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Why did Hockey India change the jersey colour from blue to orange? Why ex-Indian captains are opposing the move

Indian hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the upcoming FIH World Cup. This change addresses visibility issues on modern blue synthetic pitches, which caused blending. Saffron was chosen for improved visibility and its representation of courage and national pride. The new kit incorporates cultural and national symbols, including the…

The Economic Times

Hockey World Cup: India and Argentina finish joint ninth

BHUBANESWAR: Hosts India signed off from the FIH World Cup on a winning note for a joint ninth-place finish with Argentina, who beat Wales 6-0. At the Birsa Munda stadium in Rourkela on Saturday, India dominated for much of their match against South Africa before scoring a 5-2 victory. This…

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Germany come from behind to pip Australia, to play Belgium in final

BHUBANESWAR: Precision over passion, tactics over temper: Gonzalo Peillat has imbibed the German style of hockey well. The deadly drag-flicker from Argentina, who switched allegiance to Germany last year, was the hat-trick hero as the Die Honamas scripted another stunning comeback to put out the mighty Australia in the semifinal…

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Hockey World Cup: India find form, but a bit too late

BHUBANESWAR: 8-0. That was the magic figure India needed against Wales to earn a direct entry into the quarterfinals of the FIH World Cup. They achieved the target but a week later against another team in a match of little consequence.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: India take on Japan in 9-12 playoffs

BHUBANESWAR: As the race for the title hots up at the FIH World Cup here, hosts India are some 300 km away at Rourkela. After being beaten by New Zealand in the crossover match, Harmanpreet Singh and his men will play the 9-12 classification matches at the Birsa Munda hockey…

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: 'Crowd favourites' Korea hope to upset Netherlands

BHUBANESWAR: After New Zealand dashed India's hopes of a podium finish at the FIH World Cup, Korea — the only Asian team remaining in contention — now have the spectators at the Kalinga stadium here rooting for them. On Wednesday, the 'crowd favourites' will eye the tournament's biggest upset when…

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Australia down Spain 4-3 to enter semis; Belgium progress

BHUBANESWAR: Watching Spain in the opening quarter of their last-8 clash against Australia in the FIH World Cup was like listening to their traditional form of music Flamenco — spontaneous yet with depth. But deeper into the match, the Red Sticks lost their rhythm in patches and squandered a 2-0…

The Times of India

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Hockey World Cup: India suffer shock exit from WC, lose to New Zealand in sudden death

BHUBANESWAR: Eight seconds separated India from qualifying for the quarterfinals of the FIH World Cup here on Sunday night. The Kalinga stadium reverberated with prayers of over 16,000 people, some silent and many vocal. Shamsher Singh’s sudden death charge against New Zealand goalkeeper Leon Hayward was first wasted, then retaken…

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Record-breaking Dutch slot 14 past hapless Chile

BHUBANESWAR: Netherlands powered into the quarterfinals of the FIH World Cup with a record performance against Chile in Group C.

The Times of India

Former India hockey stars fancy World Cup medal

MUMBAI: Ever since India clinched a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Indian hockey fans have started to dream big. Could they do something special at the FIH World Cup, which gets underway at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha from Friday?

The Times of India

Don't be disheartened if you concede, move to next level: Graham Reid to Indian hockey players

BENGALURU: Indian men's hockey team coach Graham Reid has warned his players against getting caught up in the moment and advised them to raise their game to the next level if they concede a goal in next month's FIH World Cup.

The Times of India

Indian Men's Hockey World Cup Squad: Harmanpreet to lead as India hope to end 47-year wait

NEW DELHI: Defender Harmanpreet Singh, who has been leading India since the later half of 2022, will continue to captain the national side at the upcoming FIH World Cup in Odisha, as the 18-member squad was announced by Hockey India on Friday.

The Times of India

Australia tour great opportunity to test ourselves ahead of World Cup: Harmanpreet Singh

BENGALURU: The upcoming tour of Australia is a good opportunity for the Indian men's hockey team to reassess its strengths and weaknesses ahead of the FIH World Cup at home in January, said seasoned drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh.

The Times of India

Pro League will be good test ahead of World Cup: Mandeep Singh

BENGALURU: Star Indian forward Mandeep Singh on Tuesday said the upcoming Pro League will be a perfect platform to "test" themselves ahead of the marquee FIH World Cup, set to be held in Odisha next year.

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Healthy competition in India team between me, Harmanpreet, Varun for drag-flicker's role: Jugraj Singh

BENGALURU: Young India hockey team defender and drag-flicker Jugraj Singh is happy that a healthy rivalry is shaping up between him, Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar, which bodes well for the country as it hosts some top-notch tournament, including the FIH World Cup in Odisha early next year.

The Times of India

Determined to turn our form around at CWG: Savita

BARCELONA: Indian women's hockey team skipper Savita is determined to stage a turnaround in the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games after its mediocre outing in the FIH World Cup.

The Times of India

Women's Hockey World Cup: We will work on bettering our performance at CWG, says Navneet

TERRASSA (Spain): The FIH World Cup did not go as expected for the Indian women's hockey team but striker Navneet Kaur on Thursday said the side will look to better its performance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The Times of India

Women's Hockey World Cup: Navneet's brace hands India 3-1 win over Japan, finish 9th

TERASSA (Spain): Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 3-1 to finish a disappointing ninth in the FIH World Cup here on Wednesday.

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Women's Hockey World Cup: Uninspiring India eye win against New Zealand to stay in hunt for direct quater-final spot

AMSTELVEEN: A lacklustre Indian women's hockey team would need to tick all boxes against New Zealand in its final Pool B match here on Thursday to seal a direct berth in the quarterfinals of the FIH World Cup.

The Times of India

Women's Hockey World Cup: Fighting India hold England to 1-1 draw

AMSTELVEEN: The Indian women's hockey team played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against England in its opening match of the FIH World Cup here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Women's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands start as firm favorites; India aim for a first

TERRASSA (Spain): The crème de la crème of women's hockey will be in action when top 16 sides of the world will fight for the coveted FIH World Cup crown with record eight-time winners Netherlands eyeing a hat-trick of titles and India aiming for a first.

The Times of India

In Amstelveen, Sushila looking to make up for 2018 World Cup miss

AMSTELVEEN: Ruled out of the 2018 FIH World Cup due to an injury, experienced India midfielder Sushila Chanu is looking to the upcoming edition of the tournament to make amends.

The Hindu

Rani Rampal dropped from FIH World Cup squad, Savita to lead India again

Rani Rampal, who led the Indian women’s hockey team to the historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, was dropped for next month’s FIH World Cup with doubts over her fitness

The Times of India

Unfit Rani misses out as India name tried and tested squad for women's hockey World Cup

NEW DELHI: Talismanic striker and former skipper Rani Rampal was on Tuesday axed from the 18-member Indian women's hockey team, to be led by goalkeeper Savita Punia, for next month's FIH World Cup.

The Times of India

Rani misses out as India name tried and tested squad for women's hockey World Cup

NEW DELHI: Talismanic striker and former skipper Rani Rampal, who is yet to regain full fitness, did not find a place in the Indian team for the next month's FIH World Cup as Hockey India announced an 18-member squad on Tuesday.

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