Unbeaten Pune, Satara, and Mumbai enter junior semis at Asmita Hockey State League

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:25 PM

Pune, March 12 (IANS) Pune and Satara qualified for the semifinals in the Junior Category, recording all wins (9 points) in their respective groups in the Asmita Hockey State League at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Wednesday. The other qualifiers for the semifinals include Kolhapur (4 points) and Mumbai City (6 points).

Sr women's hockey nationals: Haryana to meet Jharkhand in final

IANS | March 11, 2025 12:01 AM

Panchkula, March 10 (IANS) Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand secured contrasting wins in their respective semifinals to set up a summit clash in the exciting 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 - Division ‘A' here on Monday.

Asmita Hockey State League: Pune thump Jalgaon 20-0 in opening match of junior section

IANS | March 10, 2025 8:59 PM

Pune, March 10 (IANS) Hosts Pune district started with a massive win on the opening day of the Junior Category in the Asmita Hockey State League at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Monday. Pune thumped Jalgaon 20-0, the win turning out to be the biggest of the tournament so far. Pune’s one-sided win was powered by a six-goal effort by Tanushree Kadu (1’, 15’, 19’, 36’, 42’, 49’) and a five-goal effort by Sanika Mane (5’, 22’, 28’, 33’, 46’)

Pune leave it late to down Thane in state-level Ashmita Hockey League

IANS | March 7, 2025 11:58 PM

Pune, March 7 (IANS) Pune district team struggled to log full points, Mumbai Suburb got their act together in the second half while Nagpur and Yavatmal scored at will on the opening day in the Sub-Junior Category of Asmita Hockey State League, at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Friday.

'If you work hard, no one can stop you': Salima Tete's inspiring message on Women's Day

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete shared an inspiring message for young girls, urging them to dream big and break barriers in whichever discipline they are. Salima’s journey from a small village in Jharkhand to the international stage is a testament to her grit and determination. She first caught the nation’s attention when she captained the Indian junior team to a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.