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FIH Junior World Cup: India overcome fighting Switzerland with all-round efficiency to enter quarterfinals
December 3, 2025 08:36 IST
Manmeet Singh and Sharda Nand Tiwari score a brace each as hosts set up clash with Belgium
Hockey Junior World Cup: Why the stadium is a blessing for Madurai and the neighbouring districts
December 3, 2025 09:02 IST
The region has a strong hockey culture, and now it has a field to fuel their dreams too.
Amid complaints over ‘behaviour’, women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh quits citing ‘personal reasons’
December 2, 2025 08:38 IST
“After speaking to the players, Hockey India officials realised that at least half of the team did not want to continue playing under Harendra because of various reasons, ranging from how he handled the team to the rising number of injuries and the poor performances," a source told The Indian Express.
FIH Women’s Junior World Cup: Jyoti Singh and Co prepare for stiff German test with 13-0 win against Namibia in the opener
December 1, 2025 22:57 IST
Hina Bano (35’, 35’, 45’) and Kanika Siwach (12’, 30’, 45’) scored hat-tricks, while Sakshi Rana (10’, 23’) bagged a brace. Binima Dhan (14’), Sonam (14’), Sakshi Shukla (27’), Ishika (36’), and Manisha (60’) also got on the scoresheet.
Junior World Cup Hockey: Dilraj Singh’s journey from goalkeeper to goalscorer, through financial strife and mother’s sacrifices
December 2, 2025 08:38 IST
Not far from his village in Gurdaspur, Dilraj started working with coach Kulwinder Singh at Ghuman Kalan hockey ground.
FIH Junior World Cup: From 1-3 down, France score seven goals to stun Australia 8-3; Spain beat Belgium as QF race heats up
December 1, 2025 08:37 IST
FIH Junior World Cup 2025: While France’s second consecutive win put them well on their way to the quarter-finals, the Aussies are left with a tricky last pool game against Korea on Tuesday.
Hockey, Junior World Cup: Meet India captain Rohit, a powerful drag-flicker from Hisar who idolises Harmanpreet Singh
December 1, 2025 08:00 IST
Hailing from Dabra village in Hisar, Rohit is known for his speed, strength and skill as he leads from the front in the Junior Hockey World Cup
Hockey: Goalkeepers Pawan, Mohith shine but India beaten by Belgium 1-0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final
November 30, 2025 20:57 IST
Mohith HS and Pawan Malik emerged as the big positives in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final, even as India lost 0-1 to Belgium in a tight final.
Hockey Junior World Cup: Arshdeep Singh shows off finishing touches to his game as India beat Oman 17-0
November 30, 2025 12:45 IST
Hockey Junior World Cup: After struggling for goals in the opening quarter against Chile, India hit the ground running early, and the tone was set by Arshdeep Singh, one of the three Indian players to score a hat-trick.
Hockey: Swiss delight at Junior World Cup – from crowd-funding to winning two out of two on debut
November 30, 2025 01:35 IST
As the final hooter went at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium with the tournament debutants defeating Chile 3-2 in a thriller, a few hundred fans had become Swiss supporters.
After ‘starting trouble’, Sreejesh’s India go aerial to unlock stubborn Chile and start with 7-0 win
November 29, 2025 09:31 IST
After a goalless opening quarter, the floodgates opened as India ran out 7-0 winners against Chile to start their campaign with a solid if not spectacular win.
Hoarding, hyping and cheering for old hero, Sreejesh; Chennai welcomes Junior World Cup
November 28, 2025 22:24 IST
The goalkeeper legend was the cynosure in India’s opening game against Chile; city has feverishly welcomed the tournament.
FIH Junior Men’s World Cup tournament guide: India’s squad, schedule, ticket information and where to watch
November 28, 2025 10:40 IST
The Indian Express gives all the details of the FIH Junior Men's World Cup tournament
Hockey: With PR Sreejesh as head coach, Rohit-led India with strong core aim for the stars at Junior World Cup
November 28, 2025 08:16 IST
While the Junior World Cup is typically the first tryst with a high level of hockey for young players, the current Indian squad – to be led by Rohit – has already been exposed to one season of the Hockey India League (HIL) alongside top internationals.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025: India fall short by a goal in fighting defeat to Belgium
November 25, 2025 12:45 IST
The 2-3 defeat for India saw goals from Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra but a brace from Roman Duvekot and a goal from Nicolas De Kerpel was enough for the European giants, Belgium, to edge to victory.
Hockey: Makeshift Indian squad begins Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 win against Korea
November 23, 2025 23:29 IST
Midfielder Mohammed Raheel (15’) scored the winner for India in a match that was significantly delayed
India’s Raghu Prasad named world hockey’s male umpire of the year
November 18, 2025 19:12 IST
‘A recognition for his consistency, resilience and excellence’, says International Hockey Federation as Prasad is set to become first Asian to officiate in 200 international matches next week
Coach PR Sreejesh’s advice to his Indian junior hockey team: Important to win Junior World Cup but dream big, think of LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032
November 14, 2025 22:31 IST
With the tournament around the corner, Sreejesh tells the boys to think of graduation to top level as former captain names strong squad for the event to take place in Chennai and Madurai
FIH Men’s Junior World Cup: Rohit named captain, no Araijeet Singh Hudal as India name squad for home tournament
November 14, 2025 13:58 IST
The tournament is set to begin from 28th November to 10 December 2025 and will take place across two venues in Chennai and Madurai.
How an inspired substitution helped India win its only Hockey World Cup till date
November 10, 2025 15:23 IST
Aslam Sher Khan came on with minutes left and team trailing in semifinal against Malaysia, to score the equaliser
Dhyan Chand, Hitler and Olympic gold: On Indian hockey’s centenary, hockey great Aslam Sher Khan takes a trip down memory lane
November 9, 2025 09:59 IST
As the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey took place at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi, Aslam was fixated on the 1936 gold medal-winning team picture, recalling the stories he grew up listening to from his father.
Eye on Junior Hockey World Cup, Sreejesh plots to blend Indian flair with tactical adaptability
November 5, 2025 20:49 IST
As the Indian junior squad's coach, he is as animated from the sidelines and remains fun-loving.
Oman replace Pakistan in 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai
October 29, 2025 23:24 IST
Oman joins as the next highest placed team in the continental championship (Junior Asia Cup 2024), which is the qualifying tournament for the Junior World Cup.
Men’s & women’s HILs to be held in late December, early January
October 25, 2025 23:34 IST
The league, which has been plagued by financial concerns and player pullouts, will not have any franchise fee for three seasons starting from the third season.
Pakistan pulls out of Jr Hockey World Cup in India, demand for neutral venue not accepted
October 24, 2025 19:02 IST
The 24-team Junior World Cup is scheduled to be held from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai.
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