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 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...

August 8, 2025 12:20 PM

Indian men’s hockey team leaves for crucial four-match series in Australia

The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Australia in the early hours of Friday from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, as they gear up for a crucial four-match series against the hosts. The series, set to take place at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21, will serve as vital preparation for the upcoming Hero Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, later this month. The tour is expected to provide the team with valuable match exposure against one of the worl...

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...