Sultan of Johor Cup: India colts register a dominant 4-2 victory against Japan

IANS | October 19, 2024 4:44 PM

Johor Bahru, Oct 19 (IANS) The Indian junior men's hockey team made an impressive start at the Sultan of Johor Cup here on Saturday with a stunning 4-2 win against Japan. Goals were scored by Amir Ali (12'), Gurjot Singh (36'), Anand Sourabh Kushwaha (44') and Ankit Pal (47') in India's win while Tsubasa Tanaka (26') and Rakusei Yamanaka (57') scored for Japan.

Udita Duhan tops first half of HIL women's auction

IANS | October 15, 2024 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Defender Udita Duhan emerged as the most expensive player at the Hockey India League (HIL) women's auction, fetching a staggering Rs 32 lakh. The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured the star player during the auction, held on Tuesday.

Women Inter-Department Nationals: SAI, UBI, RSPB win on day two

IANS | October 15, 2024 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Union Bank of India (UBI), and Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), each claimed comprehensive victories in their respective pool matches on Day 2 of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium.

Indian junior men’s hockey team leaves for Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia

IANS | October 14, 2024 11:05 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team left for Malaysia, in the late hours of Monday, to participate in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup to be played at Ipoh. India will face off against hosts Malaysia, Japan, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand in the competition that will begin on October 19 and end on October 26.

HIL Player Auction: Harmanpreet, Abhishek, Hardik fetch big bids on Day 1 (Ld)

IANS | October 13, 2024 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) It was an eventful opening day of the Hockey India League player auction 2024/25 as 54 players including 18 overseas players were sold here on Sunday. All eight franchises spent as many as 16 crores 88 lakhs 50 thousand on day 1 as the Indian men's hockey team core players, along with overseas drag-flickers fetched big bids.

HIL Player Auction: Harmanpreet, Abhishek, Hardik shine on Day 1

IANS | October 13, 2024 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Hockey India League (HIL) player auction 2024/25 got underway in thrilling fashion, with all eight franchises spending heavily to acquire Indian men's team core players. Gurjant Singh (Rs 19 lakh) was the first buy while star drag-flicker and Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh (Rs 78 lakh) emerged as the costliest buy in the first half. Both players were acquired by Soorma Hockey Club, owned by JSW Sports.

SNBP All India U-16 Hockey: Holders Army Boys to play RoundGlass Academy for title

IANS | October 12, 2024 7:50 PM

Pune, Oct 12 (IANS) Army Boys Sports Company, Bangalore will take on RoundGlass Academy in the final of the 8th SNBP All-India Boys (Under-16) Hockey Tournament at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi here on Sunday. In the semifinals, both teams advanced in contrasting fashion. RoundGlass Academy registered a 5-1 win over Dhyanchand Academy in the first semifinal and later Army Boys Sports Company, Bangalore got past Ritu Rani Academy 3-0.

SNBP All India U14 Hockey: Dhyanchand Academy, RoundGlass enter semis

IANS | October 11, 2024 8:23 PM

Pune, Oct 11 (IANS) Last year's winner Army Boys Sports Company along with runners-up Dhyanchand Academy, third-placed RoundGlass Academy, and Ritu Rani Academy romped into the last-four stage of the 8th SNBP All India Boys (Under-16) Hockey Tournament at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi near here on Friday.

SNBP All India Hockey: Army Boys, SGPC move into quarterfinals

IANS | October 10, 2024 10:34 PM

Pune, Oct 10 (IANS) Defending champion Army Boys Sports Company, the 2022 winner Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar and Don Bosco School made it to the quarterfinals in contrasting fashion in the 8th SNBP All India Boys (Under-16) Hockey Tournament at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi here on Thursday.