New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team will open its FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 campaign at home during the Rourkela leg, scheduled from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, where the hosts will take on Belgium and Argentina in what promises to be a high-intensity start to the season. After finishing eighth in the previous edition, India will aim to begin the new campaign on a strong note and build early winning momentum in front of the home crowd. The squa…
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New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the senior men’s national camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha from February 1 to 7. The camp will form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming phase of the FIH Men’s Pro League, which is scheduled to be staged at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela from February 10 to 15.The home leg will mark the start of the year’s first campaign for India. The squad as…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofan captain Sumit expressed confidence and excitement ahead of the final leg of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, highlighting the team’s preparation, the importance of the venue, and the league’s role in shaping young talent.Speaking at the captains’ press conference, Sumit said the support from fans has always been a major source of motivation for the players. “It feels really special to play in front of such passionate supporters. The …
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers opened their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 campaign with a confident 3–1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. For the Tigers, Sukhjeet Singh (33’), Abhishek (45’) and Gursewak Singh (60’), while a lone goal was scored by Prabhjot Singh (54’) for Soorma.The opening quarter was evenly balanced, with both teams looking to settle into the contest. JSW Soorma tried …
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated the Indian men’s hockey team’s status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournament. The year started with a good outing at the home leg of FIH Pro League, soon after the revamped Hero Hockey India League (HIL) that saw some pacy performances from players on the…
Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) The SG Pipers men’s team arrived in Chennai as preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming Hero Hockey India League season 2, scheduled to begin on January 03. As the league returns, the Pipers are approaching the season with renewed intent and a sharper focus on consistency, execution, and improved on-field outcomes. The squad features a balanced mix of experienced Indian internationals and emerging young talent, providing depth across all departments. With strong comp…