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  Indian women's hockey tour of China cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak

  February 07, 2020 14:34 IST

  The Indian women's team was scheduled to travel to China from March 14 to 25 but due to Coronavirus, it has been cancelled.

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  Indian women finish New Zealand hockey tour on high with 3-0 win

  February 05, 2020 13:20 IST

  Navneet found the net in the 45th and 58th minutes, while Sharmila scored a field goal in the 54th minute as India beat New Zealand 3-0.

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  Yearender: With Graham Reid at helm, Indian hockey sees hope, optimism in 2019

  December 30, 2019 13:25 IST

  The biggest takeaway from the year was the progression of some junior players into the senior fold under new chief coach Graham Reid, who took charge of the senior men's team in April this year.

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  India need to work on finishing and deep defence: Hockey coach Graham Reid

  November 03, 2019 11:24 IST

  The Australian oversaw India's entry into next year's quadrennial extravaganza with victories over Russia in FIH's Qualifiers.

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  Made errors in penalty corners and need to improve energy levels, says Manpreet Singh

  November 01, 2019 23:42 IST

  Ranked 22nd in the world, Russia, who lost 0-10 against India in the previous meeting between the two sides, ensured that the second leg of the qualifier doesn't end up being a formality by scoring twice in the first leg.

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  Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Mandeep Singh's brace saves India blushes against minnows Russia

  November 01, 2019 22:16 IST

  Mandeep (24th, 53rd minutes) scored two field goals while Harmanpreet Singh (5th) and SV Sunil (48th) also hit the target for India.

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  We played fantastic hockey against USA: India women's team skipper Rani Rampal

  November 01, 2019 22:04 IST

  The Indian team put one foot in the Tokyo Olympics next year by registering a 5-1 victory over the United States at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.

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  Hopefully Indian hockey will revive its lost glory: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

  November 01, 2019 21:58 IST

  Rijiju said the government is committed to extend all possible support to the athletes in their endeavours to earn Olympic glory for the country.

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  India women's team thrash USA 5-1 in Olympics 2020 qualifier

  November 01, 2019 20:16 IST

  The India women's hockey team put one foot in the Tokyo Olympics next year by registering a 5-1 victory over the United States in a qualifier first leg clash at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.

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  Pakistan fail to secure Tokyo Olympics hockey berth

  October 28, 2019 13:55 IST

  Netherlands beat Pakistan 6-1 in the second qualifier and 10-5 on aggregate to crush their hopes of making it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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  Team showing consistency in run up to Olympic qualifiers: Graham Reid

  October 17, 2019 19:48 IST

  Speaking ahead of the announcement of his team for the qualifiers, Reid said that he is satisfied with the performances his team put in against Belgium and Spain during their preparatory tour

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  India among three nations to present bid to host hockey men's WC 2023

  October 17, 2019 17:13 IST

  India, who have hosted the men's World Cup thrice, wants to conduct the event in the January 13 to 29, 2023 window.

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  India beat Australia 5-1 to qualify for final of Sultan of Johor Cup

  October 16, 2019 16:36 IST

  India's clinical performance at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium saw goals from Shilanand Lakra (26', 29'), Dilpreet Singh (44'), Gursahibjit Singh (48') and Mandeep Mor (50').

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  India suffer first loss in Sultan of Johor Cup, lose 3-4 against Japan

  October 15, 2019 23:23 IST

  It was Japan who took an early lead in the game, their very first attack earning them a first penalty corner. From the resultant drag flick, Wataru Matsumoto converted to give them the lead.

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  Gurjit Kaur's last minute goal helps India beat Great Britain 2-1

  September 28, 2019 10:04 IST

  Despite attacking efforts from both sides, it was the two defences that stood out and impressed.

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  Belgium tour like preparatory test before final exam: PR Sreejesh

  September 11, 2019 16:11 IST

  PR Sreejesh feels India's tour to Belgium from September 26 to October 3 will make the team sharp and ready for the Olympic Qualifiers to be held on November 1.

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  Indian men's hockey team crushes New Zealand 5-0 to win Olympic Test Event

  August 21, 2019 11:53 IST

  Harmanpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Gursahibjit Singh and Mandeep Singh scored for India in their 5-0 hammering of New Zealand in the Olympic Test Event.

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  India rest skipper Manpreet, Sreejesh for Tokyo Olympics hockey Test event

  July 25, 2019 19:53 IST

  Besides Manpreet and Sreejesh, also rested from the 18-member men's squad for the August 17 to 21 event is defender Surender Kumar.

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  India start Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign on positive note, beat Japan 2-0

  March 23, 2019 17:17 IST

  Varun Kumar converted a penalty corner in the 24th minute to hand India the lead before Simranjeet Singh (55th) scored a diving field goal from skipper Manpreet Singh's brilliant pass to secure full three points.

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  Hockey India names 34 players for national camp ahead of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

  February 16, 2019 15:56 IST

  Hockey India has retained all 18 players in the Indian team that took part at the World Cup last December.

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  Pakistan mulling withdrawal from FIH Pro Hockey League due to financial woes

  January 08, 2019 21:38 IST

  The Pakistan team, which almost missed the 2018 hockey World Cup in India last December due to lack of funds, is scheduled to play its first phase matches of Pro Hockey League next month.

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  Year Ender 2018: Another year gone, saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey

  December 28, 2018 17:21 IST

  2018 turned out to be a year of 'what-could-have-been' for the eight-time Olympic champions.

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  Hockey World Cup 2018: The Netherlands crush Canada 5-0 to set up quarterfinal against India

  December 11, 2018 23:18 IST

  The Netherlands will now play India in the last-eight round on Thursday.

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  Hockey World Cup 2018: Attacking is India's strength and we will not deviate, says skipper Manpreet Singh

  December 11, 2018 22:51 IST

  Like everyone else, Manpreet too expects the Dutch to sail into the last-eight round.

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  Is drag-flick a dying art in hockey? Stats from the World Cup reveal the truth

  December 10, 2018 17:11 IST

  Ask former India captain Sandeep Singh, a lethal drag-flicker in his playing days, about the concern and he sums it up beautifully.

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  Hockey World Cup 2018: Manpreet Singh shifts focus on knockout matches after reaching quarters

  December 09, 2018 14:29 IST

  The skipper asserted that with league matches coming to an end, knockout matches are more important and they need to work really hard.

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  Hockey World Cup 2018: Pakistan's Ammad Butt let-off with reprimand, to play against Holland

  December 08, 2018 18:01 IST

  Pakistan's campaign at the ongoing men's hockey World Cup went from bad to worse after the team suffered a twin blow on Thursday.

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  Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2018 Opening Ceremony: Bollywood mesmerise Bhubaneswar

  November 27, 2018 22:13 IST

  While Shah Rukh Khan shared his words of wisdom with the team captains, Madhuri Dixit put up an elegant performance while AR Rahman belted out a few hit numbers.