Hockey: Pakistan and England book World Cup tickets with semi-final wins

IANS | March 6, 2026 10:19 PM

Ismailia (Egypt), March 6 (IANS) Pakistan and England booked their tickets to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 by winning their respective semi-finals at the qualifying tournament in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday. England made sure of their spot with an emphatic 7-1 win over Malaysia, while Pakistan pulled off a last-gasp 4-3 victory over Japan. The winners will meet in the final on Saturday.

Pune to host 41st PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey tournament

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:54 PM

Pune, March 5 (IANS) Pune is all set to welcome an array of national and international stars in the 41st edition of the prestigious PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey Tournament to be played at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri.

Austria Arrive in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:32 AM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) The Austrian women’s hockey team touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana. The tournament will witness eight nations compete for three crucial qualification spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands in August later this year.

Hockey: Korea and Wales arrive in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup Qualifiers

IANS | March 3, 2026 5:22 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) The women’s hockey teams of South Korea and Wales touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers 2026, the eight-nation tournament, running from March 8-14 which will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands.

With sports in her blood, Jyoti Singh, daughter of an international athlete, aims to forge a legacy of her own

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:46 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Born in Jhansi, 21-year-old Jyoti Singh is already making waves in Indian hockey. The youngster has already shown her credentials in her brief career so far, captaining India at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025. She also made her senior debut last year, featuring in four matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women), including a remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands, a performance that highlighted her readiness for the biggest stage.

FIH Men’s Pro League: India win 3-1 in shootout against Australia to conclude Hobart leg

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:08 PM

Hobart, Feb 25 (IANS) After a close 1-1 draw in regulation time, India finished their Hobart segment of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 on a positive note with a 3-1 shootout victory against Australia, earning the bonus point. Shilanand Lakra (51') scored for India, while Captain Jeremy Hayward (49') put Australia on the scoreboard. During the shootout, Shilanand Lakra, Maninder Singh, and Vishnukant Singh successfully converted their attempts, and young goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar made vital saves for India.