Hockey World League

Victorious Indian women's hockey team back in Delhi

The Indian women's hockey team arrived here on Tuesday after a successful campaign at the FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima, 2019.

Jun 25, 2019, 16:18 PM IST

International Hockey Federation issues warning to Narinder Batra for his outburst in Sardar Singh questioning issue

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday issued a warning to its president Narinder Batra and fined him for his outburst against English law enforcement authorities during the Hockey World League Semi-Final in London last year.

Apr 24, 2018, 20:00 PM IST

Sardar Singh gets a lifeline, named India captain for Azlan Shah Cup

Veteran Sardar Singh has got one more chance to prolong his international career after he was on Tuesday named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a tournament where three players will make their debut for the country.

Feb 20, 2018, 12:58 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

Australia team refuses to talk to Indian media at HWL 2017 in Bhubaneswar

The Australian team practiced at the stadium in mild drizzle as the mercury dipped in the Odisha capital on Friday, when India take on Argentina in the first semifinal.

Dec 08, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: India stun Belgium in shootout to enter semifinals

The see-saw quarterfinal battle stood 3-3 at the end of regulation time and then settled in favour of the hosts at 3-2 after sudden death shootout, thanks to PR Sreejesh’s understudy Chikte, who made four brilliant saves to send the 9000-strong crowd and his team-mates into a frenzy.

Dec 06, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: Holders Australia beat Spain 4-1, sail into semifinal

The Aussies were off to a quick start with Dylan Wotherspoon creating early trouble for the Spanish defence and on at least two occasions, he was denied by rival goalkeeper Quico Cortes.

Dec 06, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: India out of form but not out of it

To call India’s performance below-par will be an understatement. After a fighting draw against Australia, the team’s graph plunged in defeats against England (2-3) and Germany (0-2).

Dec 05, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: Poor India lose 0-2 to Germany, still in quarters

India earned four penalty corners but Rupinder Pal Singh and Harmanpreet Singh failed to be on the mark on any of those.

Dec 04, 2017, 22:03 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: India arrive ‘too’ late against England, lose 2-3

The defeat means India slip to the last position in Pool B with just one point. However, it doesn’t hurt their chances of progressing as the format ensures all eight teams play the quarterfinals.

Dec 02, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

HWL 2017 Final: A win over England will make India’s rest day cheery

England may not be as testing as Australia but players like Barry Middleton and Mark Gleghorne are capable of turning the screws even on half chances.

Dec 02, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Hockey World League 2017 Final: Defence is my top priority, says dragflicker Rupinder Pal Singh

Back in national colours after recovering from an injury, dragflick specialist Rupinder Pal Singh said defence will be his top priority as he looks to make a fresh start during India's campaign at the Hockey World League (HWL) Final here.

Nov 29, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Two cents from Sreejesh and Sardar: Hockey World League Final will set the tone for 2018

Sreejesh and Sardar, out of the team for contrasting reasons, are the closest one can get to the team that is now nestling in Bhubaneswar awaiting their HWL Final opener against Australia on December 1.

Nov 29, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Rani Rampal to lead India at women's Hockey World League Semi-Final

Defender Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam has been named as Rani's deputy for the tournament.

Jun 21, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

WHL 2017: India lose to Netherlands 1-3 in final Group B game, to face Malaysia in quarter final

Netherlands topped Pool B with an all-win record from four matches, while India finished second with three wins from four games.

Jun 20, 2017, 20:59 PM IST

Sport is a great leveller! Sania Mirza tweets on India's victory over Pakistan in hockey, defeat in cricket

India may well have suffered a 180-run rout at the hands of Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final but they came out on top on the other side of London -- in field hockey.

Jun 20, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Indian hockey star Sardar Singh questioned by police over sexual assault case

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:39 PM IST

Hockey World League 2017: After beating Pakistan, confident India eye Netherlands scalp in semis

With their place already secured in the quarterfinals, India would be hoping to keep up the good work and keep a clean slate going into the business end of the tournament.

Jun 19, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

We scored some great goals against Pakistan, says Indian hockey coach Roelant Oltmans

India chief hockey coach Roelant Oltmans exuded satisfaction after his boys went on a goal spree against Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Final but said they still need to work on some areas.

Jun 19, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Hockey World League semi-final: Why Indian players wore black arm bands during 7-1 demolition of Pakistan

Harmanpreet Singh, India's stand-in skipper revealed why all members of the Indian cricket team were wearing black arm bands in the match against Pakistan.

Jun 19, 2017, 10:59 AM IST