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  Indian hockey team seeks fresh start under new coach

  April 04, 2015 19:39 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): The Indian men's hockey team will seek a fresh beginning under new coach Paul van Ass as the six-nation 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup starts at the Azlan Shah Stadium here on Sunday.India

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  South Korea are tough opponents, says Sreejesh

  March 31, 2015 20:00 IST

  New Delhi: Indian hockey team vice-captain P.R. Sreejesh on Tuesday said their first opponent in the forthcoming 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup South Korea will be a hard nut to crack even if they have

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  India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

  March 25, 2015 13:11 IST

  New Delhi: Ace midfielder Sardar Singh will lead a full strength Indian men's hockey team in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.The Azlan Shah

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  Honour Dhyan Chand with 'Bharat Ratna': MPs ask Govt

  March 17, 2015 14:17 IST

    New Delhi: Demands for conferring the nation's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna on hockey legend Dhyan Chand and BSP founder Kanshi Ram were today raised in the Rajya Sabha.     Raising the issue during Zero

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  Indian women beat Poland to win Hockey World League Round 2

  March 16, 2015 20:04 IST

  New Delhi: Putting up a dominating show, India scored in three of the four quarters to outplay Poland 3-1 in the final and clinch the FIH Hockey World League Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chan

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  India's new hockey coach Paul van Ass takes charge

  March 16, 2015 19:36 IST

  New Delhi: The Netherlands' Paul van Ass on Monday resumed duties as Indian men's hockey team's chief coach as the eight-time Olympic champions underwent their first practice session under the Dutchman at the Major Dhyan

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  PM Modi congratulates Indian Women's Hockey team

  March 16, 2015 11:51 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women's hockey on winning the Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 championship."Congratulations to the women's hockey team. The entire nation is proud of them,"

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  India beat Poland 3-1 to win Hockey World League final

  March 15, 2015 22:54 IST

  New Delhi: Putting up a dominating show, India scored in three of the four quarters to outplay Poland 3-1 in the final and clinch the FIH World Hockey League Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chan

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  Hockey World League: India blank Thailand 6-0 to top group

  March 10, 2015 23:38 IST

  New Delhi: India thrashed Thailand 6-0 to top Pool A and enter the quarterfinals of Women's Hockey World League Round 2 here today.Jaspreet Kaur (38 min, 60 min) and Rani Rani (40, 60) scored two

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  Indian coach best option for team: Dhanraj Pillay

  March 09, 2015 14:03 IST

  New Delhi: Unhappy that a Dutch has been made the new chief coach for the men's national team, legendary hockey player Dhanraj Pillay said an Indian would have been the best option for the post.In

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  Indian women maul Ghana 13-0 in FIH Hockey World League Round 2

  March 08, 2015 7:31 IST

  New Delhi: Vandana Katariya scored four goals as India mauled a hapless Ghana 13-0 to begin their campaign in the FIH Women's Hockey World League Round 2 in style at the Major Dhyan Chand National

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  Ranchi Rays beat Punjab Warriors to emerge Hockey India League champions

  February 23, 2015 7:06 IST

  New Delhi:  Ranchi Rays won the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) title defeating Jaypee Punjab Warriors 3-2 via a penalty shootout in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Sunday.During the 60

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  Hockey India signs pact with Australian counterpart

  February 22, 2015 6:37 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian hockey team will tour Australia to play Test series' for the next three years, starting 2016, following a bilateral agreement between Hockey India (HI) and Hockey Australia (HA) signed here Saturday.As

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  Gurjinder's brace takes Lancers home

  February 14, 2015 6:35 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Gurjinder Singh struck twice through penalty corner to give Kalinga Lancers a 2-1 win over Dabang Mumbai in the battle of bottom-placed teams in the Hockey India League here today.Gurjinder scored in the 11th

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  HIL 2015: Delhi Waveriders look to push for semis berth

  February 13, 2015 17:37 IST

  New Delhi: Defending champions Delhi Waveriders will aim at securing for themselves a semifinal berth when they face joint-leaders Ranchi Rays in a Hero Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National

