New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As the Indian Men’s Team gets ready for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026, their 20-player squad combines seasoned players with up-and-coming talent. Notable young players aiming to stand out include goalkeeper Mohith HS, defender Yashdeep Siwach, and midfielders Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage, all of whom have showcased impressive performances and earned spots to Lalage, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder known for his pace and skil…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) As India skipper Harmanpreet Singh is set for the rare distinction of leading team at the FIH World Cup twice, he expressed confidence that his side is ready to end the 50-year medal drought. Having claimed bronze (Barcelona 1971), silver (Amsterdam 1973) and gold (Kuala Lumpur 1975) in the first three editions of the FIH Hockey World Cup, it is remarkable that India – one of hockey’s undisputed powerhouse nations – have not returned to the podium in the five decade…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member men’s squad for the upcoming FIH World Cup Belgium & Netherlands to be held from August 15 to 30, with ace defender and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh leading the side. Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, India’s most-capped player, brings vast experience to a balanced squad comprising a blend of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent. The goalkeeping department includes Mohith HS and Suraj Karkera, while the…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) As the Indian men’s hockey team registered confidence-boosting victories over the reigning world champions Germany and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists the Netherlands at the FIH Pro League, head coach Craig Fulton stated such wins built a solid stepping stone for the team heading into the FIH World Cup and Asian Games. India endured a difficult start to the Pro League during the home leg in Rourkela, where they suffered defeats against Belgium and Argentina. Sign…
London, June 27 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist India came up with a brilliant performance to fight back from a goal deficit to hand archrivals Pakistan a 7-1 thrashing in a lopsided clash in the FIH Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centres near London on Friday.Two days after their narrow escape in the 4-3 win in their first clash with the Men in Green in the London leg of the FIH Pro League matches, India dominated the second and third quarters to score at regular intervals and h…
London, June 26 (IANS) After an intense 2-2 draw over four quarters, suffered a 1-4 shootout defeat against hosts England in the London leg of their FIH Pro League European tour at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Dilpreet Singh (10′ and 58′) scored an impressive brace for India while David Goodfield (29′) and Nicholas Bandurak (56′) were on the scoresheet for England. Thomas Sorsby, James Albery and captain Zachary Wallace converted their attempts in the shootout for the hosts, besides …
London, June 24 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team started the London leg of their FIH Pro League European tour with a thrilling 4-3 victory over archrivals Pakistan at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre near London on Tuesday.After a slow start in the opening quarter, India found their rhythm and went on to secure their third outright win of this Pro League season, thwarting a late scare by Pakistan. The victory moved India up to the seventh position in the points table. Goals from Abhi…
London, June 23 (IANS) India fought back from a goal deficit to hand archrivals Pakistan a narrow 4-3 defeat in a thrilling, well-fought encounter, their first match of the London-leg in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Tuesday.Nadeem Ahmad gave Pakistan an early lead by scoring in the 8th minute of the match, but Harmanpreet Singh’s Indian team came back strongly in the second quarter, scoring twice before adding a goal each in the third and fourth quarte…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team is set for a high-intensity London leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be played from June 23 to 28, headlined by two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan. India will take on Pakistan and host England twice each in a crucial set of fixtures following a strong showing in the Rotterdam leg of the tournament.The India-Pakistan encounters are understandably the most anticipated fixtures of the leg, reigniting one of hocke…
Rotterdam, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Rotterdam on Sunday. Dilpreet Singh (10’) and Sukhjeet Singh (33’) scored for India, while Miles Bukkens (3’), Koen Bijen (23’) and Tijmen Reyenga (40’) found the back of the net for the Dutch.The hosts began the game on the front foot, controlling possession as they looked to make early inroads. They piled on the pressure with four penalty corners in quick successio…