As Indian hockey enters a new phase of its long-term rebuild towards the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic cycle, one name has quietly but decisively risen to the forefront: Sanjay Rana. At 24, the defender from Hisar has been handed the captaincy for the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (SASC) a significant leadership…
Hockey India has named the 20-member Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, set to take place in Santiago, Chile from 25 November to 13 December. The squad featuring 18 core players and two alternates has been selected after months of intensive preparation and is expected to mount…
When the Indian men’s hockey team steps onto the blue turf at the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup later this month, it won’t be about chasing medals at least not entirely. Instead, it will be a tournament about testing the next generation, pushing emerging players into pressure situations, and identifying who can be trusted in…
Soorma Hockey Club strengthens leadership with Olympians Philippe Goldberg and Ignacio Ricardo Bergner joining ahead of a crucial new season. In a major boost to its leadership and technical setup, Soorma Hockey Club has announced the appointment of Olympian Philippe Goldberg of Belgium as the Head Coach of the Men’s Team ahead of Hero Hockey…
Hockey India has announced an ambitious Trophy Tour across 20 cities in the lead-up to the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, which will be hosted in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10, 2025. The nationwide journey of the prestigious trophy aims to unite hockey fans across the country and build excitement…
For nearly a century, Indian men hockey has been defined by its brilliance on the Olympic stage and its complex relationship with leadership. From Jaipal Singh Munda in 1928 to Harmanpreet Singh in 2024, the captaincy of the national team has reflected more than just on-field decisions it has mirrored India’s sporting governance, political undercurrents,…
In the heart of Jiangsu province, where China’s hockey revival continues to gather momentum, India’s developmental squads the India A Men and Women Hockey Teams embarked on a crucial tour designed not just for victory, but for growth. Across Changzhou and Gansu, the men’s and women’s teams took on their Chinese counterparts in a series…
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that Oman will replace Pakistan in the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu, from November 28 to December 10, 2025. The decision follows Pakistan’s official withdrawal from the tournament, citing “security concerns” over traveling to India. While…
The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) has officially announced the full schedule for the 2025–26 season, marking the much-anticipated return of India’s premier franchise-based hockey tournament. The announcement, made at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, confirmed that the women’s competition will once again take place in Ranchi, while the men’s…
The withdrawal of Pakistan’s men’s junior hockey team from the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, has ignited a debate that extends far beyond sport. Officially framed as a decision made for “safety reasons” amid a “volatile political climate,” Pakistan’s pullout…
Hockey India on Friday announced a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from 24th October to 7th December 2025. The national camp comes on the back of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s silver medal finish at the…
At the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, the Indian junior men’s hockey team once again reaffirmed their place among the sport’s elite youth programs but also highlighted how close, yet so far, they remain from perfect execution. The Blue Colts, under head coach PR Sreejesh and captain Rohit, finished runners-up after…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team fell agonizingly short of glory at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, going down 1–2 to Australia in a tense final at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru. Despite a spirited display and a dominant attacking performance for long stretches, the Blue Colts were undone by a…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team booked their place in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 after edging past hosts Malaysia 2–1 in a gripping final pool-stage clash on Friday. Goals from Gurjot Singh (22’) and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (48’) sealed the win for India, while Naaveenesh Panicker (43’) scored the lone…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team’s campaign at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup hit a stumbling block on Wednesday as they suffered a 2–4 defeat to Australia in their fourth pool-stage fixture at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Despite a spirited start and moments of individual brilliance, India were undone by a ruthless Australian…
The India U21 men’s hockey team showcased remarkable fight and composure as they battled back from two goals down to hold Pakistan to a 3–3 draw in a pulsating Sultan of Johor Cup encounter at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. In a match that had everything momentum swings, clinical finishing, and high drama both teams…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team began their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note, defeating Great Britain 3–2 in a pulsating contest at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday. Captain Rohit led from the front with a brace (45’, 52’), while Ravneet Singh (23’) opened India’s…
