Hockey

Indian junior women's hockey team suffer 2-3 defeat in Australia

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss in their first match of the Australia Tour against their U-21 side at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra on Friday.

2025-09-26T13:13:25.998397+00:00 IST

Vivek Lakra after Rs 23 Lakh HIL bid 

The young goalkeeper Vivek Lakra was one of the biggest stories of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 Mini Auctions, signed by Shrachi Bengal Tigers for INR 23 Lakhs against a base price of just INR 2 Lakhs.

2025-09-25T16:03:32.265919+00:00 IST

SG Pipers captain Navneet Kaur on Season 2 signings

The SG Pipers Women's Team has added eight new players through the Hockey India League Season 2 auction, focusing on strengthening the squad and achieving the right mix of youth and experience.

2025-09-25T15:20:38.722725+00:00 IST

Bengal Tigers announce squads for Hockey India League 2026

The auction showcased some thrilling moments, with intense bidding for top talent and plenty of excitement around new and returning players. The squads feature a mix of seasoned internationals, emerging Indian talents and promising U-21 players, reflecting the Tigers' focus on both performance and nurturing young talent, as per a Hockey India League press release.

2025-09-25T13:02:11.238746+00:00 IST

Franchises spend big on overseas in HIL 2026 men's auction

The buzz around the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions reached its peak on Wednesday as franchises completed their squad-building process in a high-energy, closed-door session held here in the national capital.

2025-09-24T17:36:10.314986+00:00 IST

HIL 2026 Women's mini auction wraps up with exciting signings

The afternoon session of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 Women's Mini Auction saw four franchises competing for top names and emerging stars. With over 100 players in the pool, the auction witnessed tactical spending and smart squad-building.

2025-09-24T17:21:35.919614+00:00 IST

SG Pipers target balanced squad ahead of HIL auction

In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Season 2 auctions of the Hockey India League (HIL), SG Pipers' Director of Hockey, Sreejesh PR, shared insights into the team's preparations and outlined the roadmap for the season ahead. Ahead of the auctions, he expressed optimism about the upcoming campaign, highlighting the fresh perspective brought in by the new coaching staff, the team's vision, and key player acquisitions, as per a release from SG Pipers.

2025-09-24T07:32:39.818424+00:00 IST

RH Academy, NTH Academy join SAI Sonipat in knockout phase

In the opening game of day 13, here at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Roundglass Hockey Academy defeated SDAT Hockey Academy 5-1. The second match produced the most drama of the day, with SGPC Hockey Academy defeating Naval Tata Hockey Academy 5-4 in a shootout after a thrilling 5-5 draw

2025-09-23T10:44:28.777484+00:00 IST

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team leaves Australia  

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team departed from the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on Monday evening for their upcoming five-match tour of Australia.

2025-09-23T05:51:31.000247+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 18-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team

The squad includes Goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh; Defenders Rohit, Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, and Ravneet Singh; Midfielders Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, and Manmeet Singh; and Forwards Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, and Gurjot Singh.

2025-09-23T04:38:47.339613+00:00 IST

Kalinga Lancers appoint Pascal Kina as technical, strategy coach

The 57-year-old, father of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and 2018 World Champion Antoine Kina, brings over two decades of coaching experience

2025-09-22T17:42:46.676088+00:00 IST

UP Rudras withdraw from Hockey India League

UP Rudras have announced their decision to withdraw from the Hockey India League due to financial sustainability. The franchise emphasised that the move, although challenging, does not diminish its commitment to the sport or its community.

2025-09-22T15:53:47.554465+00:00 IST

SAI Sonipat first team to seal knockout berth with dominant win

With the win, SAI Sonipat now have 33 points from 12 matches, consolidating their position in the knockout phase, while Roundglass Hockey Academy stayed in second place with 29 points after edging past PIS Surjit Hockey Academy earlier in the day to keep their pursuit of top spot alive

2025-09-21T15:24:27.818853+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Squad for Australia

The Indian Junior Women's Team will play a total of five matches during the tour. The first three fixtures will be against the Australia Junior Women's Team, followed by two games against Canberra Chill, a club side from Australia's Hockey One League. The series will serve as a crucial step for the Indian side ahead of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in Santiago, Chile in December.

2025-09-20T07:59:42.069611+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's hockey team set to tour Australia

The Indian junior women's hockey team is all set to tour Australia for an exciting five-match series, scheduled to take place at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra from September 26 to October 2 2025. The matches will be played on September 26, 27, 29, 30, and October 2.

2025-09-19T11:43:27.590306+00:00 IST

Kalinga Lancers appoint Aussie legend Jay Stacy as head coach

He takes over from German coach Valentin Altenburg, who led the side in the previous campaign, as per a press release from HIL.

2025-09-16T13:36:57.948374+00:00 IST

Roundglass Hockey Academy, SAI Sonipat register wins

Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat, continued their winning run as Phase II of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U-21) got underway today here at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium.

2025-09-15T18:05:41.021477+00:00 IST

2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League season to start on December 9

With two newcomers, Ireland women and Pakistan men, the 2025-26 FIH Pro League season will start from Ireland, as well as Argentina, for an exciting journey of no less than 144 matches. And on top of the pride of winning the League, both Champions will ensure their spot at the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028.

2025-09-15T12:37:13.230885+00:00 IST

China women qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

The competition got underway on September 5 with an initial pool stage. China finished atop Pool A standings winning all three matches with a striking +31 goal difference, while keeping three clean sheets! Korea took second place in Pool A with two wins and one loss. India and Japan went unbeaten in Pool B, with two wins against Thailand and Singapore, while the two sides drew their head-to-head matchup. India topped the pool by virtue of their superior goal difference. As top two finishers in the first pool stage, China, Korea, India and Japan progressed to the next stage; the Super 4's pools stage

2025-09-14T17:03:09.992241+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails Indian women's hockey team for silver medal finish

The Indian hockey team clinched the silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup 2025, in Hangzhou, after a 1-4 loss against hosts China in the final on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (1') scored for India while captain Ou Zixia (21'), Li Hong (40'), Zou Meirong (51') and Zhong Jiaqi (53') were the goal scorers for the home team.

2025-09-14T16:23:27.517872+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025: Indian women’s hockey team claim silver medal

India made a strong start in the final by going ahead in the very first minute through a penalty corner, which was converted by veteran forward Navneet Kaur (1') with a powerful strike

2025-09-14T15:02:02.867891+00:00 IST