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Indian men's hockey team to tour Australia before Hockey Asia Cup 2025

As part of its preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup, the Indian men's hockey team will tour Australia for a friendly four-match series in Perth from August 15 to 21. The eighth-ranked Indian team will be playing the sixth-ranked hosts on August 15, 16, 19, and 21 at the same venue. The Asia Cup is due to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 29 to September 7. The continental showpiece offers a direct qualification spot for next year's FIH World Cup to the tournament winner. "This tour comes at a crucial time for us, just ahead of the Hero Asia Cup in Bihar. While these are technically friendly matches, they form a very important part of our preparation phase," India chief coach Craig Fulton said in a statement issued by Hockey India. "Playing against a team like Australia will test us in all aspects - both on the ball and off it - and that is exactly what we need to sharpen up before a major tournament," he added. Fulton said the side has completed a 10-day training block. "...

Pakistan hockey body unwilling to send team to India for Asia Cup

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has informed the sport's global governing body FIH that it will be "difficult" for them to send a team to India for the Asia Cup next month because of "security concerns". Tariq Bugti, who heads the PHF, said they had written to the FIH and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), expressing their reservations over sending the team to India. "We have informed them that in the existing scenario, our team will face security risks playing in India," he said. "We have informed them our players are also not keen to travel to India for the Asia Cup which is also a direct qualifying tournament," he added. The PHF chief said the ball is now in the court of the FIH and AHF to decide about the event and Pakistan's matches. "We have asked them to let us know what guarantee is there that our players will be safe in India and will be able to focus on the tournament," he said. The Pakistan government is yet to come out with an official statement on the issue but rece

India hockey to prioritise 2026 Asian Games over World Cup; here's why

Japan's Aichi-Nagoya will host the 2026 Asian Games from September 19, while the FIH Hockey World Cup is scheduled to conclude on August 30

European Tour 2025: India A suffers 3-2 defeat to England in hockey

The India 'A' men's hockey team suffered its second consecutive defeat on the European tour, going down 2-3 to England in a closely-contested match here on Tuesday. Despite young Indian forwards Maninder Singh and Uttam Singh scoring for India 'A' at the Wagener Stadion, India lost the match to world number 5 England after a close competition. After the match India 'A' Coach Shivendra Singh said, "We initially had three really good wins on this tour, and now two really close losses. We knew that as the tour progressed, we would face tougher competition and teams. "We are now taking each game as it comes and learning from it as we progress. We still have three games left against two really good teams, and are now looking forward to playing those." The India 'A' men's team will now head to Antwerpen to play against Belgium Thursday. They will then head to Eindhoven for their final two matches against the Netherlands on July 18 and July 20.

We need better time, game management: India women's hockey coach Harendra

Under-fire Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh on Wednesday said his side need to work on time and game management to be a force to reckon with, areas that spoiled their FIH Pro League campaign this year. India lost seven matches out of eight in the European leg of the Pro League to finish at the bottom and were relegated to the FIH Nation's Cup. In the remaining match, India drew 2-2 with Argentina in the regulation time but lost in the penalty shootout. "It's a new team with several experienced players missing due to injuries, defence in particular. What we need to work on is time management and game management," Harendra said in a virtual interaction. "To work on that area we need to create scenarios and read the game. Like fielding inexperienced players in the defence and than observe where they stand. If they fail we will have to depend on seniors," he said. "There is no excuse on that part." Harendra said the Indians also need to work on their penalty corne

India A men's hockey team thrash Ireland 6-1 to start European tour

The Indian A men's hockey team produced a dominant performance to outclass Ireland 6-1, making a rollicking start to its European tour at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood here. Uttam Singh, Amandeep Lakra, Aditya Lalage, Selvam Karthi, and Boby Singh Dhami were the scorers for India in a comprehensive victory Tuesday night. India completely dominated throughout the four quarters and hardly put a foot wrong. Uttam opened the scoring and Amandeep later extended the Indian team's lead. This was followed by a impressive brace by Aditya as he scored back-to-back goals. Forwards Selvam Karthi and Boby Singh Dhami too scored a goal each to feature on the scoresheet. Ireland could only manage to score a consolation goal as India ensured they are tight with their defending. India will next face Ireland again Wednesday night. They will later play against France, England, Belgium and hosts The Netherlands over the course of the next two weeks.

