It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.
India are confident of reclaiming the men's Asia Cup hockey title after a hiatus of eight years and qualify for next year's World Cup
Former India hockey captain Manpreet Singh on Friday said he had sought some time away from the sport to rest and spend time with family, dismissing speculation that he was dropped on disciplinary grounds.
The Indian women's hockey team played to a 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their lead in Pool B.
Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to secure a place in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament.
A delegation from International Hockey Federation (FIH) is in New Delhi to discuss the way forward and avert a possible suspension of Hockey India (HI), currently placed under a Committee of Administrators.
The Indian men's hockey team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday.
Former India basketball captain and Olympian Jennifer Paes, mother of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72.
The Indian men's hockey team dished out a dominant performance to launch its title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts China in the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China on Sunday.
The Asian Games could shift to odd-numbered years after the 2026 edition, effectively moving to the year before the Olympics to serve as a key qualifying event across more sports, according to reports.
Bangladesh is likely to replace Pakistan in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 29 if the latter fails to confirm participation in the next couple of days.
Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut has opened online registrations for its 2026-27 academic session, offering new undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes in sports, including direct admission for elite athletes and a 10% reservation for outstanding sportspersons.
Hockey India names 24-member men's hockey team for tour of Australia
The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by tha
But India were resolute in defence to thwart Germany's offensive forays.
The health minister said he is personally monitoring the health of Lakra.
Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.
Beighton Cup to throw open '22,000-seat' hockey stadium in Salt Lake.
An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.
India 'A' men's hockey team suffers 1-3 defeat against Belgium
FIH Men's World Cup: India beat Switzerland 5-0 to qualify for quarterfinals
Defending champions India stormed into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy with an unbeaten record, defeating Japan 3-0.
Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.
From a side that promised much after a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women's team has collapsed into a seemingly direction-less outfit.
India are placed in Pool B alongside defending champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.
Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse highlights the positive impact of the Khelo India Tribal Games on Chhattisgarh, shifting its image from a region associated with naxalism to one with opportunities for tribal youth through sports.
The Indian junior women's hockey team ended its campaign at the Four Nations tournament with a 2-4 defeat to hosts Argentina.
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.
Police in Jaipur are investigating the alleged molestation of a Japanese tourist by five men near Jaigarh Fort. The incident occurred while the woman was walking towards a temple near the fort. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and local records to identify and apprehend the suspects.
The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games are set to begin in Chhattisgarh, featuring around 3,800 athletes competing in nine sports. The event aims to boost the state's sports infrastructure and provide exposure to national-level competition.
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.
Indian women wrapped up their campaign in the 5-Nation hockey tournament with a feisty 2-1 win over Ireland in Valencia on Thursday.
Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey said Pakistan have pulled out of the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup 2025 due to security reasons.
The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start to draw 2-2 against France in its second game of the Four-Nation Tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday.
'But looking at our current performance, I'm confident that a medal in the World Cup is not far off.'
After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.
India defeated Belgium 3-2 to register their third consecutive victory against them in their ongoing tour of Europe in Antwerp.
Currently, the hockey players draw salaries from the departments and organisations that they are employed with even though a proposal to have a graded contract system by Hockey India has been in the deliberation stage for past few years.
Rohit Rajpal, India's Davis Cup captain, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup