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  Ranchi look to continue winning run, eye top spot in table

  February 13, 2015 16:47 IST

  New Delhi: Having secured a berth in the semifinals of the Hero Hockey India League, Ranchi Rays will look to continue their winning run when they take on Delhi Waveriders here tomorrow.Placed second in the

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  HIL 2015: Kalinga Lancers hope to finish home campaign with win

  February 12, 2015 17:59 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Strugglers Kalinga Lancers will hope to end their home campaign in the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a win when they face Dabang Mumbai at the Kalinga Stadium here Friday.Kalinga will also look to

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  Dabang Mumbai coach suspended for one match

  February 12, 2015 14:27 IST

  New Delhi: The disciplinary committee of the Hockey India League (HIL) Thursday suspended Dabang Mumbai head coach Valentin Altenburg for "inappropriately disputing the decisions made by officials" during a match between Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh

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  Indian hockey eves to leave for Spain tour

  February 09, 2015 15:41 IST

  New Delhi: The India women's hockey team is all set to leave for a 15-day tour of Spain to be held at Valencia from February 10 to 24.The preparatory camp for the tour stared a

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  HIL 2015: Rays eye revenge against Lancers

  February 05, 2015 15:59 IST

  Ranchi: Ranchi Rays are raring to take on Kalinga Lancers at home in the third edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Friday.The Rays will look to exact revenge

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  HIL 2015: Kalinga's Gurjinder handed two-match suspension

  February 02, 2015 15:03 IST

  New Delhi: Kalinga Lancers' drag-flicker Gurjinder Singh was today handed a two-match suspension for physically assaulting a Jaypee Punjab Warriors player during their Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) match at Bhubaneswar.The Disciplinary Committee of the

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  HIL 2015: Delhi beat Mumbai for first win in 2015 HIL

  February 01, 2015 20:42 IST

  New Delhi: Defending champions Delhi Waveriders finally opened their account by notching their first win of the 2015 Hockey India League when they defeated Dabang Mumbai at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on

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  HIL 2015: Punjab Warriors' Knowles suspended for a match

  January 30, 2015 10:44 IST

  New Delhi: Jaypee Punjab Warriors' ace defender Mark Knowles will miss Friday's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) match against Delhi Waveriders after the Australian was Thursday handed a one-match suspension for breaching the Code of

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  HIL 2015: UP Wizards trounce Kalinga Lancers 5-1

  January 30, 2015 11:19 IST

  Lucknow: Four goals in the final quarter helped Uttar Pradesh Wizards register their first win in the Hero Hockey India League (HIL), trouncing Kalinga Lancers 5-1 at the Dhyan Chand Sports College stadium here on

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  Gritty Ranchi Rays hold Dabang Mumbai 2-2 in HIL

  January 28, 2015 21:44 IST

  Ranchi: Continuing their gritty performances, Ranchi Rays came from two goals down to hold Dabang Mumbai 2-2 in a Hero Hockey India League encounter at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Wednesday.Daniel Beale (16th) and skipper

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  Dabang Mumbai defender Swann ruled out of HIL

  January 28, 2015 20:49 IST

  Mumbai: Dabang Mumbai defender Matthew Swann was Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing Hero Hockey India League (HIL) due to a calf injury.Australian Swann has returned home for the treatment of his injured calf, which

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  Hockey Olympian Jaswant Singh Rajput passes away

  January 28, 2015 15:34 IST

  Kolkata: Two-time gold medal winning hockey Olympian Jaswant Singh Rajput passed away this morning following a prolonged illness, according to the Bengal Hockey Association. He was 88."He was suffering from age related illness for more

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  Ranchi Rays take on Dabang Mumbai in HIL

  January 27, 2015 18:21 IST

  Ranchi: After a gritty 2-2 draw against the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) defending champions Delhi Waveriders, Ranchi Rays are eagerly waiting to take on Dabang Mumbai Wednesday at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here.While Rays