Hockey India

Hockey India names 33 players for junior men's national camp

The group will be looking at the overall development during the camp and will also get an opportunity to closely watch their senior compatriots go about their preparations for an all-important year that features the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar.

Jan 06, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

Hockey India congratulates new FIH World Panel Umpire Javed Shaikh

The 41-year-old Shaikh from Mumbai began his career as an umpire in 2000 at a local tournament. In 2002, he was called- up as a national umpire followed by an opportunity at the 2003 Under-21 Invitational Cup in Poland where he served as an international umpire.

Dec 14, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Happy ending to India's up-and-down year in hockey

Things weren't exactly going to plan until Hockey India appointed new coaches and were rewarded with Asia Cup gold by both men and women's team.

Dec 14, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

FIH: Indian men's and women's hockey team rank 6th and 10th in year-end

The Indian men's team were at the sixth spot since the beginning of this year and maintained its position throughout 2017.

Dec 12, 2017, 21:28 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: 'Unpredictable' India face Olympic champions Argentina in semi finals

'Inconsistent' is the perfect word to sum up India. If one day the Indians are brilliant, the very next day they might give a lacklustre performance.

Dec 07, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Pakistan on for World Cup in India, HIL back in 2019 end: Hockey India CEO Elena Norman

Elena Norman said Hockey India has got approval from two out of three ministries so far for Pakistan’s participation in the men’s hockey World Cup next year in India.

Dec 06, 2017, 20:25 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: Dismal penalty corners conversion rate cause for concern for India

Drag-flick great Floris Jan Bovelander too advocated the need for trying out variations to get the better of new tactics employed by defenders during penalty corners.

Dec 05, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

Statistics doesn't matter, what matters is execution: Sjoerd Marijne

Despite having the better share of chances in their final Pool B match against Germany, the hosts could not execute them and went down 0-2.

Dec 04, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Pro League doors open, India makes hockey strong: International Hockey Federation CEO Jason McCracken

The FIH assurance comes despite India pulling out of the event initially.

Dec 03, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Hockey India names 33 players for women's national camp

The players will report to Indian women's hockey team's chief coach Harendra Singh and will train together till December 23.

Nov 25, 2017, 13:21 PM IST

Sardar Singh axed from India's squad for Hockey World League Final, Rupinder Pal Singh returns

Sardar is a former India captain and 2017 Khel Ratna award winner and was part of the 2017 Asia Cup that India won last month.

Nov 17, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Indian women hockey team ranked 10th in world after Asia Cup triumph

The India's men's team has maintained the sixth position in the latest rankings. 

Nov 06, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Beti ka khel dikhao: Why women's hockey Asia Cup wasn't live on TV

India women did the country proud by winning the 2017 Asia Cup in Japan on Sunday, but none of its matches was telecast live, unlike the men's Asia Cup last month. Zee Media tried to find out the reasons behind that.

Nov 06, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Hockey: 'Trust' the buzzword as India embark on 'Mission Asia Cup'

New coach Sjoerd Marijne got the boys around him upon taking charge and said that a team's progress depends as much on the trust factor as on skills and other aspects.

Oct 09, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

India women’s hockey team play out 2-2 draw against Belgium junior men’s team

India soon earned a penalty corner but their effort was saved by the Junior World Cup finalists’ goalkeeper which meant Belgium led by a goal at the end of second quarter.

Sep 12, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Waltherus Marijne appointed Indian senior men's hockey team chief coach

Last week, Hockey India sacked national coach Roelant Oltmans after a string of unimpressive outings at the international level. 

Sep 08, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Hockey India invites applications for Roelant Oltmans' replacement

According to the advertisement, the chief coach will be given a three-year term till December 31 i.E. 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games cycle, subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probation period.

Sep 05, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

Hockey India to advertise for new coach, Harendra could be the best applicant: David John

The chief coach's position was vacated on Saturday after HI decided to end its four-year association with Roelant Oltmans. 

Sep 04, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

Roelant Oltmans was past his sell-by date, Hockey India took time to realise

A year on from Rio, Hockey India’s (HI) High Performance and Development Committee on Saturday escorted Oltmans to the exit door – thanking him for what he has done, while reminding that the team’s performance in 2017 doesn’t merit him continuing in the job.

Sep 03, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

I was prepared to be sacked from Day One: Roelant Oltmans

In the past, renowned coaches like Australian Ric Charlesworth, Spaniard Jose Brasa, Micheal Nobbs, Terry Walsh and Paul van Ass were shown the door unceremoniously even before the completion of their tenures.

Sep 02, 2017, 21:32 PM IST