Hockey

Rourkela, Jan 1 (UNI) After a grand opening on December 28, Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men’s teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here. International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Dato Tayyab Ikram, who has been closely following the enthralling action, addressed the media during…

Muscat, Dec 16 (UNI) After a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time, India prevailed over China 3-2 in the penalty shootout to lift the Women’s Junior Asia Cup title for the second time in a row. Jinzhuang Tan (30’) scored the first goal for China but Kanika Siwach (41’) bagged the equaliser in…

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Doordarshan has partnered with the Hockey India League to transform IndiaKaGame Hockey into a nationwide celebration and make hockey players household names across the country. This year’s edition of Hockey India League (HIL), set to commence on December 28 is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s…

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (UNI) FC Goa secured a comfortable 2-0 victory against Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Wednesday night to give a fitting tribute to their head coach Manolo Marquez in his 100th game in the competition. First-half strikes by Udanta Singh and Iker…

Hangzhou, Dec 4 (UNI) Hosts China rallied from their first loss of the new FIH Hockey Pro League season a day earlier with a dominant victory over a young England side here on Wednesday. All the goals in their 4-0 victory were scored by different players in a match that saw the Chinese wrapping up…

New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Hockey India has announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. As the defending champions, India enters the tournament with high hopes after securing their maiden title last year, defeating South Korea 2-1 in…

Muscat (Oman), Dec 1 (UNI) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team continued their dominant performance at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup as they convincingly beat Chinese Taipei 16-0 in their pool A match here. Dilraj Singh (17′, 40′, 45′, 57′) starred in the match with four scintillating goals while Indian defence held sway with goalies…

Muscat (Oman), Nov 29 (UNI) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team registered a hard fought 3-2 victory in their second Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 match against Japan, here on Thursday night. Thokchom Kingson Singh (12’) opened the account for India but Japan’s Neo Sato (15’, 38’) scored soon after to restore parity. As both…

Rajgir, Nov 20 (UNI) India retained the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title with 1-0 victory over China in the Final at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. The game saw both team trade blows in the first half but India upped the intensity in the second half and a goal from Deepika (31’) ensured…

Rajgir, Nov 16 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team defeated China 3-0 in their penultimate group stage match of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The heavyweight clash saw Sangita Kumari (32’), Salima Tete (37’), and Deepika (60’) find the back of the net, capping…