Hockey

Sjoerd Marijne, architect of Tokyo Olympics success, reappointed coach of Indian women’s hockey team

Sjoerd Marijne will hope to make an instant impact with the Indian women’s hockey team at the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 8 to 14.

India's 2026 Sports Calendar: Every event you need to know for the next 12 months

India’s 2026 sports calendar will feature a packed schedule with major events across cricket, chess, hockey, athletics and multi-sport competitions. From the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups to the Asian Games, here’s a complete list of tournaments Indian athletes will compete in during 2026.

Major Sports Events in 2026: From ICC T20 World Cup to FIFA World Cup, 8 sporting events you can't afford to miss

Major sports events in 2026 include the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, FIFA Men’s World Cup, Winter Olympics, and more. Check out the eight biggest sporting events you can’t afford to miss in this year.

Pakistan hockey players threaten to skip FIH Pro League over allowance row

Pakistan hockey is facing a pay dispute as senior players threaten to boycott the second phase of the FIH Pro League, alleging they were paid lower daily allowances than promised for matches played in Argentina.

2025 Review: Asia Cup glory masks deeper cracks in Indian hockey’s story

The men's team winning the Asia Cup and the junior team clinching bronze at World Cup was the major highlights for Indian hockey in 2025 but it cannot mask the disastrous performance by the women's team and FIH Pro League horrors for Harmanpreet Singh and Co.

India roar back from two goals down to stun Argentina and claim Junior Hockey World Cup bronze

India pulled off a sensational turnaround against Argentina to secure the Junior Hockey World Cup bronze on Wednesday.

Player complaints forces Harendra Singh out as India women’s hockey coach after complaints of ‘high-handed’ behaviour: Report

While officially Harendra Singh quit as Indian women’s hockey team due to personal reasons, the inside story is completely different.

India women's hockey team coach Harendra Singh resigns with immediate effect, cites 'personal reasons'

Harendra Singh had assumed the role of chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team in April last year, with the side winning the Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir under his watch. Harendra, however, was under pressure ever since India finished last in the 2024-25 FIH Pro League season.

Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: Full India schedule, groups, format, live streaming details - all you need to know

Check out everything you need to know ahead of India's campaign opener in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 which begins Friday, November 28 in Chennai and Madurai.

India announce squad for FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu

PR Sreejesh will be the head coach for the team led by drag-flicker Rohit. Star forward Araijeet Singh Hundal will be missing the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 due to injury.

Indian hockey players reveal why they refused to follow no-handshake policy with Pakistan: 'Didn’t see them as enemies'

While Indian cricketers, male as well as female, had followed a no-handshake policy in their recent meetings with Pakistan, the Indian junior men's hockey team did not follow suit as they high-fived their opponents at the end of a 3-3 draw in the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia recently.

Pakistan pulls out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India, demands neutral venue but FIH plans replacement team

While Pakistan have demanded for a neutral venue after pulling out of the Junior Hockey World Cup in India, the International Hockey Federation is set to name a replacement team.

India, Pakistan hockey players shake hands despite boycott in other sports

The India and Pakistan U-21 hockey players exchanged handshakes and high-fives during the Sultan of Johor Cup, contrasting recent tensions in cricket and other sports. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

'Just ignore and move on': Pakistan hockey team receives special handshake instruction ahead of India clash

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has reportedly advised its players to stay calm and avoid confrontations with India during their Sultan of Johor Cup clash. The move comes amid growing tensions after the Indian cricket team refused handshakes with Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup.