Wednesday 2 April 2025

Hockey India announces 40-member core probable group for the Sr Women National Coaching Camp

While 28 players are already part of the existing core group, 12 players have been selected from outside the core group



Bengaluru: Hockey India on Wednesday announced a 40-member core group for the ongoing Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bengaluru. The camp, which began on 23 March 2025, initially featured 65 probables. Based on their performances over the past two weeks, the group has now been trimmed to 40 players.

Vandana Katariya, the irreplaceable forward who played over 300 matches for India, bids farewell

As the most capped female Indian hockey player ever, Vandana has been part of some of the team’s biggest triumphs.

Uthra Ganesan


FILE PHOTO: Vandana Katariya was a workhorse who forced the spotlight on herself on the field not through histrionics but her sheer presence, pace and contribution to the team. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

After 320 international appearances and 158 goals spread over 15 years that saw her become irreplaceable in the Indian women’s hockey team, Vandana Katariya decided to call it a day the only way she knows – through actions, not words.

'Retirement thought came two days ago': Vandana Katariya after calling time

Vandana Katariya opens up about her retirement, the 16 years she spent playing with India and more in a chat with The Bridge.

By Ritu Sejwal


Vandana Katariya (Photo credit: Hockey India)

With 320 appearances and a career spanning 16 years, Vandana Katariya is one of the most decorated players in the Indian women’s hockey history.

Pakistan Hockey team’s visit to India for Asia Cup subject to govt clearance: PHF

'No decision will be made to participate in the Asia Cup without government permission,' says Mujahid

By Sohail Imran


Pakistan team celebrates scoring a goal during Asian Champions Trophy match against China on September 12, 2024. — Asian Hockey Federation/Facebook

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Rana Mujahid on Tuesday, clarified that the national team’s visit to India for the Men’s Asia Cup is subject to government clearance.

England Hockey Week 18 Review of the England Hockey League



Brooklands MU won Division One North as long-time leaders Loughborough Students were denied the title by a last gasp corner conversion from Durham University’s Kristopher Watt meaning their game ended 3-3.  Loughborough needed to win to ensure they stayed ahead of Brooklands MU and led on three occasions only for Durham to level things up each time.

Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy: Transforming Lives Through Sport



Leading up to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which takes place on 6 April, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will spend the upcoming days celebrating hockey’s place in promoting peace and development via a range of projects and initiatives. The stories come from across the five hockey-playing continents, with today’s story coming from Asia.

Scottish masters player returns to hockey 100 days after lifesaving surgery



A Scottish masters hockey international has made a remarkable return to the sport, playing in the Over 50s European Championship just 100 days after undergoing lifesaving surgery for aggressive prostate cancer.