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India ended their Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a dramatic 3-1 shootout win over Australia after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, as young goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar starred with crucial saves.

India suffered an 8–0 defeat to Argentina in the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 in Rourkela, with Tomas Domene scoring four times as the visitors ran riot in a one-sided contest.

Belgium beat India 3–1 in the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 in Rourkela as Nelson Onana opened the scoring before late goals from Thomas Crols and Arno Van Dessel sealed the win.

Hockey India has named a 24-member Indian men’s squad for the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 Rourkela leg, blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent ahead of home clashes against Belgium and Argentina.

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers held their nerve in a high-intensity Final to defeat Ranchi Royals 3–2 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, clinching the Men’s Hero Hockey India League title in front of their home crowd after a gripping contest that went down to the final minute.

SG Pipers lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title after edging past Shrachi Bengal Tigers in a tense shootout, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time in a gripping Final.

Belgium claimed their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over India in the final held in Malaysia. The decisive moment came in the 34' when Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the only goal of the match.

Exclusive Pixel Sports interview with Asia Cup’s Man of the Tournament, Abhishek Nain. His journey, struggles, mentors, Ronaldo influence, and vision for Indian hockey.

Hockey India unveiled an 18 player roster for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai. The announcement came on November 14, marking a significant milestone for the nation's junior hockey programme.

The Indian junior men's hockey team displayed courage and determination but ultimately fell short in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final, losing 1-2 to Australia at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Ian Grobbelaar emerged as the match winner for the Australians, scoring twice in the 13' and 59', while Anmol Ekka netted India's solitary goal in the 17'.​

India secured a place in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final by edging hosts Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 17, 2025. Gurjot Singh gave India the lead in the 22' and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha struck again in the 48', while Naaveenesh Panicker had earlier levelled for Malaysia in the 43'.​

Australia overturned a halftime deficit to defeat India 4-2 in their fourth pool match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 15 2025. India led at the break through captain Rohit’s penalty corner strike in the 22' but conceded four unanswered goals after halftime.​

India produced a remarkable comeback to draw 3 3 with Pakistan in their third group stage match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 14, 2025. Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha and Manmeet Singh scored for India, while Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan netted twice found the net for Pakistan.​

India registered their second consecutive victory at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with a convincing 4 2 win over New Zealand at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 12, 2025. Arshdeep Singh, PB Sunil, Araijeet Singh Hundal and Rosan Kujur scored for India, while Gus Nelson and Aidan Max found the net for New Zealand.​

India began their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign with a hard fought 3-2 victory over defending champions Great Britain at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 11, 2025. Captain Rohit emerged as the match winner with a crucial brace, while Ravneet Singh opened the scoring for the junior Indian team.​

The Hero Hockey India League men's mini auction concluded successfully on September 24, 2025, with Australian midfielder Liam Henderson emerging as the most expensive acquisition at INR 42 lakhs. The auction, held in New Delhi, showcased franchises' strategic approach of balancing international star power with promising Indian junior talent, setting the stage for an exciting 2026 season.

The Hockey India League is back on its glorious comeback path once again with the highly awaited mini auctions to be held on September 24 in New Delhi, another turning point in the league's glorious comeback since it started again after a seven year hiatus.

India Dominate The Defending Champions; End 8 Years Drought for Asian Supremacy

India booked their spot in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final with a commanding 7-0 victory over China in Rajgir, setting up a title clash with South Korea, the only team to avoid defeat against them so far. Earlier, South Korea staged a dramatic comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3 in a heated encounter, while Kazakhstan outscored Chinese Taipei 6-4 in a high-scoring dead rubber.

India produced a commanding 4-1 win over Malaysia to move top of the Super 4s standings at the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir. Earlier, China shocked South Korea with a disciplined 3-0 victory, while Bangladesh beat Kazakhstan 5-1 in the classification round. With one round of Super 4s matches left, the tournament is set for a thrilling finish.