India Holds England to 0-0 Draw, Advances in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup
India's women's hockey team drew 0-0 with England, advancing to the next round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with 5 points, while England was eliminated with 4 points.
India's women's hockey team drew 0-0 with England, advancing to the next round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with 5 points, while England was eliminated with 4 points.

On the 10th anniversary of Great Britain's 2016 Olympic hockey gold, the Duchess of Edinburgh recalls the tense final against the Netherlands. Despite the historic win, the sport faces challenges in participation growth and maintaining elite performance levels.
Australia's Hockeyroos lost 4-2 to reigning champions Netherlands in their second FIH Hockey World Cup match but remain well-placed to qualify for the second round.
India head coach Craig Fulton and midfielder Manpreet Singh have urged the team to improve defensive discipline and composure following a 2-4 loss to England in the Hockey World Cup. India now faces a crucial final pool match against Pakistan to reach the next round.

Die deutsche Hockey-Nationalmannschaft der Herren hat bei der WM in Wavre, Belgien, einen 1:0-Sieg gegen den Weltranglistenersten erzielt. Jakob Brilla erzielte den entscheidenden Treffer. Durch den Erfolg ist das Team bereits vorzeitig für die Zwischenrunde qualifiziert.
India faces a must-win Hockey World Cup match against Pakistan to secure a second-round spot. After a 2-4 loss to England, former captain PR Sreejesh notes that improved fitness and tactical awareness have shifted the dynamics of the historic rivalry.
India lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Despite a 2-1 half-time lead, India conceded three second-half goals. The team must now secure a result against Pakistan to qualify for the second round.
India and Pakistan meet in a crucial Pool D match at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, where India needs a draw to advance and Pakistan must win.
India drew 2-2 with Paris Olympics silver medallists China in their opening Women's FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen, Netherlands, after goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika.
India will face world No. 3 England in a crucial Pool D match at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on Monday, seeking their first World Cup win over England since 1994.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed satisfaction with his team's 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener at the FIH Hockey World Cup, while highlighting the need to avoid late defensive lapses.
India kicked off their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales in Amstelveen, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh's brace and an early goal by Sanjay.
The Indian women's hockey team, ahead of the World Cup, is working with mental conditioning coach Ben Wienk to enhance self-awareness and unlock unseen potential among players, helping them perform better under pressure.

Four Canadian ice hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in 2025 will remain barred from international play for Hockey Canada due to code of conduct violations, despite their acquittal and NHL eligibility.
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh reflects on past World Cup disappointments and rigorous preparations as the team begins its campaign against Wales, aiming to end a 51-year medal drought.
India men's hockey team head coach Craig Fulton discusses preparations for the World Cup and Asian Games, team dynamics, youth inclusion, and tournament expectations.
India will have zero umpires or technical officials at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, marking the first absence since 1998 due to a lack of international exposure and financial security.

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A hockey stick signed by Alexander Ovechkin sold for 940,000 rubles ($11,615). Ovechkin, nearing Wayne Gretzky's combined goals record, is undecided on his future after his contract with the Washington Capitals expired.
India's women's hockey goalkeepers, Savita Punia and Bichu Devi Kharibam, trained with former Dutch international Pirmin Blaak in Germany, focusing on technical and mental aspects ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey sent a letter to director general Cdr RK Srivastava questioning the authority and transparency behind the Indian hockey team’s switch from a blue to a saffron jersey before the FIH World Cup, demanding documentary evidence by Tuesday.
Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has called on the Indian men's hockey team to set aside the saffron jersey controversy and concentrate on ending the country's 50-year wait for a World Cup medal. He questioned the official reason for the color change but emphasized player consent and keeping politics out of sports.
The Congress party, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized Hockey India's decision to change the Indian hockey team's traditional blue jersey to saffron for the upcoming World Cup, alleging political motives and a lack of public consensus.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claimed the national team's jersey colour change to saffron for the World Cup was made without his knowledge or executive board approval, sparking debate and further scrutiny on the federation's governance amid existing harassment allegations.