News for 'Hero Hockey World League Final'

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

India defeated Russia by a solitary goal in their final round-robin match to top the standings in the women's competition and progress to the third round of Hero Hockey World League at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.

India thrash Bangladesh in Hockey World League

India thrash Bangladesh in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Danish Mujtaba scored a brace as India came from behind to beat a gritty Bangladesh 5-1 in their final round robin match and qualify for the third round of the Hero Hockey World League at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.

Hockey World League: Lacklustre India prevail over Ireland

Hockey World League: Lacklustre India prevail over Ireland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A lacklustre India had to sweat it out before pipping Ireland 3-2 for their third consecutive win in the men's competition of the Hero Hockey World League at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Hockey World League Finals: Spirited India hold Germany to a draw

Hockey World League Finals: Spirited India hold Germany to a draw

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

India came up with a spirited performance to draw with Olympic champions Germany 3-3 and register their first win at the Hero Hockey World League Finals in New Delhi.

Hockey World League Semi-final: Netherlands crush India 3-1

Hockey World League Semi-final: Netherlands crush India 3-1

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

India were dominated and outplayed by The Netherlands 3-1 in the last game of Pool B match of the Hockey World League Semi-final in London on Tuesday.

Hockey World League: Netherlands knock out Germany to enter semis

Hockey World League: Netherlands knock out Germany to enter semis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Netherlands scored two first-half goals to beat Olympic champions Germany 2-1 and enter the semi-finals of the Hero Hockey World League Final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Wednesday.

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The opening day of the Hero Hockey World League Final witnessed a major upset as lower-ranked Argentina put up a spirited display to outclass London Olympic silver medallist Netherlands 5-2, while world number two Australia eked out a narrow 3-2 win over Belgium in Pool B at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday.

Hero to be title sponsor of Junior Hockey World Cup

Hero to be title sponsor of Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Two-wheeler manufacturing giant Hero Motocorp Limited announced its association with the Junior Hockey World Cup, to be held next month, as the title sponsor.

Hockey World League (HWL) Final: Lacklustre India lose 0-3 to Argentina in opener

Hockey World League (HWL) Final: Lacklustre India lose 0-3 to Argentina in opener

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

India dished out a lackluster performance to go down 0-3 to Argentina in the opening match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final in front of a packed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Raipur on Friday.

Hockey World League semis: India maintain unbeaten run, blank Canada

Hockey World League semis: India maintain unbeaten run, blank Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Continuing with their impressive run, India blanked Canada 3-0 to register their second consecutive win at the Hockey World League Semi-Final, in London, on Saturday

Hockey World League: India shock Germany in classification match

Hockey World League: India shock Germany in classification match

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Mandeep Singh scored a brilliant hat-trick as India pulled off a sensational come-from-behind 5-4 victory over Olympic champions Germany in a fiercely-contested 5th to 8th places classification match in the Hero Hockey World League Finals in Delhi on Friday.

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Hosts India blew away a goal lead and conceded two late goals to go down 1-2 against Belgium to finish sixth in the Hero Hockey World League Final on a chilly evening at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com20 May 2026

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.

Hockey World League: Australia cruise into semis with a 7-2 win over India

Hockey World League: Australia cruise into semis with a 7-2 win over India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India squandered a two-goal lead to suffer a 2-7 hammering at the hands of world champions Australia and crash out of the Hero Hockey World League Final in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Walmiki family to show stick skill at Hockey India League

Walmiki family to show stick skill at Hockey India League

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The Walmiki brothers, Yuvraj and Devinder and their nephew Anup Amarpal will steal the limelight in the Hero Hockey India League.

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The prolific drag-flicker said the series would be an opportunity to test the team further after its title-winning run in the Asian Champions Trophy in China earlier this month.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

Hero to sponsor FIH events in India for next four years

Hero to sponsor FIH events in India for next four years

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) signed a major sponsorship deal with two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp for all events of the world body to be held in India in the next four years.

HWL semis: Misfiring India lose to Canada, finish a lowly sixth

HWL semis: Misfiring India lose to Canada, finish a lowly sixth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

A misfiring and inconsistent India finished a disappointing sixth in the Hero Hockey World League Semi-finals after being stunned 2-3 by lowly Canada, in London, on Sunday.

HWL Semi-final: India hockey team wear black arm bands

HWL Semi-final: India hockey team wear black arm bands

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The Indian team support staff also wore the black arm bands.

1st hockey Test: India-Australia settle for draw

1st hockey Test: India-Australia settle for draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

India's star drag-flicker V Raghunath netted two goals to help the hosts settle for a 2-2 draw against world champions Australia in the first hockey Test of the three-match series, in Rajnandgaon, on Thursday.

World League: England beat hapless India in campaign opener

World League: England beat hapless India in campaign opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India dished out a pathetic performance to go down 0-2 to higher-ranked England and start their campaign on a losing note at the Hero Hockey World League Final in New Delhi on Friday.

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Asian champions India have been clubbed along side arch-rivals Pakistan in the same pool in the men's Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final 2017 to be held in London.

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.

'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.

Hockey India League to conduct mini auction next month

Hockey India League to conduct mini auction next month

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

The Hero Hockey India League will conduct a mini players auction (closed bid) featuring over 150 players from around the world here on November 18, nearly two months ahead of the second season of the franchise-based event.

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Netherlands Robert Van der Horst and Lidewij Welten won the men's and women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year awards, respectively, for their performances in 2015.

New Zealand thrash India 3-1 in World Hockey League

New Zealand thrash India 3-1 in World Hockey League

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

India disastrous campaign at Hero Hockey World League Final continued as they lost 1-3 to New Zealand to succumb to their second straight defeat in Pool A at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Saturday.

Top reason why Pak hockey coach proclaims 'India strong on paper'

Top reason why Pak hockey coach proclaims 'India strong on paper'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Pakistan hockey coach Farhat Khan on Thursday termed India as the 'toughest team on paper' for next month's Asia Cup in Bangladesh.

Road to Rio: Indian hockey offers some hope...

Road to Rio: Indian hockey offers some hope...

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India's third-place finish at the Hockey World League Finals is a timely reminder of the improvement the team has made under Oltmans. But one must not get carried away.

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The International Hockey Federation has confirmed India's withdrawal from its ambitious Pro League, one of FIH's flagship tournaments offering Olympic qualifying berths to the top four teams in both men's and women's events.

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

ACT Hockey: India down Korea to continue winning run

ACT Hockey: India down Korea to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Defending champions India beat Korea 3-1 to register their fourth consecutive win at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy.

Australia edge past Netherlands 3-2 to enter final

Australia edge past Netherlands 3-2 to enter final

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

World champions Australia got the better of defending champions the Netherlands 3-2 in a high-voltage first semi-final to progress to the title round of the ongoing Hockey World League (HWL) Final at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Stadium, in Raiput, on Friday.

Goalie Sreejesh gets confidence lift after training stint under Staniforth

Goalie Sreejesh gets confidence lift after training stint under Staniforth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The Indian men's hockey team has started their training session in Auckland for the upcoming series, which commences on October 2. The series is in preparation for the Hero Hockey World League Final 2015.

Performance in HWL Final gave India self belief: Walsh

Performance in HWL Final gave India self belief: Walsh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

India finished sixth ahead of Olympic champions Germany in Hero Hockey World League Final and its chief coach Terry Walsh said his wards' performance in the eight-nation event gave the hosts the self belief to take on any side in the world.

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Netherlands to face NZ in summit clash of HWL Final

Netherlands to face NZ in summit clash of HWL Final

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Netherlands will face underdogs New Zealand in the summit clash of the Hero Hockey World league Final on Saturday after the two teams eked out hard-fought wins over world champions Australia and England at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday