Hockey

India’s Asia Cup Hockey lessons: Over-reliance on Harman, defensive gaps and Fulton’s masterclass

India’s Asia Cup hockey triumph offered key lessons: From over-reliance on Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh's goal-scoring heroics to defensive gaps and coach Craig Fulton’s tactical masterclass.

Tactical brilliance to selfie buzz: How India turned the tables on Korea to book hockey World Cup spot

Rajgir in Bihar became the hub of celebration and exuberance after the Indian hockey team, who laboured to a 2-2 draw in Super 4s, turned the tables on Korea with a tactical brilliance in the final.

Fiercer than ever: Improved India stamp authority with sound thrashing of China, issue warning to title-holders Korea

It was non-stop action for the 4,000-odd fans who enjoyed every Indian move and the goal-fest the game produced. The forward-to-forward connection, which was evident in the win over Malaysia, was once again the feature of India’s game, with Shilanand Lakra having an outstanding match.

India vs China Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: FT IND 7-0 CHN; India demolish China, storm into final

India vs China Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek scores a fourth-quarter brace and is one of six Indians to score a goal as Craig Fulton's men demolish China in the final Super 4s clash in Rajgir to set a date with South Korea, the only team they have not been able to beat so far, in the final.

Rich history and a future hotbed of sport: How Rajgir Sports Complex is redefining Bihar’s place on Indian sporting map

Spread in about 90 acres and built with an investment to the tune of Rs 750 crore, the Rajgir Sports Complex – currently hosting the Men's Hockey Asia Cup – stands out not just in terms of world-class facilities for 24 sports, but also for housing the residential Bihar Sports University.

Coach Fulton's animated chat does the trick as win over Malaysia restores India’s self belief

Coach Craig Fulton looked pretty animated as he gathered players around him in the quarter break after India conceded a goal to Malaysia inside two minutes. The result? The next 15 minutes were the best of the game for India, and the momentum decisively shifted towards the home team.

Rain, roaring crowd and smart Koreans: Indian hockey team undone by fierce obstacles in Asia Cup Super 4 opener

'India should have scored 5-6 goals' against Korea, Mandeep Singh said, as Indian hockey team were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Korea in the Super 4 opener of Asia Cup Hockey 2025 in Rajgir.

Asia Cup Hockey: Goal fest vs Kazakhstan masks India’s forward worries as they gear up for tricky Super 4s

The Indian hockey team ran riot against Kazakhstan with 15 goals, but the big win shouldn’t hide their goal-scoring concerns. As they enter the Asia Cup Hockey Super 4s, tougher tests await, with Malaysia in particular looming as a formidable opponent.

Ruthless India demolish Kazakhstan 15-0, storm into Men's Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s with hat-trick of wins

Abhishek led the way with four goals while Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj Singh fired hat-tricks and five others found the net as the tournament hosts annihilated Kazakhstan to top Pool A and advance to the next round with three wins in as many outings.

Harmanpreet's India survive 'silly mistakes,' humidity threat to edge past Japanese storm in Asia Cup hockey

India defeated Japan and secured a place in the ‘Super 4’ stage of the Asia Cup. But the scoreline could have been much better than 3-2, had the field-goal chances been converted.