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September 21, 2026 1:24 PM

Savita Punia becomes most-capped women’s player, Hockey India announces Rs 10 lakh reward

Hockey India on Monday congratulated goalkeeper Savita Punia on becoming the most-capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey and announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for the veteran. Savita surpassed former India striker Vandana Katariya's record of 320 senior international appearances during India's Pool B match against Indonesia at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan. Known as 'The Wall of India' for her shot-stopping abilities and performances in penalty shoot-outs, the 36-year-old...

June 21, 2026 4:17 PM

Hockey India announces ₹3 lakh cash prize after India beat New Zealand to win FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup

Hockey India (HI) announced a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh for each player and Rs 1.5 lakh for every member of the support staff after India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final to win the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland on Sunday. “Glory. Gratitude. Recognition. To honour Team India's FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2025-26 title win, Hockey India announces a cash award of Rs 3 lakh for each player and Rs 1.5 lakh for every member of the support staff,” Hockey India said in ...

May 10, 2026 12:37 PM

Hockey India announces 31-member senior women’s national coaching camp

Hockey India on Sunday announced the 31-member Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from May 11 to 20, 2026. The preparatory camp is significant as the team will travel to Australia for an exposure tour ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from June 15 to 21. The camp will provide the team with an opportunity to assess its strengths ahead of key fixtures later this year, including the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Belgium an...

May 7, 2026 2:52 PM

India Name U-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams for Australia Series in Bhopal

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian U-18 Men's and Women's squads for the upcoming high-intensity series against Australia, scheduled to take place at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal from May 15 to 20. The four-match series is a critical part of the teams' final preparations for the Men's and Women's U-18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara (Japan), from May 29 to June 6, according to a press release from Hockey India. The final 24 players in each squad were se...

November 7, 2025 5:32 PM

India marks 100 years of hockey with grand centenary celebrations

The Sports Authority of India and Hockey India on Friday celebrated the centenary of Indian hockey at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, highlighting a century of sporting excellence, national pride, and unity. The event was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju; Odisha Minister of Sports and Youth Services Suryabanshi Suraj; FIH President Dato Tayyab Ik...

May 14, 2025 11:32 AM

Indian junior women’s hockey team to compete in Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is set to participate in a four-nation tournament in Rosario, Argentina, scheduled from May 25 to June 2. The team will play six friendly matches against Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, according to a release by Hockey India. India will kick off the tournament with back-to-back matches against Chile and Uruguay on May 25 and 26, respectively. After a rest day, they will face hosts Argentina on May 28. The return leg will follow the same sequence, with India ...

April 14, 2025 1:13 PM

Hockey India announces 26-member women’s squad for Australia tour

Hockey India on Monday announced a 26-member Indian women’s hockey team for the upcoming tour of Australia, scheduled from April 26 to May 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The tour comprises five matches — the first two against Australia A, followed by three matches against the senior Australian team. The squad will be led by dynamic midfielder Salima Tete, with seasoned forward Navneet Kaur serving as vice-captain. This series marks a crucial preparatory step for the team ahead of the Europe...

April 3, 2025 3:26 PM

15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship set to begin in Jhansi

The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship will take place from April 4 to 15 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The tournament will follow the newly introduced division-based format, first implemented in the Senior Women’s National Championship in March. This year, the championship introduces promotion and relegation battles, adding a competitive edge. A total of 30 teams will compete across three divisions: Division A, Division B, and Division C. ...

April 2, 2025 5:35 PM

Hockey India announces core probable group for senior women national camp

Hockey India on Wednesday announced a 40-member core group for the ongoing Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The camp, which began on March 23, initially featured 65 probables. Based on their performances over the past two weeks, the group has now been trimmed to 40 players. Of the 40 players selected, 28 have retained their spots from the existing core group, while 12 new players have been included in recognition of their impressive performances i...

April 1, 2025 12:12 PM

Matter of pride for Bihar to host Asia Cup in historic city of Rajgir: Nitish Kumar

Rajgir, Bihar's historic city, will host the Asia Cup 2025 following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called it a proud moment for the state. "Hosting the Asia Cup in Rajgir is a matter of immense pride and honour for Bihar. This event is more than just a sporting spectacle—it signifies our dedication to fostering sports and enhancing world-class infrastructure in the state. Rajgir...