Hockey

Used to dream of playing in a league like...: Vandana Katariya

Vandana is a veteran of 317 appearances for the Indian Women's Hockey Team and has scored 158 goals during this course.

2024-12-11T07:54:20.961163+00:00 IST

Indian forward Abhishek Nain hails Hockey India League return

In an interview with ANI, Abhishek opened up on India's bronze medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Asian Champions Trophy win, return of HIL, its advantages and the players he is looking to play with.

2024-12-10T07:52:06.769953+00:00 IST

"My goal is to lead by example": Odisha Warrior's Neha

Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL)

2024-12-09T18:19:37.413138+00:00 IST

Deepika scores hat-trick as India secure 5-0 win over Malaysia

The Indian Junior women's hockey team continued their winning momentum with a dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia in their second Pool A match at the Women's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.

2024-12-09T17:55:31.263224+00:00 IST

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India start campaign with 13-1 win

During the match on Sunday, Mumtaz Khan (27', 32', 53', 58') top scored in the team's victory with four goals, while Deepika (7', 20', 55') and Kanika Siwach (12', 51', 51') completed a hat-trick of goals in India's high-scoring encounter. Manisha (10'), Beauty Dung Dung (33') and Sakshi Rana (43') too put their name on the scoresheet. For Bangladesh, Orpita Pal (12') was the lone goal-scorer, as per a Hockey India press release.

2024-12-09T04:57:47.083603+00:00 IST

Jharkhand win Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship

Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious over Hockey Madhya Pradesh in a thrilling final to claim the title at the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship 2024.

2024-12-07T13:20:21.857823+00:00 IST

"The journey was not easy...": Young Indian midfielder Hina determined to make impact in HIL 2024-25

Set to represent Soorma Hockey Club, Bano's journey is nothing short of inspiration. The 20-year-old midfielder has carved her path in hockey on her own terms, overcoming family resistance and societal pressures.

2024-12-07T09:58:05.272581+00:00 IST

India set to defend title at Women's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat

The Indian Junior Women's Team is all set to compete in the Women's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, as they aim to defend their title from last year. The tournament, scheduled from 7 to 15 December 2024, also serves as a qualifying event for the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, which will be held in Chile.

2024-12-07T08:56:13.143298+00:00 IST

Used to walk 10 kilometres to watch HIL matches: Amir Ali

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable Rs 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir's rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational.

2024-12-06T08:34:30.756879+00:00 IST

Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team returns to Bengaluru

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team touched down in Bengaluru today after a dominating performance at the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman. India took on arch rivals Pakistan and beat them 5-3 to successfully defend their Men's Junior Asia Cup title. With this triumph India have sealed their fifth Men's Junior Asia Cup title and solidified their position as one of the best teams in Asia.

2024-12-05T18:15:46.765893+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi conglatulates Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took to social media and congratulated Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team on Thursday after they won the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.

2024-12-05T13:55:20.060989+00:00 IST

Coach Sreejesh reflects on India's triumph at Junior Asia Cup

India's Junior Men's Hockey Team head coach PR Sreejesh on Wednesday said that the squad has shown the same "Josh" in their triumph at the Men's Junior Asia Cup while reflecting on his former self when he was part of the Senior Men's Hockey Team.

2024-12-05T03:27:54.753987+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces cash prize after India's triumph

The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated arch-rival Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in the high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Thursday in Oman to successfully defend their title. On this occasion, Hockey India announced a cash reward of 2 lakhs to each player and 1 lakh to each support staff for their impeccable title defence and dominating performances in the Men's Junior Asia Cup.

2024-12-04T18:16:17.381194+00:00 IST

Men's Junior Asia Cup: India hockey team lift title wth 5-3 win

The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated arch-rival Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in the high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday to successfully defend their title

2024-12-04T18:01:42.838428+00:00 IST

Sub-Jr Women Nationals: Mizoram, Jharkhand, Odisha, MP enter SFs

Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, and Hockey Association of Odisha advance to the semi-final of Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship.

2024-12-04T12:56:02.552143+00:00 IST

Harbhajan Singh, Abhinav Bindra wish Indian Jr Men’s Hockey Team

The Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team is set to face their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men's Junior Asia Cup final on Wednesday.

2024-12-04T09:07:52.507084+00:00 IST

Brinkman excited to play with Indian stars in Hockey India League

With the much-anticipated league returning after a seven-year hiatus, Brinkman is thrilled to be part of the action, particularly in India, where he cherishes the chance to play in one of the sport's most passionate arenas.

2024-12-04T06:45:11.540200+00:00 IST

India book final ticket in Men's Junior Asia Cup

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team took on Malaysia in the semi-final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup against Korea on Tuesday in Muscat and defeated them 3-2 to advance to the Final, as per a release from Hockey India.

2024-12-04T02:55:23.280788+00:00 IST

Rasquinha lauds retired players for taking up coaching roles

Viren Rasquinha also opened up on the reasons behind the interest among former players in coaching roles. Many former Indian Hockey players have now taken up the responsibility to train the young and future generation towards glory, after dedicating years to the sport as players

2024-12-03T15:17:15.795776+00:00 IST

Toppo, Oram, Puja to represent India at Women’s Jr Asia Cup

Sunelita Toppo, Mamita Oram, and Puja Sahoo have been named in the 20-member squad for the continent's premier junior competition, scheduled from December 7 to December 15

2024-12-03T14:36:28.378905+00:00 IST