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FIH reveals details with 500 days to go for next Hockey World Cup
Lausanne: , April 2 (IANS) The 16 men's and women's teams from across the world will be reaching Belgium and the Netherlands in 500 days from now for the FIH Hockey World Cup, which will be played from August 15 to 30, 2026.
Vandana Katariya bids adieu to international hockey: A journey of success, legacy
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
Rajgir to host Men's Asia Cup 2025 as Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar State Sports Authority
New Delhi, March 31: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, will host the Men's Asia Cup 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday.
Hockey India name Chennai and Madurai as host cities for prestigious FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup
New Delhi, March 28: Hockey India (HI) on Friday announced Chennai and Madurai, in Tamil Nadu as the host cities for the forthcoming FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be held from 28th November to 10th December 2025, as per the HI press release.
Jr Men's Hockey WC: Chennai and Madurai named as co-hosts
New Delhi, March 28: The Hockey India on Friday announced Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu as the host cities for the forthcoming FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be held from November 28 to December 10, 2025. This will be the first time that the prestigious event will be played across two cities.
Recognition at Hockey India Awards is a huge motivating factor for the team: Harmanpreet
New Delhi, March 24: India captain Harmanpreet Singh's blistering form over the past year has found him on the list of several awards, including the FIH Player of the Year 2024, but what truly holds a special place in his heart is the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2024 which is presented to the winner by the family member of the hockey great who was part of Indian Hockey's golden era.
Hockey India names 65-member core group for women's coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India named the 65-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp to commence in SAI, Bengaluru on Sunday.
Hockey India name 36-member core probable group for senior men's national coaching camp
New Delhi, March 17: The Indian Men's Hockey Team has returned to the National Coaching Camp here in SAI, Bengaluru on Monday after a jubilant Hockey India Annual Awards held on Saturday in New Delhi. Hockey India has called up 36 players for the camp which concludes on March 28.
Hockey India names 36-member group for sr men's national camp
New Delhi, March 17: The Indian men's hockey team has returned to the national coaching camp here in SAI, Bengaluru on Monday after a jubilant Annual Awards held in New Delhi. Hockey India has called up 36 players for the camp, which concludes on March 28.
Our consistency is showing, and the team is achieving its targets: India men's hockey team captain
New Delhi, March 16: India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday expressed his delight at the team's consistent international performances.
FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13: Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
Young Jyoti Singh shares her senior debut experience at FIH Hockey Pro League
New Delhi, March 13: Jyoti Singh made her senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women). The 20-year-old played in four of India's matches, including their remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands.
'Harmanpreet said he'll try to win to make it memorable for me', says forward Arshdeep on his senior debut
New Delhi, March 12: The 20-year-old forward Arshdeep Singh has recently been in the spotlight for his consistent performances, earning him his senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men) in Bhubaneswar.
Arshdeep opens up on senior debut experience following Hockey India Jugraj Singh award nomination
New Delhi, March 12: The 20-year-old forward Arshdeep Singh has recently been in the spotlight for his consistent performances, earning him his senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men) in Bhubaneswar. The federation has also recognised his talent and hard work as he has been nominated for the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men - Under 21).
'Target was to score on my first game': Sakshi Rana on her dream senior team debut
New Delhi, March 7: At just 17, Sakshi Rana made headway into the Indian squad and showed incredible potential at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25, her debut senior international tournament in Indian colours, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
From 'double jalebi' magic to national colours: Angad Bir Singh reflects on his dream debut for India
New Delhi, March 6: Angad Bir Singh became an overnight sensation after scoring a stunning 'double jalebi' goal during a shootout for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers against one of the world's best goalkeepers, David Harte, who was representing Tamil Nadu Dragons in the recently concluded Hockey India League.
Felt like culmination of everything I'd worked for: Angad Bir Singh on dream debut for India
New Delhi, March 6: Angad Bir Singh became an overnight sensation after scoring a stunning 'double jalebi' goal during a shootout for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers against one of the world's best goalkeepers, David Harte, who was representing Tamil Nadu Dragons in the recently concluded Hockey India League.
Indian dragflickers hone skills under legendary Taeke Taekema ahead of FIH Pro League 2024-25
New Delhi, March 4: The Indian Women's Hockey Team took significant steps in refining their penalty corner conversion abilities during a specialised dragflicking camp organised from February 10-16, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
Hockey Rankings: India men, women remain in the top 10 after FIH Pro League action
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 4: After their home round of the FIH Pro League matches, the men's and women's got some ranking points boost as they remained in the top 10 in the FIH World Rankings.
FIH Pro League: Goalkeepers Savita, Bichu & Bansari undergo week-long camp with Simon Zijp
New Delhi, Feb 28: In concluding the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, the Indian women's team goalkeepers Savita Punia, Bichu Devi, and Bansari Solanki were engaged in a special camp with former Netherlands player and 1990 World Cup gold medallist Simon Zijp in Bhubaneswar.
Plenty of positives for Indian teams as FIH Hockey Pro League Bhubaneswar leg comes to close
Bhubaneswar, February 26: The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey teams opened their FIH Hockey Pro League campaigns on home soil at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar, playing eight matches each between February 15 to 25.
Men's Pro League: Dilip Tirkey congratulates India on strong end to Bhubaneswar leg with win over England
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: The Indian men's hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice to propel India to a crucial win and lift them to third place in the standings.
FIH Men's Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet's brace leads India to 2-1 win over England
Bhubaneswar, February 25: The Indian Men's Hockey Team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India women's team scripts remarkable comeback to beat Netherlands 2-1 in shootout
Bhubaneswar, February 25: After a thrilling 2-2 draw, the India women's team grabbed the bonus point by overwhelming the Netherlands 2-1 in the shootout during the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
Women's Pro League: India beat World No. 1 Netherlands 2-1 in shootout, Hockey India announces cash prize
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: After a thrilling 2-2 draw, India grabbed the bonus point as they defeated the reigning champions and World Cup winners Netherlands 2-1 via a shootout in a Women's FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. Despite being two goals down, India made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter with goals coming from Deepika (35’) and Baljeet Kaur (43’). Captain Pien Sanders ( 17’) and Fay van der Elst (28’) scored for the Netherlands.
Women's Pro League: Holders Netherlands defeat India 4-2
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24: Despite their valiant efforts, India suffered a 2-4 loss against reigning champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Women's Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday. Felice Albers (34', 47'), Emma Reijnen (7'), and Fay van der Elst (40') scored for the Netherlands while Udita (18', 42') scored an impressive brace for India.
Every match wearing the Indian jersey is an honour, Savita Punia reflects on 300th international cap
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24: Goalkeeper Savita Punia completed 300 international caps on Monday. The Arjuna Awardee achieved this landmark during India's match against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup in June
Lausanne, Feb 24: Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.
FIH Pro League: India men's team aims to extend winning streak ahead of English challenge
Bhubaneswar, February 23: The Indian men's hockey team will look to maintain its winning streak when it takes on England in its next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. Craig Fulton's men have been in stirring form and are currently on a three-match winning run.
FIH Men's Pro League: India aims to maintain winning streak ahead of English challenge
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23: Indian Men's Hockey Team will look to maintain its winning streak when it takes on England in their next set of matches on February 24 and 25 in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. Craig Fulton's men have been in stirring form and are currently on a three-match winning run.
Women's FIH Pro League: India hope to end home leg on a high against Netherlands
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23: The Indian women's hockey team will aim to end the home leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 on a high as they prepare to face the reigning champions, the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on February 24 and 25.
FIH Men's Hockey Pro League: Dominant India thrash Ireland 4-0
Bhubaneswar, February 22: India put in a fine performance against Ireland and defeated them by a 4-0 scoreline on Saturday, in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) here at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday.
Men's FIH Pro League: Dominant India defeat Ireland 4-0 for clean sweep
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: India put in a fine performance to defeat minnows Ireland 4-0 in the ongoing Men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, completing a clean sweep against the European team in their two-match mini-match.
Women's FIH Pro League: India take revenge, clinch 1-0 victory over Germany
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: It was redemption for the Indian women's hockey team as it exacted revenge for its defeat in the first match with a 1-0 win against Germany in the ongoing women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Deepika (12') was the sole goal scorer, ensuring India climbed to the seventh spot on the points table.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India women's team script 1-0 victory over Germany
Bhubaneswar, February 22: It was redemption for the Indian women's hockey team as they defeated Germany 1-0 in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Women's FIH Pro League: India take revenge, clinch 1-0 victory over Germany
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: It was redemption for the Indian women's hockey team as it exacted revenge for its defeat in the first match with a 1-0 win against Germany in the ongoing women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Deepika (12') was the sole goal scorer, ensuring India climbed to the seventh spot on the points table.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India men's team script 3-1 comeback win over Ireland
Bhubaneswar, February 21: India men's team overcame a 0-1 deficit to turn the tides and secure a 3-1 victory against Ireland in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Friday.
Men's FIH Pro League: India overcome tough challenge from Ireland for 3-1 win
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: India fought back from a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 against Ireland in the ongoing men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Friday. It was an equaliser from Mandeep Singh (22') that set the tone of the match for India while Jarmanpreet Singh (45') and Sukhjeet Singh (58') helped the hosts take the lead. For Ireland, Jeremy Duncan (8') was the lone goal scorer.
Women's FIH Pro League: Germany cruise to 4-0 win over India
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in a women's section clash of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Sophia Schwabe (18’, 46’) struck a stunning brace, and goals from Amelie Wortmann (3’) and Johanna Hachenberg (60’) saw the Germans climb up to the seventh spot on the standings.