Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has indicated the state government will consider a proposal to form its own Indian Premier League (IPL) team, following a suggestion from Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the state's readiness to host IPL matches.
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship is set to commence in Ranchi, featuring 29 teams competing across three divisions in a promotion and relegation format.
India then went on to clinch the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 with a dominant 4-0 win over Japan in the Final and achieved their best-ever FIH World Rankings (No. 6 with 2368.83 points) in November.
Sweety Kujur has been named captain of the 18-member Indian women's U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from May 29-June 6.
Indian drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat discusses her challenging journey back to hockey after a serious hamstring injury, her emotional struggles during rehabilitation, and her triumphant return as the joint top scorer in India's FIH Nations Cup victory.
The other goal-scorers for India were Akshata Dhekale (8th), Mariana Kujur (12th), Jyoti (23rd), Monika Dipi Toppo (27th), and Ajmina Kujur (30th).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent which returned from the Paris Olympics with six medals.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will compete for the title in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship Division 'A' after winning their respective semi-final matches.
India, having already secured a World Cup berth, will compete against Italy in the semi-final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to win the tournament.
The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.
Ketan Kushwaha has been appointed as the captain of the Indian U18 team for the upcoming Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan. The squad was selected after a national coaching camp in Bhopal, which included exposure matches against Australia U-18.
India and Pakistan are the most successful teams in the tournament with three titles each.
Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton has outlined his strategy for the upcoming World Cup, promising a tailored plan for each opponent and expressing confidence in the team's ability to peak at the right time.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has paid its players daily allowances and bonuses in advance for the upcoming FIH Pro League matches and the Hockey World Cup, aiming to boost morale and focus. This move includes clearing PKR 4.5 million in dues and increasing daily allowances to USD 110, following their qualification for the World Cup after an eight-year absence.
At a felicitation function, in Bhubaneswar, to honour the men's and women's Olympics hockey teams, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, an ardent supporter of the game in the country, announced that the state will continue to sponsor the national hockey teams for another 10 years.
Former footballer Aditi Chauhan and ex-hockey captain M M Somaiya will observe Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trial, representing the IOA and Sports Ministry.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has replaced head coach Colin Batch with Manzoor ul Hasan, a move that has surprised players ahead of the FIH Pro Nations League and the World Cup.
The 51-year-old, who was associated with the Indian women's team from 2017 to 2021, will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach.
The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27.
VOC Tuticorin defeated Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to win the 47th All India Major Ports Hockey Championship. Mumbai secured third place, and individual awards were presented to top performers.
Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final
Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh refutes rumours of a rift with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressing his desire to surpass Tirkey's record and continue playing until the Asian Games.
Star Indian hockey players Hardik Singh and Salima Tete are among the nominees for the Hockey India Player of the Year awards, with the ceremony set to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.
India inexplicably conceded two late goals to lose to reigning world champions Germany 1-2 in their FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam on Thursday.
Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.
The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.
India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling FIH Pro League match in London, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak against them in international hockey. Despite Pakistan taking an early lead, India rallied with goals from Abhishek, Nilakanta Sharma, Sukhjeet Singh, and Rajinder Singh. Pakistan mounted a late comeback in the final quarter, but India held on for a crucial victory, moving up to seventh in the standings.
Indian men's and women's hockey teams are all geared up to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey to Spain for the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation.
Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup event after finishing runners-up in the Asia Cup held in Oman recently. They had lost the continental final to India 3-5.
The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by tha
India will compete in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. The team, led by coach Sjoerd Marijne, will face Uruguay in their opening match.
The Indian women's hockey team began their FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Uruguay, showcasing a dominant performance in Hyderabad.
Hours after India lost to Great Britain in the bronze medal play-off, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said he would like to be with his family after being away for three-and-a-half years.
The Indian team has been in impressive form during its tours of Australia and Europe in the past few months.
The Indian women's hockey team continued its winless streak in the Belgium leg of the FIH Pro League, slumping to 0-3 defeat against Argentina in Antwerp on Sunday.
Pakistan Hockey Federation president Tariq Bugti has resigned following a controversy surrounding the national team's accommodation during their tour of Australia. b
Canadians and tourists at Niagara Falls celebrated Canada's historic first-ever win at the FIFA World Cup against Qatar. The euphoric victory, witnessed by hundreds at a special viewing event, sparked widespread joy and a renewed interest in football across the nation.
Olympic champions Australia took top spot replacing Germany who slipped to second in the latest World Hockey Team Rankings.
The Indian Women's Hockey Team lost 1-4 to Germany in the first of the two matches against the hosts played here at Wiesbaden on Tuesday.
Michael Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008.
