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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.
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.
'There is no competition': Hardik Singh says India-Pakistan hockey rivalry is dead as he mocks Haris Rauf’s fighter jet gesture
Indian hockey star Hardik Singh mocked Haris Rauf’s fighter jet gesture, saying there is no rivalry left with Pakistan in hockey as well. His comments come days after Suryakumar Yadav made a similar remark about rivalry with them in cricket amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
PM Modi congratulates Indian women's hockey team after Asia Cup silver
Indian women's hockey team won the Asia Cup silver medal, but missed out on a direct qualification for next year’s World Cup after losing to China in the final.
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.
India vs South Korea Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final: India crowned Asian champions with 4-1 victory
India vs South Korea Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final: Dilpreet Singh fires a brace and is adjudged the Player of the Match while Sukhjeet Singh and Amit Rohidas are also on target as India defeat South Korea 4-1 to be crowned Asian champions for a fourth time. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.
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.
India vs Korea Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India, South Korea share points as Super 4 match ends in a draw
India vs South Korea, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: The Super 4 match ended in a 2-2 draw as Mandeep Singh’s late goal helped India level the scores, but they couldn’t find the winner despite having a statistical advantage throughout the game.