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Sultan of Johor Cup final (@TheHockeyIndia on X) The Indian junior men’s hockey team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Australia in the Sultan of Johor Cup final. The match saw India concede a late goal and fail to convert six penalty corners in the closing moments.Australia’s Ian Grobbelaar opened the scoring in the 13th minute….
Connor Bedard: The Next Big Face of the NHL Is Already Shining in Chicago (Getty Images) For years, the NHL’s spotlight has been shared by two living legends — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Their rivalry and brilliance brought hockey into millions of homes and helped define an era. But with Crosby turning 38 and…
India (in white) and Pakistan (in green) before their Sultan of Johor Cup match. (Screenshot) The Indian junior men’s hockey team players demonstrated sportsmanship by exchanging pleasantries with their Pakistani counterparts during the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia on Tuesday, contrasting with the recent “no handshake” incidents between the countries’ cricket teams following security…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) The Pakistan Hockey Federation has instructed its national team players to avoid confrontations with Indian players during their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johar Bahru, Malaysia on Tuesday.Following ‘Operation Sindoor’, Indian cricket players refrained from shaking hands with Pakistani players during recent Asia Cup matches, including the final. Pakistan…
Love story of Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya (Image Via IG/@nastyashubskaya) For years, the famed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, now the all-time leading goal scorer of the NHL, has exerted his domination in the rink with power and laser-target precision. Behind his glories, there stands a woman who kept quietly weaving the other side…
Hockey star Hardik Singh drops bold remark, controversial gesture Indian hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh made headlines by mocking Pakistan, mimicking Haris Rauf’s plane-crash gesture during a recent interview.The gesture was initially made by Pakistan cricket fast-bowler Haris Rauf during an Asia Cup 2025 match against India in Dubai. The gesture was interpreted as a taunt…
Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 mini auction (HIL Photo) The Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 mini auctions concluded on Wednesday in New Delhi, with franchises splashing cash on marquee internationals and promising Indian juniors in both men’s and women’s competitions. Over 200 players went under the hammer across the two sessions, showcasing franchises’ strategy of…
Simona Xhekaj on raising Arber and Florian (Image via: Getty Images Being a hockey mom is no easy task, and Simona Xhekaj offers a rare glimpse into what it takes to raise not just one, but two NHL stars. Supporting her sons, Arber and Florian Xhekaj, as they chase professional hockey careers, Simona balances different…
India men’s hockey team will face Pakistan next year for the first time since 2024. (Image: Hockey India) Kolkata: The Indian men’s hockey team will be facing off against Pakistan in the upcoming edition of FIH Pro League in England from June 23-28 in 2026, according to an FIH release.It will be the first time…
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan once again looked second best when they came up against a dominant India in the Group A clash of the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The seven-wicket defeat not only highlighted the gulf between the two sides but also drew sharp criticism back…
