FIH Men’s Pro League: Belgium beat India 3-1 in Rourkela

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:48 PM

Rourkela, Feb 11 (IANS) Belgium defeated India 3-1 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025–26 on Wednesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') scored the goals for Belgium while Shilanand Lakra (29') was the goalscorer for India.

"Great opportunity to prove myself”: Araijeet Hundal ready for FIH Men’s Pro League challenge after strong injury comeback

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:32 PM

Rourkela, Feb 9 (IANS) After making a strong return from injury through an impressive campaign in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), one of India’s rising and most promising forwards, Araijeet Singh Hundal, is set to feature in the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 matches from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. India will play their first match against Belgium on February 11.

In today’s hockey, attacking alone is not enough, defense is also important: Navneet Kaur

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:30 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s star forward Navneet Kaur believes modern-day hockey demands more from attacking players, highlighting the importance of defensive contribution even for strikers as the team continues preparations at the ongoing national camp ahead of the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Indian women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises fitness and team unity as key focuses before Asian Games 2026

IANS | February 4, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who rejoined the women’s program in December 2025 after four years, has emphasized that his primary focus is clear. Looking ahead to key events in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutch coach has highlighted the need to develop strong team chemistry and improve fitness levels across the team.