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…
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Muscat (Oman), July 21 (IANS) The Indian sub-junior men’s and women’s teams made winning starts in their respective campaigns at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, Oman, on Monday.The Indian teams are placed in the Elite Pools of the men’s and women’s competition. The Indian women’s team was the first to start its campaign on the tournament’s opening day against Kazakhstan and won 8-3. The men’s team faced Bangladesh in their opening match later and registered a 7-3 victor…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The stage is set for the grand finale of the fourth edition of the Oriental Cup 2026 after an action-packed Day 7 witnessed the boys’ and girls’ semi-finals at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium here on Wednesday.With all four finalists reaching the title clash for the first time in the tournament’s history, the fourth edition is guaranteed to crown new champions in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. The grand finale, scheduled for Thursday, will be graced by former India men’s…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian Sub-Junior men’s and women’s squads for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship Muscat 2026, which will be held in Muscat, Oman, from July 20 to 25. The continental tournament will also serve as the Asian qualifying event for the inaugural FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup.Seven teams will compete in each category, with the men’s event featuring hosts Oman, India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. The …
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…
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) Head coach Sardar Singh hailed the Indian men’s team following their gold-medal triumph at the U18 Hockey Asia Cup, highlighting that the top-tier recognition, including praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will act as a major booster for the budding stars. On Friday, the Indian U-18 men were crowned champions of the Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Friday. Menahwile, women’s team secured the bronze medal after re…
Kakamigahara, June 4 (IANS) The Indian women’s and men’s team are set to compete in the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after impressive performances in the pool stages. The women’s team 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 stage.India began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Malaysia before registering a convincing 3-1 win against Ko…
Bhopal, May 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian U-18 men’s squad that will represent the nation at the upcoming Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026, the prestigious continental tournament which will be hosted from May 29 to June 6 at Kakamigahara in Japan.The squad was selected after a rigorous national coaching camp at Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai ji) Central Centre at SAI Bhopal under the team’s coaching staff consisting of Sardar Singh and Rajnish Mishra. The team’s preparatio…
Bhopal, May 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member U-18 men’s squad for the upcoming Men’s U18 Asia Cup slated to take place from May 29 to June 6 in Kakamigahara, Japan. The squad was selected after a rigorous National Coaching Camp at Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai ji) Central Centre at SAI Bhopal under the team’s coaching staff consisting of Sardar Singh and Rajnish Mishra.The tournament format places India in Pool A alongside South Korea, hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakh…