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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.
'Special feeling that I will never forget': Jyoti Singh on her senior debut at Pro League
New Delhi, March 13: At 20, Jyoti Singh was handed her senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) as she featured in four of India's matches, including their remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands.
Hockey Jharkhand clinches 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 13: After a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Jharkhand dethroned defending champions Hockey Haryana with a 4-3 shootout win in the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana.
'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).
Deepika and Araijeet Singh Hundal honoured to be nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards
New Delhi, March 11: Rising hockey stars Deepika and Araijeet Singh Hundal have expressed their delight after being nominated for the prestigious Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024.
Sr Women's Hockey Nationals: Defending champions Haryana face Jharkhand in final
Panchkula, March 11: The stage is set for the much-awaited 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 Final as defending champions Hockey Haryana face Hockey Jharkhand on Wednesday at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Haryana to meet Jharkhand in final
Panchkula, March 10: Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand secured contrasting wins in their respective semifinals to set up a summit clash in the exciting 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' here on Monday.
Haryana to face Jharkhand in Division A final of Hockey India Senior Women National Championship
Panchkula, March 10: Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand secured wins in their respective semi-finals and stormed into the final of the Division 'A' of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 here on Monday.
Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards
New Delhi, March 10: Hockey India Annual Awards will be held on March 15, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian men's team’s historic World Cup victory on the same date in 1975, which is their first and only title to date, the national governing body of the sport said on Monday.
Hockey India announces nominations for 7th Annual Awards 2024
New Delhi, March 10: Hockey India on Monday officially announced the nominees for the 7th edition of the prestigious Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on 15 March in New Delhi, with a record prize pool of approx. INR 12 crores, this year's ceremony is set to be the biggest yet, celebrating the finest performances in Indian hockey during the 2024 season, as per the Hockey India press release.
Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Mizoram book semi-final spots in 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 9: The much-anticipated 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 witnessed Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Mizoram win their respective games to secure a birth in the semi-finals.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Hockey Mizoram win, Hockey Bengal held to draw on Day 7
Panchkula, March 7: Hockey Bengal and Hockey Mizoram experienced contrasting results in their respective league matches on the seventh day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium here on Friday.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Telangana, Bengal, Jharkhand win on Day 6
Panchkula, March 6: Teams from Telangana, Bengal, and Jharkhand secured comprehensive wins in their respective matches on Day 6 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025, which witnessed some enthralling encounters here on Thursday.
A look at day 6 results of Hockey India Senior Women National C'ship 2025
Panchkula, March 6: Day six of the exciting 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025 on Thursday saw some enthralling matches as Telangana Hockey, Hockey Bengal and Hockey Jharkhand secured wins in their respective matches.
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.
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand secure victories on Day 5 of 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 5: The fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 saw Division 'A' matches begin as Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious, while Hockey Uttarakhand won their Division 'B' game at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Assam Hockey 9-0 in Division 'B' to win three games in a row and ended Pool A on top of the standings to earn promotion to Division 'A' in the next season, a press release by Hockey India stated.
Sr women's hockey nationals: M.P, Jharkhand off to winning start in Division 'A'
Panchkula, March 5: Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious in Division A, while Hockey Uttarakhand won their Division 'B' game on the fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh & Kerala win on day 4
Panchkula, March 4: Hockey Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Hockey Chandigarh secured won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025 while Kerala Hockey also won their game in Division 'C'.
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.
Sr Women Hockey Nationals: Assam defeat Bihar 2-1 on day 3
Panchkula, March 3: Assam Hockey edged out a 2-1 win over Hockey Association of Bihar on the third day of Division B during the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship here at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium.
Telangana, Delhi secure victories on Day 2 of 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 2: The second day of 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula saw Telangana Hockey and Delhi Hockey claim victories in Division B while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey won their Division C match.
Sr Women Hockey Nationals: Delhi, Daman & Diu, Telangana emerge victorious on Day 2
Panchkula, March 2: The second day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula saw Telangana Hockey and Delhi Hockey claim victories in Division B while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey won their Division C match.
Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chhattisgarh win matches in Hockey India Senior Women National Championship
Panchkula, March 1: The first day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula, saw a new format underway as teams in Division B and C competed for promotion.
Asmita Hockey State League to feature 16 districts of Maharashtra
Pune, March 1: In all 16 teams from all over the state will vie for the top honours in the inaugural Asmita Hockey State League, which will be played at the Maj Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri here from Saturday.
Hockey India introduces 'promotion and relegation system' in Sr. Women's Nationals
New Delhi, Feb 28: Hockey India on Friday announced that the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, which will take place from March 1 to 12 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, will have a new format featuring a promotion and relegation system, which add an extra layer of competitiveness in the tournament.
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 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.
Goalkeeper Savita joins elite club with 300th international cap; Hockey India extends congratulations
Bhubaneswar, February 24: Hockey India congratulated Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia on completing 300 international caps on Monday.
'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback
New Delhi, February 21: Jarmanpreet Singh faced a major setback in 2015 when, at the age of 19, he failed a doping test as a result of back pain medicine given by his doctor. This was followed by a two-year ban for the then-junior Hockey player. However, not letting this setback distance him from the sport, Jarman continued to work hard and successfully made a comeback.
Consistency vital for Indian Men's Hockey Team as it gear up to face Ireland in FIH Pro League 2024-25
Bhubaneswar, February 20: The Indian Men's Hockey Team will be aiming for consistency as it prepares to take on Ireland in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. After a mixed start to their campaign, India are looking to build momentum and climb the points table with solid performances in the upcoming games, as per Hockey India press release.
England men's hockey team arrives in Bhubaneswar for FIH Pro League matches
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12: England men's hockey team touched down in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday ahead of their participation in the India leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25.
England women's team arrives in Bhubaneswar ahead of FIH Pro League matches
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9: The England women's hockey team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg matches.
UP Rudras sign off from HIL 2024-25 season with 'Fair Play Award'
New Delhi, February 7: The UP Rudras won the prestigious Fair Play Award, for their commitment to sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament. Thanks to James Mazarello's excellent reflex and crucial saves, the team finished their tournament conceding the least number of goals (22) throughout the long tournament. James' stand-out performances proved to be instrumental for UP Rudras' campaign keeping the opposition on their feet, as per UP Rudras press release.
I didn't even expect to play: Sonam after incredible Women's Hockey India League campaign
New Delhi, February 7: At merely 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the final in the maiden season.
We'll learn from our mistakes and return stronger: UP Rudras captain Hardik reflects on HIL campaign
Lucknow, Feb 7: The Lucknow-based franchise of the Hockey India League, UP Rudras, concluded their campaign with a victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons but narrowly missed out on qualifying for the semifinals, finishing just one point shy of the top 4. Nevertheless, the season held special significance for the franchise in several ways.
'I didn't even expect to play,' says Sonam after incredible Women's Hockey India League campaign
New Delhi, Feb 7: At just 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the final in the maiden season. The forward hailing from Haryana was the second-highest leading scorer of the tournament and led the charts among Indians.
From selling water bottles at Attari-Wagah border to topping Hockey India League charts, a peep into Jugraj's inspiring journey
New Delhi . February 4: In an inspiring turn of events, Indian men's hockey team player Jugraj Singh, who once sold Indian flags and water bottles at the Attari-Wagah border to support his family, emerged as the top scorer in the recently concluded Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, while playing for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, the newly crowned champions of the elite tournament.
Our belief carried us to the title....: Shrarchi Rarh Bengal Tigers captain Rupinder after HIL win
New Delhi, February 2: The thrilling Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 season concluded in spectacular fashion as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers edged out Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a gripping final at a packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.