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Indo-Pak standoff will damage world hockey: Pakistan Hockey Federation

Former captain and Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui said the Asian hockey federation needed to play a role in ending the stand-off between Pakistan and India.

Apr 20, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Sultan of Johor Cup: India hockey colts pull out of tournament due to presence of arch-foes Pakistan

HI maintained that the PHF failed to submit the visa applications for its team 60 days prior to the start of the tournament as per the required deadlines as stipulated by the Indian government.

Apr 15, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

Azlan Shah Cup: It is a platform to test our new style, feels Roelant Oltmans

Oltmans said India will be using the Azlan Shah Cup to test its bench strength and style of play ahead of this year's important tournaments like the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final in London, HWL Final in Bhubaneswar and Asia Cup in Dhaka.

Apr 11, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: PR Sreejesh to lead India, four rookies included

The team also features drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh, Junior World Cup winning skipper Harjeet Singh and forward Mandeep Singh.

Apr 11, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

Women's Hockey World League: India beat Chile in pulsating shoot-out to enter semi-final

Savita, who was adjudged the goalkeeper of the tournament, was outstanding under the bar as she denied scoring chances to Kim Jacob and Josefa Villalabeitia which gave India a head start in the shootout.

Apr 10, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup great chance for youngsters to show their mettle: Manpreet Singh

With the senior men's team for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup scheduled to be announced next week, Manpreet feels the tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia is a great platform to see where the side stands ahead of the HWL Semifinal.

Apr 04, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Women's Hockey World League: Indian Eves score a pulsating 4-2 win over Uruguay in shoot out to enter round 3

It was skipper Rani, Monika, Deepika and Navjot Kaur who held their nerve to convert goals in the tense penalty shootout that saw them through after the two sides scored two goals apiece in regulation time.

Apr 02, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Indian hockey team eyes top-3 rank in world, says striker SV Sunil

Indian team has a lot of assignments lined-up for the next year such as Asia Cup, Hockey World League Final, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Champions Trophy and World Cup in 2018.

Apr 01, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Hockey India writes to NDMC about Shivaji Stadium's poor condition

The issues, which the national federation had highlighted, were maintenance of the pitch and condition of floodlights among others

Mar 18, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

VR Raghunath, Devinder Walmiki miss out on Hockey India's probables list

Although HI did not give a reason for Raghunath's omission, sources hinted that the strongly built drag-flicker had requested for a break after playing continuously for the past few years

Mar 10, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

Former national hockey captain Ritu Rani comes out of retirement, targets India return

Midfielder Ritu had announced her retirement in September last year, post her wedding

Mar 09, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

Indian women's team completes Hockey Test series whitewash against Belarus

The first quarter went on to be an eventful one for the Indian team, as Gurjit Kaur successfully converted a penalty corner in the 15th minute to take her side 2-0 up against Belarus.

Mar 08, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

HIL 2017: Kalinga Lancers thrash table-toppers​ Dabang Mumbai 4-1 to lift maiden title

Table toppers Dabang Mumbai, who have shown great consistency through the league were kept in the hunt right from the word go with Kalinga Lancers showcasing some class act to defend their circle.

Feb 27, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Hockey India League: UP Wizards in semis along with Dabang Mumbai, Delhi Waveriders and Kalinga Lancers

Uttar Pradesh Wizards will take on Kalinga Lancers while Dabang Mumbai face Delhi Waveriders in the two semi-finals slated on Saturday.

Feb 22, 2017, 23:15 PM IST

Hockey India league: Mink van der Weerden's lone strike hand Punjab Warriors 1-0 win over Ranchi Rays

Uttar Pradesh Wizards will take on Kalinga Lancers in Lucknow on Friday.

Feb 09, 2017, 23:34 PM IST

Hockey India League: Brilliant Delhi Waveriders spank UP Wizards 8-1 to register 1st win

UP Wizards' lone goal came from the sticks of skipper VR Raghunath, who converted one of the five penalty corners they secured in the game.

Feb 08, 2017, 22:33 PM IST

Hockey India League: Ramdeep, Akashdeep star in UP Wizards' 10-0 win over Lancers

Ramandeep (4th and 23rd minutes) and Akashdeep (27th, 48th) were stars for Uttar Pradesh Wizards's.

Jan 29, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Hockey India League: Nikkin Thimmiah's last-minute field goal helps Mumbai hold Ranchi

The other goals for the hosts was scored by Harmanpreet Singh.

Jan 21, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Hockey India League 2017 starts with explosive Dabang Mumbai-Ranchi Rays opener on Saturday

Mumbai play their five home games at a stretch here from Saturday till the end of the month.

Jan 20, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Kolkata could host HIL matches, says SAI regional director

The 2017 edition of the HIL, featuring six sides, starts January 21.

Dec 28, 2016, 14:54 PM IST