As India’s under-21 men’s hockey team prepares for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup, the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) in Malaysia stands as more than just another tournament it’s a strategic proving ground. Every edition of this high-intensity event has shaped future champions, and this year’s campaign, beginning in October in Johor Bahru, will…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team is all set to take the field at the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning October 11 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With renewed energy and belief, the young Indian side will look to reclaim its dominance in one of the most prestigious junior hockey tournaments in…
The Indian Junior women’s hockey team wrapped up a demanding five-match tour of Australia between September 26 and October 2, 2025, at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. The results two wins and three losses only tell part of the story. For this young side led by captain Jyoti Singh and coached by former Olympian…
The Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) reaffirmed their dominance in Indian women’s hockey, clinching the title at the 5th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship 2025 with a commanding 5–1 victory over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) Women in the final held at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi. In the bronze medal match earlier in…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team wrapped up its Australia Tour with a spirited but narrow 4-5 defeat against Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Despite a strong fightback in the second half, India fell just short of equalising, ending their overseas campaign on a challenging note. The match began brightly for…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continued their encouraging run on the ongoing Australian tour with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Goals from Ishika (13’, 39’) and Sonam (27’) helped the visitors overturn an early deficit and register their second straight win, consolidating confidence ahead of…
Hockey India has announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Bengaluru, from 29th September to 18th October 2025. The camp arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey as the team begins preparations for two significant international assignments the 31st…
Kanika Siwach nets the decisive goal as India registers their first victory for Indian Junior Women’s Hockey of the Australia Tour Canberra, 29th September 2025: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Australia U21 side in their third match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre…
The Indian Junior Hockey Women’s Team (U21) endured a challenging start to their Tour of Australia, suffering back-to-back defeats in Canberra against a well-drilled Australian side. Despite flashes of skill and fighting spirit, the visitors went down 2–3 in the first match and 0–5 in the second, offering valuable lessons as they begin their international…
The Hero HIL 2026 Hockey India League Women’s Mini Auction brought a mix of high drama, strategic buys, and landmark signings as four franchises went head-to-head to assemble their squads. With a salary cap of ₹2 crore per franchise, the afternoon session was defined by bold spending on overseas stalwarts and renewed faith in India’s…
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Gears Up for Australia Tour in Build-Up to Junior World Cup The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to embark on a crucial five-match tour of Australia, a series that comes at a pivotal time in their preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled for…
The Hero HIL 2026 Hockey India League Men’s Auction delivered all the drama, strategy, and spectacle fans have come to expect. Held behind closed doors in the capital, the high-energy session saw over 100 players go under the hammer as eight franchises finalized their squads for the new season. With a salary cap of ₹4…
The stage is set for a high-stakes day of strategy, anticipation, and fierce bidding as the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Men’s and Women’s HIL 2026 Mini Auctions take place on 24th September 2025 in New Delhi. With over 200 players more than 100 men and 100 women going under the hammer, franchises are gearing…
Jyoti Singh named Captain of the 23-member squad; team to play five matches during Indian Junior Women’s Squad for Australia Tour in Canberra. Hockey India on Saturday unveiled the 23-member Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team set to tour Australia later this month. The squad will compete in a five-match series at the National Hockey Centre…
In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian hockey community, the UP Rudras announced their withdrawal from the Hockey India League (HIL) citing financial sustainability concerns. While the decision closes one chapter in the franchise’s journey, team officials and players emphasized that it marks the beginning of a renewed focus on grassroots development—a…
Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team that will travel to Malaysia for the prestigious Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, scheduled from 11 to 18 October. Defender Rohit has been entrusted with the captaincy as India aims to improve on their bronze medal finish from the previous edition. The announcement marks…
The 2025–26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League is shaping up to be a pivotal chapter for Indian hockey, but in dramatically different ways for its men’s and women’s teams. While the men’s squad rides the momentum of their Paris 2024 Olympic bronze and prepares for high-profile clashes in a tightly structured season, the…
