Hockey World Cup

Exclusive: This Upcoming Hockey Star Sets Eye On Place In World Cup Squad After Junior Asia Cup Triumph

After scoring the decisive goal in the finals for India, defender Neelam Panghal spoke to Zeenews English about her experience of playing at the Asia Cup and her goals for the future.

Jun 17, 2023, 16:38 PM IST

Hockey World Cup 2023: 'Let the power-hungry officials first fight it out', How India won 1975 Men's WC despite dirty infights and corruption back home

How Ajitpal Singh-led Team India won their first hockey World Cup in 1975 is a story of tackling corruption, infights more than tackling opponents and scoring goals. 

Jan 13, 2023, 14:05 PM IST

India vs Spain, Hockey World Cup 2023 LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast of FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in India

Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men's hockey team will look to aim for their first World Cup win since 1975, and open their account vs giants Spain

Jan 12, 2023, 18:55 PM IST

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: India's squad, fixtures, venue, timing and live streaming details - All you need know

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: All you need to know about India Hockey team's squad, fixtures, venue, timing and live streaming details.

Jan 09, 2023, 15:37 PM IST

Harmanpreet Singh to lead India in Men's Hockey World 2023, check full squad here

The World Cup squad was selected after two-day trials in SAI Centre in Bengaluru where 33 players were put to test. It features a good mix of experienced and young players who will strive to end India's wait for a podium finish at the prestigious event. 

Dec 23, 2022, 13:18 PM IST

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022: India to face England in opener on July 3

India will play all their pool matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands in the event to be held from July 1 to 17.

Mar 01, 2022, 17:51 PM IST

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr. admitted to hospital in critical condition

Balbir was part of the Indian teams that won gold at the 1948 London Olympics, Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956. 

May 10, 2020, 09:42 AM IST

India bids to host next Hockey World Cup

India have proposed conducting the event for either men or women in the January 13 to 29, 2023 window, which has also been preferred by Australia and New Zealand. 

Feb 05, 2019, 14:16 PM IST

Need to develop world class drag-flickers: Former Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey

In the absence of Rupinder Pal Singh, India had three dragflickers in young Harmanpreet, Amit Rohidas and Varun Kumar but their conversion rate was poor, recording just 30.7 per cent.

Dec 23, 2018, 17:27 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Belgium beat Netherlands in penalty shoot-out to win maiden title

Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by eking out a 3-2 win in the penalty shoot-out after the final match of the game's showpiece event ended in a goalless draw.

Dec 16, 2018, 21:29 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Australia thrash England 8-1 to clinch bronze medal

This was Australia's fifth bronze medal in the history of the tournament. The last time the Kookaburras had to be satisfied with a third-place finish was way back in 1994 in front of their home crowd in Sydney.

Dec 16, 2018, 19:05 PM IST

India coach Harendra Singh receives official reprimand from FIH for his outburst against umpires

The reprimand was handed down to Harendra after he and India's analytical coach Chris Ciriello were called for an official hearing by the FIH on Saturday.

Dec 16, 2018, 18:14 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands crush Australia's dream of clinching a hat-trick of WC titles

The Dutch thus took a sweet revenge of their 1-6 loss to the Kookaburras in the summit clash of the 2014 World Cup at the Hague.

Dec 15, 2018, 21:11 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: FIH hints at strict action against India coach Harendra Singh after outburst against umpiring

Soon after the defeat, Harendra blamed poor umpiring for his side's unexpected early ouster, saying FIH seriously need to address the issue as his side has been on the receiving end of poor on-field decisions twice this year.

Dec 15, 2018, 20:46 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Belgium maul England 6-0 to reach maiden final

The Belgium players, who wore black armbands to pay respect to their teammate Gougnard whose father passed away before the match, dominated possession in the first two quarters and created a couple of promising chances, two of which resulted in goals.

Dec 15, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Indian striker Akashdeep Singh faces possible two match suspension

According to a statement from the world body, the International Hockey Federation's technical delegate had recommended Akashdeep's case to FIH's disciplinary commissioner.

Dec 15, 2018, 20:32 PM IST

India knocked out of Hockey World Cup after 1-2 defeat against the Netherlands in quarters

A well-oiled Indian unit had raised hopes of making the semifinals for the first time since 1975 but the Dutch side broke a million hearts by coming from behind to knock out the hosts 2-1 in the last-eight clash.

Dec 13, 2018, 21:20 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: England shock Argentina 3-2 to move into semi-finals

England, who conceded the lead in the 17th minute, staged a superb come back to make their third successive semi-final appearance in the history of the tournament.

Dec 12, 2018, 19:47 PM IST

We are ready to answer the call of 1.3 billion Indians: Indian hockey coach Harendra Singh

India has never defeated Netherlands in the history of the World Cup, but Harendra refused to dwell on the past.

Dec 12, 2018, 19:34 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Indian players 'yelled at' for entering restricted area

As per the protocol of the tournament, the players were not entitled to be present at the VIP lounge. But on the request of a few near and dear ones, Manpreet and a few players entered the area and were busy in signing autographs and clicking pictures with their fans.

Dec 12, 2018, 19:05 PM IST