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Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh advanced to the final of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 after semifinal victories over Punjab and Jharkhand respectively. Odisha's Bilkan Oram scored a hat-trick in the thrilling win

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh urged the Indian men's team to move past the jersey controversy and focus on ending India's 50-year World Cup medal drought. He backed the saffron kit change if approved by players and stressed keeping politics away from sports

Indian forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have highlighted the importance of consistency, teamwork, chemistry and mental preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India will begin its campaign against Wales on August 15

India's men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the FIH Hockey World Cup, replacing the traditional blue kit. While Hockey India defended the change, former captain Viren Rasquinha questioned abandoning the team's long-standing identity and legacy

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 will be held in Coimbatore from July 28 to August 8, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. Teams will compete for the national title, while promotion and relegation add extra significance to every match.

India settled for the runners-up trophy after losing 4-2 to China in the Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship final in Muscat. Earlier, the team crushed Kazakhstan 8-1 in the semi-final and also secured qualification for the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.

Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh leading the side. Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the team's balance of experience and youth ahead of the tournament beginning on August 15.

The Indian youth men's and women's hockey teams departed Delhi on Saturday for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. Coached by Sardar Singh and Rani, the teams seek qualification for the FIH U18 World Cup

Hockey India has announced a 20-member Indian women's squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with Salima Tete named captain. The team enters the tournament after an unbeaten title-winning campaign at the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand

Hockey India will begin nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops from July 18 to improve coaching standards and technical officiating across the country. Led by FIH educators, the initiative aims to strengthen grassroots hockey through structured learning and skill development.

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have intensified preparations at the national coaching camp in Bengaluru ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with coaches Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne expressing confidence about the squads' readiness

Chief coaches Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne have centered India's joint national camps around advanced strength and conditioning protocols, aiming to physically peak both the men's and women's teams for next month's historic concurrent FIH Hockey World Cups

The Indian junior women's hockey team wrapped up its seven-match UK exposure tour with three wins, three losses, and a shootout defeat. Captain Shileima Chanu Khaidem hailed the tour as vital preparation ahead of the Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India has announced a 15-member sub-junior women's squad for the Women's Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026. The players are attending a coaching camp in Bhopal under coach Rani before travelling to Muscat, Oman, for the continental tournament.

Hockey India has named 15 players for the sub-junior national camp at Panjab University, Chandigarh, ahead of the inaugural Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat. The squad, guided by Sardar Singh, prepares after winning gold at the U-18 Asia Cup

Hockey India has named a 22-member Indian Junior men's team for an exposure tour of Belgium from July 5 to 18. Led by Anmol Ekka, the side will play six matches against Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands ahead of the Junior Asia Cup.

Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu. Punia, an all-time great with over 300 caps, dedicated the honour to her family and teammates for supporting her historic journey

Hockey India has named a 24-member junior women's squad, captained by Khaidem Shileima Chanu, for a developmental tour of the UK from July 5–14. The team will play seven matches to prepare for the Junior Asia Cup

India's men's hockey team registered a gritty 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in their final FIH Pro League Rotterdam leg match. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Rajinder Singh secured the hard-fought three points for the visitors

The Indian women's hockey team clinched its second FIH Nations Cup title, defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland. The unbeaten campaign secures India's return to the Pro League, earning the players a cash reward from Hockey India