Hockey

 Navneet completes 200 international caps for Indian Hockey Team

Notably, Navneet is currently the second-highest scorer for India at the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2025. The 29-year-old made her senior debut in 2014, after helping the Junior team win a Bronze medal at the 2013 Junior Women's World Cup. She has since been one of the most consistent performers in the Indian Women's Hockey Team.

2025-09-13T17:28:59.582475+00:00 IST

SG Pipers announce retained players ahead of HIL season 2 auction

The retained roster underlines the franchise's commitment to nurturing domestic talent while strengthening global pedigree across all positions. The Delhi SG Pipers coaching staff worked closely with the Director of Hockey, Padma Bhushan Sreejesh PR, to finalise the list of retained players, as per a press release from SG Pipers.

2025-09-13T16:18:16.383056+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup: India-China title clash set

China defeated South Korea 1-0, climbing up the top of the Super 4s table with three wins in three and a total of nine points, with India at second with a win, a loss and draw each, giving them four points. South Korea, who had one point because of a draw they played, could not displace India from the second spot and are at the bottom of the table with one point, having lost two games. Japan is at the third spot, ending their campaign with two points, securing two draws and a loss. Earlier against Japan, India played a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

2025-09-13T13:51:05.171515+00:00 IST

Indian women’s team draw 1-1 against Japan in Asia Cup 2025

India will reach the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2025, if China beats Korea or avoids a defeat by less than three-goal margins. In the match against Japan, India drew first blood as they scored early through Beauty Dung Dung (7'), whilst it was Shiho Kobayakawa (58') who equalised for the Japanese, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-09-13T11:19:14.984076+00:00 IST

India lose 1-4 against hosts China in their Super4s match

The Indian Women's Hockey Team lost their second Super4s Pool match 1-4 against hosts China at the Women's Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou on Thursday. Mumtaz Khan (38') was the only goalscorer for India, while Zou Meirong (4', 56'), Chen Yang (31') and Tan Jinzhuang (47') scored goals for China, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-09-11T21:37:11.909641+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India sails to 4-2 win

The Indian women's hockey team kicked off their Super4s campaign at the Women's Asia Cup 2025 in style, registering a solid 4-2 victory against Korea in Hangzhou on Wednesday.

2025-09-10T13:33:06.301184+00:00 IST

Hockey Asia Cup star player Abhishek Nain on his performance

Nain noted that he wasn't satisfied with his game initially in the group stage matches, but ultimately turned it around in the final fixtures with a string of impressive performances.

2025-09-09T16:02:16.899957+00:00 IST

PNB felicitates Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh 

Punjab National Bank (PNB), on Monday, hosted a special felicitation ceremony to honour two of India's hockey stars - Olympian and Arjuna Awardee duo Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh

2025-09-09T15:49:40.898295+00:00 IST

Indian Women’s Hockey Team gears up for Super4s challenge

The Indian Women's Hockey Team will look to continue their unbeaten run as they gear up for the Super4s stage of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou. India will face tough competition against hosts China, defending champions Japan, and Korea in this crucial phase of the tournament, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-09-09T08:59:12.165210+00:00 IST

"Pakistan will also be coming to the event": Bhola Nath Singh

In a major development for the upcoming Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh has confirmed that Pakistan will participate in the event.

2025-09-09T03:04:38.466491+00:00 IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulates Indian Hockey Team

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, as the highly anticipated match schedule for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 was announced on Monday in Chennai, congratulated the Indian team for their victory in the Men's Asia Cup 2025, and said we are honoured to welcome the best junior teams from across the globe.

2025-09-08T17:37:31.077053+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu to host FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup with 24 team

The highly anticipated match schedule for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 was announced on Monday in a ceremony that took place in Chennai.

2025-09-08T17:18:22.428799+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet hails fans after India wins Asia Cup

After clinching the Men's Asia Cup with a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday, Indian Hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh hailed the crowd at Rajgir for supporting the team throughout the tournament.

2025-09-08T13:38:25.539391+00:00 IST

Manpreet Singh dedicates Asia Cup triumph to Punjab flood victims

As India lifted the Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025, Manpreet Singh dedicated the triumph as a tribute to the people of Punjab, who are currently battling the devastating floods with remarkable strength and resilience.

2025-09-08T11:26:59.047253+00:00 IST

Indian women's hockey team cruises past Singapore with 12-0 win

The Indian women's hockey team sealed their place in the Super 4s of the Women's Asia Cup 2025 following a resounding 12-0 victory against Singapore. Hat-tricks from Navneet (14', 20', 28') and Mumtaz (2', 32', 39'), along with a brace from Neha (11', 38'), led India's attack while Lalremsiami (13'), Udita (29'), Sharmila (45') and Rutuja Pisal (53') made valuable contributions to cap a dominant victory.

2025-09-08T09:52:24.864296+00:00 IST

"Very happy": Sukhjeet Singh's parents express happiness

Indian Men's Hockey player Sukhjeet Singh's parents hailed their son for his performance in the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 final on Sunday. He scored a stunning goal in just the first minute of play, putting Korea under pressure.

2025-09-07T20:38:53.726011+00:00 IST

Dilpreet Singh's family celebrate in Amritsar as India win Hockey

The family members of the Men's Hockey Team player Dilpreet Singh celebrated in Amritsar as India defeated defending champion South Korea 4-1 in the final of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 to lift the trophy after eight years.

2025-09-07T20:32:15.163605+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Gambhir, Mandaviya congratulate Indian Hockey Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team after their emphatic 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held at Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.

2025-09-07T19:38:26.410832+00:00 IST

“Our only target was to qualify for World Cup": Manpreet Singh

"Our only target was to qualify for the World Cup, and now our next focus will be on how we perform there. That is very important as it has been 50 years and we could not win a World Cup since then, this time we hope we win the World Cup and give our hundred per cent," he added.

2025-09-07T19:06:05.343636+00:00 IST

Coach Fulton sets eyes on WC, Asian Games after India's AC win

The Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the continental title as they registered a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions South Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a long gap of eight years, and with this victory, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

2025-09-07T18:53:47.930959+00:00 IST

HI announces Rs 3 lakhs each to players following Asia Cup win

Following the Indian Men's Hockey Team's historic win at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, Hockey India announced INR 3 lakh each to players and INR 1.5 lakh to the support staff, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-09-07T16:48:52.917397+00:00 IST