‘I am brave, not stupid’: Amit Rohidas, Indian hockey’s first-rusher, looks back at his red-card foul against England that made him miss Olympics semi-finals | Hockey News

“I am brave. Not stupid,” Amit Rohidas says, in an affable, even tone. He is looking back at the notorious red-card he copped at the Olympics, after his swinging hockey…

Hardik Singh at Idea Exchange: ‘We cover up each other’s mistakes, don’t point fingers … that’s the new Indian style’

Vice captain Hardik Singh on Indian hockey’s revival, the unique team-building exercises in the build-up to the Olympics, how playing more frequently with Pakistan could help both nations and the…

Versatile Jugraj Singh, son of a porter at Attari-Wagah border, and India’s hero in Asian Champions Trophy hockey final

AS A child, Jugraj Singh, the son of a porter, sold Tricolour flags and water bottles to tourists at the Attari-Wagah border to help his family make ends meet. On…

Indian Hockey grows younger: Coach Craig Fulton’s vision for 2026 World Cup

The Asian Champions Trophy gold medal was still dangling around his neck, the smile hadn’t yet disappeared and he longed to be with his family. But Craig Fulton’s thoughts had…

Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Live Updates, India vs Korea hockey: Harmanpreet Singh and co in semi-final action | Hockey News

IND vs KOR hockey match Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Live: Unbeaten India will take on Korea in the second semifinal of the 2024 Asian Champions Hockey Tournament. Before their match,…

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India toy with Malaysia in 8-1 thrashing for third straight win; Raj Kumar Pal scores three goals

By the time it ended, India were playing for fun. Harmanpreet Singh, usually the last man standing in Indian defence, was suddenly in the attacking third, gliding past Malaysian players…

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Sukhjeet, Abhishek turn dynamic duo helping India drub Japan 5-1

It took India only two minutes and 40 seconds to put the tie to bed. Japan hadn’t even had a proper look at the ball, let alone settle into the…

Why Paris 2024 was the ‘Olympics of the Goalkeepers’ in hockey, and how more Penalty Corners were kept out

Given how important Paris 2024 was for PR Sreejesh, who had announced that the campaign was going to be his last for India, there was understandably a lot of attention…

Why Indian hockey star Abhishek is disappointed with Paris Olympic showing: ‘It’s a bronze when gold was in reach’ | Hockey News

Receptions held by the prime minister and president of the country, felicitations in their hometowns and massive celebrations, the welcome back to the Indian hockey team after winning historic bronze…

Raj Kumar Pal: From going hungry post father’s death, to chomping at rival deep defences with artistic dribbling | Hockey News

When the Indian men’s hockey team is in camp at the SAI center in Bengaluru or travelling abroad, Raj Kumar Pal tries to make sure he speaks at least twice…