News for 02 January 2026
All the news for Friday 2 January 2026
Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO) in a thrilling Women’s Hero Hockey India League clash
The game went into sudden death, where Lalremisiami converted her chance to give Shrachi a bonus point
Ranchi: Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami’s sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest.
All you need to know about the 2025-26 Men's Hockey India League
The second edition of the newly revived Men's Hockey India League will be hosted in Chennai, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar.
The second edition of the newly introduced Hockey India League will start on January 3rd. (Photo Credits: HIL)
The second edition of the revived Men's Hockey India League is scheduled to take place across three Indian cities, Chennai, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar, from January 3 to 26.
Sjoerd Marijne returns as head coach of Indian women’s hockey team
Marijne, the 51-year-old Dutchman, was previously the head coach of the side between 2017 and 2021 during which the team secured a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
FILE PHOTO: Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne’s first big challenge as the head coach of the Indian women’s hockey team will be the World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
Sjoerd Marijne, who led the Indian women’s hockey team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is back in charge ahead of the next Olympic Games set to be held in Los Angeles in 2028.
Sjoerd Marijne returns to Indian Women's hockey team as Chief coach
The Dutchman returns to the Indian setup after guiding the team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Sjoerd Marijne was previously the head coach of the side between 2017 and 2021. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
Hockey India on Friday announced the appointment of Sjoerd Marijne as the Chief Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. The dutchman returns to the Indian set-up after a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games when the team finished 4th in only their second appearance at the quadrennial event in more than 36 years.
Michael Hobbs draws support in cancer fight
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A few months ago, one of his two daughters, Kaitlin, started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for the treatment.
RANCHI: Former Indian men’s hockey team coach Michael Nobbs has been battling cancer for five years. Earlier this year, it spread to his bones and progressed to stage four. Still, Nobbs began an experimental course of medication in the hope of stopping the disease from advancing.
World Cup ambitions and Asian Games title defence headline the new year for Indian Hockey
Following a year of significant achievements, the Indian Hockey team will enter 2026 with an action-packed schedule featuring several marquee international tournaments. From the pursuit of the FIH Men’s World Cup to the defence of their Asian Games title in Japan, the upcoming year will be defined by high-priority international fixtures.
3rd COAS National Hockey C’ship announced; Field Marshal Asim Munir lauded for patronage
LAHORE - Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary General Rana Mujahid on Thursday officially announced the schedule for the 3rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS) National Inter-Club Hockey Championship, set to run from January 4 to February 28, 2026.
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