India conquer New Zealand 3-2 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 27, 2025 4:38 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia) Nov 27 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey team delivered a strong performance, winning 3-2 against New Zealand in a competitive match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday.

India clinch a narrow 4-3 win against hosts Malaysia in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 26, 2025 8:33 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 26 (IANS) Selvam Karthi, Sukhjeet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Sanjay (53’) struck a goal each as India clinched a well-deserved 4-3 victory against Malaysia in the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh on Wednesday. Karthi opened the scoring in the 7th minute, while Sukhjeet Singh (21’), Amit Rohidas (39’), and Sanjay (53’) scored for India. Seasoned Faizal Saari (13’), Fitri Saari (36’), and Marhan Jalil (45’) got on the scoresheet for Malaysia.

China reach India for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:32 PM

Chennai (T.N.), Nov 26 (IANS) China have arrived in Chennai for their highly anticipated campaign at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. Their arrival means all 24 teams are now in India, completing the final preparations for this esteemed international tournament.

India lose to Belgium 2-3 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 25, 2025 11:00 AM

Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 25 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team put up a fighting performance but went down 2-3 to Belgium in a rain-affected match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup that was rescheduled for Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17’, 57’) and Nicolas De Kerpel (45’) were the goalscorers for Belgium.

Men's Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:17 PM

Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New Zealand’s long journey to India ended in Chennai.

Indian team leaves for Santiago for Women’s Jr Hockey World Cup

IANS | November 24, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Indian junior women's hockey team, led by Jyoti Singh, left for Santiago, Chile, for the prestigious FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, scheduled to begin from December 1 to 13. The 20-member team, including two alternate players, left Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday night.

Hockey India announces free tickets for Men’s Junior World Cup

IANS | November 23, 2025 2:49 PM

Madurai, Nov 23 (IANS) In a historic move to promote greater fan engagement and celebrate the sport’s increasing popularity, Hockey India on Sunday announced that entry to all matches of the Men’s Junior World Cup will be completely free.

Oman, France and Switzerland arrive in Chennai for Men’s Jr World Cup

IANS | November 23, 2025 12:15 PM

Chennai, Nov 23 (IANS) The excitement continues to build as three more teams — Oman, France and Switzerland — arrived in Chennai on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai. With 24 teams participating, this edition marks the largest Junior World Cup in history, and their arrival adds to the growing buzz ahead of the global showpiece.