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HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout win against Ranchi Royals

Junior Hockey WC: Purnima hits brace as India sink Ireland

Junior Hockey WC: Purnima hits brace as India sink Ireland

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Junior Women's World Cup Hockey: India blank Ireland 4-0

Pakistan to send hockey team to India for Asia Cup only if....

Pakistan to send hockey team to India for Asia Cup only if....

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India's struggles in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League continued with a 2-4 defeat against Belgium, marking their third consecutive loss at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Belgium dominated early, but India showed resilience in the second half.

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India scored another thumping victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Asian Games, thrashing Singapore 16-1.

After Asia Cup snub, Pakistan set to play in India

After Asia Cup snub, Pakistan set to play in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Pakistan opted out of the ongoing Asia Cup in Bihar following the military conflict between the two countries, citing security concerns.

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Upton, who was a part of the support staff under head coach Gary Kirsten during India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, is currently associated with the national men's hockey team at the ongoing Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar.

HIL: Domene lifts SG Pipers past Toofans to seal first win

HIL: Domene lifts SG Pipers past Toofans to seal first win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Despite the deficit, Toofans remained on the front foot in search of a goal that would get them back in the game. They registered 8 circle entries and a couple of penalty corners in the third quarter.

Hockey India curbs coach Nobbs's powers

Hockey India curbs coach Nobbs's powers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Hockey India on Wednesday decided to curtail the power of the chief national coach Michael Nobbs by appointing a high performance manager to whom the Australian will be reporting from the coming season.

Hockey India to file defamation cases against Kirti Azad

Hockey India to file defamation cases against Kirti Azad

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Livid with allegations of corruption levelled by Kirti Azad, Hockey India is planning to file civil and criminal defamation suits against the suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MP, saying that his sustained outbursts are costing Hockey India sponsorship.

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is confident of an improved performance in the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League.

Ask Hockey India about Olympic flopshow: Nobbs

Ask Hockey India about Olympic flopshow: Nobbs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

India's hockey coach Michael Nobbs refused to dwell on the team's London Olympics flopshow, saying that all queries on the matter should be directed to Hockey India, not him.

Under-pressure Ahmad resigns as Hockey India president

Under-pressure Ahmad resigns as Hockey India president

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Hockey India president Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad resigned from his position citing personal commitments, a development that was expected after the Sports Ministry asked him to quit, declaring his election violative of the national sports code's tenure guidelines. HI Executive Board named Manipur's Gyanendro Nigombam, who was senior vice-president in the federation, as the officiating president in Ahmad's place.

Soorma revamp coaching set-up ahead of HIL

Soorma revamp coaching set-up ahead of HIL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

After an impressive debut season where Soorma finished third, the club has chosen to keep its core intact, retaining the players who formed its backbone

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Vice-captain Hardik Singh claimed India's hockey players are much fitter as compared to the country's cricketers.

Odisha Secures Hosting Rights for 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships

Odisha Secures Hosting Rights for 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Odisha, India, will host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, marking a significant milestone for the state and the nation in becoming a global sporting hub.

India taste first defeat in Sultan of Johor Cup

India taste first defeat in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team suffered their first defeat in the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup, going down to Australia 2-4 in a pool match in Johor, Malaysia, on Wednesday.

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.

'Humiliated' Mukesh Kumar flays Hockey India

'Humiliated' Mukesh Kumar flays Hockey India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Three-time Olympian Mukesh Kumar feels "insulted and humiliated" after being sacked by Hockey India as junior national coach, and says the Narinder Batra-led organisation is no different from the Indian Hockey Federation.

Hockey India slams IOA over Kalmadi-Chautala appointments

Hockey India slams IOA over Kalmadi-Chautala appointments

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hockey India on Thursday strongly opposed the Indian Olympic Association's controversial decision to make scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its life presidents.

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Captain Rohit led by example with two goals as Indian junior men's hockey side opened their Sultan of Johor Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Great Britain in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a bilateral hockey Test series.

Hockey India wins FIH Award for growth of sport in India

Hockey India wins FIH Award for growth of sport in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Polish Hockey Association picked up the Theo Ikema Award, thanks to the various hockey development projects resulting in 30 newly trained coaches and over 3000 schoolchildren being introduced to the sport within the country.

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

India, the eight-time Olympic champions, won their only World Cup in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 defeating Pakistan 2-1 with Surjit Singh Randhawa and Ashok Kumar netting the goals.

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

India will next play Pakistan on Tuesday.

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The 23-year-old Salima has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year.

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Though the second quarter was goalless with Dragons trying their best to equalise with Uttam Singh leading the charge, there was not much they could gain from the attempts.

IHF, Hockey India merger hits roadblock

IHF, Hockey India merger hits roadblock

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The reconciliation efforts between Hockey India and Indian Hockey Federation suffered a setback on Friday, with the IHF rejecting the merger proposal in its current form.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland

Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The India men's team overcame an early goal to outclass Ireland 3-1 in the FIH Hockey Pro League match.

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India outclassed South Korea 5-3 in a hard-fought semi-final to enter the gold medal clash of the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games.

Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh for fight against coronavirus

Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh for fight against coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM Cares Fund to help in the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was taken by the HI Executive Board after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special emergency fund for the nation to fight the coronavirus outbreak.

Suraj Karkera shines as Ranchi Royals win on penalties

Suraj Karkera shines as Ranchi Royals win on penalties

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Ranchi Royals prevailed over HIL GC in the shootout after the two sides were locked 4-4 at the end of regulation time in the men's Hockey India League (HIL) in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

'India a big contender for hockey World Cup, Olympic medals'

'India a big contender for hockey World Cup, Olympic medals'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

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.

Hockey India president Vidya Stokes resigns

Hockey India president Vidya Stokes resigns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Barely three months after defying the government's age limit guidelines and being elected Hockey India president, Vidya Stokes created a flutter on Wednesday by resigning with immediate effect. The 83-year-old's resignation was announced through a statement by Hockey India, which claimed that the decision was in accordance with her commitment made to the Sports Minister to step down after the Commonwealth Games.

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

Hockey India name Koshy as full-time president

Hockey India name Koshy as full-time president

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Hockey Kerala's Mariamma Koshy was on Monday appointed as the full-time president of Hockey India.