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The Indian women’s hockey team is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, targeting a gold medal and a direct Olympic berth after a series of strong performances.
The United States has turned soccer into a commercial powerhouse, influencing global governance, ownership patterns and rule innovations while courting controversy over its expanding reach.
Both Argentina's men's and women's national field hockey teams have secured spots in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, joining the Netherlands as the only nation with both squads in the last four. The women's team, known as Las Leonas, advanced after a goalless draw with Belgium, while the men's side earned their place with a 5‑3 victory over India. Their upcoming matches will pit them against Australia and Germany, respectively, in a bid for a seventh championship.
A historic World Cup exit has sparked criticism of Pakistan's hockey decline, with calls to prioritize the Asian Games and address talent shortages
India's men's hockey team fell to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, ending a 51‑year title drought and sparking criticism over senior reliance, defensive frailties and insufficient exposure for emerging talent.
India needed a win to advance past Pool E in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, but a 0-0 draw with Australia ended their semi-final hopes and sent them to the 5th–6th placement matches.
A tense 0‑0 draw in the quarter‑final left the Indian women's team facing a fifth‑place match, while Australia advances on superior pool standing.
India must beat Argentina by at least two goals while hoping England loses to the Netherlands by three, a scenario that would keep their semi‑final dreams alive.
The United States O-55 men’s field hockey squad is set to compete in the 2026 World Masters World Cup in Brasschaat, Belgium, where seasoned athletes like Mike Sandhu and Nick Hill will battle for glory.
The Indian women’s side must beat Australia while watching the Netherlands versus China match to secure a place in the semi‑finals.
The Indian women's hockey squad must defeat Australia on Sunday to keep their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semi‑final hopes alive, a task complicated by the outcome of the Netherlands versus China match earlier in the day.
Argentina’s women’s national field hockey team, known as Las Leonas, earned a 2‑0 win over Scotland, guaranteeing their place in the tournament’s next stage.
A dramatic final pool encounter at Wagener Stadium saw India overcome Pakistan 5‑3, extending a three‑match winning streak and underscoring the teams’ contrasting recent form.
At 39, Messi hints at the end of his playing days while his legacy continues to shape the sport.
A 4‑2 loss to England exposed defensive lapses and missed opportunities, prompting the Indian side to regroup ahead of a pivotal World Cup encounter with Pakistan.
With India aiming to end a 32‑year winless streak against England, both sides bring contrasting recent performances and a shared hunger for knockout stage qualification.
A recent biography by Dr. Tim D. Johnson explores Gen. Robert Neyland’s dual legacy as a wartime logistics pioneer and a transformative football coach, shedding light on innovations that still influence the sport today.
An 18‑year‑old basketball standout from northern India, Jagmeet Singh, nicknamed "Indian Wemby," is navigating a U.S. prep school path with NBA aspirations while remembering his father’s dream of representing India on the world stage.
The prestigious FIH Hockey Pro League returns on 8 December 2026 in Argentina, launching a global campaign that will span six nations and showcase the sport’s elite talent.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey demands transparency from the federation’s director general over the controversial jersey change ahead of the World Cup.
Former US ambassador Joe Hockey argues that bad intelligence, Israeli influence and a misreading of Iran’s stability prolonged the US‑Iran standoff, while pointing to Australia’s strategic role in rare‑earth supply chains.
In his first competitive match since the 2026 World Cup, Tim Payne netted a stunning one‑touch goal for Club Olimpia, sparking a 3‑0 victory and raising hopes for upcoming friendlies in India.
The India Hockey 360 Festival concluded after a two‑day event that united international experts and local stakeholders, featuring skill‑based sessions, a coaches’ summit, and a 3×3 exhibition, all backed by major hockey organisations.
The recent India Hockey 360 Festival concluded after a two-day program that linked Indian players, coaches and fans with international experts, showcasing skill sessions, a coaches’ summit and a 3×3 exhibition.