Confident Captain Harmanpreet Singh Ready To Lead India Into New International Hockey Campaign: ‘We Have the Confidence to Win'

Harmanpreet Singh eyes major titles as India gears for HIL 2026. Men’s league runs Jan 3–26 across Chennai, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar; women’s event starts Dec 28, with finals on Jan 10 and Jan 26 respectively.


Harmanpreet Singh arrives ahead of the PFC India vs Germany Bilateral Hockey Series 2024, to be played at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at IGI Airport in New Delhi | Image: ANI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]: India national men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh opened up about winning all major tournaments for his country, including a gold medal in Hockey for India in the Olympics.



Maintaining belief key ahead of big year, says Harmanpreet

India set to take part in Asian Games and Hockey World Cup; Ace drag-flicker hints at experimenting with squad in Pro League

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Harmanpreet Singh (L) during an event in Chennai on Wednesday

CHENNAI: After an injury-plagued year, India senior hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh is eager to gain momentum in the lead-up to what he calls a "packed year."



Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh Target Strong Men’s Hero HIL 2026 Campaigns With Crucial International Year Ahead

Harmanpreet will lead JSW Soorma Hockey Club, while Hardik will play for HIL Governing Council team in Hero HIL 2026 



New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are eyeing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 as a pivotal platform to shape their form and confidence ahead of a demanding international calendar that features the FIH Pro League, FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, and 2026 Asian Games.



Shrachi Bengal Tigers Ready to Roar Again in Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26



New Delhi: After finishing third in the inaugural season of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), Shrachi Bengal Tigers will be determined to make their mark in the upcoming edition of the tournament, which begins on 28th December.



Otago defender in test squad

Otago defender Kane Russell will boost the Black Sticks for the important series against Japan in Hamilton next year.



Day 2 Results: 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B



Surat, Gujarat: Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company registered emphatic victories on Day 2 of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B.



Indonesian stars earn eight times more than Malaysian gold medallists

By Aftar Singh


Indonesia Hockey Federation technical director K. Dharmaraj posing with the SEA Games gold medal and miniature mascot. Pic from Dharma Raj/FB

KUALA LUMPUR: In Indonesia, winning SEA Games indoor hockey gold is worth far more than qualifying for the World Cup.