June 8, 2026 1:58 PM

PM Modi’s congratulatory message will motivate youngsters, says coach Sardar Singh after India’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup triumph

India's U-18 men's hockey coach Sardar Singh on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message following the team's Asia Cup triumph would serve as a major source of motivation for the young players as they continue their progression through the ranks. India returned home after clinching the U-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title with a dominating 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the final at Kakamigahara on Friday, underlining the country's strong pipeline of emerging hockey talent....

July 25, 2025 1:14 PM

Indian men’s hockey team to tour Australia for four-match series in August

The Indian men’s hockey team is set to tour Australia in August for a four-match series, scheduled to be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21. The matches will be played on August 15, 16, 19, and 21. The two sides recently faced each other in the FIH Pro League 2024–25 in Europe, where Australia edged out India 3–2 in both legs. However, India had earlier scripted a memorable 3–2 victory over the Kookaburras at the 2024 Paris Olympics — their first Olympic win over A...