Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has questioned the process behind the decision to change the colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey, saying it was implemented without the knowledge of the federation’s elected leadership or Executive Board. He has also sought a detailed explanation from officials. In an email addressed to the Hockey India Executive…
The launch of a new jersey ahead of a major tournament is usually accompanied with either excitement or disappointment for many. But Hockey India’s (HI) decision to change the Indian team’s official colour from the iconic blue to saffron this week, ahead of next month’s World Cup, has caused quite a stir among both former…
An India-Pakistan clash, across sports, evokes heightened passions. For the players, this marquee match is all about keeping emotions muted while focussing on the task at hand. This resolve will be tested at the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup when the arch rivals face other in a Pool ‘D’ game on August 19. India…
Indian hockey team’s jersey colour change to saffron was based on technical feedback by support staff and players, the Hockey India said on Thursday. The federation had put out a video earlier this week, announcing the change in Indian jersey from blue to saffron. However, it was followed with a backlash on social media. Clarifying…
India men’s hockey team will head to Kakamighara, Japan, in two months time, confident of retaining its Asian Games gold. Unsurprisingly, there isn’t much change to its squad, which was announced on Wednesday, from the World Cup group, which will serve as a high-quality tune up before the Asiad. India retains a strong, experienced core…
Since the beginning of the year, Mohith HS has been quietly firming his place in the Indian hockey team, leapfrogging the experienced Krishan Pathak to be the preferred choice along with Suraj Karkera. It was not surprising, therefore, when the 24-year-old was named in the Indian squad for the upcoming World Cup and, on Wednesday,…
Two-time Olympic medallist hockey midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad is drawing inspiration from his mentor, Ashok Kumar, to break India’s 51-year medal drought at the Hockey World Cup. India’s last World Cup medal, a gold in 1975, came when Ashok’s decisive goal sealed a memorable 2-1 victory over Pakistan in the final, and Vivek is relying…
HOCKEY Indian women’s hockey team leaves for Germany for final phase of WC preparation The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday, where it will undergo the final phase of its preparations for next month’s FIH World Cup, to be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The team travelled from Bengaluru to…
Hockey India has named a 20-member Indian men’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh retaining the captaincy as India begins its title defence. India has been placed in Pool A alongside host Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The defending champion opens its campaign against Indonesia on…
No sweets, no chocolates, or fast food until the Los Angeles Olympics — this is the self-imposed diet pledge taken by the Indian women’s hockey team as players sharpen their focus on securing podium finishes at the FIH World Cup and the Asian Games, says the legendary goalkeeper Savita Punia. The Indian team, which scripted…
