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New Delhi, March 26 – Ahead of the eighth Hockey India Annual Awards on March 27 in New Delhi, rising Indian hockey stars Sakshi Rana and Anmol Ekka shared their pride and excitement upon being nominated for prestigious under-21 honours.Anmol has been nominated for the 2025 Hockey India Jugraj...

Jalandhar, March 23 – The Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) girls' team delivered a spectacular performance to be crowned champions of the 2026 (Women) Bholath Hockey Cup, comprehensively defeating Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar 5-1 in the final at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in...

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 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 11 Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the women's hockey World Cup Qualifiers here on Wednesday.Kaur (29', 34', 55') led the attack with three goals after Sakshi Rana (7')'s early strike at the GMC...

Hyderabad, March 11 – The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana.Navneet Kaur (29', 34', 55') led the attack with three goals, while Sakshi Rana (7') also contributed at the...

Hyderabad, March 9 The Indian women's hockey team played a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Scotland in its second match and continued to lead Group B of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers here on Monday.With this result, both India and Scotland have four points in the group, although the...

Hyderabad, March 9 – The Indian Women's Hockey Team played a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of Pool B in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, held at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Monday.With this result, both India and...

Hyderabad, March 9 The Indian women's hockey team played a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Scotland in its second match and continued to lead Pool B of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers here on Monday.With this result, both India and Scotland have four points in the group, although the...

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...

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 – After a close 1-1 draw in regulation time, India concluded their FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 segment in Hobart with a positive 3-1 victory over Australia in a shootout, earning the bonus point. Shilanand Lakra (51') scored for India, while Australia's Captain Jeremy...

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...

Hobart, February 21 India's hopes of a resurgence in the FIH Men's Pro League were dashed as they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain, continuing their downward spiral in form here on Saturday.Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6th minute) and Ignacio Cobos (36th) proved decisive as Spain combined clinical...

New Delhi, February 21 – The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Spain in a closely contested match. Spain capitalized on their chances, while India, despite sustained attacking efforts, failed to convert promising opportunities. Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6') and Ignacio Cobos...

Rourkela, February 15 India put up another lackluster performance, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing, as they lost 2-4 to Argentina in the final match of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.Tadeo Marcucci (28', 49') led the Argentinian attack with a brace, while Tomas...