Hockey India

CIL/SECL brought in as official partner for eight-nation HWL Final

Hockey India has secured an official partner in Coal India Limited (CIL)/South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for the eight-nation Hockey World League (HWL) Final.

Oct 23, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

Punjab, Haryana High Court stays Hockey India's 9-month ban on Gurbaj Singh

The Court gave HI a week's time to take a call on the matter.

Oct 19, 2015, 21:31 PM IST

Online ticket sales start for Hockey World League Final

Online ticket sales for the much-awaited HWL Final has begun.

Oct 08, 2015, 14:18 PM IST

HC notice to Hockey India on Gurbaj Singh’s plea

The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notice to Hockey India (HI) on a petition filed by mid-fielder Gurbaj Singh, who was suspended last month on charges of indiscipline.

Oct 01, 2015, 16:13 PM IST

India, New Zealand to play six-match hockey Test Series

As part of their preparations for next year's Olympic Games, India will compete against New Zealand in a six-match hockey Test series from October 2 to 11 in Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch.

Sep 22, 2015, 12:37 PM IST

CAS dismisses IHF plea, rules in favour of HI

 In a major legal victory for Hockey India (HI), the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian Hockey Federation's (IHF) plea to be the sole governing body of the sport in the country, thereby drawing curtains on a seven-year old power tussle.

Sep 19, 2015, 20:08 PM IST

Narinder Batra objects to Rakesh Gupta's appointment as Rio chef de mission

 Hockey India President Narinder Batra on Saturday objected to the appointment of Indian Olympic Association Joint Secretary Rakesh Gupta as the Chef de Mission of the country's contingent for next year's Rio Olympic Games.

Sep 19, 2015, 20:05 PM IST

HI upholds Gurbaj Singh's nine-month ban, star player to move court

According to a report in the Indian Express, hockey star Gurbaj Singh will appeal his nine-month ban after it was upheld by Hockey India (HI).

Sep 19, 2015, 13:26 PM IST

HIL auction: Change of rule regarding field goals works in favour of strikers

The recent rule change to award two goals for each field goal scored during the fourth edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) proved beneficial for forwards. During the 2015 HIL players' auction held on Thursday in Delhi, franchises doled out huge sums to acquire the services of goal poachers.

Sep 17, 2015, 22:20 PM IST

Disappointing return for Sardar Singh at HIL auction

Indian national team captain Sardar Singh turned out to be damp squib as he bagged just USD 58,000, even as Germany's Moritz Fuerste drew the highest ever bid in the history of Hockey India League auctions after he was bought by Kalinga Lancers for a whopping USD 1,05,000 here On Thursday.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:32 PM IST

'Narinder Batra's demand is excuse to bar players from HIL'

Reacting strongly to Hockey India president Narinder Batra's demand for an unconditional apology from Pakistan players for their boorish behaviour during last year's Champions Trophy, former coach Shahnaz Sheikh termed it as an excuse to deny their players from playing in the HIL.

Sep 15, 2015, 11:42 AM IST

Hockey India demands apology from Pakistan to resume bilateral ties

Hockey India president Narinder Batra on Monday reiterated his stand with regards to playing against Pakistan in bilateral or other friendly matches.

Sep 14, 2015, 15:11 PM IST