Hockey Olympian Gurbax Singh Grewal passes in Chandigarh, aged 84

IANS | April 24, 2026 9:23 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Former India international and Mumbai Hockey Association (MHA) secretary Gurbax Singh Grewal, who was a member of the national team that won a bronze medal in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, died of a heart attack in Chandigarh on Friday evening. He was 84.

Punjab, Odisha continue their strong hockey tradition with regular podium placements in domestic tournaments

IANS | April 19, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Hockey Punjab and Hockey Association of Odisha further cemented their strong domestic hockey legacy by winning Bronze Medals at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026. Hockey Punjab finished on the podium in the men’s category, while the Hockey Association of Odisha secured third place in the women’s competition.

34 Medals in 16 years: Jharkhand’s rise as women's hockey powerhouse

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Hockey Jharkhand maintained its dominance at the grassroots level by winning the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Gold Medal. This marks their third consecutive title (2024, 2025, 2026) and confirms their position as one of the top junior teams in the country.