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September 30, 2026 6:32 PM

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side dominated possession and territory for la...

March 14, 2026 9:47 AM

India edge Italy 1-0 to enter Hockey World Cup Qualifiers final

The Indian women’s hockey team booked a place in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 with a narrow 1-0 win over Italy in the semifinal at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Friday. Manisha Chauhan struck in the third quarter to hand the hosts a hard-fought victory and set up a title clash against England. The match began as a closely contested battle in midfield, with both sides struggling to find clear openings. India looked sharper early on with a couple o...

February 17, 2025 1:13 PM

FIH Women’s Pro League: Indian team targets win against Spain

Indian women’s hockey team is eager to get back to winning ways as they prepare to face Spain in their next set of FIH Pro League matches on February 18 and 19 here at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. After a promising start with a thrilling 3-2 victory over England in their opener, the Salima Tete-led side narrowly missed out on a bonus point in their second game, losing 2-1 in a dramatic shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regulation time. Despite showing resilience, India currently sits in e...

April 8, 2024 3:47 PM

Hockey India names 33-member Indian women’s hockey team core group

Hockey India announced the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team on Monday, which will continue training in SAI Bangalore until May 16. The 60-member assessment squad, reporting on April 1, underwent selection trials on April 6 and 7 to finalize the present squad. This selected group will vie for spots in future coaching camps and international exposure tours. The team is slated to travel to Antwerp and London for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, facing Argentina, Belgium, Germany, and Great...