Hockey

Asia Cup Rajgir, 2025: India to start campaign against China

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) announced the official match schedule for the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, to be held from August 29 to September 7, in Rajgir, Bihar, as per a release.

2025-08-19T11:52:07.663971+00:00 IST

Bihar to host 12th Men’s Asia Cup at Rajgir Hockey Stadium

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday unveiled the mascot and the trophy for the much-awaited Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, where top teams from the continent will compete for the championship.

2025-08-17T19:38:29.208351+00:00 IST

UP, UK register wins on Day 6 of Junior Men National Championship

Day 6 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured two Division 'B' and four Division 'A' matches. Hockey Association of Bihar and Hockey Bengal won their respective matches as Division 'B' concluded.

2025-08-17T14:31:42.957934+00:00 IST

 Hockey Himachal lost to Hockey Chandigarh 3-5 in Division 'B' 

In the first Division 'B' match on Saturday, Himachal lost to Chandigarh 3-5, with Gurjeet Singh (35', 48', 51', 56') scoring four of the five goals for Hockey Chandigarh. The fifth goal was scored by Sharandeep Singh (23'). Meanwhile, Anubhav Rangra (52'), Anuj (6') and Tanish Kumar (39') scored a goal each for Hockey Himachal.

2025-08-16T13:56:38.893898+00:00 IST

FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026: One Year to Go!

From 15 August 2026, the 16 best men's and women's teams on the planet will battle for glory across world-class venues in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands. Known for their rich hockey heritage, passionate fan bases, and vibrant sporting culture, both nations are ready to deliver an unforgettable festival of hockey. This edition will mark only the second time in history that the men's and women's competitions are staged together, bringing the entire global hockey family into one shared moment of excitement

2025-08-15T14:58:21.065065+00:00 IST

Germany qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Germany will take on the Netherlands in the final, but as hosts of the event, the Netherlands are already assured of a place at the upcoming World Cup, which leaves Germany to take the direct qualification spot available from Europe to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and the Netherlands 2026

2025-08-15T13:57:29.521305+00:00 IST

Kerala, Bengal regis wins at Junior Men National Championship

Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured four Division 'C' and two Division 'B' matches with Kerala Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Hockey Bengal winning their respective fixtures while Hockey Gujarat drew with Goans Hockey.

2025-08-15T13:45:53.026259+00:00 IST

Hockey India condoles demise of Olympic medalist Dr Vece Paes

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers

2025-08-15T12:50:57.035468+00:00 IST

HI Jr. Nat'l C'ship: C'garh, Uttarakhand register wins on day-3

Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured Division 'B' matches where Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their fixtures while Hockey Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir settled for a draw in Jalandhar

2025-08-15T12:13:27.356299+00:00 IST

IOA mourns Hockey legend Vece Paes' demise

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes.

2025-08-14T10:56:03.495494+00:00 IST

KSLTA mourns demise of Vece Paes

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.

2025-08-14T10:39:59.512016+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM expresses grief at hockey legend Vece Paes' demise

Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.

2025-08-14T07:54:05.312333+00:00 IST

Defending champions Haryana Steelers eye back-to-back PKL titles

Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in.

2025-08-14T05:36:36.224094+00:00 IST

Olympics medalist Indian hockey legend Vece Paes passes away

The official X of Hockey India (HI) made the announcement of his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.

2025-08-14T05:36:21.043348+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand, Delhi register victories in Division B of HI

On the second day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship, Kerala Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Chhattisgarh Hockey and Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand and Delhi emerge victorious in their Division 'B' league matches in Jalandhar, Punjab.

2025-08-13T14:15:25.109242+00:00 IST

India’s Ice Queens redefine grit

The team came in third in June at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE, and their success story demonstrates courage, resiliency, and overcoming barriers in a sport that has historically been seen as a male stronghold.

2025-08-13T04:18:18.170620+00:00 IST

Deepika Kumari on Sports Bill

The Upper House of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was passed in the Lower House, the Lok Sabha, on Monday.

2025-08-13T03:43:39.068495+00:00 IST

Hockey India applauds historic passing of National Sports Bill

Hockey India applauded the historic passage of the National Sports Governance Bill in Parliament, a moment that marks a new era for the administration and future of sports in India. This landmark legislation stands as the country's first unified and comprehensive legal framework for sports governance--an achievement that brings decades of calls for reform to fruition.

2025-08-12T20:17:47.733947+00:00 IST

Indian Women’s Hockey players call Sports Bill a "historic step"

The recently passed National Sports Bill has sparked a wave of gratitude and optimism among India's athletes, with members of the national women's hockey team calling it a landmark moment for the country's sporting community.

2025-08-12T20:11:45.913275+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces HP Lubricants as partner for Asia Cup

HP Lubricants, the High-Performance Partners of the Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, are a pioneer in the Petroleum products business and one of the country's most trusted Lubricant brands.

2025-08-11T11:29:11.242583+00:00 IST

Preview: 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025

The 30 participating teams are split into Division 'A', Division 'B' and Division 'C', with promotion and relegation adding an extra edge to the competition. The teams in Division 'A' will be fighting for the title while the top two teams from Divisions 'B' and 'C' will earn promotion to the next tier. The bottom two sides in Divisions 'A' and 'B' will face relegation to the next division for 2026, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-11T07:31:06.813665+00:00 IST