Hockey
Ankara, Feb 21 (UNI) The India U20 women’s national team registered their second consecutive win in the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup, beating Hong Kong 1-0 at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, here on Saturday. The two teams went into the dressing rooms with the score at 0-0. Winger Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (53’) scored…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (UNI) India overcame a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 against Ireland in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Friday night. It was an equaliser from Mandeep Singh (22′) that set the tone of the match for India while Jarmanpreet Singh (45′) and…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (UNI) Reigning World Champions Germany beat India 4-1 in a high-octane encounter here at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here. It was goals by Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′) and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) that helped clinch the winning points while…
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,…
