Hockey

"HIL will play a major role in identifying talent": Raghunath

Former India hockey defender VR Raghunath believes that the Hockey India League (HIL) will help in the identification of talent and provide the players with a platform to showcase their talent.

2024-06-27T17:53:28.973431+00:00 IST

Punjab Hockey League to start on June 29

The Punjab Hockey League (PHL) will commence its inaugural season on June 29, starting with the junior age group. Six teams representing different zones in the state will participate in this edition of the league, which follows a home-and-away match format.

2024-06-27T16:52:56.649287+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet set to lead Indian hockey team at Paris Olympics

With five Olympic debutants in the squad, the team is infused with a fresh approach, driven by intense training and preparation at the ongoing national camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2024-06-26T08:40:48.748422+00:00 IST

Hockey Pune League: Central Railway win 11 goal thriller

Central Railway, Pune fought off a fighting Food Corporation of India, Pune 6-5 to log full points in a Hockey Pune League 2024-25 Senior Division encounter, conducted under the aegis of Hockey Maharashtra, at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri

2024-06-25T14:38:58.147672+00:00 IST

Grateful for all that hockey has offered, says Madhuri Kindo

Madhuri Kindo, a 22-year-old goalkeeper for the Indian Women's Hockey Team, has recently been promoted from the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team to the Senior Team.

2024-06-25T10:12:30.977719+00:00 IST

Hockey India celebrates Olympic Day 2024

Hockey India Member Units marked the 76th Olympic Day with innovative activities that highlighted their commitment to promoting sports and Olympic values

2024-06-23T10:19:29.631061+00:00 IST

Hockey Pune League, Day-1: GST & Customs team registers wins

GST & Customs, Pune, Friends Union Club and Hockey Lovers Sports Club logged full points on the opening day of the Senior and Junior Divisions respectively of the Hockey Pune League 2024-25 at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri

2024-06-21T14:31:13.378209+00:00 IST

Hockey India office bearer meets with Odisha CM, Sports Minister

The Odisha government has pledged its continued support for Indian hockey, providing a major boost for the sport.

2024-06-21T12:32:57.773053+00:00 IST

Hockey Pune League set to start

Eighteen city teams will fight it out for top honours in the Senior and Junior Division of the Hockey Pune League 2024-25, conducted under the aegis of Hockey Maharashtra, beginning at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium

2024-06-20T14:35:19.438869+00:00 IST

HI announces 27-player core probable group for national camp

The team returns to camp after a successful outing in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, where they are currently placed fourth after earning 24 points from 16 matches.

2024-06-20T08:11:24.165630+00:00 IST

Will work hard to consistently do well for nat'l team: Sharmila

Indian women's hockey team forward Sharmila Devi made a comeback to the national team after close to nine months

2024-06-18T14:24:47.830161+00:00 IST

Making into Paris Olympics will be matter of pride: Jarmanpreet

Jarmanpreet Singh has been a constant feature under Chief Coach Craig Fulton, starting every match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Test matches against South Africa and Australia, and all FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 matches, except the game against Germany on 8th June, where he took to the pitch in the second half

2024-06-17T08:35:22.655012+00:00 IST

HI mourns the demise of veteran journalist Harpal Singh Bedi

Hockey India mourned the loss of veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi. He passed away in New Delhi on Saturday morning. He was 72 years old

2024-06-15T08:29:00.803682+00:00 IST

Hockey India begins registration for HIL 2024-2025

Hockey India League is set to make its comeback, after an 8-year-long hiatus, later this year. The Hockey India League 2024-2025 edition will feature 8 Men's and 6 Women's Teams and hockey players from across the nation are invited to register themselves on or before June 30

2024-06-15T08:09:14.153432+00:00 IST

HI names core probable group for Junior National Coaching Camp

The upcoming camp, led by Coach Janardhana C B and overseen by Hockey India's High Performance Director Herman Kruis, will run for 63 days, ending on August 18. The group includes five goalkeepers: Prince Deep Singh, Bikramjit Singh, Adarsh G, Ashwani Yadav and Ali Khan

2024-06-15T07:44:27.935425+00:00 IST

India debut was a dream moment: Hockey midfielder Manisha Chauhan

The 25-year-old Manisha Chauhan earned her first cap against Argentina during the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

2024-06-13T08:07:45.816226+00:00 IST

Yet another marquee hockey event comes to country: Naveen Patnaik

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is glad about India playing host to FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 and is hopeful that fans get to experience the best hockey.

2024-06-11T16:42:48.054067+00:00 IST

India to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has awarded the organisation of the next FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup to India.

2024-06-11T07:47:41.544592+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet reflects on India’s performance in FIH Pro League

The Indian Men's Hockey Team concluded their campaign in the FIH Pro League 2023/24 with a commendable tally of 24 points from 16 matches which included 5 wins, 3 Shootout wins, 5 defeats, and 3 Shootout defeats. Currently, the Indian team is in fourth position in the points tally.

2024-06-10T09:46:37.791778+00:00 IST

FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian team goes down 2-3 to Great Britain

With this loss, the Indian hockey team finished with 24 points from 16 games. For India, Sukhjeet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored the goals, while for Great Britain, Phil Roper, Jack Waller and Alan Forsyth were on target.

2024-06-09T17:56:12.997899+00:00 IST

Indian women’s hockey team goes down 2-3 against Great Britain

Lalremsiami and Navneet Kaur scored for India while Charlotte Watson and Grace Balsdon etched their name on the scoresheet for Great Britain. With this loss, the Indian Women's Hockey Team have finished eighth in this FIH Pro League season, earning 8 points from 16 games

2024-06-09T16:15:19.559420+00:00 IST