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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...

Hobart, February 25 The Indian men's hockey team ended a long losing streak in the FIH Pro League, defeating world No. 3 Australia 3-1 in a shootout after both sides were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time, here on Wednesday.The match was a close contest between the two teams in the first...

Hobart, February 24. India fought hard, losing 3-4 in a shootout against Spain following a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time during the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 leg in Hobart. Despite leading 1-0 until the 59th minute, thanks to a brilliant strike from Maninder Singh, a late equaliser from...

February 24, New Delhi – India fought valiantly in a shootout against Spain following a tense 0-0 draw in regulation time during the FIH Pro League's Hobart leg.Despite holding a 1-0 lead until the 59th minute, thanks to a brilliant goal by Maninder Singh, a late equalizer by Spain's Bruno...

Mumbai, February 24 – A disgruntled Pakistan hockey team departed for Egypt for World Cup qualifiers under the leadership of a coach who had been permanently banned for his mistakes in the previous global event the team participated in, a news report said on Tuesday.The players were unhappy...

Hobart, February 24 India's poor performance in the FIH Men's Pro League saw them lose 3-4 to Spain in a penalty shootout after a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time here on Tuesday.Despite holding a 1-0 lead until the 59th minute, thanks to a brilliant goal by Maninder Singh, India conceded a...

New Delhi, February 24 Past achievements won't guarantee selection, and players, regardless of their status, will have to fight for their place in what could be a make-or-break year for the Indian women's hockey team, its new coach Sjoerd Marijne has asserted.The Indian women's team is going...

Hobart, February 23 After a prolonged slump in the FIH Pro League, the Indian men's hockey team will aim to turn the tide when they face Spain in the return match on Tuesday, drawing confidence from the hard-earned lessons learned in the tense stalemate against Australia.India has had a tough...

Hobart, February 22 The Indian men's hockey team put up a much improved performance, but still lost to formidable Australia in the penalty shootout in their FIH Pro League match here on Sunday.The two teams were tied at 2-2 after full time, with Amit Rohidas (15th) and Jugraj Singh (43rd)...