Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams opened their respective campaigns in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 on home soil, playing eight matches each between February 15 to 25 at the Kalinga stadium here on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice to propel India to a crucial win and lift them to third place in the standings.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) After a thrilling 2-2 draw, India grabbed the bonus point as they defeated the reigning champions and World Cup winners Netherlands 2-1 via a shootout in a Women's FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. Despite being two goals down, India made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter with goals coming from Deepika (35’) and Baljeet Kaur (43’). Captain Pien Sanders ( 17’) and Fay van der Elst (28’) scored for the Netherlands.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Despite their valiant efforts, India suffered a 2-4 loss against reigning champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Women's Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday. Felice Albers (34’, 47’), Emma Reijnen (7’), and Fay van der Elst (40’) scored for the Netherlands while Udita (18’, 42’) scored an impressive brace for India.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Goalkeeper Savita Punia completed 300 international caps on Monday. The Arjuna Awardee achieved this landmark during India’s match against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Lausanne, Feb 24 (IANS) Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) India put in a fine performance to defeat minnows Ireland 4-0 in the ongoing Men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, completing a clean sweep against the European team in their two-match mini-match.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) It was redemption for the Indian women’s hockey team as it exacted revenge for its defeat in the first match with a 1-0 win against Germany in the ongoing women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Deepika (12’) was the sole goal scorer, ensuring India climbed to the seventh spot on the points table.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) India fought back from a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 against Ireland in the ongoing men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Friday. It was an equaliser from Mandeep Singh (22') that set the tone of the match for India while Jarmanpreet Singh (45') and Sukhjeet Singh (58') helped the hosts take the lead. For Ireland, Jeremy Duncan (8') was the lone goal scorer.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in a women's section clash of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Sophia Schwabe (18’, 46’) struck a stunning brace, and goals from Amelie Wortmann (3’) and Johanna Hachenberg (60’) saw the Germans climb up to the seventh spot on the standings.
