Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars--as the key factors to her success.
As the Indian Women's Hockey Team gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and help India secure qualification for the World Cup.
At 20, the midfielder has now made his senior debut for India, representing his team against Belgium at the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 in Rourkela on Thursday, according to a release.
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said the veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh asked for a rest himself and is absolutely fit. Notably, Manpreet was not named in the list of 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Hockey Coaching Camp.
Explaining the possible reason behind the summons, the former midfielder said the issue may be linked to a discrepancy in names in the voter records. "My mother's name was present in the 2002 voter list, but our title is Hossain, and her name had Begum written because that was her real name.
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer, adding steel, leadership, and vast experience to the heart of the Marina Machans' midfield ahead of the upcoming season.
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans' second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign, according to a release.
Kerala Blasters FC are pleased to announce the signing of Indian midfielder Rowllin Borges, who joins the club ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, according to a release.
A statement from the club said, "Alianza Lima Women's team announces the signing of Manisha Kalyan, an Indian midfielder who will bolster the team's attack. The player comes from PAOK FC in Greece, where she competed at the highest level of European football."
Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named as the Captain of the Hockey India League (HIL) Governing Council Team for the forthcoming Men's Hockey India League scheduled to begin on 3rd January 2026 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai, as per an HIL release.
Fernandes appeared on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast, expressing his loyalty to the club and also revealed that he stayed at the club because both parties wanted to win more silverware, despite him getting two offers to leave. The 31-year-old midfielder, who has been with United since
During the clash on late Monday night, Gueye produced extraordinary scenes at Old Trafford by getting into an argument with his own teammate, and replays showed the midfielder raised his hands to the defender's face. While he apologised to his team at full-time.