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Veteran Sports Journalist S Thyagarajan Dies at 85

Veteran Sports Journalist S Thyagarajan Dies at 85

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, renowned for his hockey coverage, has died at the age of 85 after battling age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his career.

Another World Cup, another semi-finals appearance!

Another World Cup, another semi-finals appearance!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Australia beat Spain to enter World Cup last four for 12th time on the trot

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

Sreejesh rues failure to execute plans, silly errors

Sreejesh rues failure to execute plans, silly errors

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'I just want my players to play our game, we can't copy-paste. We Indians have our own flavour, and we just need to play our game.'

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'.

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.

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Shikhar Dhawan has extended solidarity to the people of Punjab amid the devastating floods that have impacted thousands across the state.

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India has been awarded the 2018 men's hockey World Cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the mega event.

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India lose 1-3 to Germany at Junior Women's World Cup

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced that India will host the 2010 hockey World Cup. After the FIH board meeting in Hyderabad on Friday, a decision was made that the 2010 World Cup will be held in New Delhi.

'Keep your feet...' Sreejesh chides wards after QF win

'Keep your feet...' Sreejesh chides wards after QF win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Keep your feet on ground: Sreejesh stern message to players after narrow win over Belgium

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'.

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said India can win a World Cup medal this time after a hiatus of 48 years but for that the home side needs to make use of penalty corners.

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Watching the soccer World Cup might increase your risk of heart attack, a new Swiss study has found.

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

A dominant India scored twice in the first and fourth quarters to beat South Africa 5-2 in a classification match and finish joint ninth in the FIH Men's World Cup.

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hockey India chief coach Craig Fulton reportedly threatened to resign after opposing Manpreet Singh's omission from core probables on disciplinary grounds.

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.

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the conclusion of the World Cup in Bhubaneswar

Expect the unexpected as pressure-free India set for FIH World League Semifinals

Expect the unexpected as pressure-free India set for FIH World League Semifinals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

- 'I hope our training on creating early pressure will be evident when we go into the competition'

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The National Associations of Australia, England, India, Malaysia, and New Zealand have all put up extremely strong cases in an attempt to lure the sport's top properties to their territory, the FIH said.

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Veteran striker Sunil's participation in the mega event was always in doubt ever since he picked up a knee injury during the national camp in the lead up to the Asian Champions Trophy held in Muscat last month.

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

India to host 2010 hockey World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

However, the FIH has appointed a committee to held the India manage the mega-event.

Argentina claim last hockey World Cup berth

Argentina claim last hockey World Cup berth

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Argentina rallied from two goals down to beat Belgium in the final of the qualifying tournament in Quilmes.

Two Indian umpires for Hockey World Cup

Two Indian umpires for Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Satinder Kumar and Raghu Prasad are the two Indian umpires who would officiate in the 12-nation Hero Honda FIH Hockey World Cup to be held at New Delhi's National Stadium in February-March 2010.

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Indian team will begin its campaign in Pool D against Wales on Saturday before taking on formidable Germany on Sunday following the final tie against Malaysia.

How the hockey World Cup started

How the hockey World Cup started

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

From its inception in 1971 till 1978, the World Cup was held every alternate year. Then it was made a once-in-four years affair, beginning with the 1982 edition.

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India conceded more than 100 penalty corners, including 17 in a game against Belgium across 16 Pro League matches.

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.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India snatch draw against China

Women's Hockey World Cup: India snatch draw against China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Indian women's team put up another brave performance against China to hold the Asian giants to a 1-1 draw in their second pool B match at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2022 in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.

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.

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.

Video referrals at hockey World Cup

Video referrals at hockey World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The hockey World Cup, commencing in Delhi later this month, will allow players to ask for one referral per match from the video umpire, the game's governing body said on Friday.

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A commanding India dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to outplay a tricky Spain 2-0 in their FIH men's World Cup campaign opener in Rourkela on Friday.

PIX: India trounce South Africa in World Cup opener

PIX: India trounce South Africa in World Cup opener

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

India lead South Africa 2-0 after the first quarter in their opening Pool C match of the 2018 Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga stadium, Bhubaneshwar, on Wednesday.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

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

Hero Honda title sponsor for 2010 hockey World Cup

Hero Honda title sponsor for 2010 hockey World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Hero Honda Motors Ltd, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has been named the title sponsor for the 2010 FIH men's hockey World Cup, to be held in Delhi in March. The announcement was made at a glittering ceremony on Monday, in the presence of International Hockey Federation president Leandro Negre, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi, Hockey India president A K Mattoo and the 1975 World Cup-winning members of the Indian team.