Hockey
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) The Indian men’s hockey team began its FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign with a 1-3 defeat to Spain at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Sukhjeet Singh netted the lone goal for world No. 5 India, while Borja Lacalle (28′), Ignacio Cobos (38′) and Bruno Avila (56′) found the target for…
Sydney, Feb 9 (UNI) Australia’s women came out tops in a high-paced 3-1 win over Spain, much to the delight of a big home crowd who braved the rain to watch some high-quality FIH Hockey Pro League action. In the corresponding men’s match, Spain trailed in the match statistics but still played out a riveting…
London, Feb 3 (UNI) Arsenal moved to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool by thrashing Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who knew only a victory would suffice with Liverpool opening a commanding lead at the top of the table after winning at Bournemouth, responded by overpowering the fading champions in emphatic…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (UNI) Hockey India on Thursday announced a 32-member Indian Men’s Hockey squad ahead of the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the side as captain with deputy Hardik Singh by side. India…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium from February 15 to 25. India will face off against visiting teams – England, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany, playing…
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 27 (UNI) FIH decided on Monday to make it mandatory for all players when defending penalty corners to wear a face mask. This measure has been taken in order to further protect players when defending during this very special moment of the game of hockey. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Athletes’ welfare…
Ranchi, Jan 26 (UNI) The inaugural edition of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 concluded with Odisha Warriors emerging victorious, defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in a thrilling final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal was the heroine for the Warriors,…
Ranchi, Jan 25 (UNI) After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and JSW Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash at the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League 2025 final on Sunday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here. Table toppers Soorma flourished in…
Rourkela, Jan 25 (UNI) Team Gonasika put on an impressive performance to defeat the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in a Pool B match of the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday. Gonasika’s goals came from Araijeet Singh Hundal (14’), Jack Waller (45’), Tim Howard (50’), and Chandanda…
Ranchi, Jan 24 (UNI) The Delhi SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard’s brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women’s Hockey India League match here. Goals from Navneet Kaur (28′) and Yibbi Jansen (35′) saw both sides locked at 1-1 at the end…
