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  Odisha government extends Hockey India sponsorship till 2036, confirms new CM Mohan Charan Majhi

  June 21, 2024 17:15 IST

  The Odisha government had a 10-year sponsorship agreement with Hockey India from 2023 onwards. The deal was set to expire in 2033 but the state government has extended the sponsorship by three more years. This comes ahead of Paris Olympics 2024.

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  Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women's hockey team

  May 02, 2024 13:48 IST

  The Indian women's hockey team is going through a period of transition after failing to secure a berth at the Paris Olympics. It turned out to be a disappointing result for the team as it had finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics after a loss at the hands of Great Britain in the Bronze medal match.

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  'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players ahead of Olympics

  April 01, 2024 16:52 IST

  Hockey India celebrated the best performers of the year 2023 for men and women with team awards, milestones trophies and individual awards. Along the sidelines, 'Goalkeeper of the Year' PR Sreejesh opened up to India TV ahead of the tour of Australia, Europe and then the big one - the Olympics.

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  Paddy Upton, support staff member of India's 2011 WC team, to be with hockey side for Olympics

  March 13, 2024 20:27 IST

  Paddy Upton will be with the Indian hockey team in the upcoming Paris Oympics. Upton was part of the hockey side during its title wins at the Asian Champions Trophy and the Asian Games recently. Upton was also part of the support staff during India's 2011 Cricket World Cup win.

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  Hockey schedule for Paris 2024 out, Indian men's team drawn in Pool B of medal winners

  March 06, 2024 18:49 IST

  The hockey schedule for the Paris Olympics 2024 has been announced. Indian team is put in Pool B which has Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland. India will play their first match against New Zealand on July 27.

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  Indian hockey women's team coach Janneke Schopman resigns after differential treatment remark

  February 23, 2024 21:32 IST

  Janneke Schopman recently made claims over not being valued and respected by her Hockey India employers. She has resigned from the post, Hockey India confirmed. "Janneke Schopman, Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, resigned from her post today," HI wrote in a statement.

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  Varun Kumar, Arjuna award winner and hockey star, booked under POCSO Act by Bengaluru Police

  February 06, 2024 18:55 IST

  "Based on the complaint received from the woman, we have registered a case on Monday against the Hockey player under appropriate section of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and sections 376 (rape) and 420 of the Indian Penal Code," Bengaluru Police statement said.

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  Indian men's hockey team thrashes France 4-0 in four-nation tournament opener

  January 22, 2024 22:49 IST

  The Indian men's hockey team began its campaign with a thumping 4-0 win in the four-nation tournament against France. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace while Lalit Upadhyay and Hardik Singh also found their names on the scoresheet.

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  Pakistan fail to qualify for Olympics for third consecutive time after losing to New Zealand

  January 22, 2024 9:12 IST

  Pakistan did not qualify for the Olympics in 2016 and 2020 as well. They have failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics too after going down to New Zealand in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

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  FIH Hockey Qualifiers: India women knocked out of Paris Olympics 2024 race, lose to Japan 1-0

  January 19, 2024 19:36 IST

  Japan defeated India 1-0 in a heartbreaking result for the Women in Blue in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi on Friday, January 19. India needed to win the 3rd place playoff but it wasn't to be as Japan have qualified for the Paris Olympics along with Germany and the USA.

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  Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier: Indian team hopeful of Paris despite heartbreak against Germany

  January 18, 2024 21:36 IST

  India women's team took a crucial lead through Deepika in the first quarter at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium but Germany made a good comeback with two goals to dominate the second half. India found an equalizer in the 59th minute to take the game to a penalty shootout.

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  FIH Hockey Qualifiers: India women thrash Italy to qualify for semis; inch closer to Paris 2024 spot

  January 16, 2024 22:58 IST

  The Indian women's hockey team moved one step closer to a spot in the Paris Olympics as they beat Italy 5-1 to seal a spot in the semi-finals. Udita, Deepika, Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur scored goals as the Women in Blue were too good in their Pool B match in the FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifier.

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  Junior Hockey World Cup: India's complete schedule, pools, live streaming; all you need to know

  December 04, 2023 18:09 IST

  The Junior Hockey World Cup will be a 12-day event, which will begin on December 5 and will last till December 16. The Indian team will be gunning for their 3rd title in the tournament. From schedule to pools to live streaming; here is all you need to know about the event.

