Hockey

India prevail against New Zealand in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

The Indian Men's Hockey Team produced fine performance to prevail 3-2 against New Zealand in a hard-fought contest at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday.

2025-11-27T16:56:46.540905+00:00 IST

India clinch narrow win against Malaysia at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Selvam Karthi (7'), Sukhjeet Singh (21'), Amit Rohidas (39') and Sanjay (53') scored for India, while Faizal Saari (13'), Fitri Saari (36'), and Marhan Jalil (45') got on the scoresheet for Malaysia, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-26T15:23:18.863099+00:00 IST

Chinese team reaches India ahead of FIH Men's Junior Hockey WC

China will make their debut at the Junior World Cup and aim to leave a strong impression in their maiden appearance by putting their best foot forward. Placed in Pool C alongside Japan, New Zealand and Argentina, they will open their campaign on November 28, against New Zealand in Chennai, aiming to begin their historic journey on a positive note, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-26T14:17:14.360540+00:00 IST

Japan, Chile, Spain, Austria reach India for FIH Junior Hockey WC

With the prestigious tournament set to run from November 28 to December 10, each team brings its own ambitions, history, and expectations as the global hockey fraternity converges in India for the biggest Junior World Cup edition in history.

2025-11-25T08:16:41.541545+00:00 IST

Hockey India League newcomers ready for FIH Junior WC challenge

The synergy between the Junior World Cup and the Hockey India League has long been a proven pathway for young stars. The 2016 Junior World Cup champions, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, are shining examples of how junior-level exposure combined with HIL opportunities can shape world-class careers.

2025-11-25T07:23:44.224637+00:00 IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India go down 2-3 against Belgium

Abhishek (33') and Shilanand Lakra (57') got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17', 57') and Nicolas De Kerpel (45') were the goalscorers for Belgium, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-25T05:37:30.706569+00:00 IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects arrangements at Radhakrishnan Stadium

Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, set to begin from November 28 to December 10, the Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said that he has inspected the full arrangements of Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, noting that security and transportation for students are also in place at the venue for the marquee event.

2025-11-24T17:29:24.934784+00:00 IST

Women Academy C'ship: Odisha Naval Tata, HAR Hockey register wins

Odisha Naval Tata Academy defeated Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 2-0 in the Junior Final. HAR Hockey Academy beat Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) 6-0 in Sub-Junior Final

2025-11-24T10:23:29.821139+00:00 IST

FIH Jr. World Cup: Madurai welcomes defending champions Germany

The German team have always finished on the podium in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup on Indian soil

2025-11-24T09:32:37.645363+00:00 IST

India begin Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with 1-0 win

The Indian Men's Hockey Team opened their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 win against Korea at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday. Mohammed Raheel (15') scored the only goal of the game, helping the Indian team get over the line

2025-11-23T17:22:23.845975+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces free tickets for FIH Men’s Junior WC 2025

The tournament, set to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai, will feature 24 teams, making it the largest edition of the Junior World Cup in history, according to Hockey India.

2025-11-23T09:22:16.283046+00:00 IST

Oman, France, Switzerland reach Chennai for Junior Hockey WC 2025

With 24 teams participating, this edition marks the largest Junior World Cup in history, and their arrival adds to the growing buzz ahead of the global showpiece, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-23T09:21:07.971499+00:00 IST

Sports Development Authority on Madurai hosting Junior Hockey WC

As Tamil Nadu prepares to host the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, the TN government on Saturday inaugurated the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, a newly built world-class facility at the Race Course Complex. The arena was built to Olympic standards and features top-class infrastructure, aiming to advance hockey development in South India.

2025-11-23T04:46:06.528491+00:00 IST

India to start Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign against South Korea

The tournament is organised by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), and was held for the first time in 1983. It is a consistent fixture of the hockey calendar and an invitational tournament named after the former FIH executive board member Sultan Azlan Shah.

2025-11-23T04:29:42.353980+00:00 IST

Madurai International Hockey Stadium inaugurated

Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government inaugurated the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, a newly built world-class facility at the Race Course Complex.

2025-11-22T18:02:07.191454+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ gear up for action-packed weeks

The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are heading into an action-packed year-end as their players and coaching staff take on major international assignments before assembling for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, scheduled to begin in January 2026.

2025-11-22T14:36:43.098470+00:00 IST

Indian Men’s Hockey Team ready to hit the ground running

Having won the tournament five times, India are the second-most successful team in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

2025-11-22T13:51:11.427288+00:00 IST

Belgium arrive in Madurai for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

With the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 heading into the home stretch before the opening match-day, Belgium became the second team to arrive in Madurai, on Saturday

2025-11-22T13:01:39.890955+00:00 IST

Day 7 Results: India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship

Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) and HAR Hockey Academy booked their place in the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana on Saturday.

2025-11-22T10:55:37.620373+00:00 IST

HI unveils new campaign ahead of Hockey India League 2025/26 

Hockey India unveiled the official promo for the upcoming season of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL), introducing its bold new brand line, "Big. Is. Back."

2025-11-21T11:15:32.788076+00:00 IST

Hockey India unveils new campaign ahead of HIL 2025/26 season

The campaign signals the league's intent to scale up in ambition, creativity, and fan engagement, backed by a refreshed identity designed to reintroduce HIL with a cinematic, energetic edge, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-21T09:25:57.725723+00:00 IST