The Indian team finally showed glimpses of finding its rhythm and playing like a unit but it was few and far between to overcome Belgium’s early onslaught as the host went down 2-4 for its third straight defeat in the FIH Pro League in Rourkela on Saturday. Belgium, meanwhile, wrapped up the first half of its campaign…
Hockey legends Hassan Sardar and Samiullah termed the incident of Pakistan team players spending several hours on the road in Australia after the national federation failed to pay the hotel bills as “shameful” and demanded an inquiry into the whole episode. The players of the Pakistan team were forced to spend several hours on the…
The Indian team’s disastrous outing against Argentina in the Pro League on Thursday may not have set the alarm bells ringing just yet, but there is no denying that the concerns go beyond the 8-0 scoreline. And while coach Craig Fulton put up a brave face after the match, recent performances have come under scrutiny,…
Indian men’s hockey might have had its nemesis in Australia through the ages, but the team lived through a fresh 60-minute nightmare at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Thursday, suffering an 8- 0 humiliation against Argentina in its second FIH Pro League outing. This was India’s joint-biggest defeat in international competitions, equalling identical losses to…
India paid the price for its poor attacking display and erratic passing as it began with a 1-3 loss to Belgium in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday. In front of a packed house, the Indians found it difficult to get past a stubborn Belgian defence. With…
Belgium rode on three strikes from Tom Boon and two penalty strokes to come back from a two-goal early deficit and win 5-3 against Argentina in the opening game of the FIH Pro League here on Tuesday. Argentina, which got all three of its goals in the first half and through penalty corners, appeared to…
For the last few years, the Indian men’s hockey team has reaped the benefits of playing a large chunk of their matches and major tournaments at home, including World Cups among others. The first four matches of the FIH Pro League are, however, the only games the team will play at home this year and…
India forward Navneet Kaur on Thursday said modern-day hockey demands much more from attacking players, stressing that even strikers must make strong defensive contributions. The Indian women’s team is currently preparing at the national camp ahead of the FIH World Cup Qualifier to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. “In today’s hockey,…
Hockey has long been more than a sport for India and Malaysia; it has been a powerful cultural and sporting bridge that has connected our two nations for decades. As a former captain of the Indian hockey team and an Olympic gold medallist, I have been privileged to experience this bond not from the stands,…
Hockey India on Thursday announced a 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 for the Rourkela leg of the tournament, scheduled to take place from February 10-15, 2026, at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium. The Rourkela leg will feature host India, alongside Argentina and Belgium. India squad for FIH…
