World of Hockey News
India’s national sport reached a historic milestone as Hockey India, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India, celebrated 100 years of Indian hockey with a grand centenary gala on November 7, 2025. The main event was held at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, with parallel celebrations taking place across…
The Hockey India League (HIL) has been dealt another blow ahead of its much-anticipated 2025 revival, with UP Rudras officially withdrawing from the upcoming season. The franchise, which was set to represent Uttar Pradesh in the revamped league format, cited unresolved logistical and financial challenges as the primary reason for its exit—marking the third team…
In a proud moment for Indian sports, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honoured the victorious Indian men’s hockey team with a cash reward of ₹2.5 crore following their triumphant campaign at the Hero Asia Cup 2025. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Patna on September 19, where Kumar personally handed…
The Indian women’s hockey team kicked off their Super 4s campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding 4–2 victory over South Korea at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on September 10. The win extended India’s unbeaten run in the tournament and showcased their attacking prowess, tactical discipline, and…
India’s men’s hockey team delivered a masterclass in attacking flair and tactical cohesion to lift the Asia Cup 2025 title in Rajgir, Bihar, defeating defending champions South Korea 4-1 in a high-octane final. The win not only ended India’s eight-year wait for continental glory but also secured a direct berth to the FIH Hockey World…
India’s women’s hockey team launched their 2025 Women’s Asia Cup campaign with a thunderous statement, crushing Thailand 11-0 in their Pool B opener at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Hockey Field in Hangzhou, China, on September 5. The dominant performance not only showcased India’s attacking prowess but also reaffirmed their status as one of the…
India’s campaign in the ongoing Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir has been marked by flashes of brilliance overshadowed by troubling inconsistency, raising serious questions ahead of key matches against Malaysia and China. Despite a narrow 4–3 win over China in the opener and a hard-fought draw against defending champions Korea, the Indian men’s hockey…
India’s men’s hockey team enters the Super4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 brimming with confidence after a commanding 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their final group-stage match at the Rajgir Sports Complex. The win not only sealed India’s unbeaten run in Pool A but also served as a morale booster ahead of their high-stakes…
Renowned mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has called India’s dramatic victory over Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics “one of the proudest moments” of his career. The South African, who joined the Indian men’s hockey team ahead of the Games, praised the squad’s resilience, mental strength, and tactical discipline after they…
India’s men’s hockey team delivered a ruthless performance in their final pool match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, dismantling Kazakhstan 15-0 in front of a roaring crowd at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar. The emphatic victory not only sealed India’s top spot in Pool A but also marked their biggest win in…
