Indian women had something to cheer about after missing out on a berth in next year’s World Cup, as they defeated China via penalty shootout to clinch the bronze medal in the 8th women’s Asia Cup hock

India pumped in four goals in the second session in a sizzling display of attacking hockey to post a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 men’s tournament here o

India defeated hosts Malaysia 2-0 to qualify for the semi-finals of the 8th women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament on Tuesday.

India rode on Ramandeep Singh’s brace to eke out a come-from-behind 3-2 triumph over Argentina and register their second consecutive win in the Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 hockey tournament, on Monday.

Title holders Indian Oil Corporation beat Indian Overseas Bank 6-4 in the final of the 88th MCC Murugappa hockey tournament here on Sumday.

India began their campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 hockey tournament on a strong note, defeating England 2-1 in their opening round-robin match here on Sunday.

Australian Terry Walsh is expected to take over as men’s team coach, with Hockey India’s high performance and development committee and the Sports Authority of India meeting here this week.

The Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia this month gives Junior India coach Gregg Clark one last opportunity to “test his wards” before the big test at home — the Junior World Cup in December.

The Union sports ministry is all set to implement the Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme to develop sports infrastructure in the country, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

A top Pakistan hockey official resigned on Wednesday after the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup sparked protests from former players and fans angry over a spectacular decline in the nation