New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the names of the 15 players who will be part of the sub-junior men’s national camp in preparation for the inaugural Men’s Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from July 20 to 25. The camp is being conducted from July 7 to 18 at Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, where the country’s promising young players will train under the guidance of coach and former India captain Sardar Singh.All 15 players in t…
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New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the 22-member Junior Men’s squad for the upcoming exposure tour of Belgium, scheduled from 5 to 18 July 2026. The tour will be the team’s first assignment under newly appointed coach Frederic Soyez and will serve as a key preparatory phase ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup later this year. The young Indian side will face some of Europe’s strongest hockey nations during the tour, playing two matches each against Austria and B…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Hockey India celebrated the men’s team’s emphatic 7-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the FIH Hockey Pro League in London, saying the performance reflected the team’s dominance and everything that makes Indian hockey special.The FIH Hockey Pro League clash had everything that makes Indian hockey special. The Men in Blue delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan 7-1 in London, extending India’s decade-long winning streak over the arch-rivals to n…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Celebrating the achievement, Hockey India described Savita as a “true icon” of Indian sport and said the honour was a fitting recognition of her immense contribution to Indian hockey over more than a decade.“A Padma Shri for a true icon. Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savit…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the 24-member junior women’s squad for the exposure tour of the United Kingdom, scheduled from July 5 to 14. Under its new coach Tim White, the team will play seven matches across Scotland and England as part of its preparations for upcoming international competitions, including the Junior Asia Cup. The young squad will be led by captain Khaidem Shileima Chanu, with Nidhi and Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the two goalkeepers. The defensive unit co…
Auckland, June 22 (IANS) India registered a phenomenal title win at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on Sunday, defeating the hosts 2-0 in a thrilling final. This spectacular victory earned the team a well-deserved promotion to the next season of the FIH Pro League.India remained unbeaten throughout their dominant campaign, defeating the USA, Japan and Uruguay in the pool stage; Chile in the semi-finals; and New Zealand in the final.The title-deciding match sa…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team after it clinched the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 title, saying the players had brought “pride and joy” to the country with their outstanding achievement.“Indian hockey players bring pride and joy! Congratulations to the women’s team for emerging as winners in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup. The team played exceptionally well throughout the entire tournament. Best wish…
Auckland, June 21 (IANS) Indian won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 by beating the hosts 2-0 in the final, here on Sunday.Navneet Kaur (4’) scored the opening goal for India, followed by Sunelita Toppo (15’) adding a second. The team delivered an outstanding defensive performance to secure their victory and claim the title, also ensuring their spot in the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League next season.Lalremsiami received the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the final, wh…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India drag-flicker Deepika credited the specialised training camps conducted for the national women’s hockey team for helping players sharpen their skills and perform at a higher level, as India advanced to the semifinals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland.”The specialised camp allowed us to work closely with experienced coaches and focus on parts of our game that need attention. The guidance and feedback we received were invaluable. I am thankful to Hock…
Rotterdam, June 18 (IANS) Hockey India extended its heartfelt congratulations to Indian men’s hockey team defender and dragflicker Jugraj Singh, who achieved the milestone of 100 international caps on Thursday during India’s FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.Jugraj, who hails from Amritsar, Punjab, made his senior international debut in 2022 during the FIH Pro League matches in South Africa and quickly established himself as an integral part of the Indian backlin…