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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicHockey world cup

Topic: Hockey world cup

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.

Our take on BBC documentary ban, Pakistani rupee, Hockey World Cup—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

As 1st round of hockey world cup ends, India faces New Zealand in ‘do-or-die’ crossover match

In light of England’s 4-0 victory over Spain, India needed 8-0 win over Wales to secure a direct quarter-final spot. Although it won 4-2, it would now have to face NZ.

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.

As Odisha gears up for hockey World Cup, here’s how new rules have made the game much faster

Fédération Internationale de Hockey announced list of changes in 2014 including shortening matches to 60 minutes from 70 & dividing game into quarters rather than halves.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.