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Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

Oman will now host one of the men's hockey Olympic Qualifiers after the world body (FIH) withdrew the tournament from Pakistan due to infighting between the national federation and the country's Sports Board. The International Hockey Federation announced that tournament will be held in Muscat from January 15 to 21 next year. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in China (women's - January 15-21 2024) and Spain (women's and men's - January 13-21).

India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.

India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the inaugural Women's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the Women's Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group. For India, Mariana Kujur (2', 8'), Monika Dipi Toppo (7'), Jyoti (10', 27'), Navjot Kaur (23'), and Mahima Choudhary (29') were on target. For Thailand, Kunjira Inpa (5') and Sanpoung Kornkanok (5') were on target, as per a Hockey India press release.

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the inaugural Women's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the Women's Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group. For India, Mariana Kujur (2', 8'), Monika Dipi Toppo (7'), Jyoti (10', 27'), Navjot Kaur (23'), and Mahima Choudhary (29') were on target. For Thailand, Kunjira Inpa (5') and Sanpoung Kornkanok (5') were on target, as per a Hockey India press release.

India Beat Great Britain 4-2 In Shoot-Out Of FIH Pro League Hockey

India defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to earn a bonus point after both sides were locked at 4-4 at the end of the regulation time in a high-scoring second leg FIH Pro League match here on Saturday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th minute), Mandeep Singh (19th), Sukhjeet Singh (28th) and Abhishek (50th) were the goal scorers for India. Sam Ward (8th, 40th, 47th, 53rd) was the star for the home team firing all the four goals. The win ensured a bonus point for India but they are still lying second in the standings below Great Britain with 24 points from 12 games.

India Beat Great Britain 4-2 In Shoot-Out Of FIH Pro League Hockey

India defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to earn a bonus point after both sides were locked at 4-4 at the end of the regulation time in a high-scoring second leg FIH Pro League match here on Saturday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th minute), Mandeep Singh (19th), Sukhjeet Singh (28th) and Abhishek (50th) were the goal scorers for India. Sam Ward (8th, 40th, 47th, 53rd) was the star for the home team firing all the four goals. The win ensured a bonus point for India but they are still lying second in the standings below Great Britain with 24 points from 12 games.

Harmanpreet Scores Twice As India Thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League Hockey Match

Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck a brace as India stunned Olympic champions Belgium 5-1 to bounce back from back-to-back defeats in their European leg of the the FIH Pro League here on Friday. Midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad gave India the lead in the first minute of the game, before Harmanpreet (20th and 29th min) scored twice from penalty corners. Amit Rohidas (28th) and Dilpreet Singh (59th) were the other Indian goal scorers. William Ghislain (45th) scored the lone goal for Belgium in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.

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Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

India Beat Great Britain 4-2 In Shoot-Out Of FIH Pro League Hockey

India Beat Great Britain 4-2 In Shoot-Out Of FIH Pro League Hockey

Harmanpreet Scores Twice As India Thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League Hockey Match