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….
The Indian men’s hockey team played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Korea in their opening Super 4s clash at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025. Goals from Hardik Singh (8’) and Mandeep Singh (53’) ensured India shared the spoils after Jihun Yang (12’) and Hyeonhong Kim (14’) struck for the Koreans. The match began…
In the space of three matches at the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 , India have shown both vulnerability and power. After scraping past China and Japan by single-goal margins, the hosts unleashed a storm against Kazakhstan, winning 15-0 in Rajgir — a result that was far more than a scoreline. It was a declaration…
On October 1, 2025, the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir was the stage for one of India’s most dominant displays in recent memory. The Indian men’s hockey team thrashed Kazakhstan 15-0 in their final Pool A match of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, sealing their place in the Super 4s with a…
On a humid afternoon in Rajgir, the Indian men’s hockey team sealed their passage into the Super 4s of the Asia Cup hockey 2025 with a tense 3–2 victory over Japan. For long stretches it looked like a straightforward win, but as is often the case when these two Asian rivals meet, the match ended…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team set out from Bengaluru on Saturday for Hangzhou, China, where the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 will be held from September 5 to 14. The 20-member squad, led by captain Salima Tete, embarks on a campaign that carries not just the weight of continental glory but also the added incentive of…
India and China produced a pulsating encounter in front of a packed Rajgir Sports Complex, with the hosts eventually scraping through 4–3 in a high-intensity contest that tested their composure, defensive structure, and mental resilience in Men Hockey Asia Cup 2025 It was captain Harmanpreet Singh who made the decisive difference with a brace from…
The stage is set in Rajgir, Bihar, as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team prepares to open its campaign at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 on 29th August against China. With the tournament running until 7th September, and a direct qualification spot for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup on offer, the stakes could not…
Hero Asia Cup 2025 The Indian men’s hockey team enters the 12th edition of the Hero Asia Cup with one objective in mind: to secure direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. For head coach Craig Fulton and captain Harmanpreet Singh, this is more than just another continental tournament it is a stress…
The 12th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 is set to take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, 2025. For India, the tournament is not just about defending continental pride it also serves as a crucial qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. But beyond the sticks, balls, and goals,…
The Indian men hockey team is gearing up for a highly anticipated four-match series against Australia, scheduled to take place at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21, 2025. This tour comes at a pivotal moment for the squad, fresh off a rollercoaster year that saw them clinch an Olympic bronze medal at…
The Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) has long been one of the most significant fixtures in junior men’s hockey, serving as both a proving ground for young talent and a tactical laboratory for coaches ahead of major tournaments. For India’s U21 men’s side, the 2024 edition and the lessons learned from it will play a…
As the countdown to the 2025 Junior world cup Men Hockey begins, the Indian U21 men team finds itself at a pivotal juncture. With the tournament scheduled from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, the two-time champions are preparing not only to capitalise on home advantage but also to address long-standing challenges…
Fresh off a year that saw the Indian men hockey team reach both ends of the emotional spectrum an Olympic bronze medal at Paris 2024 followed by a disheartening 8th-place finish in the FIH Pro League the national squad is gearing up for a pivotal tour of Australia from August 15 to 21, 2025. With…
The Indian women hockey team’s journey in the FIH Pro League 2024–25 proved to be a testing one a campaign that began with flashes of promise but ended in relegation. For a team that captured national imagination with a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, this outcome feels like a step backwards. Yet, even…
For the India A Men Hockey team, July 2025 will be remembered as a month that tested their depth, resolve, and readiness to challenge the best in Europe. Over 14 intense days, across the hockey heartlands of Eindhoven, Amstelveen, and Antwerpen, this young squad played eight matches against top European opponents. The result: three wins…
