Defending Champion Germany began its title defence in dominant fashion, beating South Africa 4-0 in the opening Pool A match of the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in Madurai on Friday. Justus Warweg led the way with two goals from open play. Ben Hasbach and captain Paul Glander were the other names on the…
After the win against New Zealand on Thursday, the Indian men’s hockey team is on track to make the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, which is taking place in Ipoh, Malaysia. As head coach Craig Fulton prepares for the last round-robin encounter against Canada, he will also keenly follow the Junior World…
After two years of planning, it is time to execute them in front of home fans as captain Rohit and India gear up to play their first match in the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 against Chile on Friday here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. India, the world number two side, is…
Madurai, situated on the banks of the Vaigai river in south-central Tamil Nadu, has been part of India’s cultural fabric for centuries. According to various historical inscriptions, the city was called Koodal (meaning assembly in Tamil). Legend says the region hosted three Tamil Sangams – gatherings of legendary scholars and poets – during what came…
The Indian men’s team produced a fine performance to prevail 3-2 against New Zealand in a hard-fought contest at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday. Amit Rohidas (4’), Sanjay (32’), and Selvam Karthi (54’) got on the scoresheet for India, while George Baker (42’, 48’) scored for New Zealand. It was…
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 4-3 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Wednesday. Selvam Karthi, Sukhjeet Singh, and Amit Rohidas all found the net for India, keeping pace with Malaysia’s offensive efforts led by Faizal Saari, Fitri Saari, and Marhan Jalil. However, the decisive moment arrived in the 53rd minute when Indian…
Dutch coach Siegfried Aikman almost always chooses teams that are either struggling or sides that are eager to excel. An FIH senior coach, the 66-year-old has coached the senior team of Japan to its maiden Asian Games gold in 2018, Pakistan to its first medal (a bronze) in 11 years in the 2022 Sultan Azlan…
The stage is set in Chennai and Madurai for the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, placing the weight of a billion hopes on India’s young brigade. Led by defender Rohit and guided by the legendary P.R. Sreejesh, this two-time champion team is not just participating. It is aiming to reclaim the crown last won on…
The National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago will play host as the Indian junior women’s hockey team embarks upon an expedition to leave an indelible mark at the FIH 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup. The Chilean capital will organise the tournament for the second edition running, and India will hope to return with more than…
The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Belgium in a rain-affected rescheduled fixture at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Tuesday. Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra scored for India, while Roman Duvekot struck twice and Nicolas De Kerpel added one for Belgium. India began with discipline off the ball and dealt well…
