News for 21 December 2025
All the news for Sunday 21 December 2025
Malaysia Dominate Final, Defend SEA Games Hockey Title With 8–0 Victory
PETALING JAYA – Malaysia continued their impressive golden legacy in SEA Games hockey after overpowering Thailand 8–0 in the 2025 final held in Chonburi today.
HIL 2025-26: Kalinga Lancers appoints Sanjay, Arthur Van Doren as co-captains for upcoming season
The Lancers will begin its Hockey India League campaign against Ranchi Royals on January 4 in Chennai.
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India’s Sanjay (left) and Belgium’s Arthur Van Doren (right) are set to lead Kalinga Lancers during the upcoming season of the Hockey India League. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Kalinga Lancers announced the appointment of India’s Sanjay and Belgium stalwart Arthur Van Doren as co-captains of the team on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming season of the Hockey India League.
Pak hockey in severe crisis yet again
Pakistan hockey has once again plunged into a severe financial crisis. The national hockey team, which participated in the final of the FIH Nations Cup scheduled in Malaysia, has been struggling for daily expenses for several days. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) was supposed to pay each player Rs. 30,000 per day for ten days, but so far, no player has received this compensation.
'We are not cricket players': Pakistan's national hockey players frustrated over pending payments
A player claimed that the hockey authorities were yet to clear daily allowance dues for domestic training camps, tour to Bangladesh as well as the FIH Pro League
Pakistan national hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt said without financial security, no sportsman could focus completely on his chosen career. Photo: Instagram/Ammad Butt
Pakistan's hockey players continue to grapple with financial issues as they wait for their outstanding dues, running into lakhs, to be cleared by hockey authorities.
Pakistan hockey in turmoil as players await due payment from authorities: Report
Pakistan's national hockey players are grappling with financial instability due to pending payments worth lakhs, affecting their ability to train and compete at the highest level. Dues have not been cleared for domestic training camps, the Bangladesh tour, and participation in the FIH Pro League, leaving many athletes uncertain about their future in the sport.
KMC's Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium receives approval to host national and international matches
Kolhapur: KMC's Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium has received official approval from the Federation of International Hockey Association to host national and international hockey matches