Indian women’s hockey team coach Harendra Singh said on Friday that his side has targeted the upcoming Asia Cup as the perfect time to peak physically with eyes on qualifying for next year’s World Cup. “Peaking physically in the correct phase of the tournament is very important. If players peak early, then the chances of … Read more
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team. The continental tournament is scheduled to be held in India between late August and early September, with the winner earning a direct qualification spot for next year’s … Read more
Kanika Siwach scored a brace as the Indian junior women’s hockey team secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Uruguay in its second match of the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, on Sunday. Apart from Kanika (46’, 50’), Sonam (21’) was on target for India, while Milagros Seigal (3’) and Agustina Mari (24’) scored for … Read more
The Indian women’s hockey team put up a spirited fight but lost 2–3 to Australia in the fourth match of its tour at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Navneet Kaur (35’) and Lalremsiami (59’) were the scorers for India, while Australia edged a closely contested encounter with goals from Grace Stewart (2’), Jade Smith … Read more
The 15th Senior Hockey India National Championships will begin on Saturday with several big-name India internationals taking part in it. The Championships will take place at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh from April 4-15. While India captain Harmanpreet Singh won’t feature in it, Hardik Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Abhishek, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Gurjant Singh … Read more
When she played, Pritam Siwach was fiery on the field — aggressive, attacking, unstoppable. At the ongoing Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar, Yashdeep Siwach is the exact opposite — calm, defensive, and entrusted with stopping the opposition. The 23-year-old, who debuted for India at the 2022 Asia Cup, has waited for another chance while striving … 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
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
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