News for 'FIH Men'

India's Jr WC dream comes to grinding halt in semis

India's Jr WC dream comes to grinding halt in semis

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Lose to title holders Germany 1-5 in semifinals

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

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.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

FIH Men's World Cup: India beat Switzerland 5-0 to qualify for quarterfinals

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH men's Junior World Cup.

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December.

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh has resigned from the post with immediate effect citing 'personal reasons'.

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Shock exit! Harendra quits India women's hockey team

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh has resigned from the post with immediate effect citing 'personal reasons'.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Spain took sweet revenge for their defeat against India in the bronze-medal match at the Paris Olympics, overcoming Harmanpreet Singh's side 3-1 in a FIH men's Pro League game.

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup

FIH Pro League: India's ragged run continues

FIH Pro League: India's ragged run continues

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

In Manpreet's 400th international game, India suffer sixth consecutive defeat

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 target direct entry to 2026 FIH World Cup

India target direct entry to 2026 FIH World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The 2026 men's hockey World Cup will be held from August 14 to 30 in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian men's team for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, set to be played in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium, from June 7.

SAI unveils ambitious plan to upgrade facilities

SAI unveils ambitious plan to upgrade facilities

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

SAI Governing Body approves infrastructure upgrade at centres across India

FIH Pro League: Dominant India beat Spain

FIH Pro League: Dominant India beat Spain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Trailing by two goals, Spain pressed on the accelerator, earning a couple of penalty corners in the final quarter but the Indian defence stood tall in the absence of skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who was rested for the game.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

Pak hockey in limbo amid coach-federation feud

Pak hockey in limbo amid coach-federation feud

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A source close to Tahir said that the Olympian was clear that unless players are aware that the head coach has the final say, there is no way the team can show improvement.

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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

FIH Pro League: India sign off with thrilling win

FIH Pro League: India sign off with thrilling win

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Indian men's team ends Pro League campaign with 4-3 win against Belgium

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 eye hockey World Cup spot through Pro League

India eye hockey World Cup spot through Pro League

Rediff.com26 May 2025

India will fight for every point in the European leg of the FIH Pro League to fulfil their twin goals of clinching the title and also securing qualification for next year's World Cup, said Hardik Singh.

'Pakistan will come to India for Jr Hockey World Cup'

'Pakistan will come to India for Jr Hockey World Cup'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Pakistan will send their hockey team to India to participate in the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup to be held in November-December, said Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh.

FIH Pro League: India demolish Ireland again

FIH Pro League: India demolish Ireland again

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India continued their dominance over Ireland, defeating the visitors 4-0 in their return leg men's FIH Pro League match.

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Trailing by a goal, India pressed hard and won a penalty corner just a minute from the final hooter but Harmanpreet's flick was saved by Mazerelo at the goal mouth.

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

India focus at Jr WC: Respect opponents, execute plans

India focus at Jr WC: Respect opponents, execute plans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Sreejesh accepted that there are a few grey areas which came to light during the recent runners-up finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia.

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team has been relegated to the Nations Cup - a step down from the elite level they've been competing at. For Ireland, however, this is a breakthrough moment.

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Indian men's hockey team climbed two places in the latest FIH rankings following back-to-back wins in the Pro League matches.

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sreejesh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, believes India have the potential to finish on the podium in the upcoming junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10.

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India are clubbed alongside Pakistan in Pool B in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai.

FIH rankings: India men take a plunge, women rise

FIH rankings: India men take a plunge, women rise

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In the men's category, Netherlands (2465.707) replaced India (2366.990) in the third place based on their impressive results in the FIH Pro League.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman.

Asia Cup Hockey: 'Pakistan not participating due to security reasons'

Asia Cup Hockey: 'Pakistan not participating due to security reasons'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey said Pakistan have pulled out of the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup 2025 due to security reasons.