Hockey

"Wherever the gap is, we’ll try and improve it”: Craig Fulton

"I think it's a massive team effort. It was a really successful campaign. Yes, we came close in the semi-final... Wherever the gap is, we'll try and improve it," he told ANI.

2025-10-13T18:28:32.009110+00:00 IST

Our hockey team is playing with a lot of confidence: Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar was part of the Indian team that won their last World Cup title, in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, where he scored the winning goal against Pakistan in the final

2025-10-13T17:41:13.097473+00:00 IST

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat New Zealand 4-2

Goals were scored by Arshdeep Singh (2'), PB Sunil (15'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (26') and Roman Kumur (47') for the winning side, while Gus Nelson (41') and Aidan Max (52') scored for New Zealand, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-12T12:51:51.818244+00:00 IST

Men's Hockey Team engage in a first-of-its-kind chess masterclass

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the two-time Olympic Bronze medal-winning Indian Men's Hockey Team participated in a unique chess master class conducted by former International Chess player and co-owner of American Gambits Prachura P Padakannaya at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus in Bengaluru on Friday.

2025-10-11T15:20:26.534548+00:00 IST

1948 Olympics gold will always be special for India: Harmanpreet

The sport of hockey has always been very special for the Indian sporting fraternity. Captain of the Indian men's hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh, is considered one of the modern legends of the game. He derives his inspiration from the yesteryears, most notably from the tales of the 1948 London Olympics, where India defeated Great Britain 4-0 in the final, to clinch a historic Gold Medal, a year after the country won Independence. This was the first time ever that the Indian flag was hoisted at the Olympics.

2025-10-11T07:11:22.768749+00:00 IST

India aims to reclaim glory at Sultan of Johor Cup 2025

As the Indian Junior Men's 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.

2025-10-10T10:44:19.350200+00:00 IST

RGHA successfully defend SNBP All India Under 16 boys title

Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) successfully defended the SNBP All India Hockey Tournament Under 16 Boys title with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Odisha Naval Tata Grassroots Academy in the finals of the ninth edition, which was played at Balewadi Mahalunge in Pune.

2025-10-08T12:04:24.048923+00:00 IST

Indian junior men's hockey team departs for Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian junior men's hockey team departed from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on Tuesday evening for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, scheduled from October 11 to 18, 2025.

2025-10-07T17:10:16.955825+00:00 IST

Day 6: 5th HI Senior Men Inter-Department National C'ship

Following the day's results, All India Police Sports Control Board, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Services Sports Control Board and Central Secretariat advance to the quarter-finals, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-05T14:52:14.834236+00:00 IST

Indian women's hockey team aims to put behind Asia Cup heartbreak

Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete and forwards Navneet Kaur, Mumtaaz Khan, defender Udita Duhan and goalkeeper Bichu Devi spoke to ANI following the conclusion of the final of the senior women's inter-department championship held in the national capital on Saturday, in which Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged victorious over the IndianOil team by 5-1.

2025-10-05T14:50:07.272295+00:00 IST

Day 5 results: 5th HI senior men Inter-Department National C'ship

In the first clash of the day, All India Police Sports Control Board enjoyed a dominant 5-1 win over Punjab National Bank in Pool A. Arun Sahani (9', 38') scored a brace for the winning team. At the same time, Aman Sharma (7'), Haris Mohammad (23') and Naveen Kumar Tirki (51') also contributed with goals for All India Police Sports Control Board. Gursimran Singh (41') scored the only goal for Punjab National Bank, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-04T14:46:00.927387+00:00 IST

RSPB win HI senior women's Inter-Department C'ship 2025

Sports Authority of India secured the third position in the tournament as they won the bronze medal against the Central Board of Direct Taxes held at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi, as per a Hockey India press release.

2025-10-04T14:20:28.414560+00:00 IST

India A women's hockey team set for five-match China tour

India A Women's Hockey Team is all set to embark on an important tour of China, where the team will play a five-match series against Liaoning from October 13-21, 2025. All the matches will take place at the Liaoning Sports Centre in Dalian and are an important step for the next generation of Indian women's hockey talent to gain valuable international exposure and competitive match experience.

2025-10-03T09:24:47.219374+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's team ends Australia Tour with 4-5 defeat

The Indian junior women's hockey team suffered a narrow 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill in its last match of the Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. For India, the goals came from Sukhveer Kaur (6'), Kanika Siwach (42'), Sunelita Toppo (54') and Ishika (57') while for Canberra Chill, Canhess Lauren Yee (12', 19'), Canhess Josie Lawton (24'), Hunter Baldwin (28') and Amukawton (34') were the goalscorers.

2025-10-02T16:44:56.897670+00:00 IST

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey team wins 3-1 against Canberra Chill

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team won their second consecutive match of their tour of Australia, when they defeated Canberra Chill 3-1, at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra. For India, the goals came from Ishika (13', 39') and Sonam (27').

2025-09-30T12:37:36.458240+00:00 IST

Day 1 Results: 5th Hi Senior Men Inter-Department Men's C'ship

In the day's opener, Railway Sports Promotion Board outclassed Sahastra Seema Bal 13-0 in Pool B. Gursahibjit Singh (12', 20', 44', 55') was the star of the show with four goals, while Pankaj (13', 47') struck twice. Pratap Lakra (21'), Sheshe Gowda BM (25'), Darshan Vibhav Gawkar (30'), Shivam Anand (40'), Shamanth CS (51'), Parampreet Singh (57'), and Pardeep Singh (58') also added their names to the scoresheet in what was a commanding all-round display, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-09-30T12:26:59.596487+00:00 IST

Puri inaugurates HI Senior Women's Inter-Department C'ship

Puri recalled the inspirational journey of Indian hockey, mentioning how legends like Harbinder Singh, Zafar Iqbal, Ajitpal Singh, MM Somaya, and Rajinder Singh inspired generations, including himself as a child when he first began following the sport.

2025-09-29T14:33:04.878446+00:00 IST

HI names 33-member core group for men's national coaching camp

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, followed by a high-intensity tour of South Africa, as per a Hockey India press release.

2025-09-29T12:36:46.521882+00:00 IST

India records 1-0 win over Australia U21

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team recorded a 1-0 victory over the Australia U21 side in their third match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra, on Monday. Kanika Siwach (32') scored the winning goal for India.

2025-09-29T06:14:53.978522+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's hockey team goes down 0-5 against Australia

The Indian junior women's hockey team endured a gruelling outing and suffered a 0-5 defeat against the Australia U-21 side in its second match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra, on Saturday. Makayla Jones (10', 11', 52'), Sami Love (38'), and Migaliya Howell (50') were the goal scorers for the hosts.

2025-09-27T12:46:43.475082+00:00 IST

Hardik Singh on India-Pakistan hockey rivalry

Historically, India and Pakistan were hockey superpowers, combining for 11 Olympic gold medals. Singh has reignited discussions about the current state of the rivalry between the two nations in the sport.

2025-09-26T14:49:01.725497+00:00 IST