New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey chief coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the squad is entering the most crucial phase of its preparation with renewed confidence and enthusiasm as it gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 to be played in Belgium and the Netherlands, saying the players are fully committed to improving ahead of two major tournaments later this year.With just a month remaining before the World Cup begins on August 15, the Indian women’s team is training at the Sports …
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Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team has departed from Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday night for its exposure tour of the United Kingdom, scheduled from 5 to 14 July 2026. Led by new chief coach Tim White, the team will play seven matches across Scotland and England as part of its preparations for key upcoming international tournaments, including the Junior Asia Cup.The young squad will be led by captain Khaidem Shileima Chanu, with Nidhi and Engil Harsha Rani Min…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) After lifting the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 in New Zealand, members of the Indian women’s hockey team’s drag-flicking unit have credited the specialised training camp conducted by Dutch legend Taeke Taekema, whose expertise proved to be a key factor behind their improved penalty-corner execution through the tournament.Taekema, one of the finest drag-flickers in world hockey history, joined the Indian team during their preparatory tour of Australia in May an…
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 20 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered their fourth consecutive win, securing a dominant 6-0 victory against Chile in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on Saturday.Navneet Kaur (6’, 13’), Deepika (14’, 18’), Neha (32’) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (39’) found the back of the net for India, while captain Salima Tete was adjudged the ‘Player of the Match’ for her all-round performance as India booked the…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Women are ready to start their campaign at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland, aiming to secure promotion to next year’s FIH Pro League. Led by captain Salima Tete, India begins their Pool A matches against the United States on June 15, followed by games against Japan on June 16 and Uruguay on June 18. The tournament features eight national teams, with the winner earning a spot in the esteemed FIH Hockey Pro League.Pool B c…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated both the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Head Office in New Delhi on Monday for their stupendous performance in the just-concluded Under-18 Asia Cup in Japan.The Indian U-18 men’s hockey team, led by captain Ketan Kushwaha, was crowned champions of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara on Friday.The U…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema participated in a specialised training camp with the senior Indian women’s hockey team, focusing on dragflicking and penalty-corner skills during their tour of Australia and New Zealand from May 26 to June 21. Taekema has been appointed to enhance the dragflickers’ skills as the Indian team prepares for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, set for June 15-21, 2026, under chief coach Sjoerd Marijne.Indian dr…
Perth, May 30 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team concluded their four-match friendly series against Australia with a close 2-3 defeat in the fourth and last game in Perth on Saturday, which meant that the series ended in a 2-2 draw.India came out strongly in the contest, taking a 1-0 lead in just the second minute when Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner to put early pressure on Australia. In the second quarter, Deepika Soreng (23′) doubled India’s lead with a neat conversion.It remaine…
Perth, May 27 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team secured a hard-fought win against Australia on Wednesday at the Perth Hockey Stadium to level the four-match friendly series 1-1. The visitors came from behind in the final quarter to force a 1-1 draw and then edged the hosts 4-2 in the shootout.After an entertaining start to the game, Australia took the lead courtesy of a goal from Olivia Downes (10’). But the Indian team upped the ante by creating opportunities from a series of penalty co…