to lead 24-member Indian hockey team in home Pro League matches

NEW DELHI: Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead the Indian men's hockey team at the upcoming FIH Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, which are key to the side's preparation for this year's Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

India finish runners-up in FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup

NEW DELHI: India concluded their campaign in the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup as runners-up after suffering a 2-7 defeat to the Netherlands in the final.

The Times of India

Pakistan hockey players in tears after team fails to qualify for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Pakistan men's hockey team on Monday faced a huge setback after failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games for a third consecutive time. The result came as a shocker for the players, as they were seen in tears soon after Pakistan went down 2-3 to New Zealand…

The Times of India

Tough test for Indian men's hockey team in Paris Olympics

KOLKATA: The Indian men’s hockey team will be facing off against defending champions Belgium and the ever dangerous Australia in the group stage of Paris Olympics itself as they have been placed in Pool B according to the current FIH world rankings.

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