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Topic: Hockey India

Indian junior women’s hockey team loses to Argentina with 2-4 at Four Nations Tournament

Kanika Siwach from India got off to a good start giving India a glimmer of hope, but Argentina maintained its dominance, sealing its victory with four goals against India’s two.

India’s hockey ace Lalremsiami wants infra to improve in home state Mizoram. ‘We only have 3 grounds’

24-year-old celebrated her 150th milestone on 14 November in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. She took just 6 yrs to reach national side after she first took up hockey stick.

Sreejesh is hockey’s Tendulkar. No. 16 jersey retired as Olympics star bows out after back-to-back medals

The 36-yr-old Indian goalkeeper, whose illustrious career spanned 18 years, is now set to become the coach of the junior men’s hockey team.

Indian hockey lacked astro turf, good equipment in 1980s. It took 4 decades to make a comeback

India has produced some amazing hockey talents like Major Dhyan Chand who scored 14 goals in the 1928 Olympics, including three goals in the final against the Dutch.

Second Khelo India Sub Junior Women’s Hockey League to kick off in Lucknow

The league is all set to get underway in Lucknow from March 28 to April 6.

Hockey India launches new programme to cultivate young drag-flickers and goalkeepers

The programme will include a 3-day training session at premier national academies across India for the former players, followed by the identification and training of the most promising young talents.

Eye on 2026 World Cup, Hockey India looks to national camp to recruit new talent

The National Championship camp to be held in Delhi will bring together the country's top hockey players and budding stars who will compete for a spot on the national team.

Hockey India CEO Elena Norman steps down after 13 years leading country’s men’s & women’s teams

Norman had been at the helm of the Indian hockey federation since 2006. During her tenure, the team soared to great heights, achieving career-best world rankings.

Will Belgium do it again or can India break 48-yr jinx — what’s the buzz around Hockey World Cup

With the Men’s Hockey World Cup underway in Bhubaneswar, a look at key narratives surrounding the tournament, particularly the elephant in the room for host India.

Meet India’s hockey World Cup squad — from ‘one of world’s best drag-flickers’ to Mr 4th Quarter

India, who haven’t won the title since 1975, will look to build on their successes in Tokyo Olympics, CWG, & Asia Cup as they host FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.