Hockey

Bhola Nath shares his views on MoU signing between HI and AUO

Hockey India (HI) general secretary Bhola Nath Singh expressed his delight following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Amity University Online (AUO) and HI to provide comprehensive educational opportunities to hockey players at the international, national, and state levels.

2025-05-21T11:46:36.914476+00:00 IST

AUO, HI sign MoU to transform lives of athletes

In a landmark development that promises to reshape the future of Indian athletes, Amity University Online (AUO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hockey India to provide comprehensive educational opportunities to hockey players at the international, national, and state levels.

2025-05-20T11:16:21.570353+00:00 IST

Hockey India opens player registration for Hockey India League

A statement from Hockey India said, "Hockey India today announced that player registrations for the eagerly awaited Hero Hockey India League (Hero HIL) 2026 will open at 1700 hrs on 19 May 19, 2025 and close at 1700 hrs on August 20, 2025."

2025-05-19T13:33:42.513514+00:00 IST

HI announces 24-member Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team

Hockey India has announced the 24-member Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina.

2025-05-17T10:13:20.767782+00:00 IST

“Never had a Plan B…”: Poovanna aims to make India debut

After a brief stint with the Indian junior team in 2023, Poovanna Chandura Boby is now training with the senior core group ahead of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League leg

2025-05-16T09:07:24.277775+00:00 IST

Back in the national set-up, Selvam Karthi is hungry for games an

The Indian Men's Hockey Team are preparing for their European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, where they will face the likes of the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia and Belgium. And making his comeback in the national camp is the forward Selvam Karthi, according to a release from Hockey India.

2025-05-15T07:32:16.536969+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's hockey team to play Four Nations Tournament

The team will travel to Rosario, Argentina, where they will play six friendly matches against Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile

2025-05-13T16:53:00.398638+00:00 IST

Hardik, Manpreet and Harmanpreet have helped me: Rajinder Singh

India hockey player Rajinder Singh shared his experience of playing with the men's hockey team and revealed that skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Hardik have helped him a lot.

2025-05-09T16:54:21.937532+00:00 IST

Asian Games silver was turning point for Women’s Hockey: Siwach

As Hockey India celebrates 100 years of the sport, former India Women's Hockey Team captain Pritam Siwach reflected on the remarkable journey of the Indian Women's Hockey Team and credited the 1998 Asian Games silver medal as a major turning point.

2025-05-08T12:16:03.614558+00:00 IST

Sunil Jojo eyes national breakthrough and medal glory

Having represented India twice at the Junior Hockey World Cup and featured in the bronze-medal finish at the recent Sultan of Johor Cup, Sunil now finds himself training among the country's elite.

2025-05-07T17:35:38.000906+00:00 IST

It felt like everything I had worked for was slipping away: Prata

Pratap Lakra is only one of the two new faces in the ongoing senior national camp, which is a testament to his grit and resurgence. The call-up follows a standout performance at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, where he played a key role in taking Madhya Pradesh to a Silver-medal finish

2025-05-06T14:03:26.756864+00:00 IST

With support from parents, Sujata Kujur has eyes on Olympic Games

From the hockey fields of Sundargarh in Odisha, where the sport is a way of life, young Sujata Kujur is quietly scripting her own journey.

2025-05-06T09:39:06.687604+00:00 IST

Indian women's team ends Australia tour on high with 1-0 win

Navneet Kaur (21') scored the only goal of the match to ensure India ended the series on a strong note, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-05-04T12:45:37.430507+00:00 IST

India women's hockey team goes down 2-3 against Australia

The Indian women's hockey team put up a spirited fight but fell short following a 2-3 defeat to Australia in the fourth game of their Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday.

2025-05-03T13:31:37.825920+00:00 IST

Indian Women’s Hockey Team looking to end Australia Tour on high

With one eye on the World Cup next year and the FIH Hockey Pro League in Europe later this year, the Indian Women's Hockey Team is also trying out new combinations and strategies on this tour of Australia. While India has not registered a win on the tour yet, the final two games represent a big chance to rectify that.

2025-05-02T10:19:21.491221+00:00 IST

HI announces 40-member core probable group for Sr. National camp

While 38 athletes from the previous core group have maintained their positions, two new players have earned their call-ups

2025-05-02T09:26:50.334622+00:00 IST

Indian women’s hockey team falls 0-2 to Australia

Courtney Schonell (9') opened the scoring for the hosts in the first quarter, before Grace Stewart (52') added a second in the final phase to seal the result. Following two encounters with Australia A, this was India's first clash against the Australian team

2025-05-02T09:12:21.355981+00:00 IST

Solution need to be found to end all of these issues: Ashok Kumar

Former Indian Hockey player and son of Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Ashok Kumar, expressed his thoughts on the horrifying terror attack that took place in Pehalgam, Jammu and Kashmir and also put some light on whether India should play Pakistan or not in the upcoming Hockey 2025 Asia Cup.

2025-05-01T06:53:02.785286+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates recent Executive Board appointments

The Executive Board meeting also saw key administrative changes aimed at further strengthening the governance structure of Hockey India.

2025-04-30T13:19:39.311373+00:00 IST

India women's hockey team set to test new combinations vs AUS

After two matches against the Australia A side, the Indian women's hockey team is set to face the senior team in their next three friendlies at the Perth Hockey Stadium on May 1.

2025-04-30T07:41:08.310630+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on receiving Padma Bhushan

This recognition places Sreejesh alongside the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, making him only the second hockey player in history to receive the Padma Bhushan. Dhyan Chand was bestowed with this honour in 1956, and nearly seven decades later, Sreejesh's contribution to Indian hockey earns him a place among the greats, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-04-28T18:13:50.386527+00:00 IST