November 3, 2026 1:08 AM

Unbeaten India register fifth successive win in Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, set up semi-final clash against Korea

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team completed an unbeaten league-stage run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on Monday with an 8-0 win over Korea – their fifth in a row – at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. Dilpreet Singh (8′, 40′) scored twice, while Jugraj Singh (11′), Harmanpreet Singh (15′), Shilanand Lakra (33′), Sukhjeet Singh (34′), Sanjay (36′) and Angad Bir Singh (60′) were also on target. India finished at the top of the standings with...

October 28, 2026 11:56 AM

Asian Champions Trophy: India start title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

India started their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a thumping 13-0 win over Bangladesh at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. In front of a passionate home crowd, Mandeep Singh managed a brilliant hat-trick, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh added a brace. Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Jugraj Singh and Nilakanta Sharma also scored a goal each, as per ESPN. Bangladesh had brief moments of counter-attacks which did not produce any...

October 28, 2026 1:23 AM

Asian Champions Trophy: India make rollicking start to title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh scored twice each as the Indian men's hockey team began the title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 with a commanding 13-0 win over Bangladesh at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Mandeep completed his hat-trick in the 3rd, 10th and 54th minutes, while captain Harmanpreet Singh (2', 44'), Dilpreet Singh (43', 44') and Hardik Singh (60', 60') scored twice eac...

April 24, 2025 2:57 PM

Hockey India announces 54-member core group for senior men’s national camp

Hockey India has named a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, set to begin on April 25 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru. The selection follows standout performances at the 15th Senior Men’s National Championship 2025, held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The camp will run in two phases: the initial phase from April 25 to 30 will serve as an assessment period, after which the group will be trimmed to 40 players. The shortlist...

March 10, 2025 3:42 PM

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards

The annual Hockey India Awards will take place at Hotel Le Meridien, Connaught Place, New Delhi on March 15, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Indian men's team's historic World Cup victory in 1975—their first and only title to date, the national governing body for hockey said on Monday. Indian hockey stars including Harmanpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh, Savita and Lalremsiami are among the nominees across various categories for the annual accolade. Adding to the significance, 2025 marks 100...

February 20, 2025 11:12 AM

FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League: Gurjant Singh’s lone goal helps India beat Germany in tightly-contested affair

India won their second match in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) season on Wednesday after beating World Champions Germany 1-0 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Gurjant Singh scored the only goal of the match as India climbed to seventh in the standings. It was a good response from India after they had succumbed to a 4-1 loss to Germany on Tuesday. The Indian defence, marshalled by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, put in a solid display to secure an important win. After a bright ...

February 14, 2025 4:38 PM

Indian Men’s Hockey team set for FIH Pro League 2024-25 challenge

The Indian men’s hockey team, ranked fifth in the world, is gearing up to begin their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, India will face World No. 7 Spain on February 15 and 16, followed by tough encounters with World No. 4 Germany on February 18 and 19. India’s home advantage provides a great opportunity to build on their recent momentum. The team will also clash with Ireland on Fe...