Hockey

Jan 08, 2020 15:01
MUMBAI: The FIH’s decision to host back-to-back Hockey World Cups in India came after Hockey India assured a minimum guarantee as hosting rights fee that was massively higher than the next best offer that came in from Belgium. While Hockey India has promised the FIH 3.5 million Swiss Francs (approximately Rs 260m), Belgium could assure only 1m Swiss Francs (Rs 75m), The Hockey Paper reports.
Jan 07, 2020 17:01
BHUBANESWAR: With less than two weeks to go for the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2020, a tournament that will see the Indian men's hockey team take part for the first-time, Hockey India on Monday announced the opening of the ticket outlets for the sale of tickets for India's home matches of the competition. 
Dec 21, 2019 16:12
NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Saturday directed All India Police Sports Control Board to withdraw the participation of Punjab Police team and J&K Police Jammu immediately from the ongoing 68th All-India Police Hockey Championship 2019 in Bhubaneswar.  This follows the vacation of a stay order issued earlier by City Judge, Jammu. 
Dec 13, 2019 16:12
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Following 12 months of research, analysis and testing, the International Hockey Federation has revealed details of the new FIH World Ranking system that will be employed from 1 January 2020. 
Dec 11, 2019 18:12
CHENNAI: The Indian men's hockey team is ranked fifth in the world, and the women's team ninth. But when it comes to financial power, it is fast gaining top dog standing.  The International Hockey Federation’s chief executive Thierry Weil has admitted as much while explaining the decision by the FIH to hand India hosting duties for back-to-back World Cups.
Nov 27, 2019 20:11
BHUBANESWAR: Hockey India utilised ceremonies marking the one-year anniversary since the kick-off of the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 to announce here Wednesday Bhubaneswar and Rourkela as the two venues for the 2023 Hockey Men's World Cup.
Nov 21, 2019 15:11
NEW DELHI: With close to two months to go for the second edition of the much-anticipated FIH Hockey Pro League 2020, Hockey India on Thursday announced that the sale of online tickets for the Indian home matches have gone live effective 1100hrs IST. 
Nov 18, 2019 20:11
LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Monday confirmed the venues and match timings of the second edition of the 2020 Hockey Pro League, which will be played between 11 January and 28 June 2020. Bhubaneswar will host India's home matches, the sport's governing body announced on Monday. 
Nov 12, 2019 16:11
LAUSANNE: The FIH executive board (EB), chaired by FIH president Narinder Batra, held its last meeting of the year on 8-9 November at headquarters here, where it selected India to host the 2023 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup (13-29 January 2023) and Spain and the Netherlands to co-host the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup (1-17 July 2022).  Furthermore, the EB discussed a wide range of topics including:
Nov 11, 2019 12:11
NEW DELHI: US sportswear brand Under Armour, in its newly launched digital film titled ‘Story of Will’, shows one incredible story of the Indian Women Ice-hockey team.