FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 News
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"We Have A Real Chance Of Finishing On The Podium": India Star Savita Punia On Hockey World CupThe Indian women's hockey team heads into the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 on a high after winning the FIH Nations Cup and will look to carry that momentum into the tournament
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Don't Let Pressure Affect Your Game, Trust Your Training: PR Sreejesh Tells India Ahead Of Hockey World CupFormer India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has urged the current players not to let the pressure of the World Cup affect their game
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India's Hockey World Cup Journey: From Glory In 1975 To Years Of Near MissesIndia's only World Cup triumph came in Kuala Lumpur in 1975, when Ajit Pal Singh's side defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final.
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No Indian Umpire At Hockey World Cup After 28 YearsThe absence of an Indian umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup after nearly three decades has left former international officials disappointed.
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India Jersey Row Deepens As Executive Director Fails To Meet Hockey President's DeadlineExecutive Director Commander RK Srivastava failed to meet president Dilip Tirkey's deadline to submit documents explaining the decision.
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"Is It Because Of Saffron?" Indian Hockey Icon PR Sreejesh Baffled By Jersey Colour RowSreejesh said he had no objection regarding the change of jersey colour but found the explanation that blue jerseys affected visibility on blue turfs difficult to understand.
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"Not Asked Or Consulted": New Report Adds Fresh Twist To Hockey India's Saffron Jersey RowHockey India's decision to change the national team's jersey colour from blue to saffron has now taken a political turn.
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"A Team Strategy": India Vice-Captain Hardik Singh Defends Hockey Team's Jersey ChangeIndian hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh expressed his thoughts on the new Team India jersey for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, saying that the blue-coloured jersey would often clash with the blue-coloured Astroturf surface.
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Amid Saffron Jersey Row, India Hockey Stars Send Big "Consistency And Teamwork" MessageThe FIH Hockey World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, will see India begin their campaign in Pool D against Wales on August 15 before taking on England and arch-rivals Pakistan.
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"Deeply Anguished": Naveen Patnaik, Ex Odisha Chief Minister, Blasts Hockey Jersey Colour ChangeHe compared the blue jersey's significance to iconic national sports colours and said altering it risks damaging India's sporting legacy and unity.
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"Blue Jersey Has Become Identity Of Indian Hockey": Dhanraj PillayHockey India has maintained that the decision was taken considering both the technical feedback received from the coaches and players and the symbolic value associated with the colour being part of the National Flag.