Hockey

PR Sreejesh replaced by Frederic Soyez as India junior men's hockey team coach

Frederic Soyez will replace legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the new coach of the Indian junior men's hockey team. Sreejesh's sacking had led to a massive controversy.

Hockey India rejects Sreejesh’s 'fired for foreign coach' allegations: 'He did not accept this position'

Hockey India has denied sacking PR Sreejesh as junior men’s team coach, saying his contract ended in 2025 and that he was offered another role, which he allegedly rejected.

India legend PR Sreejesh hits out at Hockey India after sacking over foreign coach: 'First time I am experiencing this'

Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh has criticised Hockey India after allegedly being removed as junior men’s team coach to make way for a foreign coach despite strong results.

No Taliban consent needed for Afghan women's team as FIFA paves away for international matches

Afghan Women United, a team of exiled players, are expected to play their next matches during the June women's international window.

Gurbax Singh Grewal, 1984 Olympic hockey bronze medallist, passes away at 84

Olympic hockey medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal, who was part of India’s bronze-winning squad at the 1968 Mexico City Games, has passed away at the age of 84 following a heart attack in Zirakpur.

Hockey India secretary general held guilty of contempt by Delhi HC: 'Holy water from the Ganges...'

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh has been held guilty of contempt of court by the Delhi High Court for wilfully disobeying its order.

India face Pakistan in Hockey World Cup as neighbours are grouped together

India are set to face Pakistan in a different sport. The arch-rivals have been drawn together in the same group for the upcoming Hockey World Cup.

Mohsin Naqvi backs Pakistan hockey team after Australia tour fiasco, PCB steps in with monetary help: ‘Pakistan’s honour comes first’

After Pakistan hockey players were forced to cook and clean for themselves on the Australia tour, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stepped in to support the sport.

‘We have very little time’: Pakistan hockey captain urges Army Chief Asim Munir to intervene amid huge crisis

Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir over mismanagement by the Pakistan Hockey Federation during the Australia tour. He cited mental strain on players, and urgent need for government intervention ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

Pakistan hockey captain made to shut up on federation's mismanagement by invoking India: 'My country should...'

Videos of Pakistani hockey players stranded outdoors without accommodation in Australia went viral but captain Ammad Butt had said that everything was fine. Now, he has said that he was forced to lie by the management in the name of India.

'Coach spoke to me...': Manpreet Singh dismisses disciplinary rumours after being left out of India squad

Former India hockey captain Manpreet Singh has clarified that he is taking a short break from the sport to rest and spend time with family, dismissing rumours of disciplinary action ahead of the FIH Pro League 2026.

Manpreet Singh wasn't rested, he was dropped due to disciplinary issue: Report

Hockey India announced a 33-member squad for the FIH Men’s Pro League, with Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, and Krishan Pathak omitted. A report suggests that disciplinary issues could be a reason behind the exclusions.

Manpreet Singh shockingly dropped for FIH Pro League despite being on cusp of India record for most appearances

The 33-year-old Manpreet Singh is not in the list of 33 probables for the home leg of the new season of FIH Pro League. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak too has been dropped.

Padma Awards 2026: Rohit Sharma to Harmanpreet Kaur and Savita Punia, full list of winners in sports

Padma Awards 2026 honoured India’s top sportspersons as Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and Savita Punia received Padma Shri, while tennis legend Vijay Amritraj was conferred the Padma Bhushan. Here's the full list of winners from sports.