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Tuesday, January 27, 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

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

India & EU announce “mother of all trade deals”. This is why it matters

Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.