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India A men's hockey team go down to Belgium

India A men's hockey team go down to Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India 'A' men's hockey team suffers 1-3 defeat against Belgium

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Tigers down Soorma Club

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Tigers down Soorma Club

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

HIL Women: Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge past Ranchi Royals

Asia Cup Hockey: India rally to rout Malaysia

Asia Cup Hockey: India rally to rout Malaysia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India thrashed Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4 stage match of the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar, on Thursday.

India finish 3rd in Four-Nation junior hockey

India finish 3rd in Four-Nation junior hockey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team came back from behind to defeat Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the 4-Nation Tournament in Berlin on Wednesday.

Sreejesh lauds lion-hearted boys after comeback win

Sreejesh lauds lion-hearted boys after comeback win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

A delighted Indian team chief coach PR Sreejesh lavished praise on his team's lion-hearted comeback to claim the bronze medal against Argentina, in the FIH Junior Men's World Cup, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-1 win over Australia in their second match in the Four-Nation Tournament in Berlin on Sunday.

Hat-trick of wins for India Jr women's hockey team!

Hat-trick of wins for India Jr women's hockey team!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India defeated Belgium 3-2 to register their third consecutive victory against them in their ongoing tour of Europe in Antwerp.

Azlan Shah Cup: India-Belgium match rescheduled

Azlan Shah Cup: India-Belgium match rescheduled

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Indian hockey team's second round-robin match against Belgium in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament was rescheduled to Tuesday due to inclement weather in the Malaysian city of Ipoh.

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The Indian men's hockey team outclassed South Korea 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year's World Cup.

Four-Nations Jr hockey: Indian women go down to Chile

Four-Nations Jr hockey: Indian women go down to Chile

Rediff.com30 May 2025

With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the match went into a shootout, where Chile emerged victorious, winning the contest 3-1.

India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Fighting India beat Belgium in shoot-out to enter FIH Jr WC semifinals

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

India has hidden hockey gems!

India has hidden hockey gems!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has expressed his satisfaction with the talent on display at the National Championship, highlighting the team's depth, especially in goalkeeping.

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

Malaysia crush Bangladesh in Asia Cup thriller

Malaysia crush Bangladesh in Asia Cup thriller

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Malaysia came from a goal down to crush lower-ranked Bangladesh 4-1 before title holders Korea thrashed Chinese Taipei 7-0 in Pool B matches of the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Captain Rohit led by example with two goals as Indian junior men's hockey side opened their Sultan of Johor Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Great Britain in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Sultan of Johor Cup 'perfect' prep ahead of Jr World Cup

Sultan of Johor Cup 'perfect' prep ahead of Jr World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India is the second-most successful team in the Sultan of Johor Cup, having won three titles (2013, 2014, and 2022). Only Great Britain, with four titles, have dine better than them.

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is confident of an improved performance in the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League.

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'With this bronze medal, the team has proved that Indian Hockey is back on track.' 'We are a force to be reckoned with and on our day, we can really be unstoppable.'

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Waiting for ministry confirmation, but good decision to give Pak the nod: Tirkey

Hockey: India avenge loss to stun world champs Germany!

Hockey: India avenge loss to stun world champs Germany!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

But India were resolute in defence to thwart Germany's offensive forays.

India stunned by Germany in hockey opener

India stunned by Germany in hockey opener

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Olympic bronze-medallists India wasted chances galore to lose 0-2 to world champions Germany in the first hockey Test of the two-match series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India had beaten China 4-3 in their campaign opener on Friday.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India dominated from the start as they thrashed Japan 5-1 to continue their fine start at the Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro League.

Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera Gets Hitched!

Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera Gets Hitched!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

National men's hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera has started a new innings - this time off the field - as he tied the knot with Shifali Dubey

Om Puri's Life In Pictures

Om Puri's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Om Puri would have been 75 in October. We look back at his early years through these 16 pictures from his life.

400 and counting: Manpreet etches name in history

400 and counting: Manpreet etches name in history

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The 33-year-old midfielder from Punjab, a place synonymous with Indian hockey folklore, now stands as the second-highest capped Indian men's player of all time, behind only former Captain and current Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey (412 caps).

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India conceded more than 100 penalty corners, including 17 in a game against Belgium across 16 Pro League matches.

Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan

Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

PR Sreejesh was among the 19 recipients of the Padma Bhushan in 2025, it's the third highest civilian honour.

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in the seventh minute through Deepika who deftly converted a penalty corner with a neat flick to give her team the lead.

We lacked firepower: Hockey coach

We lacked firepower: Hockey coach

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India's chief coach Craig Fulton lamented that they lacked firepower up front and their mock penalty corner drills failed to deliver as they suffered a 0-2 defeat to world champions Germany