Sports visa controversy: Why can't India deny a visa to Pakistani athletes?

India's decision to honour IOC's Rule 44, even during political friction, protects its ambitions of hosting major events, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics

FIH Pro League 2025: Argentina-W vs India-W live time, date, live streaming

Indian women's team began their European leg with a loss and are now out of title contention, but will aim to dent Argentina women's title hopes in London

FIH Pro League 2025: India women lose to Australia 1-2 after late error

India made a dream start, with Vaishnavi Phalke finding the net in just the third minute through a brilliant field goal, but eventually fell short at the end

FIH Pro League Highlights: India slump to 6th defeat against Australia

This latest loss adds to India's woes in the Pro League campaign, leaving them without a win on their European tour so far.

Manpreet Singh becomes second Indian hockey player to play 400 matches

Dilip Tirkey (412 caps), now Hockey India President, is the only player ahead of Manpreet on the caps list

FIH Pro League 2025: India vs Australia live time, date, live streaming

Indian men's team, after losing five back-to-back matches in Europe, have slipped down to the 5th spot and is now out of title contention

AUS vs IND FIH Pro League 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Australia get 4th win of the season, beat India 3-2;

FIH Pro League 2025:Abhishek's brace for India went in vain as India conceded a late penalty corner goal against the Aussies to lose the tie.

FIH Pro League 2025: Australia vs India live time, date, live streaming

The Indian men's team will be desperate to end their losing streak when they face Australia in the fixture of the FIH Pro League 2025

IND vs AFG Highlights: Goal disallowed, IND lose to ARG in FIH Pro League

India's late goal from penalty was disallowed in dramatic circumstances and Jugraj Singh failed to score after it was retaken as they lost 1-2 to Argentina for their fourth successive defeat in the European leg of FIH Pro League hockey here on Thursday. Drag-flicker Jugraj struck in the fourth minute off the first penalty corner of the match to give India the lead but Tomas Domene (9th and 49th) scored a brace, both from PCs, to hand Argentina the win. Down 1-2 in the fourth and final quarter, India earned a penalty stroke two minutes from the final hooter and Jugraj was successful in sounding the board. Argentina asked for a video referral on the ground that Jugraj's left foot was well ahead of the ball while he took the stroke. The video umpire ruled in Argentina's favour but India captain Hardik Singh asked the referee to check whether the Argentina goalkeeper Tomas Santiago was already ahead of the goal-line before Jugraj took the stroke. This time, India got a favourable decis

FIH Pro League 2025: Argentina vs India live time, date, live streaming

India will be desperate to end their losing streak when they face Argentina in the reverse fixture of the FIH Pro League 2025

IND vs ARG FIH Pro League 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Harmanpreet's heriocs in vain as Argentina beat India 4-3

Harmanpreet Singh and company will try to improve their standing on the points table with a win over Argentina.

FIH Pro League 2025: India vs Argentina live time, date, live streaming

Star Sports Network will telecast live the FIH Pro League 2025 match between India and Argentina

NED vs IND FIH Pro League 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Netherlands beat India again with 3-2 win at home

NED vs IND FIH Pro League 2025 LIVE: Jansen's late penalty corner conversion saw vital points being taken away from India as they fell to a 3-2 defeat.

FIH Pro League 2025: Netherlands vs India live match time and streaming

Despite the defeat, the Indian team displayed moments of promise, particularly in the first half, and will be eager to turn the tables in the upcoming clash.