FIH Pro League: After setback in Rourkela, Indian men’s hockey team eyes revival in Hobart
In the home leg, India endured a forgettable run against Belgium and Argentina that dented their early campaign momentum.
In the home leg, India endured a forgettable run against Belgium and Argentina that dented their early campaign momentum.
The year begins with the second edition of the revived Hockey India League (HIL).
Indian junior men's hockey team beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a high-octane quarterfinal clash at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai on Friday.
The celebration paid tribute to a century of excellence, unity and national pride, honouring the sport’s evolution from its early days in 1925 to its resurgence on the global stage.
This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India has brought their best squad to the campaign and will be looking to showcase their A game in Rajgir.
Two-time Olympic medallist Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead India at the European leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22, Hockey India (HI) announced on Thursday.
Harmanpreet Singh's Indian hockey team will have to attend to some unfinished business from the Paris Olympic Games when they take on reigning World Cup winner Germany in a two-match bilateral series at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.
Gurjot went on to play all 7 matches of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 and although he was unlucky to not score a goal, he gave a good account of himself and showed immense dedication and hardwork on the pitch.
After the Indian hockey team’s spectacular show in Paris ended with a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, it has sparked emotions of the return of glory days for the sport in the country.
The prime minister spoke to the team and congratulated them on the bronze medal victory and praised them for their skill, perseverance and team spirit.
