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…
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New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams were accorded a thunderous and warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport upon their return from a highly successful campaign at the Asia Cup. As the players walked out wearing their medals, they were greeted with garlands, and the tricolor amidst loud chants cheering with dhol.The Indian U-18 men’s team returned with the ultimate prize, clinching a gold medal, while the spirited women’s team locked in a pod…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Indian U-18 women’s hockey team coach Rani Rampal termed the team’s Asia Cup bronze medal a “huge confidence booster,” even as captain Sweety Kujur expressed slight disappointment over missing out on the gold. The Indian junior eves put up a spirited display at the continental tournament, as they finished at the top of Pool A after winning all three of their matches in dominant fashion. The team scored an incredible 30 goals while conceding only two throughout the pool s…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India’s U-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have departed for Kakamigahara, Japan, ahead of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026, set to be held from May 29 to June 6. The men’s squad left from New Delhi on Monday evening, while the women’s team departed on Tuesday morning, carrying strong expectations after weeks of preparation and competitive exposure matches against Australia. Both teams underwent month-long national coaching camps at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member women’s squad that will represent the country at the upcoming U18 Asia Cup. The prestigious continental tournament will take place from May 29 to June 6 in Kakamigahara, Japan. The Indian side heads into the tournament after several weeks of preparation at the national camp in Bhopal, where the coaching staff led by Rani Rampal focused on building combinations, improving match fitness and sharpening tactical execution.The …
Bhopal, May 15 (IANS) Former India captains Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal have praised Hockey India’s long-term vision for youth development, highlighting the federation’s focus on grassroots programmes and international exposure as key pillars for the future of Indian hockey.Currently serving as coaches of the India U-18 men’s and women’s teams, respectively, the two legends are overseeing preparations for a four-match exposure series against the Australian U-18 sides at SAI Bhopal. The …
Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) The India U-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams are all set to face Australia in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal. The series will serve as an important preparation for the Men’s and Women’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026, which will be held in Kakamigahara from May 29.The upcoming matches will be the first major international assignment for the young Indian teams, who were selected after strong performances in th…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the next phase of its Coaching Education Pathway Level ‘1’ programme, extending the initiative to new centres in Coimbatore and Haridwar as the federation continues its push to strengthen India’s grassroots coaching structure.The upcoming batches will be held in Coimbatore and Haridwar in May and June 2026, with registrations opening on May 13 and closing on May 17.The programme, introduced as part of Hockey India’s long-term developmen…
Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) The Indian men’s and women’s U-18 hockey teams will each take on Australia’s U-18 teams in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central Centre here. The exposure series follows the U-18 National Coaching Camp, which began at SAI Bhopal on April 19, 2026, and will serve as vital preparation for the U18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, beginning later this month. For the women’s team, the four-match series against Australia will begin on May …
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) In the recently concluded 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026, one name stood out on the scoring charts: Nausheen Naz. The 15-year-old striker from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, was the tournament’s most clinical finisher, ending the campaign as the top scorer with an incredible nine goals. Currently attending the U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI Bhopal, Nausheen’s rise to the national stage is a testament to her resilience. Her journey is defined b…