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  WATCH | Indian women's hockey team trounces Japan 4-0 to claim second Asian Champions Trophy title

  November 06, 2023 17:44 IST

  Vandana Katariya scored the fourth goal for India in the 60th minute of the game to seal an emphatic victory for the Women in Blue. The Indian women's team will now aim at qualifying for the Paris Olympics.

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  Asian Games 2023: Men's hockey team beats Japan to win Gold, secures Paris Olympics ticket

  October 06, 2023 18:04 IST

  In-form Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek and Amit Rohidas were on the target as India thrashed Japan by 5-1 to win their fourth Gold in Asian Games history and took India's overall medal tally to 95.

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  Asian Games 2023: India hammer Pakistan 10-2 in men's hockey with a record-breaking performance

  October 01, 2023 6:45 IST

  Team India shrugged off Pakistan like dust in the men's Pool A encounter in hockey with their best-ever performance against the arch-rivals. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with four goals as India beat Pakistan 10-2 to record their fourth win in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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  Asian Games 2023: Indian men's hockey team hammers Uzbekistan 16-0 to kickstart medal chase

  September 24, 2023 14:13 IST

  The Indian men's hockey team absolutely decimated Uzbekistan in their Hangzhou Asian Games campaign opener on Sunday, September 24. The absence of skipper Harmanpreet Singh didn't bother India at all as they looked fairly impressive in the contest.

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  'We will leave no stone unturned to fulfill dream of Olympic medal': India captain Savita Punia

  September 15, 2023 17:44 IST

  Savita Punia's Indian hockey team is placed in Pool A of the Asian Games. The Women's team will be looking to bag the Gold medal in the Hangzhou Games in China to earn an entry into the Olympics 2024.

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  FIH withdraws men's Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan Hockey Federation

  September 13, 2023 6:41 IST

  The International Hockey Federation has withdrawn the hosting rights of the upcoming Olympic qualifiers from Pakistan.

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  India beat Pakistan in Men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup final in penalty shootout, qualify for inaugural WC

  September 02, 2023 22:39 IST

  Indian men's team replicated the women's side's heroics as they won the inaugural Hockey 5s Asia Cup final beating the arch-rivals Pakistan, which was their first win in three meetings.

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  India defeat Malaysia and Japan to confirm semifinal berth in Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers

  September 01, 2023 7:46 IST

  India have stormed into the semifinals of the ongoing men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers.

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  India suffer narrow defeat against Pakistan in men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

  August 31, 2023 11:32 IST

  India faced a close defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier following a win over Oman.

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  India vanquish Bangladesh 15-1 in Men's Asian hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

  August 30, 2023 7:03 IST

  The Indian hockey team routed Bangladesh in the ongoing Asian hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier and will take on Oman in their upcoming fixture.

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  National Sports Day 2023: Know unknown and interesting facts of Major Dhyan Chand

  August 29, 2023 8:00 IST

  The 118th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, probably the best-ever athlete India has produced, will be celebrated as 12th National Sports on Tuesday, August 29. On this special occasion, here are some unknown and interesting facts about Major Dhyan Chand-

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  India qualify for Women's Asian Hockey 5s WC with thumping 7-2 win over Thailand in qualifier final

  August 29, 2023 6:00 IST

  Indian women's team qualified for the inaugural Hockey 5s World Cup to be held in Oman from January 24-31 next year after beating Thailand 7-2 in the qualifiers final.

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  India to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy for first time in 2023

  August 22, 2023 17:27 IST

  Ranchi will host the seventh edition of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023. This will be the first time that India gets to host the tournament.

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  Pakistan Hockey Federation sacks men's team coaching staff after Asian Champions Trophy debacle

  August 22, 2023 6:52 IST

  Pakistan's Hockey Federation (PHF) has reportedly sacked the entire men's senior coaching staff after Asian Champions Trophy debacle.

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  India men's hockey team boost to no.3 position in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy 2023 win

  August 13, 2023 20:24 IST

  India recorded a stunning 4-3 win over Malaysia to claim their record-breaking fourth title in Asian Champions Trophy 2023 on August 12, 2023.