A deeply satisfied P.R. Sreejesh, the head coach of the Indian team, was effusive in his praise for his squad’s dramatic comeback victory against Argentina to secure the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. The third-place match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here saw India stare down a challenging…
Germany won its record-extending eighth FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup title by defeating Spain in a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory after a one-all stalemate in the grand finale at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. German goalkeeper Jasper Ditzer, who was the Player of the Match in Germany’s shootout victory over France in…
India came from two goals down to defeat Argentina 4-2 in the third-place playoff during the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai on Tuesday Argentina opened the score early in the opening quarter, earning a Penalty Corner with a high press. Argentina won a penalty stroke from the short corner which Nicolas Rodriguez…
Goalkeeper Nidhi made several brilliant saves as India defeated Uruguay 3-1 in a shootout after an intense 1-1 draw to stay in contention for a ninth-place finish in the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup here. Manisha (19’) scored for India while Justina Arregui (60’) slammed the equaliser for Uruguay on Tuesday in the 9/12 qualification…
England brushed aside Ireland 2-0 to claim ninth place in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. The English side took the lead in the 10th minute after being awarded a Penalty Stroke (PS). Kaden Draysey made no mistake from the spot after Ireland’s Video…
The grand finale of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 between Spain and Germany is a classic David vs. Goliath battle. On one side, Germany is aiming for a historic eighth title in the U-21 tournament, while on the other, Spain is dreaming of securing the first-ever world title in its history. While…
The southern districts of Tamil Nadu have long been the cradle of hockey players in the state. The Sports Hostel of Excellence (SHE) in Kovilpatti, and the districts of Madurai and Ramanathapuram have contributed more than ten players to the State hockey team every year since 2019. However, the State capital, Chennai, enjoyed a monopoly…
Bangladesh secured the Challenger Trophy at the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 after a 5-4 win over Austria at the Madurai International Hockey Stadium on Monday. A hat-trick from tournament top-scorer Amirul Islam, and goals from Hozifa Hossain and Rakibul Hasan helped Bangladesh beat its opponent to 17th in the final rankings. Amirul, the…
Following a thumping 1-5 defeat to Germany in the semifinal of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, the Indian team will have to bounce back to fight for a podium finish on Wednesday against Argentina at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. So far, it hasn’t been a memorable home World Cup for the…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in its playoff at the 2025 FIH Junior Women’s World Cup at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Monday. India began the game on the front foot, asserting itself on the opposition with a penalty corner in the…
