When Hockey India named a “restructured” squad for the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) last month, it was notable that the federation acknowledged more than superficial changes in the side. It wasn’t just about the presence or absence of familiar faces; it was a statement indicating, practically speaking, this was more than just a…
PREVIEW After a challenging year marked by a series of defeats, the Indian women’s hockey team will look to turn the page and start afresh in the new Olympic cycle. The first task will be to defend its Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) title on home soil, beginning with a clash against lower-ranked Malaysia on Monday….
The Asian Hockey Federation and host Hockey India have announced that all matches of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 have been rescheduled to early hours to prevent potential disruptions caused by a significant insect infestation. Under the revised schedule, the first match of each day will begin at 12:15 PM IST, followed…
HOCKEY Manipur overcomes Bengal hurdle In a potential clash to decide the table topper, Manipur blunted the challenge of Bengal 3-1 in a Pool-H contest of the 14th Hockey India Senior National men’s championship at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Saturday. While Bengal completed its quota of three matches with a sole defeat, an…
Incumbent president Tayyab Ikram was re-elected for another term at the helm of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) at the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Muscat, Oman on Saturday. Ikram was the lone candidate in the fray after completion of the scrutiny and approval of nominations. The nomination period ended on August 31 and the Elections…
Harmanpreet and Sreejesh were instrumental in helping India to a historic bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, making it the country’s first time in 52 years to win back-to-back Olympic medals.
Former Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was named the ‘Men’s Goalkeeper Of The Year’ while skipper Harmanpreet Singh won the ‘Men’s Player Of The Year’ award for the 2023-24 season, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday. Both players won in their respective categories for the third time in their careers. Harmanpreet, 28, led the…
Two goals by Nousheen Naz played a key role in fetching a 4-3 victory for Kiddy’s Corner Girls High School, Gwalior, over Directorate General, NCC, in the final of the Charanjit Rai 30th Nehru girls hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium here on Wednesday. Those two goals helped the Gwalior team control the proceedings, after…
BADMINTON Korea Masters 2024: Kiran George defeats Nguyen Hai Dang Indian shuttler Kiran George came from behind to defeat Vietnam’s Nguyen Hai Dang at the Korea Masters event on Wednesday. The Indian defeated Nguyen 15-21, 21-12, 21-15 in a match that lasted for 57 minutes. George is the only Indian to take part in the…
The inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) will feature four teams – Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Soorma Hockey Club (Haryana). It will commence on January 12, when Delhi SG Pipers faces Odisha Warriors in the opener at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi. ALSO READ | Hockey India League 2024-25:…
