Thursday 25 December 2025
Argentina star Gonzalo Peillat to miss Hockey India League due to injury
Peillat, who injured his ACL while training in Germany, will be replaced by Michel Struthoff as Hyderabad Toofans looks to improve on its runner-up finish last year.
Y. B. Sarangi
Peillat Gonzalo had scored eight goals last season for Hyderabad Toofans. | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan
Star drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat, who won Olympic and World Cup medals for both Argentina and his adopted country, Germany, will miss the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL) due to an ACL injury.
"Yes, we believe": Harmanpreet Singh on winning major tournaments for India
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 25 (ANI): 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.
Hockey star Hardik Singh nominated for Khel Ratna award
A total of 24 sportspersons have been nominated for Arjuna Award this year.
Indian midfielder Hardik Singh
A total of 24 sportspersons have been nominated for the Arjuna award this year by the selection panel on Wednesday. According to reports in the media, the Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh was the lone name nominated for the 2025 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
Ex-India Captain Says Era Of Artistic Hockey Largely Faded: 'Everything Involved Is Very Costly'
Ashok Kumar noted hockey now requires astroturf facilities, which are increasingly scarce in cities and colleges.
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Ashok Kumar wants astroturf in every district to revive grassroots hockey. (PTI Photo)
Former India captain Ashok Kumar, speaking at the Sangram Singh Hockey Cup on Wednesday, described modern hockey as a game driven by power and dominated by physicality and expensive equipment. He lamented that the era of classical, wrist-based hockey has largely disappeared.
Day 2 Results: 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B
Surat, Gujarat: Namdhari XI, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy, and Sail Hockey Academy registered crucial wins on day two of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat on Wednesday,
Junior Indoor USMNT Staff to Conduct Evaluations at 2026 NIT in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. - The Junior U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team Staff is excited to announce they will be onsite to conduct evaluations at the 2026 National Indoor Tournament (NIT), presented by YOLO Sportswear) in Richmond, Va. for athletes, ages 12 to 18, interested in getting involvement within the program. This will also serve as the selection opportunity for the rosters selected to compete at the 2026 CanAm Indoor Series set to take place March 13 to 15 in Mt. Olive, N.J. as well as advancement within the program for the 2026-27 season.
Season’s Greetings from Scottish Hockey
Dear Members, Friends and Supporters of Scottish Hockey,
The Scottish Hockey office will be closed over the festive period (23rd Dec – 5 Jan), opening in the New Year. Thank you to everyone across the Scottish hockey community for your efforts in supporting our sport in 2025. Here’s to a great 2026!
Christmas Message from Hoci Cymru CEO and Chair
Dear Members of Hoci Cymru,
As we approach the festive season, we wanted to take a moment, both as CEO, Chair and as a fellow member of our hockey family to reflect on the year we’ve shared and to extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your commitment to the sport and to our community.