The Blue Colts performed admirably against Uzbekistan, who had won the AFC U-16 Championship (now known as the AFC U-17 Asian Cup) 11 years ago. Speaking to the-aiff.com on the eve of the match, India head coach Bibiano Fernandes stressed the importance of maintaining composure despite the w
The Blue Colts, who have qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final rounds and are currently preparing for the campaign ahead, did all the damage in the first half, as Korou Singh Thingujam ran the show on the right wing, assisting Vanlalpeka Guite and Lalpekhlua to score a goal each. Uzbeki
The last time the India Colts won the tournament was in 2014 and earlier in 2013. In the previous two editions held in 2019 and 2018, India had lost the final to Great Britain and had finished third in 2017.
The Indian colts will also face Australia, Japan, South Africa, and defending Champions Great Britain in this year's edition which is set to take place after three years.
The Blue Colts arrived in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from Muscat, Oman, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, before shifting to Al Khobar, where most of their matches will be taking place. They have been clubbed in Group D of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, where they will face the likes of Maldiv
New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday congratulated defender Surender Kumar on completing 150 International Caps. He achieved this milestone during India's first match against Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League double-header being held here at the iconic Kalinga Hoc
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 23 (ANI): Hockey has changed his life for the good, believes Nilakanta Sharma who has been a regular feature in the Hockey India national program. First, it was his stint with the junior India team in 2014 when he was part of the India Colts team that l
St John's [Antigua], February 3 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming final against England in the ongoing U19 World Cup, Virat Kohli interacted with the members of the Indian squad.
Georgetown [Guyana], January 16 (ANI): Yash Dhull-led India got off to a winning start in the ongoing U19 Cricket World Cup as the colts defeated South Africa by 45 runs in their opening Group B game here at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
New Delhi [India] December 2 (ANI): The Indian junior hockey team has been on a rampage in the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup 2021 being played in Bhubaneswar. The Vivek Sagar Prasad led side have entered the semi-final beating Belgium by a solitary goal in the quarter-final match.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 23 (ANI): Defending champions India will kick off their campaign at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 against France in a Group B match on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 23 (ANI): Having watched closely the India Colts train for the Men's Junior World Cup 2021, India senior team skipper Manpreet Singh and ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh reflected their thoughts on the side's preparedness.