New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held Hockey India and its Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt of court for willfully disobeying its directions to provide virtual links to an elected office-bearer for participation in Executive Board meetings. A single-judge bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav found that the non-supply of meeting links to petitioner Syeed Asima Ali on two occasions — July 4 and July 27, 2025 — amounted to deliberate and contum…
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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 20 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced a list of 84 players (42 Men and 42 Women) for the upcoming U-18 National Coaching Camp, scheduled to begin at SAI Bhopal.The players have been selected based on the recently concluded 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championships.To ensure high-performance standards, the initial 42-member groups will be pruned down to 24 players after one week of evaluation, and they will be part of an intensive training block that is part of the…
New Delhi, 15th April (IANS) Hockey Jharkhand maintained its dominance at the grassroots level by winning the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Gold Medal. This marks their third consecutive title (2024, 2025, 2026) and confirms their position as one of the top junior teams in the country. Jharkhand has made notable progress in developing hockey infrastructure, especially in constructing astroturfs from 2014 to 2026. Simdega has two astroturfs, as does Khunti. Ranchi …
Rajgir, Bihar, April 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Hockey skipper Ketan Kushwaha, who led from the front to set the tone for the victory by scoring the opening goal just four minutes into the final to clinch the title at the Sub Junior Men’s National Championship, said “open communication and mutual belief” were the key in their title win. Uttar Pradesh Hockey’s clinical 5-2 victory in the final against Hockey Madhya Pradesh capped off a tournament where they remained unbeaten. Reflecting on the trium…
Rajgir, April 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh registered wins in their respective Division ‘A’ matches in the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar, on Friday.In the first semifinal, Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured a 4-2 win against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey. Deepak Singh (29’), Karan Gautam (43’), Gazee Khan (47’), and Siddharth Ben (51’) scored for the winners, w…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Hockey India today officially announced the appointment of Tim White as the coach of the junior women’s team. The Australian high-performance coach, who recently served as the head coach of the Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in the Hockey India League (HIL) in January, takes over the role with a clear focus on developing the next generation of international stars. White’s coaching career includes recent success in Belgium and past experience with Australia. Prior to his arr…
Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Argentina on Thursday evening to play a four-match series against the Argentine women’s hockey team in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17.The team left from Kempegowda International Airport, but will miss regular captain Salima Tete, who could not travel due to illness. In her absence, experienced forward Navneet Kaur has been named stand-in captain for the tour.The Argentina series is an important step in India’s preparations…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India has revealed a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of Argentina, set to take place in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. The four-match exposure series against the top Argentine team arrives at a crucial point in India’s international schedule, with the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium & the Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games approaching. The squad combines experienced players with promising new talent, showcasing both the growth …
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Indian senior women’s hockey team is set to tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. The series promises to be a highly competitive contest, featuring India taking on the formidable South American opponents on their home turf. The matches will be played on April 13, 14, 16, and 17.The tour will serve as a crucial period for India’s preparations ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherla…