Sub-jr Men Academy Hockey: Ritu Rani, Punjab Club, Salute, and HAR score big wins

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:37 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 26 (IANS) Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, and HAR Hockey Academy recorded big wins on day three of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Friday.

Tickets sale for Chennai leg of Hockey India league begins

IANS | December 25, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Tickets for the forthcoming men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 in Chennai, starting January 3, went live on Thursday. Hockey India has decided to make tickets free of cost to encourage more fans to attend matches.

Long way to go, but I’m very excited, says Rani Rampal on embracing coaching role at HIL

Vaishnavi Iyer | December 25, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) After an illustrious playing career, former India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal has stepped into a new role, this time from the sidelines. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Rani opened up about her transition from player to coach, the challenges of managing diverse personalities, her vision for Soorma Hockey Club at the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, and what it’s like working alongside long-time teammate Savita Punia in a mentor’s role.

HIL 2026: Soorma Hockey Club unveils new jersey as legends and future stars come together

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:51 PM

Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) The Soorma Hockey Club on Wednesday brought together legends of the game, current internationals, and young academy players for a special event in Chennai that celebrated both heritage and the future of the sport. On the occasion, the Hockey India League (HIL) side also unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming 2026 season.

Hockey star Hardik Singh proposed for Khel Ratna; 24 recommended for Arjuna Awards

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two-time Olympic bronze medallist hockey player Hardik Singh has been recommended for the prestigeous Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the highest award for sportsperons given the government, while athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Priyanka, chess grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujarati and Divya Deshmukh, shooters Akhil Sheron and Mehuli Ghosh and women's badminton pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were among those recommended for the Arjuna Award by the committee set up by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday.

Sub-jr Men Academy Hockey: Crucial wins for Punjab Hockey Club, SAG, Sail Academy

IANS | December 24, 2025 6:32 PM

Surat, Dec 24 (IANS) Namdhari XI, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy, and Sail Hockey Academy registered crucial wins on Day Two of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Wednesday.