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Karachi, April 8 In a move that has come as a "shock" to the players, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has decided to replace their current head coach, Australian Colin Batch, with former Olympian Manzoor ul Hasan for the upcoming FIH Pro Nations League and the World Cup.Sources close to the...

New Delhi, April 8 Salima Tete will continue to lead India, while drag-flicker Deepika and experienced goalkeeper Savita make a comeback to the 24-member national women's hockey squad announced on Wednesday for the tour of Argentina later this month.The tour will also see the return of...

Granada (Spain), April 6 Indian shooters will aim to establish themselves as a strong force when the Rifle/Pistol World Cup begins here on Tuesday, with the 10m air rifle and air pistol events set to open the competition. However, the challenge is expected to be formidable, given the depth and...

Granada (Spain), April 5 Indian pistol and rifle shooters will head into the season-opening ISSF World Cup, beginning here on Monday, with a firm resolve to extend the dominance they displayed last year – when they set new benchmarks and excelled across virtually every competition they entered...

New Delhi, March 28 – Indian women's hockey team forward Navneet Kaur expressed her happiness after being awarded the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (Women) at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, held in New Delhi on Friday.Navneet Kaur has had a...

Mexico City, March 27 – Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros scored late goals as Bolivia edged closer to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years with a 2-1 victory over Suriname in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final.Liam van Gelderen had given Suriname the lead just after halftime...

March 26, New Delhi – Lionel Messi joined his Argentina teammates on the training pitch as the reigning world champions began preparations for the World Cup.While there were concerns about Messi's fitness leading up to the 2026 World Cup, his recent full performance in MLS suggested he was fit...

March 26, New Delhi: The race for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets has entered its final phase. FIFA announced that the final sales period will run from April 1 to July 19, with tickets being released on a rolling basis, first-come, first-served.Over 1 million tickets have already been sold, with...

Berlin, March 25 When Joshua Kimmich took his seat at the German team's basecamp in Herzogenaurach, the captain had already internalized the new guidelines set by Julian Nagelsmann. "It's about having the best team spirit, not just the supposedly best players in your squad," the 31-year-old...

Hamburg, March 24 – The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against the football governing body, FIFA, over excessive ticket prices for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on June 11.FSE has stated...

March 24, New Delhi – India will begin the new international archery season with a new team at the Asia Cup, which starts in Bangkok today.India will rely on a mix of young and experienced archers, rather than established stars.They will be without Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Dhiraj...

Lisbon, March 22 – Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions that star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is fixated on reaching the 1,000-goal milestone, stating that the veteran forward remains focused on team performance rather than personal records.Ronaldo, who has scored...

March 20, New Delhi – Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has emphasized the role of football, and the 2026 World Cup, as a unifying force during a time of geopolitical turmoil.During FIFA's 35th Council Meeting in Zurich, Infantino said the...

London, March 20 – England head coach Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan on Friday, with experienced defender Harry Maguire making a notable return to the national setup.Maguire, who has earned 64 caps for England, returns...

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 – Australian vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner is revisiting the fearless approach that defined her early career as the team prepares for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The all-rounder is aiming to regain her top form ahead of a major tournament, while also...

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...

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...

March 17, New Delhi – The Asian Football Confederation stated that it has NOT received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw its national soccer team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Iran has qualified for the 48-team tournament to be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, starting June...