Sandeep, Shivendra back in national hockey squad

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 16:44

Drag-flick expert and forward Shivendra Singh returned to the 18-man squad which Hockey India (HI) announced Wednesday for the FIH World League Round 3 (Semifinals) to be played at Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, June 13-23.

Men`s hockey team camp to commence at Bangalore on May 16

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 17:56

The national men hockey team`s core probables will start their training camp at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bangalore on Thursday to prepare for the FIH World League Round 3 (Semi-Final) to be held at Rotterdam, Netherlands from June 13 to 23.

Sr. Women`s hockey camp commences at Patiala

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 18:23

The national women hockey team`s core probables commenced their training camp at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) Patiala today to prepare for the FIH World League Round 3 (semi-final) to be held at Rotterdam, Netherlands from June 13 to 23.

Indian hockey eves leave for a preparatory tour of Rotterdam

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 16:28

An 18-member Indian women`s hockey team today left for Rotterdam to prepare itself for the FIH Hockey World League Round-3 (semi-finals) to be held from June 13-23 in 2013.

HIL is a ‘key fixture’ in FIH`s calender: FIH

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 18:55

The Hockey India League (HIL) is a key fixture in International Hockey Federation`s calender as the event would help in enhancing the possibility of playing the game throughout the year, FIH chief executive Kelly Fairweather said.

Coaches in favour of third umpire in hockey

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 11:24

The controversial penalty stroke that enabled Malaysia hold India to a 2-2 draw in their final round-robin match of Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament, has once again initiated the debate about introducing third umpire in hockey, a move which FIH has been contemplating for a while now.

IOC vote a wake-up call for hockey: FIH president

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 10:05

International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre admitted that International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to leave out wrestling from core sports for the 2020 Games was a rude shock but it has served as a wake cup call for hockey bosses.

HI, FIH to train Indian referees

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 23:53

Hockey India and its international body (FIH) will jointly conduct a High Performance coaching course for the country`s referees here from February 16 to 22.

Hero to sponsor FIH events in India for next four years

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 21:44

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) today signed a major sponsorship deal with two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp for all events of the world body to be held in India in the next four years.

FIH mulling to introduce club World Cup in India: Negre

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 23:32

After football and cricket, hockey is the latest sport which is set to introduce a world championship of clubs with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) mulling a Club World Cup to be held in India from next year.

Post London debacle, 2012 raised new hopes for Indian hockey

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 11:45

The bottom-place finish in the London Olympics marked the lowest ebb of the year for Indian hockey, but 2012 ended with a lot of promise and hope for the erstwhile kings of the game.