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Hyderabad, March 9 Uruguay secured their first three points in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign by defeating Wales 3-2 in their second match in Pool B at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Monday.Manuela Vilar (29’), Agustina Diaz (36’), and...

Pune, March 8. The defending champions, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), will face Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in the final after both teams secured their respective matches in the 41st PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey Tournament at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pune on...

Hyderabad, March 8 – The Indian women's hockey team began its campaign in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 with a dominant 4-0 victory over Uruguay at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground at the Gachibowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad on Sunday.Goals were scored by Sunelita Toppo (21')...

Hyderabad, March 8 The Indian women's hockey team kicked off its FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Uruguay here on Sunday.Sunelita Toppo (21'), Ishika (40'), Lalremsiami (49') and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (58') scored for the home side.The match began...

Hyderabad, March 8 – Strong contenders England, South Korea, and Scotland began their campaigns on a winning note in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Sunday.In the first match of the opening day, England defeated Italy with a dominant score of 5-2, while...

Pune, March 7. The defending champions, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and the runner-up, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), each earned full three points on the second day of the 41st PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey Tournament at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pune on Friday...

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced that the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held in Chhattisgarh between March 26th and April 6th. The inaugural edition of the Tribal Games will be held in three cities of the state, including Raipur...

New Delhi, March 6 – The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held from March 26 to April 6 in three cities of Chhattisgarh: Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced on Friday.The Games will feature seven medal sports –...

New Delhi, March 6 The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held in three cities of Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja – between March 26 and April 6.The KITG will feature seven medal sports – athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming, and wrestling...

Hyderabad, March 6 – At just 23, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal has already established herself as a regular in the senior Indian women's hockey team, emerging as an influential presence in midfield and has been selected for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana...

Pune, March 5 – Pune is set to welcome a range of national and international stars in the 41st edition of the prestigious PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey Tournament, to be held at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri.The tournament is being organized under the aegis of the Petroleum...

Hyderabad, March 4 – The Italian women’s national hockey team arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, held in Hyderabad, Telangana.The competition, scheduled from March 8 to 14, will see eight nations vying for three crucial spots in the highly anticipated...

Hyderabad, March 4 – As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and help India qualify for the World Cup.“Our goal is to win and qualify for...

Hyderabad, March 4 Indian midfielder Baljeet Kaur has expressed confidence in the women's hockey squad ahead of the FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers here, emphasizing the team's "young and speedy" composition as a key advantage for securing a spot in the main tournament.As the team prepares for...

Hyderabad, March 1 – Hockey India announced a 20-member Indian Women's Hockey Team squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14.The host nations, India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and...

Bengaluru, February 28 “Sports runs in my family,” says 21-year-old Jyoti Singh, the daughter of an international long-distance runner, as she charts her own path in Indian hockey with quiet clarity and ambition.Born in Jhansi, Jyoti captained India at the Women's Junior World Cup and also...

Hyderabad, February 28 – The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14.The event offers the final opportunity for teams to qualify for the...

Dehradun, February 27 Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the construction of Uttarakhand's first women's sports college in the Chamanya district, which is being built at a cost of ₹256 crore.During his visit to the Lohaghat area, the chief minister directed officials to ensure that...

Bengaluru, February 26 – At just 22, Beauty Dungdung carries a heavy burden. Currently, she is training intensely at the Indian Women's Hockey Team's national camp in Bengaluru. However, returning to the field has been the toughest challenge she has faced.Beauty recalls, "It took me about two...

Hobart, February 25 The Indian men's hockey team ended a prolonged losing streak in the FIH Pro League, defeating world No. 3 Australia 3-1 in a shootout after both sides were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time, here on Wednesday.The first three quarters were a close battle between the...