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Indian women's hockey camp ahead of Australia tour set to begin
The women's team chief coach Janneke Schopman said the camp, from 9 April to 13 May for 33 probables, will be followed by the series against Australia
Hockey India names 39-member men's core group for national camp
The camp will conclude on 21 May ahead of the team's trip to Europe, where it will take on Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands and Argentina in the remaining matches of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 season.
Hockey India distributes over 11,000 hockey sticks, over 3,300 balls, safety equipment to state member units, academies
The initiative is yet another step taken by the Hockey India Executive Board to bolster the development of the sport and as part of the initiative, all Hockey India Member Units, and Selected Academy Members will receive the aforementioned hockey sticks and balls.
India's Salima Tete wins Asian Hockey Federation Emerging Women's Player of the Year award
Salima Tete, who plays as a midfielder for India, was presented with the award at the Asian Hockey Federation's (AHF) Annual General Meeting in Mungyeong, Korea
India midfielder Salima Tete appointed Asian Hockey Federation Athletes Ambassador
Tete, who is among the four players to be appointed for the position, accepted the certificate and the position during the Asian Hockey Federation Congress in Mungyeong, Korea.
Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal, first woman to get this honour
Rani Rampal has become the first woman in hockey to have a stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli. The MCF Rae Bareli has been renamed as 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf'.
Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year
The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India Annual Awards.
FIH Pro League: India beat Australia 4-3 on penalties in second leg match
Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in the shootout which India won 4-3 to notch up their fourth win on the trot at the Birsa Munda Stadium.
FIH Pro League: India register 6-3 win over Germany to jump to top spot
This was India's second win over Germany in three days and the victory took the Harmanpreet Singh-led side to the top of the table with 17 points from seven matches, ahead of Spain on goal difference.
FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh hits hat-trick as India stun Australia
India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick in a rare 5-4 win over mighty Australia in the FIH Pro League.
FIH Pro League: Sukhjeet Singh scores twice as India stun world champions Germany
India face Australia on Sunday and Germany again in the second leg on Monday.
Birsa Munda hockey stadium in Rourkela gets Guinness certificate
Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Rourkela was built in a record 15 months and has a seating capacity for 20,011 with an uninterrupted viewing experience for all.
FIH Pro League, India vs Germany and Australia: Full schedule and live streaming
FIH Pro League: India, Australia and Germany will play six matches in six days and the matches will be played in Rourkela.
Hockey India names South Africa's Craig Fulton as new men's head coach
Fulton, who has nearly 25 years of coaching experience, replaces Australian Graham Reid, who quit after India's dismal show in the World Cup.
FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh to lead India against Germany, Australia
The squad includes experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and young Pawan, who replaced Krishan Bahadur Pathak, who has sought leave for his marriage.
Hockey India plans to introduce zonal system tournaments at U-17, U-19 age group levels
Dilip Tirkey, a veteran of 400 international matches, reiterated the importance of national championships and said a zonal system needs to be introduced at the grassroot level to give more game time to budding players.
Hockey brings hope of a new future for players from Andaman and Nicobar island
The team from Andaman and Nicobar island has won many hearts with their determination to succeed at the prestigious National Championships despite numerous personal struggles.
National Hockey Championship: Women's tournament to start from 15 Feb, Men's event to follow in April
While hockey’s international action returns to Rourkela in March against Germany and Australia in the men's FIH Pro league home matches, the domestic season will resume in April.
Pakistan coach Siegfried Aikman among front-runners to take up India job after Graham Reid's ouster
Australian Graham Reid resigned as the head coach of the India men's hockey team after the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalists failed to reach the quarter-finals of the recently-concluded World Cup on home soil.
'Cannot blame Graham Reid, Indian players did not give their best at hockey World Cup': Ex-India captain V Baskaran
1980 Olympics gold-medallist V Baskaran came down heavily on Indian players reacting to coach Graham Reid's resignation after Hockey World Cup 2023.
Graham Reid resigns as India head coach after disappointing Hockey World Cup campaign
Graham Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the conclusion of the World Cup.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Germany crowned champions after scripting comeback against Belgium in final
The two sides were locked 3-3 at the end of regulation time of the thrilling final before Germany eventually won 5-4 in sudden death in front of a packed Kalinga Stadium.
Hockey World Cup 2023: India defeat South Africa 5-2 to finish joint ninth with Argentina
World number six India earned six penalty corners in the match and scored one from them while South Africa, ranked 14th, got three PCs without converting any one of them. India had 31 circle penetrations in total while South Africa had 22.
India vs South Africa Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2023: India win 5-2
India vs South Africa Highlights, Hockey World Cup: Full time! India beat South Africa 5-2 in the 9-12 classification match, to sign off their Hockey World Cup campaign on a high.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Belgium down Netherlands in shootout to setup final vs Germany
Germany defeated mighty Australia in the semi-finals to book a place in Hockey World Cup final against Belgium
After Hockey World Cup 2023 debacle, Graham Reid says his contract will be reviewed
Graham Reid was blamed by some hockey legends for India's exit from World Cup 2023.
Hockey World Cup 2023: India demolish Japan 8-0 in classification match with twin braces
Harmanpreet (46th and 59th minutes) struck twice in the fourth quarter off penalty corners, whereas Abhishek scored two field goals in the third quarter.
Hockey World Cup 2023: India face Asian Games champions Japan as possible worst-ever placing looms
While India may not finish last even if they lose to Japan on Thursday, the loss will take the hosts to their worst placing ever, which will be between 13 and 16.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Grambusch brothers shine in Germany's 'crazy' win over England to enter semifinals
The German fightback was reminiscent of their national football team which is famous for its never-say-die attitude and came back after England were 2-0 ahead till the 58th minute.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Belgium and Australia secure Semi-final berths but not taking anything for granted
Australia beat Spain 4-3 in the quarter-finals, whereas Belgium fended off a spirited challenge from New Zealand 2-0.