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
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
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
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
Fresh from winning the bronze medal in the Sultan of Johor Cup, PR Sreejesh-coached Indian colts on Friday departed for Muscat to defend the Junior Asia Cup title. India, which defeated archrival Pakistan 2-1 to lift the title last year for a record fourth time, will open its campaign against Thailand on November 27 in … Read more
A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The capital of the Magadha Dynasty between 544 and 413 BC, Rajgir today is like any other dusty small town in India but with well-laid-out public gardens and continues to … Read more
Hockey India on Monday announced a 20-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the Men’s Junior Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4, 2024. India has won this tournament for a record four times including 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004. India beat Pakistan 2-1 in the final last … Read more
Tamil Nadu will likely host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025 Speaking to Sportstar here on Sunday, a top Government source said: “We have given the letter of intent to Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). AHF has given its consent. We will also work out the modalities soon. AHF and Hockey … Read more
PREVIEW The Indian women’s hockey team, under the leadership of newly appointed captain Salima Tete, is eager to kick off its title defence at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. This will be the first international hockey tournament held in Bihar, running from November 11 to 20. The tournament will feature top teams, … Read more