With the countdown to the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 underway, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers have officially begun their pre-season preparations, assembling their Indian contingent at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The camp marks the first step in the franchise’s build-up towards the new season, with a renewed coaching setup and a clear focus on…
After coming agonizingly close to glory in the inaugural edition, JSW Soorma Hockey Club enter the 2025–26 Women’s Hero Hockey India League with unfinished business on their minds. Having topped the points table last season before falling short in the final, the Ranchi-based side is determined to convert consistency into silverware as the league returns…
When India’s junior men’s hockey team returned home with a bronze medal from the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup earlier this year, several young names caught the attention of followers of the sport. Among them was Sunil PB, a composed and hardworking defender whose performances stood out not just for their technical assurance, but…
As the second season of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) approaches, Ranchi Royals find themselves in a familiar yet promising position building on continuity, strengthening key areas, and preparing to harness the energy of a passionate home crowd. With the tournament set to begin on December 28, the Royals will open their campaign…
For the first time in decades, Indian men’s hockey heads into a Hockey World Cup cycle not burdened by history, but buoyed by credibility. As the sport builds towards the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held from August 14 to 30 across Wavre in Belgium and Amstelveen in the Netherlands, the conversation…
Hockey India’s announcement of free tickets for all matches of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26, starting December 28, has been welcomed in many quarters as a step towards accessibility. At one level, the intent is noble. Stadiums look better when they are full, television visuals improve, and a sport that has struggled for sustained…
Continuity, clarity and confidence form the backbone of Soorma Hockey Club’s vision heading into the upcoming editions of the Hockey India League, and the franchise has underlined that intent by retaining its established on-field leadership. On December 23, Soorma Hockey Club (SHC) confirmed that Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the men’s team, while senior…
The sound of sticks on turf has returned to Ranchi, and with it, the familiar sense of anticipation that accompanies the Hero Hockey India League. For the SG Pipers women, the early days of training in Jharkhand mark more than a routine pre-season assembly. With the league scheduled to run from December 28, 2025 to…
Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita Kumari believe Ranchi Royals’s hockey lovers will turn the stadium into a fortress for the home team As the Hero Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) prepares to return to Ranchi on 28 December, the anticipation in Jharkhand’s hockey heartland is unmistakable. For Ranchi Royals, the home leg of the league…
The India men’s hockey team’s 2025 season was deliberately structured around three bilateral tours Ireland, Australia and South Africa designed less for headline results and more for high-quality evaluation. Under chief coach Craig Fulton, these series were positioned as competitive checkpoints between demanding legs of the FIH Pro League and as decisive selection windows ahead…
India’s junior women’s hockey team ended their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign in Santiago, Chile, with a disappointing 10th-place finish, marking one of the lowest outcomes in the program’s history. A narrow 1–2 defeat to Spain in the 9th/10th playoff confirmed the final ranking, capping off a tournament defined by flashes of brilliance,…
Indian hockey witnessed one of its proudest moments of the year at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, held in Tamil Nadu, where India clinched a well-earned bronze medal after a dramatic 4–2 comeback win against Argentina. At the heart of this achievement were two emerging talents of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers midfielder Rosan Kujur…
The race to secure the final berths at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 has officially taken shape, with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirming that Chile, Egypt and India will host the decisive World Cup Qualifiers next year. These tournaments, which represent the last phase of qualification, will be staged in Santiago (Chile), Ismailia…
As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games accelerates, the global hockey landscape is beginning to reshape itself around one of the most demanding qualification pathways in international sport. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has finalized its system for both the men’s and women’s 12-team tournaments, and the document released in December 2025…
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…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team arrived in Chennai on Saturday, marking the start of their final preparations for the FIH Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to take place from 28 November to 10 December across Chennai and Madurai. With home fans rallying behind them and momentum from a strong season, the two-time…
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…
