Hockey: Men's Jr Asia Cup winning Indian team returns to Bengaluru

IANS | December 5, 2024 4:25 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team touched down in Bengaluru on Thursday after a dominating performance at the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman. India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to successfully defend their continental title. With this triumph, India have sealed their fifth Men’s Junior Asia Cup title and solidified their position as one of the best teams in Asia.

HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers appoint Valentin Altenburg as head coach

IANS | December 5, 2024 1:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers have appointed Valentin Altenburg as head coach for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season. Altenburg, 43, is a highly respected name in international hockey, known for his tactical skills, leadership, and years of experience with the German national team.

India thrash Pakistan 5-3 to retain title in Men's Junior Asia Cup

IANS | December 4, 2024 11:22 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 4 (IANS) Araijeet Singh Hundal was the star performer with four goals as the Indian junior men's hockey team defeated archrivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to successfully defend their title, bagging a record fifth crown in the history of the competition here on Wednesday.

Bindra, Narang, Harbhajan send best wishes to jr men’s hockey team for Asia Cup final vs Pakistan

IANS | December 4, 2024 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team is set to face their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup Final. Ahead of this much-anticipated clash, Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, and Olympian Gagan Narang and veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh extended their best wishes to the Indian Colts on Wednesday, encouraging them to bring the trophy back home.

Men's Junior Asia Cup: India book ticket to final with 3-1 victory against Malaysia

IANS | December 3, 2024 10:43 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 3 (IANS) The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team took on Malaysia in the semifinal of the Men's Junior Asia Cup against Korea here on Tuesday and defeated them 3-1 to advance to the final. Dilraj Singh (10’), Rohit (45’) and Sharda Nand Tiwari (52’) found the back of the net for India in the tie while Kamaruddin Azimuddin (57’) scored a consolation goal for Malaysia towards the end of the game.

Sub-jr Women's National Hockey: Mizoram, Jharkhand, M.P. and Odisha reach semis

IANS | December 3, 2024 7:08 PM

Secunderabad (Telangana), Dec 3 (IANS) Teams from Mizoram, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha advanced to the semifinals with victories in their respective matches on the seventh day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Women's National Championship 2024 at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Tuesday.