Hockey

Pakistan set to make FIH Pro League debut in 2025-26

Pakistan men's hockey team is set to make its debut in the FIH Pro League during the 2025-26 season, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed on Thursday, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-28T12:33:42.661682+00:00 IST

India's quest for the Asia Cup Hockey title begins on August 29

The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7.

2025-08-28T10:10:31.673912+00:00 IST

PAK is not participating in event due to security reasons: Dilip

Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey informed everyone of the reason behind the non-participation of the Pakistan and Oman Men's Hockey teams in the Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025, saying that the former have pulled out of the tournament due to security reasons and the latter have personal reasons to leave the competition.

2025-08-28T03:23:19.652481+00:00 IST

Chinese Taipei, Bangladesh teams arrive in Rajgir for Asia Cup

The Chinese Taipei men's hockey team arrived in Bihar on Wednesday afternoon to participate in the upcoming Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, scheduled from August 29 to September 7 at the iconic Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

2025-08-27T16:55:54.825488+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan arrives in Bihar for Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025

Led by Yerkebulan Dyussebekov, the side is making its maiden appearance on Indian soil and is eager to showcase its potential on the continental stage.

2025-08-27T06:32:14.459926+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces free tickets for Men’s Asia Cup

In a major boost for fans, Hockey India announced that entry for all matches of the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 will be free of cost. The tournament, scheduled to be played from August 29 to September 7 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium, promises to be a grand celebration of hockey in the heart of Bihar, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-08-26T04:04:22.691825+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya unveils Hockey Asia Cup 2025 trophy

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025 Trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament's 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

2025-08-25T17:31:18.568067+00:00 IST

Indian men's hockey team arrives in Rajgir for Asia Cup 2025

Double Olympic medallist and current Asia No.1 Indian men's hockey team arrived in Patna, Bihar on Monday for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.

2025-08-25T15:06:38.816390+00:00 IST

China men’s hockey team arrives in Rajgir ahead of Men’s Asia Cup

The China Men's Hockey Team arrived in Bihar on Monday afternoon to compete in the prestigious Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, scheduled from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-25T14:20:41.782148+00:00 IST

Defending Champions Korea arrive in Bihar for Asia Cup Rajgir

The Korea Men's Hockey Team touched down in Bihar on Sunday night ahead of the prestigious Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, which is scheduled to be played from 29th August to 7th September.

2025-08-25T06:20:40.994131+00:00 IST

Japan Hockey team touchdown in Bihar for Hero Men's Asia Cup

The Japan Men's Hockey Team arrived in Bihar late on Saturday night ahead of the prestigious Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.

2025-08-24T08:53:32.549696+00:00 IST

Hockey Haryana win 15th Hockey India Junior Men National C'ship

Hockey Punjab won their 3rd/4th Place match against Uttar Pradesh Hockey 4-3 in a shootout after a 3-3 draw over the four quarters to clinch the bronze medal, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-23T13:11:58.830576+00:00 IST

Malaysia, first team to arrive for Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025

Malaysia arrived in Patna, Bihar on Saturday morning for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. Malaysia were the finalists in the previous edition held in Jakarta where they lost the title match to Korea 1-2 but this time, the Captain expressed that the team is here to win, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-08-23T07:11:56.413403+00:00 IST

Haryana, Odisha strom into final of Junior Men National C'ship

Hockey Haryana and Hockey Association of Odisha emerged victorious at the semi-finals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 in Jalandhar, Punjab, setting up a thrilling clash for the final. Meanwhile, host Hockey Punjab will face Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the clash for third place.

2025-08-21T17:00:11.554613+00:00 IST

Hockey India Announces India squad for Women’s Asia Cup 2025

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 20-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14.

2025-08-21T08:18:41.538846+00:00 IST

Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab qualify for semi-finals

The quarter-finals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship saw Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab seal their spots for the semi-finals in Jalandhar, Punjab.

2025-08-20T17:50:09.935944+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 18-member team for Asia Cup 2025

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Men's Hockey squad for the upcoming Men's Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from August 29 to September 7 of this year.

2025-08-20T08:20:04.187319+00:00 IST

Security in India much better than in Pak: Bhola Nath Singh

"If they are citing security concerns, I can confidently say that security and all the arrangements in India are much better than in Pakistan," he added.

2025-08-19T19:50:57.665020+00:00 IST

"Security concerns are unfounded": Pargat Singh

Reacting to Pakistan and Oman pulling out of the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey in Bihar, former India hockey captain and Congress MLA Pargat Singh dismissed the concerns raised by the two nations and said there was no such issue in India.

2025-08-19T17:30:26.038043+00:00 IST

Pakistan withdraws from Asia Cup Hockey 2025

The upcoming Asia Cup Hockey in Rajgir, Bihar, has seen some changes, with Pakistan and Oman withdrawing from the tournament. The event, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, will now welcome Bangladesh and Kazakhstan as replacements.

2025-08-19T13:56:52.335998+00:00 IST