Hockey: India to play Chile on Day 1; Germany-South Africa to open Junior Men's World Cup in TN

IANS | September 8, 2025 11:29 PM

Chennai, Sep 8 (IANS) Former winners India will start their campaign against Chile in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on November 28. Defending champions Germany will meet South Africa in the tournament opener in Madurai, as the 24-team mega event will be played at two venues in Tamil Nadu, as per the match schedule for the event released on Monday.

Our focus is on Hockey World Cup and we've a year to prepare: Harmanpreet Singh

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:39 PM

Rajgir, Sep 8 (IANS) After securing a berth in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup following a title-clinching 4-1 win against South Korea in the final of the Asia Cup on Sunday, India captain Harmanpreet Singh credited the team for the spectacular show in the continental showpiece while also shifting their focus to next year's pinnacle event.

Hockey India announces Rs 3 lakh each to players on winning Men's Asia Cup

IANS | September 7, 2025 10:33 PM

Rajgir, Sep 7 (IANS) Hockey India has announced Rs 3 lakh each to players after the men's team won the Asia Cup following a convincing 4-1 win over South Korea in an exciting final here at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday, with the stadium packed to the brim as locals turned up in large numbers to cheer the home team.

Italian GP: Verstappen wins as McLaren secure double podium

IANS | September 7, 2025 8:28 PM

Monza, Sep 7 (IANS) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a dramatic start and end to proceedings at Monza.

Punjab Hockey League: Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat win big to remain on top of the table

IANS | September 7, 2025 8:09 PM

Mohali, Sep 7 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat secured commanding victories against SDAT Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu and Namdhari Hockey Academy to consolidate their positions on top of the table after day six of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.