The Punjab Hockey League (Under-21 Men) produced another gripping contest on Thursday morning as SDAT Hockey Academy (SDA) battled back from an early deficit to defeat Namdhari Hockey Academy (NHA) 2–1 in Match 37 of the group stage at Jalandhar. It was a clash between two sides with a recent history in the competition. Earlier…
The second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U-21) produced its most dramatic day yet, as both Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), Jamshedpur, and Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) battled through pulsating 4–3 wins at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. While Roundglass Hockey Academy retained their position at the top of the standings with 26…
The 2026 FIH Women Hockey World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, will feature 16 of the world’s top teams. Nine places are already secured through direct qualification, leaving seven berths to be decided via two qualification tournaments in early 2026. For India, who missed out on automatic qualification after finishing…
The stage is set for a blockbuster final at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 as hosts China take on a determined India. More than just continental bragging rights, this clash carries the prize of automatic qualification to the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. The narrative is compelling: China, world…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team produced a spirited display to hold Japan 1-1 in their Super 4s clash at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou. Beauty Dung Dung’s early goal gave India the lead, but a late strike from Shiho Kobayakawa ensured the two sides shared points. Despite the draw, India remain firmly in…
The Indian women’s hockey team endured a tough evening in Hangzhou, going down 1-4 against hosts China in their second Super4s Pool match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday. While Mumtaz Khan (38’) provided a moment of brilliance for India with a powerful strike, goals from Zou Meirong (4’, 56’), Chen Yang (31’)…
The rivalry between India vs China in women’s field hockey is among the most fascinating stories in Asian sport today. What was once a lopsided contest dominated by China has, in recent years, transformed into an unpredictable, high-stakes battle for regional supremacy. India’s rise as a continental powerhouse and China’s historical pedigree now collide in…
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 is set to deliver high-octane action for Indian fans, with the tournament bringing together the best young talent from across the globe. For the Indian junior men’s team, ranked World No. 2, the group stage offers both exciting opportunities and a historic first: a clash with arch-rivals Pakistan…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has carried strong form into the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou, finishing the pool stage unbeaten and now preparing for the critical Super4s phase. India’s campaign resumes with a key encounter against Korea on 10 September, followed by matches against hosts China and defending champions Japan. For India, this…
The Indian women’s hockey team stormed into the Super 4s of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a ruthless 12–0 victory over Singapore in their final Pool B match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou. Goals came in waves, with Navneet Kaur’s hat-trick, Mumtaz Khan’s treble, and a brace from Neha…
The Indian men’s hockey team ended an eight-year wait for continental glory, clinching the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir 2025 with a commanding 4-1 victory over defending champions Korea to become the Asia Cup Champions once again. The win not only secured India’s place in the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and…
The Indian men’s hockey team produced a stirring display of attacking flair and defensive discipline to defeat defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final of the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 at Rajgir, Bihar. The victory gave India their fourth Asia Cup crown and their first since 2017 while also securing automatic qualification for the…
In a clash that lived up to its billing, India and Japan shared the spoils in a gripping 2-2 draw at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in China. The game had everything early drama, tactical intensity, missed chances, defensive heroics, a late penalty stroke, and a heart-stopping equaliser in the dying seconds. For the neutrals,…
In August 2025, Indian Manpreet Singh walked up to receive his “Hero of the Match” award at the Hockey Asia Cup. The team had fought hard, and Singh’s performance was pivotal. Cameras flashed, applause followed until the prize money was revealed. A cheque of USD 200 (around ₹16,500). What should have been a moment of…
The Indian women’s hockey team began their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 campaign in emphatic style, dismantling Thailand 11-0 in their opening fixture in China. It was a performance that not only showcased the team’s attacking depth but also reaffirmed India’s status as one of the frontrunners for the continental crown. Led by captain Salima Tete…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team produced a commanding performance in their second Super 4s match at the Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025, defeating Malaysia 4-1 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. The night was made more memorable with captain Harmanpreet Singh earning his 250th international cap, a landmark achievement in his illustrious career….
