Hockey News

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne Returns As Chief Coach Of Embattled Indian Women's Hockey Team

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne was on Friday reappointed as the chief coach of India's women's hockey team, five years after guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics following which it has been battling a difficult transition phase.

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne Named Chief Coach Of Indian Women's Hockey Team

Marijne's first big challenge as chief coach will be the Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 8 to 14.

World Cup Ambitions, Asian Games Title Defence Headline New Year For Indian Hockey

Following a year of significant achievements, the Indian Hockey team will enter 2026 with an action-packed schedule featuring several marquee international tournaments.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Remains No. 1 Asian Side After Clinching Asia Cup

A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated Indian Men's Hockey Team's status as the No.1 side in Asia.

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh Aim Good Show In Hockey India League To Prepare For Busy International Calendar Ahead

India's leading men's hockey players Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are eyeing good performances in the Hockey India League (HIL), beginning early next year, to fine-tune their skills and build confidence ahead of a busy international season.

Hockey Now A Power Game, Astroturf Will Benefit The Players: Arjuna Awardee Ashok Dhyanchand

Former India captain Ashok Kumar on Wednesday described modern hockey as a power-driven game dominated by physicality and expensive equipment.

India Are Strong Contenders In 2026 Hockey World Cup, Says Belgium Defender Arthur Van Doren

Belgium defender Arthur Van Doren believes India are strong title contenders in next year's men's hockey World Cup, saying it is "impossible to ignore" the Men in Blue for their consistency over the last few years.

Pakistan Hockey Team Manager Caught Smoking Inside Airplane, Offloaded Midway

Well-known hockey olympian Anjum Saeed, who accompanied the senior Pakistan team to the FIH Pro League in Argentina as manager, landed himself in trouble after being offloaded in Brazil for smoking on the airplane while it was refuelling at the Rio de Janeiro airport.

IOC Approves LA28 Olympics Hockey Tournaments' Qualification System

12 teams per gender will compete at the Games, including host nation USA.

FIH Men's Junior World Cup: Valiant India Beat Argentina 4-2 To Win Bronze, Germany Clinch Title

India produced a brave-heart performance, nullifying a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and clinch the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup.

India's Junior Hockey World Cup Dream Over After 1-5 Loss To Title Holders Germany In Semifinals

India's dream of reclaiming the FIH Men's Junior World Cup after a hiatus of nine years went up in smoke as they lost 1-5 to seven-time champions and title holders Germany in the semifinal in Chennai on Sunday.

India Need To Lift Its Game To Prevail Over Germany In FIH Junior World Cup Semifinals

Two-time champions India last won the men's Junior World Cup title way back in 2016 in Lucknow.

Junior Men's Hockey World Cup: India Beat Belgium Via Penalty Shoot-Out In A Thrilling Quarterfinal; Set Up Semi-final vs Germany

Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh channelized his inner 'PR Sreejesh' to pull off a couple of spectacular saves in a pulsating shoot-out as India edged out a spirited Belgium 4-3 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

What Really Led Indian Women's Hockey Team Head Coach Harendra Singh To Resign?

The sudden resignation of Indian women's hockey team head coach Harendra Singh was prompted by a series of players' complaints against his "outdated and dictatorial" style of working.

FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup: India Beat Switzerland, Set Quarter-Final Clash With Belgium

Indian junior men's hockey team eased their way into the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025

Indian Women's Hockey Chief Coach Harendra Singh Resigns

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh on Monday resigned from the post with immediate effect citing "personal reasons"

India Lose To Belgium In Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Final

In an entertaining final, Belgium beat India 1-0 in a closely-fought encounter to lift the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia on Sunday.

Goal-Fest As India Maul Oman 17-0 To Register Second Win In FIH Men's Junior World Cup

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai on Saturday.