Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) The women’s hockey teams of South Korea and Wales touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers 2026, the eight-nation tournament, running from March 8-14 which will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands.Led by captain Lee Yuri, Korea brings the experience of nine previous World Cup campaigns, aiming to return to the world stage and challenge their best-ever finish (bronze, 1990). Meanwhile,…
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Hyderabad, Mar 1 (IANS) Hockey India on Sunday announced a 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. Hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria will be competing for three qualification spots at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands set to be held in August.The teams are divided into two pools, with England, Korea, Italy,…
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14. The event offers the final chance for teams to reach the 16-nation World Cup in Wavre and Amstelveen (August 15-30, 2026). Eight teams compete in two pools: Pool A features Austria, England, Italy and Korea; Pool B includes India, Scotland, Uruguay and Wales. The top two from eac…
Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team continues its rigorous training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana is utilising this opportunity to sharpen her game and learn from her experienced teammates. For Sakshi, who made a memorable senior debut last year by scoring a goal against S…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, said on Thursday that the US seeking control over Greenland would create “big problems” with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the European Union (EU) and the rest of the world. In an interview with IANS, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla said that the US expressing aspirations of having influence in different countries could change the world order.When asked about US President Donald Trump’s statem…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Backing stronger ties between both countries, Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday welcomed India’s plan to open an Embassy in Montevideo, later this year. In an interview with IANS, Amarilla also called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “very influential leader” and praised him for raising issues facing the Global South on world stage. When asked how he sees ties between India and Uruguay, the Ambassador said, “I would say that I am ve…
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the G77, as a “strong pillar of multilateralism”, remains indispensable when international cooperation is under strain in a world facing multifarious crises.“We begin this year amid raging conflicts, widening inequalities, mounting debt burdens, and an erosion of trust,” he said on Wednesday.”That is why we need a renewed commitment to cooperation — in a truly interconnected, multipolar world. And that is why…
Brasilia, Jan 10 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discussed the Mercosur-EU free trade agreement and the situation in Venezuela, Brazil’s presidential office said. During their telephone conversation on Friday (local time), Lula thanked the Spanish government for supporting the agreement and called the deal “a very positive signal in defence of multilateralism and predictable, stable trade rules.”On Venezuela, they highlighted a joint …
Paris, Jan 8 (IANS) Farmers in France on Thursday stormed into central Paris with around 100 tractors to protest the European Union’s intention to sign the Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South American nations. The protesters bypassed police blockades to reach prominent sites like the Eiffel Tower. The French Interior Ministry said about 20 tractors reached the city centre in Paris, with some parking them near the Arc de Triomphe and others protesting in front of the Eiffel Tower, Euro…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) After a year of notable accomplishments, the Indian Hockey team is set to begin 2026 with a busy schedule that includes several major international tournaments. They will compete in the FIH Men’s World Cup and aim to defend their Asian Games title in Japan, making the upcoming year primarily focused on key international matches. The second season of the Hockey India League (HIL), now revived successfully, will kick off the new year. The Women’s HIL concludes on January …