Hockey

England, Netherlands, Chile receive rousing reception in Rourkela

England, who are placed in Pool D along with India, Spain and Wales, will open their campaign against Wales on January 13th. After that, England will take on the Indian Men's Hockey Team on January 15th, also in Rourkela, before moving back to Bhubaneswar, where they end their group stage on January 19th against Spain.

2023-01-10T18:23:41.979352+00:00 IST

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan builds world's biggest hockey stick

This time, not only will the visitors travelling for the most-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela be treated to sand sculpture at the airport, but one can also witness the world's largest hockey sculpture erected on the banks of the Mahanadi river at Cuttack, where the 'celebration' event is scheduled for on January 11 to mark the opening of the mega hockey event starting January 13, as per a Hockey India press release

2023-01-10T15:39:17.955434+00:00 IST

Huge honour to play my 4th World Cup for India: PR Sreejesh

While he admits it's a huge honour to turn up for his fourth World Cup, Sreejesh knows very well that this is a great opportunity to change India's fortunes at the ultimate tournament for hockey, in which India awaits to finish on the podium since 1975 triumph when the illustrious Ajit Pal Singh-led team won the tournament beating Pakistan in the Final.

2023-01-10T10:25:53.702968+00:00 IST

National hockey conclave to bring together hockey fraternity

National hockey conclave will provide a platform to various stakeholders from more than 20 states and union territories around the country for discussing ways to develop Indian hockey holistically starting from player performance, coaching, grassroots talent identification, administration as well as global emerging trends, opportunities and challenges.

2023-01-09T14:58:57.749647+00:00 IST

We don't want to leave anything to chance: Captain Harmanpreet

India will take on Spain in their first match of the Hockey World Cup on January 13 followed by England in January 15 in Rourkela. After that India will take on Wales on January 19 in Bhubaneswar.

2023-01-09T13:22:51.876708+00:00 IST

Excited, nervous for Hockey World Cup: India forward Abhishek

The 23-year-old, who made his debut in the previous season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, said, "Playing for India at a home World Cup is a dream come true for me."

2023-01-09T09:19:44.920113+00:00 IST

Grand celebration event to be held in Cuttack ahead of Hockey WC

The marquee Hockey event will be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to January 29. India will be looking forward to doing better this time, as they had crashed out of semifinal in the 2018 edition of the tournament following a loss to the Netherlands.

2023-01-09T04:59:35.854950+00:00 IST

France lands in Odisha with eye on Hockey Men's World Cup

France are placed in Pool A alongside Australia, Argentina and South Africa and will play the Aussies in their first match of the tournament on January 13 in Bhubaneswar.

2023-01-08T17:37:58.136478+00:00 IST

Most exciting game you can play: Alvaro on clash against India

Spain men's hockey team will open their campaign against the hosts India in Rourkela on January 13 and as per captain Alvaro Iglesias, it is the most exciting challenge for any opposition in the world.

2023-01-08T16:52:27.038499+00:00 IST

Korea aim to produce positive results at FIH Hockey Men's WC 2023

Placed in Pool B with Belgium, Japan and Germany, Head Coach Shin Seok Kyo's side will play Belgium (14th January) and Japan (17th January) at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, before taking on Germany (20th January) in Rourkela.

2023-01-08T13:04:35.721967+00:00 IST

We are here to cause upset: Wales Rupert after arriving for WC

The Wales men's hockey team will look to impress in the FIH Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.

2023-01-08T10:11:35.327305+00:00 IST

Excited to play in front of big crowds, says NZ's Nic Woods

The Men's Hockey Teams from New Zealand and Malaysia received a warm welcome at the Rourkela Aerodrome on Saturday as they arrived in the city to take part in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. New Zealand and Malaysia reached Rourkela from Bhubaneswar through Charter Flights

2023-01-08T05:51:42.426037+00:00 IST

Germany Men's team lands in Odisha for Hockey World Cup

Germany are in Pool B, along with Japan, Belgium and Korea. Germany will open their campaign against the Japanese side on January 14 in Bhubaneswar.

2023-01-07T19:50:12.600057+00:00 IST

England skipper Ames feels his team is a contender for Hockey WC

Three-time champions of the Men's Hockey World Cup, the Australian Men's Hockey Team, and the England Men's Hockey Team arrived in Odisha on Friday for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, and were afforded a warm welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. While Australia are eyeing a fourth title, England's best finish has been a Silver medal in 1986, when they hosted the tournament

2023-01-07T03:16:37.636902+00:00 IST

South Africa, Argentina eye special outing at FIH Hockey WC

The Argentina men's hockey team is taking inspiration from Lionel Messi and football team's historic feat in FIFA World Cup 2022.

2023-01-06T14:22:19.776722+00:00 IST

Players like Kohli, Rohit will play massive role in WC: Gambhir

The significance of the biggest prize in world cricket will see Team India take on some of the biggest competitors in the ODI format of the sport in a bilateral series, as part of their Road to World Cup. These series will be of crucial importance to the team as well as to the selectors as they try to find the best playing 15 for the World Cup.

2023-01-06T11:05:43.501899+00:00 IST

Belgium arrive in Odisha for FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2023

Belgium are placed in Pool B along with Germany, Japan and Korea, and will begin their campaign on January 14 against Korea in Bhubaneswar.

2023-01-06T06:42:25.733334+00:00 IST

Top 5 strong contenders for Hockey World Cup 2023 trophy

The Indian team, which is in pool D with England, Spain, and Wales, will begin their campaign on January 13 in the newly built Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela against Spain, followed by their second pool D match against England.

2023-01-05T16:05:46.338115+00:00 IST

CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates "Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium"

In the run-up to the Hockey World Cup 2023 commencing from 13th January this year, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the "Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium" with the seating Capacity of 20,000 at Rourkela in the western region of the state.

2023-01-05T14:31:38.785359+00:00 IST

Hockey India names 22-member squad for South Africa tour

Goalkeeper Savita has been named the captain for the tournament with experienced campaigner Navneet Kaur as the vice-captain of the team.

2023-01-05T13:55:36.164748+00:00 IST

Odisha CM announces Rs 1 cr for each player if India lift WC

The Indian team, which is in pool D with England, Spain, and Wales, will begin their campaign on January 13 in the newly built Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela against Spain, followed by their second pool D match against England.

2023-01-05T11:27:28.325196+00:00 IST