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.

Hockey: Indian men’s hockey team ready to hit the ground running at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 22, 2025 7:57 PM

Ipoh, Nov 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up to begin their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30. Having won the tournament five times, India are the second-most successful team in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and are set to make their first appearance in the tournament since 2019, when they finished as runners-up.

Sub-jr Women Academy C'ship: Khalsa to meet HAR in Zone A & B final

IANS | November 22, 2025 4:50 PM

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 22 (IANS) Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) and HAR Hockey Academy booked their place in the final of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday.

Jr Women Academy C'ship: Naval Tata Academy, Punjab Academy reach the final

IANS | November 21, 2025 10:01 PM

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 21 (IANS) Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre eased past Jai Bharat Hockey Academy 4-0, while Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy outclassed Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy 4-0 as they produced two commanding performance in the semifinals of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B in Karnal, Haryana, on Friday.

HI unveils new campaign ahead of Hockey India League 2025/26 season

IANS | November 21, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday unveiled the official promo for the upcoming season of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL), introducing its bold new brand line, “Big. Is. Back”. The campaign signals the league’s intent to scale up in ambition, creativity, and fan engagement, backed by a refreshed identity designed to reintroduce HIL with a cinematic, energetic edge.