India eyes historic World Cup breakthrough
The Indian men’s hockey team prepares for the 2026 World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, hoping to finally capture a title after 51 years.
Aug 11, 2026
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Hockey India chief seeks answers over contentious jersey change ahead of World Cup
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey demands transparency from the federation’s director general over the controversial jersey change ahead of the World Cup.
Aug 4, 2026
Saffron Jersey Controversy Divides Indian Hockey Politics
A dispute over the Indian men's hockey team's new saffron kit has ignited a political clash, with Congress accusing the government of using sport for ideological gain and Hockey India insisting the colour change celebrates courage and victory.
Aug 2, 2026
Congress Slams Government Over Saffron Hockey Jersey Change
The Indian National Congress has questioned the government's decision to replace the iconic blue hockey jerseys with saffron, calling the move a politically motivated experiment that disregards tradition and public sentiment.
Aug 1, 2026
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge Slams Government’s Saffron Hockey Jersey Decision
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has denounced the Indian government's move to replace the national hockey team's blue jerseys with saffron kits, calling it a political experiment that disregards public sentiment and sporting tradition.
Aug 1, 2026
India’s Hockey Team Trades Blue for Orange Ahead of World Cup
The Indian men's hockey squad will sport orange jerseys at the upcoming FIH World Cup, a move defended as practical by the captain, while critics and former players debate the underlying motives and national symbolism.
Jul 30, 2026
Saffron Kit Controversy Rocks Indian Hockey Ahead of World Cup
The Indian men's hockey team's traditional blue jerseys have been replaced by a saffron kit for the upcoming FIH World Cup, igniting criticism from former captain Viren Rasquinha and raising questions about the move's political undertones.
Jul 30, 2026
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Criticizes Saffron Jersey Change in Indian Hockey
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and former captain Viren Rasquinha question the shift from blue to saffron, framing it as an attempt to rewrite national history.
Jul 30, 2026
Saffron Shift Sparks Debate
The Indian hockey teams' new saffron jerseys, featuring cultural motifs, have ignited controversy, with Viren Rasquinha condemning the move while Hockey India defends it as a celebration of national symbolism ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jul 30, 2026
Saffron Jerseys Spark Debate as India Preps for 2026 Hockey World Cup
The decision to replace India's traditional blue jersey with saffron for the 2026 Hockey World Cup has ignited criticism from veteran players, even as the tournament prepares to make history.
Jul 30, 2026
Live Streaming of 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship
The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship runs from July 28 to August 8, 2026, in Coimbatore, with selected matches streamed live for free on Hockey India’s official YouTube channel.
Jul 28, 2026
Rising Stars Shine at 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 in Gwalior
The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 opened in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with four teams securing decisive wins on the first day.
Jul 25, 2026
India announces 20‑man squad for 2026 Hockey World Cup
Hockey India has revealed the roster that will represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, a tournament that promises fresh challenges and historic opportunities.
Jul 24, 2026
India and Pakistan Gear Up for Historic Pro League Duel in London
The upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures in London will see India and Pakistan clash for the first time in senior men's hockey since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, with both teams emphasizing traditional sportsmanship despite recent cricket‑style handshake debates.
Jun 23, 2026
India’s Hockey Squad Eyes Crucial Netherlands Leg in Pro League
The Indian men's team will face Netherlands and Germany in a series of matches in June 2026, using the fixtures to sharpen tactics ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games, while midfielder Manpreet Singh prepares to match a historic cap milestone.
Jun 13, 2026
Frederic Soyez Appointed Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team
Hockey India announced the hiring of Frederic Soyez as head coach of the junior men's side, ending PR Sreejesh's tenure and raising questions about foreign leadership in Indian sport.
May 15, 2026