Hockey

Bhubaneswar: In an unexpected turn of events, Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey has sought an explanation from senior office-bearers and Executive Board members over the change of national team’s...

Bhubaneswar: Expressing ‘anguish’ over the change of colour of the Indian hockey team's jersey to saffron from traditional blue, BJD president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday...

New Delhi: Many sports buffs, especially hockey lovers, were surprised to see a change in jersey colours of the national teams recently. Having been used to seeing the Indian men...

Auckland: For hockey enthusiasts in Odisha, seeing “Odisha” emblazoned on the jerseys of India’s national teams is always a source of immense pride. That pride reached new heights on Sunday...

Bhubaneswar: India has never lacked sporting talent. From remote villages and tribal regions to the international arena, countless athletes have risen through sheer determination and hard work. Sixteen-year-old Armaan Soreng...

Ranchi: Odisha outplayed Uttar Pradesh 4-2 in Ranchi on Sunday to claim bronze medal in the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women’s National Championship. Two goals by Priyanka Minz, and one...

Ranchi: The Odisha girls roared into the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women’s National Championship in Ranchi on Thursday. Pitted against Maharashtra in the first quarterfinal, Odisha notched...

Rourkela: The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a highly disappointing performance in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League, falling well short of expectations despite strong home support. After winning...

Rourkela: The FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League 2025–26 Rourkela leg will get underway on Tuesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, featuring three of the world’s top men’s hockey teams...

Bhubaneswar: As many as five players from Odisha have found a place in the 24-member Indian men’s hockey team for the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26....