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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says Australia tour is ‘exactly' what India need ahead of Asia Cup
Captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that facing the formidable Australian team on their home turf will help the Indian men's hockey team identify key areas for improvement ahead of this month's Asia Cup, which also serves as a World Cup qualifier. The Indian team departed in the early hours for Australia, where they will play a crucial four-match series against the hosts at Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21. 'These matches will help us pinpoint the areas that need sharpening before the Asia Cup, and we're excited about the opportunity to play high-intensity hockey against a top side like Australia.' The tour is expected to offer valuable match exposure against one of the world's highest-ranked teams, giving the coaching staff a chance to fine-tune combinations and evaluate player form ahead of the continental tournament. The matches are scheduled for August 15, 16, 19, and 21. The squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent and will be closely monitored as the final group for the Asia Cup is finalised. The Asia Cup will begin on August 29 in Rajgir, with the winner of the tournament earning a direct berth. Meanwhile in Chennai, Hockey Punjab were crowned as the champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025 as they won the final of Division 'A' defeating Hockey Jharkhand 4-3 in the Final. The title clash was a closely contested final, with both teams fighting till the final whistle. Hockey Jharkhand started the second quarter strongly, scoring two back-to-back goals through Ashish Tani Purti (21′) and Anish Dungdung (24′). However, Hockey Punjab quickly equalised with Akshit Salaria (29′) and Varinder Singh (30′) scoring in quick succession. Jharkhand's Sukhu Guria (42′) attempted to swing the game in his team's favour, but a brace by Punjab's Mandeep Singh (45′, 53′) sealed the deal for Hockey Punjab, crowning them champions. The bronze medal match saw Hockey Madhya Pradesh start strong, taking a two-goal lead in the first half. However, they were outwitted by Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the final two quarters, as Ali Shahrukh (42′, 47′, 51′) scored a hat-trick, supported by Mohd Atif Raynee (40′) and Prahalad Rajbhar (55′), who each scored a goal, leading their team to a 5-3 victory. The goals for Hockey Madhya Pradesh were scored by Aashir Aadil Khan (13′), Karan Gautam (20′), and Meezan Ur Rehman (58′).
Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Sub-jr Men's Hockey Nationals: Punjab crowned champions with 4-3 win over Jharkhand
Chennai: Hockey Punjab was crowned as the champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025 as they won the final of Division 'A' defeating Hockey Jharkhand 4-3 on Friday. The match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Punjab was a closely contested final, with both teams fighting till the final whistle. Hockey Jharkhand started the second quarter strongly, scoring two back-to-back goals through Ashish Tani Purti (21') and Anish Dungdung (24'). However, Hockey Punjab quickly equalised with Akshit Salaria (29') and Varinder Singh (30') scoring in quick succession. Jharkhand's Sukhu Guria (42') attempted to swing the game in his team's favour, but a brace by Punjab's Mandeep Singh (45', 53') sealed the deal for Hockey Punjab, crowning them champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025. In the bronze medal match, Uttar Pradesh Hockey outclassed Hockey Madhya Pradesh to claim the third spot in the tournament. On the final day of the event, the first match between Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Madhya Pradesh saw Hockey Madhya Pradesh start strong, taking a two-goal lead in the first half. However, they were outwitted by Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the final two quarters, as Ali Shahrukh (42', 47', 51') scored a hat-trick, supported by Mohd Atif Raynee (40') and Prahalad Rajbhar (55'), who each scored a goal, leading their team to a 5-3 victory. The goals for Hockey Madhya Pradesh were scored by Aashir Aadil Khan (13'), Karan Gautam (20'), and Meezan Ur Rehman (58'). Earlier on Wednesday, Hockey Punjab sealed their place in the final with a narrow 4-3 win against Uttar Pradesh Hockey, while in the second semifinal, Jharkhand defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh 3-1.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 to start in Ranchi from July 3
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 is set to begin on July 3 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The tournament will run until July 14 and will follow the newly-introduced division-based format--first implemented earlier this year during the Senior Men and Women's National Championships. This year's edition will feature 28 teams divided into three divisions--Division A, Division B, and Division C--introducing an added competitive edge with promotion and relegation at stake, as per a press release from Hockey India. Division A, comprising the top 12 performing teams in the country, will see intense action as the defending champions Hockey Jharkhand and last year's runner-up Hockey Madhya Pradesh lead the challenge for the national title. Division B and Division C will serve as competitive battlegrounds for emerging teams to climb the ranks. *Division Format and Pool Composition -Division A (Top-tier Championship Division): Teams compete for the title, and two will face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Andhra Pradesh Pool B: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Chandigarh Pool C: Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab Pool D: Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Hockey Association of Bihar Each team will play round-robin matches within their pool. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the Quarterfinals (July 11), followed by the Semifinals (July 12) and the Final & 3rd place playoff (July 14). The bottom two teams in Division A will be relegated to Division B next year. Also in Division A, if at the end of regulation time a classification match ends in a draw, a shoot-out competition--as specified in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tournament Regulations--will be conducted to determine the winner. *Division B (Mid-tier Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division A; bottom two face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Karnataka, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Kerala Hockey, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey Pool B: Hockey Gujarat, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Bengal *Division C (Entry-level Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division B. Pool A: Hockey Raj, Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Himachal Pool B: Assam Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Goans Hockey Divisions B and C will follow a league format only, with top two teams in each gaining promotion to higher divisions. Across all divisions, teams will earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. Speaking on the tournament, Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey said, 'The division-based format has brought a new sense of purpose and competitiveness to our domestic structure. The Sub Junior Women's National Championship is a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots. Hosting the tournament in Ranchi--home to a strong hockey culture--makes this even more special. We look forward to witnessing top-tier performances from young athletes who are the future of Indian hockey.' Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, 'This revamped structure gives every team a clear goal--be it winning the championship, earning promotion, or avoiding relegation. It keeps the excitement alive at every level of the tournament. We are committed to providing equal and meaningful exposure to young girls through well-organised championships like this. Ranchi is ready to host another memorable event.' (ANI)
