The Indian men and women made contrasting starts to their FIH Pro Pro League campaigns with the women winning a tough opener 3-2 against England and the men going down 3-1 to Spain in their first game of the competition at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. While the women made a tentative start,…
A fortnight after the glamour and glory of the Hockey India League that saw old rivals get together and new equations formed, world hockey will return to international competition as the India leg of the FIH Pro League kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The Indian men and women are the…
India’s women’s hockey captain Salima Tete is confident that her team will give an improved performance when the Bhubaneswar leg of FIH Pro League commences on Saturday and will not be pulled back by its disastrous showing in the previous season. India will open its campaign against England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, hoping to…
Harendra Singh’s official designation may read ‘Head Coach, India women’s hockey team’, but even the most astute observers could easily mistake his demeanour for that of a senior professor at a prestigious institute. He carries himself with an air of solemn erudition, each of his measured movements steeped in an unspoken authority. His gaze, penetrating…
GOLF Diksha makes great final charge but loses play-off, Avani finishes 16th India’s Diksha Dagar came within striking distance of winning her third Ladies European Tour title, before losing a play-off at the Lalla Meryem Cup golf tournament in Rabat. The 24-year-old, starting the day at 3-under total and in tied-14th place, made a great…
The much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) lived up to expectations, providing a crucial platform for emerging talent. New stars made their mark, fresh faces found an opportunity to shine, and young players tested themselves alongside some of the world’s best. Under the watchful eye of India coach Craig Fulton, Jugraj Singh enjoyed…
This is a story of resilience and perseverance. When a knee injury in 1995 cut short Pratima Barwa’s journey towards becoming an India hockey player, she took up coaching. In Simdega, a rural district around 135km south of Ranchi, the 45-year-old trained Salima Tete, Sangita Kumari and Beauty Dungdung. All of them went on to…
Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the men’s and women’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, scheduled from 15th to 25th February will be free of charge for fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. In his comments on the initiative, Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said, “We are proud…
Hockey India League 2024-25: Players who lit up HIL
“This was Jugi’s Olympics,” said India coach Craig Fulton after the Hockey India League (HIL) final. Ever since his breakthrough to the Indian team in 2022, Jugraj Singh has been synonymous with speed in his drag flicks but consistency has often eluded him. With the national team, he is seen as the second in command…
