Australia’s victory in the Sultan of Johor Cup last month in Kuala Lumpur — its first since 2017 — has given the Burras a leg-up going into the FIH Junior men’s hockey World Cup. Despite being ranked No. 8 in the world, it will, definitely, be a serious title favourite. Jay Stacy, Australia’s head coach,…
India’s hockey story is not just about medals but also about families who carried the game forward. From Dhyan Chand, his brother Roop Singh and son Ashok Kumar, to Lawrie Fernandes and his daughter Lorraine, generations have worn the Indian jersey with pride. The latest link is Hardik Singh, whose uncle and aunt once did the same….
As Indian hockey marks a century since the formation of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) in 1925, Hockey India (HI) — which later succeeded the IHF — is reflecting not only on the sport’s illustrious past but also on new ways to elevate its standard in the country. Coincidentally, as Indian hockey reaches this milestone,…
Like any true Argentinian, Juan Ignacio Gilardi loves to explore the nature in all its beauty. The 44-year-old head coach of Argentina’s men’s junior hockey team for the upcoming 2025 FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Chennai and Madurai is a keen surfer, particularly kitesurfing. “I hope to find at least one hour to…
The Indian team will play three friendly matches against Argentina at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here ahead of the 2025 FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup to held in Madurai and Chennai from November 28 to December 10. The Indian Colts will face the Little Lions on November 20, 21 and 23. The Indian team…
Here’s bringing the results, scores, and other updates you need to know from sports happening across the length and breadth of the country. CUE SPORTS Advani, Damani advance to knockouts in World Cup of snooker Ace Indian cueists Pankaj Advani and Brijesh Damani advanced to the knockout rounds with wins from their respective groups of…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team touched down in Chennai on Saturday ahead of the Junior World Cup scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. India, a two-time Junior World Cup champion, will look to capitalise on home advantage as it aims to reclaim the coveted title it last…
Here’s bringing the results, scores, and other updates you need to know from sports happening across the length and breadth of the country. HOCKEY Beighton Cup: Army, IAF to fight for title on Sunday Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) won their respective semifinal matches on Saturday to set up a summit clash in the…
In a bid to improve players’ hand-eye coordination, Hockey India has roped in renowned South African eye specialist Dr. Sherylle Calder to work with the men’s hockey team till next year’s Asian Games, coach Craig Fulton said on Friday. Calder, who specialises in hand-eye, foot and body coordination, is the go-to person for some of…
P.R. Sreejesh, head coach of the Indian men’s junior hockey team, termed the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in India as the ‘stepping stone’ for future Olympic participation for his players. The former Indian international goalkeeper opined that the lessons the junior team can learn by playing at this level will be the…
