Mumbai, Oct. 10 -- It was a pivotal moment for India in many ways. Trailing by two goals against United States in their opening FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup match in June, India were looking bereft ... Read More
Mumbai, Sept. 28 -- The most important moment of the match came with just 16 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter. A lobbed pass came in from the deep towards Abhishek, stationed inside the ... Read More
Mumbai, Sept. 26 -- Around a decade ago, Sawan Barwal and his classmates were asked by their school Physical Education teacher if they wanted to accompany him to the nearby village to watch an athleti... Read More
Mumbai, Sept. 23 -- Mirabai Chanu Saikhom has an endearing quality. Even before the lift is completed, she always breaks out into a smile. It was much the same on Wednesday at the Nagoya City Trade a... Read More
Mumbai, Aug. 24 -- As the final hooter sounded, Savita Punia fidgeted with an advertisement board. Head bowed, holding back the tears. Nearby, her teammates did much less to hide their emotions as Ind... Read More
Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- In their first two games at the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup, two sides to the Indian team have been on display. Against Olympic silver medallists China in the opener on Sunday, I... Read More
Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- Hardik Singh dribbled swiftly on the left flank. He passed the ball into the circle where Abhishek collected it close to the backline. A quick and smart dribble later, he played a l... Read More
Mumbai, Aug. 10 -- The journey to success, especially in sports, is somewhat easier when there have been trail blazers, someone whose footsteps can be followed. For India, the path to the podium has l... Read More
Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- There was an unmistakeable swagger as Ashish Yadav, shoulders loose, walked back to the seating area next to the javelin throw runway. It was a walk that exuded confidence, after he... Read More
Mumbai, July 12 -- A quick look up to scan the pitch. But Julian Alvarez was never looking to make a pass. It was more of a formality to double-check where the target was. And then he let loose a thu... Read More