Defending champions India overcame a slow start to secure a dominant 5-0 victory over Malaysia in their Women’s Junior Asia Cup match on Monday. This marked its third consecutive win over Malaysia in the tournament’s history, having previously triumphed 9-1 in 2015 and 2-1 in 2023. After a resounding 13-1 victory over Bangladesh on Sunday, … Read more
Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Having recently triumphed with the Indian squad at the Asian Champions Trophy, Neha now steps into the captaincy role with renewed energy and focus. Reflecting on the significance … Read more
The Indian junior women’s hockey team made a strong start in the Women’s Asia Cup, cruising to a 13-1 victory over Bangladesh in their opening Pool A match. Deepika opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a well-executed penalty corner (PC). India quickly doubled its lead in the 10th minute with another PC, this … Read more
Jharkhand recorded a 1-0 win over Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Hockey India Sub-junior national hockey championship for women at RRC Ground here on Friday. The match-winner came through Leoni Hemrom in the 15th minute of the first half. For the record, Jharkhand lost to Haryana in last year’s final. In the 60 … Read more
Having earned his maiden call-up to the national camp in 2004 for the Junior Asia Cup, India’s recent triumph at the tournament with him as coach holds special value for PR Sreejesh. It is his maiden title in his new role that made it more special. “This tournament was my entry to the national set-up, … Read more
Indian junior men’s hockey team captain Amir Ali. | Photo Credit: Hockey India Indian junior men’s hockey team captain Amir Ali. | Photo Credit: Hockey India
Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League (HIL) for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. From winning the Ponty Chadha award for the most promising … Read more
India will play Pakistan in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 final. | Photo Credit: Hockey India India will play Pakistan in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 final. | Photo Credit: Hockey India
Chile’s capital city, Santiago, will host the 11th edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. This will be the fourth time that the South American nation hosts the event. The tournament will feature 24 nations, eight more than the previous edition. With the hosts, … Read more
Already through to the semifinals, defending champion India thrashed South Korea 8-1, with Arshdeep Singh scoring a hat-trick, to top Pool A with an all-win record in the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday. Arshdeep struck in the 9th, 44th and 60th minute, while Araijeet Singh Hundal (3rd, 37th) struck a brace. Gurjot … Read more