They got as many as nine penalty corners in the first two quarters but converted just one.
Pakistan hockey team won't be stopped from competing in Asia Cup next month, says Sports Ministry sources.
The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through the HIL.
'I am grateful that they have given me a chance to play now so I have to give my 100 per cent.'
Vandana Katariya scored from a penalty corner to help the Indian women's hockey team stun world number 3 Australia 1-0 in the FIH Pro League.
'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'
Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in the women's FIH Hockey Pro League.
The India men's hockey team started their campaign at the 19th Asian Games with a massive 16-0 win over Uzbekistan.
Ahmedabad's neighbouring city of Vadodara could be in contention to co-host cricket matches during the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Striker Abhishek struck a brace as a dominant Indian men's hockey team outplayed China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match to reach the final of the Asia Cup
India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh wants his team to stop conceding silly penalty corners during their crucial match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team.
Caldas, Aikman in fray for Indian head coach's position
Skipper Harmanpreet fired a hat-trick but India were far from impressive in their narrow 4-3 win over lower-ranked China in their Asia Cup opener, in Rajgir, Bihar, on Friday.
India produced a ruthless performance to thrash China 7-0 in the final Super 4 match to storm into the final, where a World Cup berth will be at stake against defending champions Korea.
Belgian defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way Indian hockey is progressing over the years, the country is a "big contender" for more glory at the word stage in future.
Vice-captain Hardik Singh claimed India's hockey players are much fitter as compared to the country's cricketers.
The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro League.
The government withdrew the recognition to Hockey India for violating its guidelines, barely a few hours after HI completed its controversial elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title and said this success shows the increasing passion towards hockey, especially among the youth.
Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession
It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a bilateral hockey Test series.
India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.
Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024
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.
Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener
In Manpreet's 400th international game, India suffer sixth consecutive defeat
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.
Mariamma Koshy has taken charge of Hockey India (HI) as president with immediate effect, replacing Narinder Dhruv Batra who was recently elected as the first ever non European chief of the sport's governing body FIH. He is the 15th president of the field hockey's international parent body.
Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.
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.
Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia
Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat for the Indian women's hockey team as it kick started its preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics
Shilanand finally made his way back into the national team and on Thursday, not only provided a superb assist but also scored a goal with a lovely deflection in India's 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup.
India have come into the tournament without the injured duo of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia and ace drag-flicker Deepika.
'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.'
Hockey India on Saturday sacked national coach Roelant Oltmans after a string of unimpressive outings at the international level.
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.
'The HIL will be bigger and better this time around.'
The Bihar government has decided to award Rs 10 lakh to each and every playing member of the Indian women's hockey team that won the Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday, beating reigning Olympic medallist China 1-0 in the final.
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