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Hockey India Names 54-Member Core Probable Group For Senior Men's National Coaching Camp
Hockey India has announced a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming senior men's national coaching camp, beginning on April 25, 2025, at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. Following their performances at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Hockey India has selected a core group of 54 players for the upcoming national camp. The camp will be held from April 25-30, 2025, during which the group will be assessed and subsequently pruned down to 40 players. The selected 40 players will then continue training in the next phase of the camp, scheduled from 1 to 25 May 2025. Out of the 54 players, 38 have been retained from the existing core group. The rest have been drafted based on their impressive outings in the recent nationals, with players coming in from Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab, UP Hockey, Hockey Bengal, and Manipur Hockey, as per a press release from Hockey India. The players retained from the existing core group includes, Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, Amit Rohidas, Varun Kumar, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Sumit, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Rajinder Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Boby Singh Dhami, Selvam Karthi, Sunil Jojo, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Sudeep Chirmako, and Angad Bir Singh. The newcomers called up for the camp include, Sanjay B, Ankit Malik, Pratap Lakra, Parmod, Dhanavade Mayur, Ali Ahmad, Aakib Rahim, Arjun Sharma, Yousuf Affan, Laishram Dipu Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Gursahibjit Singh, Pardeep Singh, Ravi, Uttam Singh, and Maninder Singh. This 54-member squad will undergo a week-long camp from April 25-30, after which it will be trimmed down to a 40-player group for the next phase of the camp, scheduled from May 1 to May 25. Talking about the focus of the upcoming camp, Indian Men's Hockey Team Head Coach Craig Fulton said, "The main aim of this camp is to get everyone back on the field, back in the gym, and moving again. We have had a short break since the nationals, so it is about getting back to the basics. We have a mix of senior players, reserves, and some exciting new faces. This camp is a chance to trial the new players while also assessing where our senior and reserve players stand. We'll gradually build up to playing internal matches in a few days." "Fitness will be a key focus, especially with the final leg of the Pro League coming up in June. This camp is going to be intense--not just physically but across all areas of the game. We're looking at fitness, gameplay, and sharpening overall preparedness," he added. Speaking on the role of junior and new players in this camp, Fulton said, "There is definitely a focus on identifying and developing younger talent. This camp gives us a closer look at some promising junior and new players. At the same time, we are also focusing on reinforcing structure and consistency among our senior group. It is about blending experience with potential and preparing everyone for the road ahead." Notably, the Indian team will also play friendly games in Ireland ahead of the Pro League. "We would not be playing any official tournament before the Pro League, but we are planning a training camp in Ireland. The team will play three friendly matches there. It is going to be an important build-up and a good opportunity to get match-ready in a competitive setting," Fulton said. Listen to the latest songs, only on
United News of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Hockey India names 54-member core probable group for National Coaching Camp
New Delhi, Apr 24 (UNI) Hockey India has announced a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming Senior Men's National Coaching Camp, which will begin on April 25 at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. Following their performances at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, held in Jhansi Uttar Pradesh. Hockey India has selected a core group of 54 players for the upcoming national camp. The camp will be held from April 25 to 30, during which the group will be assessed and subsequently pruned down to 40 players. The selected 40 players will then continue training in the next phase of the camp, scheduled from May 1 to 25. Out of the 54 players, 38 have been retained from the existing core group. The rest have been drafted based on their impressive outings in the recent nationals, with players coming in from Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab, UP Hockey, Hockey Bengal, and Manipur Hockey. The players retained from the existing core group includes, Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, Amit Rohidas, Varun Kumar, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Sumit, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Rajinder Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Boby Singh Dhami, Selvam Karthi, Sunil Jojo, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Sudeep Chirmako, and Angad Bir Singh. The newcomers called up for the camp include, Sanjay B, Ankit Malik, Pratap Lakra, Parmod, Dhanavade Mayur, Ali Ahmad, Aakib Rahim, Arjun Sharma, Yousuf Affan, Laishram Dipu Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Gursahibjit Singh, Pardeep Singh, Ravi, Uttam Singh, and Maninder Singh. This 54-member squad will undergo a week-long camp from April 25 to 30, after which it will be trimmed down to a 40-player group for the next phase of the camp, scheduled from May 1 to 25. Talking about the focus of the upcoming camp, Indian Men's Hockey Team Head Coach Craig Fulton said, 'The main aim of this camp is to get everyone back on the field, back in the gym, and moving again. We've had a short break since the nationals, so it's about getting back to the basics. We have a mix of senior players, reserves, and some exciting new faces. This camp is a chance to trial the new players while also assessing where our senior and reserve players stand. We'll gradually build up to playing internal matches in a few days.' 'Fitness will be a key focus, especially with the final leg of the Pro League coming up in June. This camp is going to be intense—not just physically but across all areas of the game. We're looking at fitness, gameplay, and sharpening overall preparedness,' he added. Speaking on the role of junior and new players in this camp, Fulton said, 'There's definitely a focus on identifying and developing younger talent. This camp gives us a closer look at some promising junior and new players. At the same time, we're also focusing on reinforcing structure and consistency among our senior group. It's about blending experience with potential and preparing everyone for the road ahead.' Notably, the Indian team will also play friendly games in Ireland ahead of the Pro League. 'We won't be playing any official tournament before the Pro League, but we are planning a training camp in Ireland. The team will play three friendly matches there. It is going to be an important build-up and a good opportunity to get match-ready in a competitive setting,' Fulton said. UNI BM
