India unveil Harmanpreet-led strong squad for hockey Men's Asia Cup

IANS | August 20, 2025 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member squad for the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from August 29 to September 7. Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain in the continental tournament. The squad overall features a strong group of experienced campaigners, with depth and balance across all departments.

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev meets Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of Indian hockey talent

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev met with Hockey India president and former decorated Indian hockey player, Dilip Tirkey, today in New Delhi. During the interaction, Kapil Dev applauded the sport’s resurgence in India and praised the emergence of promising young talent across the country.

Jr Women's National C'ship: Chattisgarh, Maharashtra hockey win on day seven

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:32 PM

Kakinada, Aug 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Hockey and Hockey Maharashtra won their respective matches while Hockey Punjab drew their match against Hockey Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh Hockey drew with Hockey Bengal as seventh day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw four Division ‘A’ league matches take place in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.