Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Depleted China stuns South Korea, Bangladesh powers past Kazakhstan

After a rain-soaked night, the Asia Cup 2025 matches at Rajgir Sports Complex were once again interrupted by Mother Nature on Thursday. The Super 4s clash between China and South Korea was stopped due to torrential rain, before a sunshower graced most of Bangladesh’s 5-8th place classification clash against Kazakhstan. China, seeking to rebound from…

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Hockey India dispels reports, confirms Pakistan’s participation in Junior World Cup

Pakistan is set to participate in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in India, confirmed Hockey India’s secretary general Bholanath Singh. This news goes against earlier reports that suggested Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Tariq Hussain Bugti had announced the team would not be playing. Speaking to  Sportstar at the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir,…

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Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India coach Fulton says team must ‘be better for things to change’ after draw against Korea

The Indian men’s hockey team’s 2-2 draw against South Korea in its opening Super 4s match of the Asia Cup 2025 exposed a recurring issue: composure under pressure. Head coach Craig Fulton noted that despite dominating play, the team squandered several opportunities, including a dozen open-play chances and six penalty corners. The match, delayed by…

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Indian sports wrap, September 3: AAI treasurer Ummacheril elected to World Archery medical committee

ARCHERY AAI treasurer Dr Ummacheril elected to World Archery medical committee Archery Association of India treasurer Dr. Joris Paulose Ummacheril was elected as a member of the medical and sports science committee of World Archery at its 56th Congress that concluded in Gwagnju, South Korea on Wednesday. The medical and sports science committee comprises five…

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