New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) With just four points from eight matches and languishing at the penultimate spot in the nine-team competition, the Indian men’s hockey team will get into the last two rounds of the FIH Pro League, hoping to climb from the relegation zone and retain their spot for the next season.Placed just above the point-less Pakistan, India have only three draws and a shoot-out bonus to show from the eight games they have played so far. The team will be hoping to win some matches in …
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Bengaluru, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday night for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, where they will take on some of the top hockey nations in a crucial phase of the tournament.The Indian contingent is travelling to Brussels, Belgium, via Abu Dhabi, as the team will undergo a preparatory training camp and play a friendly match between 7 and 9 June 2026 in Brussels. The short training block aims to help…
Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Praise from one of the world’s most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey.During the third edition of the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit on Tuesd…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Om Kumar Yadav, from the small town of Rajnandgaon in Basantpur, Chhattisgarh, is the sole player from his state selected for Hockey India’s ongoing U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI Bhopal. He secured his spot after showcasing his talent at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 – Division ‘B’ in Rajgir, Bihar earlier this month, where he scored six goals.Inspired by his elder brothers, Rinku Yadav and Arjun Yadav, who currently train at Lu…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Hockey India announced a 36-member core probable group on Monday for the upcoming Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9.The coaching camp will emphasise tactical cohesion, conditioning, and match-simulation sessions as the team prepares for a busy international schedule, including the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-56, the World Cup, and the Asian Games. Additionally,…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Hockey Punjab and Hockey Association of Odisha further cemented their strong domestic hockey legacy by winning Bronze Medals at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026. Hockey Punjab finished on the podium in the men’s category, while the Hockey Association of Odisha secured third place in the women’s competition.These performances highlight the ongoing success of both teams in domestic tournaments, marked by regular podium placements and the pe…
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Federal courts across the United States this week have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention.The rulings came from district courts in California, Michigan, New York and Oklahoma. Judges said immigration authorities either applied the wrong detention law or failed to provide adequate due process.In California, a federal judge in San Diego granted a habeas petition filed by Harbeet Singh. The court ordered an…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Hockey India revealed the 24-member team for the Hobart round of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, set to be held from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart. This stage of the tournament will feature India, Spain, and the host nation, Australia, ensuring exciting, competitive hockey. After the Rourkela leg of the tournament, where the team faced Belgium and Argentina, attention now shifts to the upcoming Hobart leg. The 24-member Indian team combi…
Rourkela, Feb 15 (IANS) India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of Rourkela leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Tadeo Marcucci (28’, 49’) led the Argentinian attack with a brace, while Tomas Domene (18’) and Lucio Mendez (43’) made vital contributions as well. For India, Aditya Lalage (50’) and Sanjay (59’) were the goal scorers in a hard-fought encounter.Argentina controlled possession and generated most openi…
Rourkela, Feb 14 (IANS) Alexander Hendrickx scored a brace of goals as India suffered a 4-2 defeat against Belgium in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 on Saturday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. This is India’s third successive defeat in this leg of the FIH Pro League, which included a 0-8 drubbing at the hands of Argentina in their previous encounter.This was the second meeting between the two teams in this leg, with Belgium having won the earlier fixture 3-1. Alexander…