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  Confident India aim to retain No.1 status in Asian hockey

  October 10, 2017 14:07 IST

  The Asia Cup will be the beginning of new phase in Indian hockey as it would be newly-appointed coach Sjoerd Marijne's first test post the sacking of Roelant Oltmans.

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  Retaining No.1 status in Asia is top priority, says Manpreet Singh

  October 08, 2017 13:47 IST

  India will go into the tournament as top ranked team and will take on Japan, Bangladesh and Pakistan in their Pool A matches to qualify for the Super 4s stage.

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  Asia Cup will be a fresh start for me as well as team: Sjoerd Marijne

  September 25, 2017 15:19 IST

  India have been placed in Pool A in the Asia Cup and will open their campaign against Japan on October 11 before taking on hosts Bangladesh on October 13 followed mouth-watering clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 15.

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  I feel proud to coach the Women's team, says Harendra Singh

  September 24, 2017 23:00 IST

  Harendra, who guided India to the Junior World Cup title in Lucknow last year, did not shy away and took the challenge.

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  Sjoerd Marijne was made coach as he understood Indian culture, says David John

  September 24, 2017 0:22 IST

  John further said the appointment was made quickly for the stability of the team ahead of Asia Cup, which is scheduled for next month.

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  I feel confident about my job, says Indian hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

  September 23, 2017 17:44 IST

  Marijne was associated with women's national team before being appointed as the chief coach of the men's team.

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  India is strongest team on paper in Asia Cup, says Pakistan hockey coach

  September 21, 2017 14:20 IST

  Pakistan have been placed in Pool A alongside India, Japan and hosts Bangladesh.

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  Sardar Singh returns to Indian hockey team for Asia Cup

  September 16, 2017 19:07 IST

  Two other key players, who were dropped for the Europe tour, forwards S V Sunil and Akashdeep Singh also made a return to the Indian Hockey team.

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  Manpreet Singh to lead Indian hockey team in Asia Cup, Sardar Singh returns

  September 16, 2017 13:14 IST

  The squad will also see the return of seasoned pros like former skipper Sardar Singh, Sunil, Akashdeep Singh and Satbir Singh.

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  Indian women's hockey team lose 1-3 to Ladies Den Bosch

  September 15, 2017 19:38 IST

  Goals from Ireen van den Assem (12th, 45th minute) and Imke Hoek (57th minute) were enough for the hosts to register the win against the visitors as Navdeep (47th minute) was the lone player to be on target for India.

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  Indian women's hockey team play out 2-2 draw against Belgium

  September 12, 2017 16:19 IST

  The Indian team fought back into the match in the dying stages as Vandana Katariya (54th minute) scored with just a few minutes left to full time and equalise the scores at 2-2.

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  Expect players to deliver and grab their spots, says Harendra Singh

  September 09, 2017 15:41 IST

  Former India player Harendra is all set to take over as the coach of the India women's senior team for the first time in his career.

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  Waltherus Marijne appointed new chief coach of India men's hockey team

  September 08, 2017 14:32 IST

  World Cup-winning junior coach Harendra Singh has been appointed as the High Performance Specialist Coach for the India women's team.

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  India placed in tough Pool B at Hockey World League Final, to face Australia in opener

  September 07, 2017 18:41 IST

  Besides India, World League champions Australia and Germany, Pool B also features seventh placed England, who are the reigning bronze medallist in the Euro Hockey Nations Championship.

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  I'm best suited to replace Roelant Oltmans, says Harendra Singh

  September 05, 2017 17:40 IST

  Harendra was associated with the senior men's team as national coach from 2009 to 2011.

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  Hockey India invites applications for Roelant Oltmans' replacement

  September 05, 2017 17:20 IST

  Taking a cue from the BCCI, the HI advertised for the position for the first time in its website.

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  I was prepared to be sacked from day one, says Roelant Oltmans

  September 03, 2017 10:36 IST

  The Dutchman said he has no regrets about Hockey India's decision, he believes he has made a good roadmap for the team to follow in the future.

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  Hockey India says it doesn't trust Roelant Oltmans long-term formula

  September 02, 2017 19:37 IST

  Oltmans had joined the Indian team as High-Performance Director in January 2013 and took over as coach in July 2015 after the ouster of Paul Van Ass.

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  Roelant Oltmans sacked as head coach of Indian hockey team

  September 02, 2017 19:36 IST

  The 63-year old Oltmans became the head coach of India men's hockey team after Paul Van Ass left controversially in 2015.

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  Pakistan back in Hockey World Cup despite seventh-place finish

  August 24, 2017 16:12 IST

  The Green Shirts, currently ranked 14th in the FIH standings, ended seventh in the World League Semi-Finals in London, where the likes of Germany, England, Netherlands and Belgium earned World Cup qualification by finishing in the top five.

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  Indian Hockey players upbeat post impressive Europe tour

  August 18, 2017 19:20 IST

  Forwards Gurjant Singh, Armaan Qureshi, midfielder Nilkanta Sharma, full-back Tirkey, Varun Kumar and goalkeeper Suraj Kerkera made their debut for Indian hockey team on the Europe tour.

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  India hockey team defeats Netherlands 2-1 to clinch series

  August 15, 2017 15:34 IST

  India straightaway sought to put pressure on the home team and the positive intent worked as they drew first blood through a penalty corner awarded in the fourth minute.

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  Hockey: India lose 0-1 to Belgium in Europe tour opener

  August 10, 2017 18:30 IST

  India conceded the solitary goal in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter and final 15 minutes with Tom Boon (60th minute) finding the net for the hosts.

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  Battle-hardened Sardar Singh keeps on fighting with Khel Ratna

  August 03, 2017 17:52 IST

  Known for his terrific fitness levels not only in India but worldwide, Sardar was included in the 18-man FIH All Star team in 2010 and 2011.

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  Six uncapped players named in Indian hockey squad

  July 28, 2017 14:37 IST

  Junior World Cup heroes Varun Kumar, Dipsan Tirkey, Nilakanta Sharma, Gurjant Singh and Armaan Qureshi have been named in India hockey squad for the tour of Belgium and Netherlands.

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  HIL's 2018 edition cancelled, future uncertain

  July 25, 2017 21:25 IST

  Hockey India claims that tournament will return in 2019 with a fresh outlook.

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  Past failures have not been deterrent, Roelant Oltmans

  July 22, 2017 21:53 IST

  In contrast, 2016 has been a landmark year when the men's team won its maiden Champions Trophy silver medal, which propelled them to No. 5 in the FIH rankings - India's best standing since 2004.

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  HWL Semi-Final: India finish eighth in Women's Hockey after losing to Ireland

  July 22, 2017 18:22 IST

  Despite maintaining an upper hand throughout the match, India let the opponents (Ireland) score two goals in the final quarter.