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New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Hockey India (HI) announced the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp from April 1 to 9 as the Indian Women's Hockey Team begins preparations for an important international season ahead. The team heads into the camp on the back of a strong showing at the recently concluded FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, where they secured a Silver Medal and successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's World Cup in Belgium and the Ne ...Read More >
Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member Indian team for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 set to take place from November 28 to December 10, 2025, in Chennai and Madurai. The Indian side, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, is grouped in Pool B along with Chile, Switzerland and Oman, which has come in as a replacement for Pakistan. The India Colts will be led by defender and dragflicker Rohit, who had a good show in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, whe ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu trophy tour and the official mascot of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 were launched at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. The tournament is set to be hosted in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, 2025. The trophy tour was jointly flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin and FIH President Tayyab Ikram. The Trophy Tour will travel through 38 districts of Tamil ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 10 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu Trophy Tour and the official mascot of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 were launched at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. The tournament is set to be hosted in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 2025. The Trophy Tour was jointly flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and FIH President, Dato' Tayyab Ikram. The Trophy Tour will travel t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the Indian team as Hockey India named a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Junior World Cup, scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile from November 25 to December 13. The 20-member squad, coached by former India international Tushar Khandker, features 18 players and two alternates. "I am very happy with the squad and the way they are playing at this moment. My main principle is discipline and have kept that in focus while building this squa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): With just weeks to go for the start of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu, Hockey India today announced a nationwide Trophy Tour, during which the prestigious World Cup trophy will travel across 20 cities in India, as per a release from Hockey India. The Trophy Tour will officially kick off on November 7 during the Hockey India Centenary Celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister ...Read More >
Manuel Frederick, a celebrated former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Bengaluru. He was 78. Frederick was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning team. He was also the first athlete from Kerala to win an Olympic medal. His career spanned seven years with the national team. He represented India in two World Cups. Former Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper and member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning side Manuel Frederick died in Bengaluru on Friday morni ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday expressed profound grief on the passing of Manuel Frederick, the stalwart goalkeeper from the golden era of Indian Hockey and a member of the Indian team that clinched the Bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He was 78. A pioneering figure, Frederick holds the distinction of being the first Keralite to win an Olympic medal. A fiercely committed custodian of the goalpost, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence, discipline and humi ...Read More >
Ranchi will host the Women's Hockey India League for the second consecutive year, commencing December 28 and the final will be held on Jan 10. The revived men's HIL will feature Chennai and Bhubaneswar as new host cities, with the tournament kicking off January 3 in Chennai. The men's league expands to three cities to increase fan accessibility.Ranchi for a second year in a row was announced as the host city of Women's Hockey India League (HIL) while Chennai and Bhubaneswar will become the newes ...Read More >
With just over a month to go before the opening match, Pakistan has withdrawn from the FIH Men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament, scheduled to be played from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, citing political tensions with India as the reason. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net), the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), after consulting their government, has sent an official intimation to FIH, which will in turn inform Hockey India. This is the seco ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will soon be announcing a team to replace Pakistan in the Men's Junior World Cup to be held in Tamil Nadu from November 28. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (FIH) has intimated the FIH that its team will not be travelling to India to participate in the event on the advice of its government. "We can confirm that the Pakistan Hockey Federation has notified the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that its team, initially qua ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): As the Indian Junior Men Hockey Team gears up for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, optimism and determination run high within the team. The prestigious tournament, set to be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from October 11 to 18, will see India aiming to reclaim their place at the top of the podium and continue their rich legacy in the competition. India is the second most successful team in the history of the Sultan of Johor Cup, having won the ti ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 29 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from September 29 to October 18. The camp marks a crucial build-up for the Indian team as it prepares for the upcoming two major international assignments -- the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, set to be played in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 22nd to 29th, ...Read More >
Rourkela (Odisha, May 18 Hockey Bihar, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu started their ... Rourkela (Odisha, May 18 Hockey Bihar, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu started their campaigns on a winning note on the opening day of the 13th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship 2023 here on Thursday. In the first match of the day played at the Birsa Munday Hockey Stadium, Hockey Bihar defeated Telangana Hockey 5-0 in the Pool G contest. Amr ...Read More >
Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick secured a narrow 4-3 victory for India against China in their Asia Cup opener, despite a less than impressive performance. India squandered numerous chances and penalty corners, allowing China to level the score before Harmanpreet's final goal sealed the win. Earlier, Japan dominated Kazakhstan with a 7-0 victory in the same pool. Skipper Harmanpreet fired a hat-trick but India were far from impressive in their narrow 4-3 win over lower-ranked China in their Asia C ...Read More >
The action begins on August 29 with India's first match at 3:00 PM IST. Credit: X|@TheHockeyIndia The Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025 will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, bringing together eight of the continent's best sides. Hosts India will be chasing their first title since 2017, while defending champions South Korea arrive with a record five Asia Cup crowns. At stake is more than continental bragging rights: the winner secures direct qualification for the 2026 FIH ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 29 (ANI): Following India's narrow win over China to kickstart the men's Asia Cup, captain Harmanpreet Singh admitted that the team has struggled to convert their chances into goals more often and vowed it would not make "silly mistakes" again. Team India's Men's Asia Cup campaign kick-started with a 4-3 win over China in Rajgir on Friday. For India, it was Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20', 33', 47') who put in a fantastic performance, as he scored a hat-trick. And ...Read More >
Rajgir: In order to closely track the performance of its athletes, Hockey India (HI) on Friday launched the Athlete Management System (AMS), a digital platform that will manage tournament data and monitor athlete development across all age categories. The AMS features integration with wearable technology for data-driven performance tracking, injury and wellness monitoring, training scheduling and a secure cloud database. It includes comprehensive tools such as assessment systems, training load ...Read More >
Japan became the second team to arrive in Bihar late on Saturday night ahead of the men's hockey Asia Cup to begin at the Rajgir Sports Complex next week.The team that has finished fourth on five occasions in the tournament's history has been clubbed in Pool A with hosts India, China and Kazakhstan and they will open their campaign against Kazakhstan in an afternoon game on the opening day of the tournament. While their opener will likely be an easy affair, the match against Harmanpreet Singh & ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 25 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist and current Asia No.1 Indian men's hockey team arrived in Patna, Bihar on Monday for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Foo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday announced the 20-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The tournament holds added significance as the winner of the Women's Asia Cup will earn a direct qualification for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, making it a crucial event in the international hockey calendar, as per a press release from Hockey India. India has been drawn ...Read More >
Jalandhar, Aug 21 (PTI) Haryana and Odisha emerged victorious in their respective semifinals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship here on Thursday. In the first semifinal, Haryana defeated Uttar Pradesh 3-0 with Nitin (3', 54') scoring two goals for his team and Jeetpal (47') hitting the third. The second semifinal between Odisha and Punjab was a closely contested affair in which the former defeated the hosts 3-2 with Karan Lakra (58') scoring in the final few minutes of ...Read More >
IMAGE: Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, centre, will continue to serve as captain of the team. Photograph: Hockey India/X There were no major surprises in the 18-member Indian men's hockey team picked for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar with mid-fielder Rajinder Singh, and forwards Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh retaining their places in the squad, announced on Wednesday. The tournament is scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 and the winner will earn direct qualific ...Read More >
Bangladesh is poised to potentially replace Pakistan in the upcoming men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled to begin on August 29. This possibility arises from the Pakistan Hockey Federation's reluctance to participate, citing security concerns, despite the Indian government's offer to provide visas. A final decision is expected within the next 48 hours. Bangladesh is likely to replace Pakistan in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 18: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of Olympian and noted sports medicine specialist Dr Vece Paes. Dr Paes, who died on Thursday, was a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and also represented the country in the 1971 Hockey World Cup. Dr Vece Paes Dies: Member of 1972 Olympics Bronze Medal-Winning India Hockey Team and Father of Indian Tennis Great Leander Paes, Passes A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of Olympian and noted sports medicine specialist Dr Vece Paes. Dr Paes, who died on Thursday, was a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and also represented the country in the 1971 Hockey World Cup. Paes, 80, went on to establish himself as one of India's leading sports medicine experts after his playing career, worki ...Read More >
Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr. Paes, who breathed his last in a city hospital on Thursday following a prolonged illness, excelled in both sports and academics. The death of Dr Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, has cast a pall on the Indian sporting fraternity. Social media was flooded with tributes to the legendary midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, whose contribution to sport ...Read More >
Vece Paes, a former Indian hockey player and father of tennis star Leander Paes, passed away at 80. He was a member of the 1972 Olympic bronze-winning team. Paes also contributed to sports medicine and rugby. His wife, Jennifer, was a former Indian basketball captain. The family awaits his daughters' arrival for the last rites. Dr. Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursda ...Read More >
Chennai -- In a landmark development poised to transform India's sports entertainment landscape, Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AEx SPORT, the sports innovation vertical of UK-headquartered AdiGroupe, to broadcast Global League Wrestling (GLW) -- the first professional wrestling league of its kind in India and the Asia-Pacific region. This unique collaboration brings together the expansive national reach of Prasar B ...Read More >
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