For New Zealand’s Milan Patel, a trip to Mumbai in 2019 was initially meant to advance his cricket ambitions. The then 15-year-old, whose family originates from Gujarat, India, travelled from Auckland for a stint at the Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy. This experience, driven by his father, surprisingly led him to a definitive realisation: hockey is…
The remnant of Cyclone Ditwah made its presence felt at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Monday, turning the final two Pool C clashes of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 into battles against the elements as much as against each other. After New Zealand’s come-from-behind win over Japan in a waterlogged, stop-start…
India kicked off its FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2025 campaign with a massive 13-0 victory against Namibia in Santiago, Chile on Monday. Kanika Siwach and Hina Bano were the top performers for India with a hat-trick each, which included two field goals and a Penalty Corner conversion. Sakshi Rana scored a brace while Ishika,…
The Indian women’s hockey chief coach, Harendra Singh, on Monday decided to step down from the role owing to personal reasons. “Coaching the Indian women’s hockey team has been a privilege that has been a highlight of my career. Though personal reasons call me to step away, my heart remains with this extraordinary team and…
Defending champion Germany confirmed its place in the quarterfinal of the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 after a 5-1 win over Ireland on Monday. The No. 1-ranked junior side trumped the Irish in a physical contest to seal its third win on the trot, cementing top spot in Pool A. Germany edged ahead early…
Led by Jyoti Singh, India will begin its campaign at the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile, on Monday with a group-stage tie against Namibia. The 11th edition of the tournament will conclude on December 14 with all matches being played at a single venue – the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped…
Indian junior men’s team head coach P.R. Sreejesh said he expects more from the side’s attack despite the glut of league-stage goals, ahead of the final FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 Pool B game against Switzerland in Madurai on Tuesday. The head coach had said he wanted his players to show a ‘killer attitude’…
Inspired by Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh, Bangladesh’s ace drag-flicker, Amirul Islam, has become a breakout sensation at the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. Showcasing staggering raw power and precision, the 21-year-old defender has rocketed to the top of the tournament scoring charts—jointly leading alongside New Zealand’s Jonty Elmes and India’s Dilraj Singh. In…
After two days of mostly one-sided affairs in the Chennai leg of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, Sunday delivered four thrillers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. The day’s finale, a Pool F clash, saw France secure a commanding 8-3 victory over Australia, despite a spirited performance from the Burras and the…
India men’s hockey team went down 0-1 against Belgium in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia on Sunday. Forward Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the solitary goal of the match in 34th minute. India had three Penalty Corners in the contest but failed to convert any. Craig Fulton’s side only defeat…
