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Chhattisgarh is set to host the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 from March 25 to April 3. The event will take place across three cities – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja – bringing together over 6,000 participants, including 2,300 athletes.With over 32 percent of its population belonging...

New Delhi, March 20. The senior men's hockey team of Kazakhstan is currently in India for a high-performance training camp at the Sports Authority of India Northern Regional Centre in Sonipat, Haryana, from March 10 to 21, as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games...

New Delhi, March 20 The Kazakhstan senior men's hockey team is currently in India for a high-performance training camp at the Sports Authority of India's Northern Regional Centre in Sonipat, Haryana, from March 10 to 21 as part of their preparations for the upcoming Asian Games Qualifiers.The...

March 19, New Delhi: The Indian men's hockey team will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Wales on August 15 in Amstelveen, Netherlands. They will then face England on August 17, followed by a high-profile match against Pakistan on August 19.The women's team will begin their...

New Delhi, March 19 – Following the draw and schedule announcement for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Indian men's team head coach Craig Fulton highlighted the squad's tailored and detailed preparation to face the challenge of competing against the best teams in the tournament.India has...

New Delhi, March 19 Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton has promised a "tailored and detailed" plan for each of the challenging opponents that await his team in the World Cup later this year and has backed the currently struggling team to peak at the right time.India has managed just one...

Amsterdam, March 18. World No. 8 India will face their arch-rivals Pakistan in a Pool D match at 6:30 PM IST on August 19 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, as part of the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.India is grouped with their neighbours and four-time World Cup winner Pakistan...

March 18, New Delhi – India will renew their rivalry with Pakistan after both teams were drawn in Group D of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, following the draw in Amsterdam.England and Wales complete the group.A total of 16 teams were split into four groups of four in the men's draw. India...

Lausanne, March 17 The Indian men's team has been drawn alongside their arch-rivals Pakistan, as well as strong contenders England and Wales, in the group stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium later this year.During the draw ceremony held...

Mumbai, March 17 – In the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup, India and Pakistan have been placed in the same Group D, alongside England and Wales. The matches in this group will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as part of a joint event organized by Belgium and the Netherlands. The matches will...

New Delhi, March 16 – The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (for men and women, respectively). The winners will be given the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH...

New Delhi, March 15 – Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha said on Sunday that the real foundation of India’s sporting success lies in its villages, small towns, and schools, emphasizing that discovering and nurturing talent at the grassroots level will be crucial for the country’s...

Hyderabad, March 14 – The Indian women's hockey team finished in second place at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, losing 0-2 to England in the final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Saturday. Grace Balsdon (13') and Elizabeth Neal (43') scored for England.India...

Hyderabad, March 14 The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-2 to the higher-ranked England, finishing as runners-up in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, but still managed to qualify for this year's mega-event, here on Saturday.World No. 6 England scored through a penalty corner conversion by...

Hyderabad, March 14 India lost 0-2 to England in the final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Qualifier, but still managed to qualify for this year's mega-event, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium, here on Saturday.World No. 6 England scored through a penalty corner conversion...

Hyderabad, March 14: Austria and Uruguay won their respective classification matches in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground at the Gachibowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad on Saturday.Austria began the proceedings on Saturday, securing seventh place...

Pune, March 13 The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the prestigious Sabhikhi Cup 2026 from March 17 to 21, bringing together 331 male and 98 female cadets from India's premier military training institutions in a showcase of athletic excellence, teamwork, and jointmanship, an official...

Hyderabad, March 13 India, capitalizing on a precise third-quarter penalty corner strike from Manisha Chauhan, edged past Italy 1-0 in a tense semifinal to set up a highly anticipated title clash with England in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers here on Friday.Midfielder Manisha scored the...

Hyderabad, March 13 – The Indian Women's Hockey team secured their spot in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, as they defeated Italy 1-0 in their semi-final match at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday.Manisha...

Hyderabad, March 13 Uruguay achieved a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in their 5/8th place match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, held in Hyderabad, Telangana, at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Teresa Viana (21',44') and Captain Manuela...