Category: Hockey

India Script Sensational 4–2 Comeback Against Argentina to Secure Historic Bronze at FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced one of the most dramatic comebacks in the history of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the third-place playoff to clinch their first-ever…

The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai has witnessed many memorable nights, but few will linger quite like this as was India vs Argentina. What began as a tense, nervy third-place playoff at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 turned into an unforgettable comeback, as India clawed their way from two goals down…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team held their nerve to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a shootout after a pulsating 1-1 draw in the 9th–12th classification match at the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2025. In a contest defined by Indian dominance during regulation time and late heartbreak, goalkeeper Nidhi emerged as the hero in…

The stage is set for a high-intensity battle as India vs Argentina face off in the 3rd/4th place match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Wednesday, December 10. With both teams narrowly missing out on a place in the final, the bronze…

The Indian hockey team were held to a 2–2 draw by South Africa in the second Test, a match that told a familiar story of territorial control, chances created, but a failure to fully capitalise on dominance. While India walked away undefeated, the draw will feel like a missed opportunity given the balance of play…

There is a number that continues to haunt Indian junior hockey. It is not a ranking or a goal tally, but a stage the semi-final of the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup. For nearly three decades now, India have repeatedly arrived at the doorstep of a final, only to find the door firmly shut. The…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Wales 3-1 in their 9–16 classification match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup, played at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago. Goals from Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’) and Ishika (31’) ensured India remained on course…

India’s hopes of lifting a third FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup title came to a crashing halt on Sunday night as reigning champions Germany delivered a clinical, ruthless performance to win the semi-final 5–1 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. In front of a packed but increasingly subdued home crowd, the seven-time…

The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup semifinal rarely throws up a bigger occasion than India vs Germany. On Sunday night, the two giants of junior men’s hockey will meet for the fifth time in a World Cup semifinal, a statistic that alone underlines the depth, longevity and intensity of this rivalry. With history evenly poised…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ireland 4–0 in their final Pool C match of the FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Friday. A clinical display in both halves saw goals from Kanika Siwach (12’), Purnima Yadav…

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced a performance of grit and composure to defeat Belgium 2–2 (4–3 SO) in a pulsating quarterfinal at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai on Thursday. In front of a vocal home crowd, India held their nerve in a tense shootout to book…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team endured a challenging outing in Santiago, going down 1–3 to Germany in their second match of the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, on Wednesday. India’s lone goal came from Hina Bano (58’), while Germany scored through Lena Frerichs (5’),…

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team continued their commanding form at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, completing the league stage with a perfect record after a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Switzerland in Madurai on Tuesday. The win not only reaffirmed India’s dominance in Pool B but also set up a…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team made a perfect start to their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign, producing a dominant 13–0 victory over Namibia at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Monday. It was a performance that combined ruthless finishing with sustained pressure, helping India climb straight to…

India’s 17–0 demolition of Oman at the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 was more than a record-breaking win it was a strategic statement, a reflection of depth, and a preview of what this generation is capable of delivering on the world stage. Played in challenging conditions in Chennai, the result has significantly elevated India’s…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to begin its journey at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025, with their opening match against Namibia on 1 December at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped in Estadio Nacional, Chile. The squad, led by captain Jyoti Singh, enters the tournament with a blend of confidence,…

India’s return to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after six years ended in heartbreak but also in quiet optimism. In the final in Ipoh, Craig Fulton’s young and largely second-string squad fought Belgium one of world hockey’s most polished and disciplined outfits till the very last second before going down 0–1. With that, India…

Santiago is all set to host the FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup for the fourth time in two decades. The 2025 edition will be the first time that 24 countries will participate in the U-21 tournament organized by the International Hockey Federation. In December 2024, India defeated China in the finals of the Junior…

India take on Belgium today in one of the most anticipated clashes of the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a matchup shaped by recent form, contrasting styles, and an increasingly tense head-to-head narrative. For India five-time champions of the tournament, though their last title came in 2010 the fixture is more than a group game….

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding statement of intent at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, dismantling Oman 17–0 in their Pool B clash in Chennai on Friday. Coming off a 7–0 victory over Chile in their opening match, India’s clinical performance underlined both their superior structure and…

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced a statement performance to open their FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 campaign, dismantling Chile 7–0 in their first Pool B match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. The emphatic victory, backed by a buzzing home crowd and a grand opening ceremony,…

The FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 will unfold in Tamil Nadu across Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December, marking one of the most significant moments in India’s junior hockey landscape. More than just a global event, this edition carries added weight for Indian hockey: it serves as a talent evaluation platform…

Anticipation is soaring as the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team prepares to launch their campaign at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, beginning 28 November at two iconic venues the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai and the state-of-the-art Madurai International Hockey Stadium. The spotlight is firmly on India, a nation…

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team delivered a composed, resilient, and sharp all-round performance to secure a 3–2 victory over New Zealand at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday. The win, shaped by goals from Amit Rohidas (4’), captain Sanjay (32’), and Selvam Karthi (54’), pushed India to the top of the…

India secured a hard-fought 4–3 win over hosts Malaysia in a pulsating contest at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Wednesday. Goals from Selvam Karthi (7’), Sukhjeet Singh (21’), Amit Rohidas (39’) and captain Sanjay (53’) ensured India picked up a crucial victory in what proved to be one of the most entertaining matches of…

The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a spirited performance but couldn’t avoid a 2–3 defeat to Belgium in a rain-hit, rescheduled fixture at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh on Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) found the target for India, while Belgium struck through Roman Duvekot (17’, 46’) and Nicolas De…

Indian men’s hockey is in the middle of its strongest talent surge in decades. The back-to-back Olympic bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 signaled not only a revival, but the beginning of a structural transformation in how the country identifies, develops, and elevates its finest young players. Today, academies like Odisha Naval Tata…

India opened their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a gritty 1–0 win over Korea in Ipoh on Sunday, overcoming a six-hour rain delay and a physically demanding contest to secure a crucial first victory. Raheel’s first-quarter strike proved enough on a night where India’s midfield discipline and defensive organisation stood tall against sustained…

As continental champions and one of the world’s most technically complete sides, the Indian hockey team enters their December 2025 tour of South Africa with a clear purpose, sharpening their structure, testing depth, and strengthening rhythm ahead of the all-important 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The three-match Test series in the Western Cape scheduled for…

The International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) strategic alliance with global sports marketing agency Sportfive marks one of the most consequential commercial decisions in modern hockey. For a sport with a massive worldwide following but chronically low monetization, this partnership represents more than a commercial collaboration it is an inflection point. The goal is ambitious yet essential:…

The 2025 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, set to unfold from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai, arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the field expands to 24 teams a shift that widens global participation while significantly raising the logistical and…

As India prepares to host the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, the nation stands on the brink of yet another defining moment in its long and storied relationship with junior hockey. Few countries have invested in youth development as consistently as India and…

Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, scheduled from 28 November to 10 December in Chennai and Madurai. The squad, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, will lead the nation’s charge at one of the most anticipated events in…

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 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…