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…
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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…
Dehradun, June 10 (IANS) Four people lost their lives after a car reportedly went out of control and plunged nearly 500 metres into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Mussoorie on Wednesday morning, prompting a massive rescue operation involving multiple emergency agencies. The fatal accident took place on the Jharipani-Kolukhet shortcut road at around 9 a.m., officials said. Teams from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, fire services, and medical…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Hockey India announced the women’s squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from June 15 to 21.Salima Tete will continue as the team’s captain for the tournament. Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam will serve as dependable, experienced goalkeepers. In defence, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, and Jyoti bring significant international experience to the backline. They will be joined …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia, scheduled from May 26 to 30 in Perth. The four-match tour will be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium, with matches scheduled on May 26, 27, 29 and 30. The tour will prepare the team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26, scheduled to take place in Auckland from June 15–21.The Indian Team heads into the tour on the back of a strong showing in Argentina earlie…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Hockey India announced the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from 11th to 20th May 2026. The preparatory camp is important as the team will travel to Australia for an exposure tour ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15th to 21st June.This is an important camp for the women’s team as it will provide them with an opportunity to assess their strengths ahead of key fixtures later this year, includi…
Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced that a special goalkeeping camp for the Indian women’s hockey team is currently being held from April 22 to May 2 at the SAI, Bengaluru. The camp is conducted by David Williamson and overseen by the team’s chief coach, Sjoerd Marijne.Savita, Bansari Solanki, Bichu Devi Kharibam, and Madhuri Kindo are part of this special camp, which aims to further strengthen India’s goalkeeping unit ahead of a crucial international calendar.The c…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team is geared up for four-match Argentina tour, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team will use this tour to as opportunity to play with different combinations against the world No. 2 side. Over the next week, India will contest against Argentina on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 with all the matches to be held at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires. The tour will serve as the ideal preparation for the Indian team ahead of a crucial period …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India has revealed a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of Argentina, set to take place in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. The four-match exposure series against the top Argentine team arrives at a crucial point in India’s international schedule, with the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium & the Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games approaching. The squad combines experienced players with promising new talent, showcasing both the growth …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Hockey India announced the women’s national coaching camp, scheduled from April 1 to 9, 2026, as India begins preparations for a crucial international season. Coming off a strong performance at the recently held FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, where they won a silver medal, the team has successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026. The camp will concentrate on developing co…