Sreejesh took up the role as the head coach of the Junior team following his retirement from the sport after India's bronze medal win against Spain at the Paris Olympics.
A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.
Two goals were scored in the fourth and final quarter as the two sides went all out to secure a winner.
The Asian Champions Trophy victory has boosted India's morale ahead of the Olympic Qualifiers, according to captain Savita, who expressed confidence in the side's experienced players to help the women's hockey team qualify for the Paris Games.
India clubbed with Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica in inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup
The Pipers surged ahead in search for an equaliser towards the end of the second quarter but the Tigers scrambled to defend their slender 1-0 lead.
Hyderabad Toofans registered a commanding 5-1 win over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to move to second spot.
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.
Star drag-flicker Deepika scored the winning goal from a penalty corner in the 12th minute to give India a crucial 1-0 victory over Germany in a return-leg women's FIH Pro League match. The win came after India's 0-4 loss against the same opponents on Friday.
India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Digilocker facility for athletes, making it mandatory for national federations to digitise certificates and other essential documents of sportspersons within the next year. The initiative, launched in the presence of representatives from 40 National Sports Federations, aims to ensure hassle-free record-keeping and prevent exploitation of athletes. The cloud-based platform, developed by Digital India Corporation (DIC), allows for storage and verification of documents. The ministry has also announced that physical certificates will no longer be considered valid after one year.
Edwin Moses questions India's intent to bid for 2030 CWG.
The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start to draw 2-2 against France in its second game of the Four-Nation Tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Canada's next prime minister Mark Carney slammed United States President Donald Trump for 'unjustified tariffs', saying Americans should make no mistake as Canada will win the trade war just as it wins in hockey.
Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.
India is confident of securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, despite Canada and Nigeria expressing interest in bidding for the event.
Maninder Singh (51') and Harmanpreet found the back of the net to extend Soorma's lead further and even though Gursahibjit Singh (56') pulled a goal back in the dying minutes, Soorma walked away with all three points.
Despite the loss, the Tamil Nadu Dragons held on to the top spot in the points table with 17 points from nine games.
Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout
Odisha Warriors emerged victorious in the inaugural Women's Hockey India League, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the final.
The win propelled India to the second position in Pool C, enough to earn them a last eight berth.
Soorma Hockey Club clinch penalty shootout win over Delhi SG Pipers
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers emerged victorious in the men's Hockey India League, securing the title with a thrilling 4-3 win over Hyderabad Toofans in the summit clash.
Jugraj Singh scored a brace as Shachi Rarh Bengal Tigers outclassed Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 to jump to the top spot in the Hockey India League.
India began their Women's Pro League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
Indian women wrapped up their campaign in the 5-Nation hockey tournament with a feisty 2-1 win over Ireland in Valencia on Thursday.
India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup in Muscat.
Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet, under whose leadership India won a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics, said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.
Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,
Gurjant Singh (10th minute) gave Soorma the lead early in the game while Jugraj Singh (56th) equalised for the Tigers towards the end.
Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday said India are not playing 'structural hockey' as the two arch rivals prepared for their clash in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey.
Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman.
The other goal-scorers for India were Akshata Dhekale (8th), Mariana Kujur (12th), Jyoti (23rd), Monika Dipi Toppo (27th), and Ajmina Kujur (30th).
The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.
India's star hockey player Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.
Seeking the services of American psychologist and mental conditioning coach Peter Harberl, following a disappointing Asian Games, has played a significant role in the Indian women's hockey team's turnaround in the ongoing FIH Olympic Qualifiers.
India downed Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hero Hockey India League match.
India defenders Harmanpreet Singh and Udita stole the show as they emerged as the most costliest players in the auction of Hockey India League.
India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.
Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.
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