Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 is set to get underway here on Tuesday, with 30 teams from across the country vying for domestic honours over the next 12 days. The tournament will conclude on August 8 with the Division ‘A’ final, where the national champions will be crowned.The championship will be played across three divisions, ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’, with promotion and relegation adding extra significance to every fixture. While Division ‘A’ te…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India Sub-Junior men’s hockey coach Sardar Singh praised his team’s character and commitment after they completed an unbeaten run to win the inaugural AHF Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat. Speaking after India defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the final to clinch the title and qualify for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup, Sardar credited the players’ hard work, Hockey India’s support and the team’s preparation for the historic triumph. Reflecting on the…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India sub-junior women’s hockey team coach Rani Rampal reflected on the runners-up finish at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship and stated that although the team was eyeing the gold, the final gave the youngsters “something equally valuable”. The Indian women pocketed the silver medal at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat, Oman, after going down 2-4 to China in the final on Saturday.With their impressive run in Muscat, India have also secured qua…
Muscat, July 26 (IANS) The Indian Sub-Junior men’s team produced a clinical performance to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 in the gold medal match of the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship. Goals from Romit Pal (5′), captain Ketan Kushwaha (12′), and Shahrukh Ali (13′) crowned India as the Asian champions. With this victory, the Indian Men’s team completed a dominant, unbeaten campaign, having also finished at the top of the Elite Pool table.The summit clash saw India take early control wit…
Gwalior, July 23 (IANS) Top teams in the fray in the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) are set to commence on 24 July in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, bringing together some of the country’s finest junior women’s hockey academies to showcase the next generation of Indian hockey talent.The 11-day tournament will conclude on August 3, with the top teams from both pools competing for the championship title.A total of 12 academy teams have been divided into two pool…
Gwalior, July 23 (IANS) The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) will start on Friday in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It will gather some of the top junior women’s hockey academies from across the country to highlight the upcoming talent in Indian hockey. The tournament will last 11 days, ending on August 3, with the best teams from both zones battling for the championship.Twelve academy teams are split into two pools of six. Each team plays the others in its pool…
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 17 (IANS) Salima Tete will lead India at the FIH Women’s World Cup 2026, as Hockey India announced the 20-member squad that chief coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group. The showpiece tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the Netherlands and Belgium, is scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 August 2026.The squad, currently training at the national camp in Bengaluru, features a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young players, who impressed ever…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced the launch of its nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops, with the programme set to begin on July 18 as part of its continued efforts to strengthen the sport’s development ecosystem across the country. Designed to provide internationally recognised learning opportunities, the workshops aim to equip participants with the latest coaching methodologies, technical knowledge and officiating standards.The initiative …
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has asked the Hockey India management to probe the allegations made by former India women’s team captain Asunta Lakra, who has accused a coach in Jharkhand of sexually harassing young female players and also alleged the federation secretary of intimidation.The Ministry has conveyed its request through Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey to take cognisance of the email sent by the former India captain and place it before the feder…