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Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly ready to bail out national hockey team, but at a significant cost

If the report turns out to be true, the Pakistan Cricket Board will sponsor the national hockey team’s participation in the FIH Pro League, but the hockey federation will have no say in the matter. The PCB will control every financial decision.

Pakistan sports federations advised against committing to India-hosted events due to 'security situation'

The Pakistan Sports Board has informed national federations against committing to tournaments taking place in India amid political tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, with the two nuclear-armed neighbours having engaged in a military conflict in May.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to make final call as hockey team faces financial hurdles to participate in Pro League

Pakistan hockey team needs approximately $2.5 million to compete in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 but they are struggling to raise funds and the federation is now dependent on PM Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India due to 'security concerns': Report

Pakistan's hockey teams will not travel to their neighbouring country for the upcoming events scheduled to take place in India. The decision however, could backfire for Pakistan as it could jeopardise their spot in next year's World Cup.

Pakistan hockey teams cleared to travel to India for Men's Asia Cup, Junior World Cup despite recent tensions

Pakistan are scheduled to take part in the Men's Asia Cup and the Men's Junior World Cup, both tournaments taking place in India later this year. The development comes just two months after a military conflict broke out between the two nations due to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Asia Cup Hockey: Hockey India president reacts to Pakistan’s possible participation — ‘We are constantly in contact…’

Sporting ties are yet to resume between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. In such a scenario, there's no guarantee Pakistan hockey team will be in India in August for Asia Cup 2025.

Pakistan clubbed alongside hosts India for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup despite recent conflict

The draw ceremony for the upcoming Men's Junior World Cup, which will be hosted by Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December, took place at FIH's Lausanne headquarters on Saturday in which arch-rivals India and Pakistan were clubbed together in Pool B.

India break seven-match losing streak with thrilling 4-3 win over Belgium in FIH Pro League

India ended their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 campaign on a high with a thrilling 4-3 win over Belgium. It was a special outing for Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh who completed 100 International Caps.

India lose 3–6 to Belgium despite spirited fightback in FIH Pro League clash

India went down 3–6 to Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024–25 clash in Antwerp. Despite goals from Dilpreet, Mandeep, and Rohidas, Belgium dominated with a clinical display led by Arthur Van Doren and Tom Boon.

FIH Pro League: India men fail to snap losing run, suffer 2-3 loss against Australia in Manpreet Singh's 400th match

It was goals by Tim Brand (4'), Blake Govers (5') and Cooper Burns (18') that set up the victory for Australia while Sanjay (3') and Dilpreet Singh (36') scored for India.

Indian men's hockey team suffers another heartbreak as Australia rally to beat Harmanpreet Singh and Co

Indian men's hockey team took a 2-0 lead through goals from Abhishek but Australia bounced back to beat Harmanpreet Singh and Co 3-2 in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League.

FIH Pro League: India denied late equaliser in dramatic penalty drama, lose 1-2 to Argentina

India suffered a heartbreaking 1-2 defeat to Argentina in their final match of the European leg of the FIH Pro League in Amstelveen. A dramatic penalty stroke drama involving Jugraj Singh and video referrals marked India’s fourth consecutive loss.

India suffer 3rd consecutive defeat in Pro League, lose 3-4 against Argentina

India suffered a third straight defeat in the FIH Pro League 2025, losing 3-4 to Argentina due to defensive lapses. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice but Argentina capitalised on Indian errors to seal the win.

Pakistan Hockey Federation wants visa guarantee for upcoming Men's Asia Cup in India

Pakistan's participation in the Men's Asia Cup, that will be held in Rajgir, Bihar from 27 August to 7 September this year, appears doubtful following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and the subsequent military conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Pakistan's participation in Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India in limbo after Pahalgam terror attack

The Pakistan hockey team is scheduled to visit India for the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in August-September, but the chances of that happening now appear bleak.

Hockey legend Vandana Katariya announces international retirement: 'I want to bow out at zenith of my career'

Vandana Katariya has established an exceptional legacy in Indian women's hockey, amassing 320 international caps and 158 goals, making her the most-capped player in the nation's history.

Despite India's Champions Trophy snub, Pakistan hockey team set for Asia Cup trip to India

India had declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. Despite this, the Pakistan hockey team plans to participate in the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup hosted by India.

Pakistan hockey team not invited for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup despite finishing runners-up last year; here's why

Pakistan are yet to receive an invite for this year's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup from the Malaysian Hockey Federation despite finishing runners-up last year due to unpaid dues owing to "some bad decisions" by the Pakistan Hockey Federation in the last edition.

Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia win Hockey India’s Player of the Year awards

Indian hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia have been honoured as the Player of the Year in the men’s and women’s categories at the Hockey India Annual Awards. The seventh Hockey India Annual Awards were held to commemorate 100 years of Indian hockey and also to celebrate the country's World Cup win in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: India beat England 2-1 to conclude home leg on a high

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India defeated England 2-1 in their final home leg match of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Indian women's team members to get Rs 1 lakh each for beating Netherlands in FIH Pro League

Indian women's hockey team stunned Olympic champions Netherlands with a 2-1 shootout win in the FIH Pro League. Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹1 lakh for each player and ₹50,000 for support staff.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Indian women's team stuns reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in shootout

In the shootout, Deepika and Mumtaz Khan found the target for India while Marijn Veen was the lone scorer for the Netherlands. The home team had lost to the same opponents 2-4 in the first leg on Monday.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Deepika's goal hand India 1-0 win over Germany in women's game

India's Deepika scored the decisive goal from a penalty corner as the women's team secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Germany in their FIH Pro League return-leg match in Bhubaneswar.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Dominant India beat Ireland 4-0, register second consecutive win

India secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Ireland in their FIH Pro League return leg match in Bhubaneswar, marking their second consecutive win. Goals from Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, and Shamsher Singh sealed the triumph.

FIH Pro League: Indian men's team recover from a goal down to beat Ireland 3-1; women thrashed 0-4 by Germany

Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh were on target as India recover from Jeremy Duncan's opening goal to defeat Ireland 3-1 and jump to the fifth spot on the Men's FIH Pro League standings.

India vs Ireland, FIH Pro League Highlights: India bounce back from a goal down to defeat Ireland 3-1

India vs Ireland, FIH Pro League Highlights: Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh score for India after Jeremy Duncan gives Ireland the early lead. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Men's FIH Pro League match between India and Ireland.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: India beat world champions Germany 1-0 in return leg courtesy of Gurjant Singh's goal

India on Wednesday defeated Germany 1-0 at the FIH Pro League 2024-25. This comes after Germany defeated India 4-1 in the first leg match on Tuesday.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Reigning world champions Germany thrash India 4-1 as Men in Blue display weak defence

In a decisive FIH Pro League match, India suffered a 1-4 defeat to reigning world champions Germany in Bhubaneswar. Despite an early equaliser, India struggled defensively, leading to their second loss in three matches.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: India suffer 3-4 defeat against Spain after some drama in the end

Spain staged a remarkable comeback as they scored twice in the fourth and final quarter with goals from Estel and Lucia Jimenez. India failed to score in the final quarter and lost the game 3-4.

FIH Pro League 2024-25: India beat Spain 2-0 despite captain Harmanpreet Singh's absence

The Indian men's team defeated Spain 2-0 in their FIH Pro League match on Sunday despite the absence of skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who was rested for the game. India had lost to Spain 1-3 in their first-leg match but made a superb comeback tonight.