Harmanpreet Singh

Despite an eight-match winless streak in the FIH Pro League, the Indian men's hockey team views it as a crucial wake-up call ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games. Captain harmanpreet singh returns, emphasizing the need to end a 51-year World Cup medal drought and secure Olympic qualification through the Asian Games.

Cricket icon Virat Kohli lauded the exceptional fitness of Indian hockey players, admitting cricketers fall far short of their physical demands. Kohli stated hockey players operate at a "completely different physical level," a sentiment echoed by Indian men's hockey captain harmanpreet singh, who expressed gratitude for the recognition of his sport's demanding nature.

India's T20 World Cup stars Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel have joined NADA's Registered Testing Pool for 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer. This elite list of 348 athletes, including prominent cricketers, track and field stars, and Olympians, ensures rigorous anti-doping checks. NADA's updated roster underscores its commitment to fair play across all sports.

The Karnataka High Court has strongly criticized a Regional Transport Office (RTO) officer for unilaterally confiscating a high-end car during ongoing legal proceedings. The court deemed the action unwarranted and improper, emphasizing that RTO officials must act with fairness. The registration was revoked despite the matter being sub judice, prompting the court to order its restoration.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will honour India's top athletes on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. The event recognises performances from 2025, with a distinguished jury selecting winners across numerous categories. Hockey nominees include Abhishek Nain, harmanpreet singh, Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas, Udita Duhan, Navneet Kaur, Mumtaz Khan, and Rutuja Pisal for their significant contributions.

harmanpreet singh, captain of the Indian men's hockey team, expressed his pride at being chosen as one of India's joint flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. He will be representing India alongside Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain.

The Indian hockey team reached the Hero Asian Champions Trophy final with a 4-1 victory over South Korea. Led by harmanpreet singh's two goals, India also saw scores from Uttam Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh. India remain unbeaten and will face China in the final, while Pakistan and Korea will compete for third place.

India and Pakistan will face off in the men's Hockey World Cup, drawn together in Group D alongside England and Wales. This highly anticipated clash follows two Pro League encounters earlier in the year. The Indian women's team also faces a tough draw in Group D with England, China, and South Africa.

India defender harmanpreet singh was on Friday named the FIH Player of the Year in the men's category for the second successive time.

harmanpreet singh shot in to limelight in October this year when he struck a brace to help India U-21 beat Great Britain 2-1 in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup.

Eleven players, who have stood on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics, and five debutants have been named as a part of the harmanpreet singh-led Indian men's hockey team for the Paris Games. Chief coach Craig Fulton has opted to play it safe and the line-up is mostly composed of players who won the gold at the Asian Games last year.

The Indian men's hockey team will look to work on its finishing skills as part of its preparation for the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League, said star drag-flicker harmanpreet singh. The Indian team, which claimed a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games earlier this month, returned to the camp at the SAI Centre here on Monday ahead of its preparations for the Hockey Pro League beginning October 28.

harmanpreet singh was on Tuesday appointed captain of a 22-member Indian men's hockey team for the season opening FIH Pro League matches against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar.

Initiative to launch the drive was taken by harmanpreet singh Prince, senior vice-president of municipal council Mohali. Under the initiative, the aim is to plant 20,000 saplings in Mohali.

India skipper harmanpreet singh is happy that his team could maintain composure despite making errors against strong opponents at the FIH Pro League but said one area where they need to work on is to avoid getting cards.

The contest between India and Pakistan is not like another match, there is always an added pressure on Indian hockey team to dominate the contest, says the harmanpreet singh, joint top-scorer of Asia Cup.

The Indian hockey team secured a 2-0 victory against Ireland in a Pool B match in Paris, moving closer to a quarterfinal berth. Skipper harmanpreet singh scored both goals, and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh made crucial saves. India's unbeaten streak now leads Pool B standings, ahead of upcoming matches against Belgium and Australia.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann called hockey team captain harmanpreet singh to explain he was denied permission by the central government to attend the Paris Olympics quarterfinals due to security concerns. Mann conveyed his heartfelt support and congratulated the team for their historic 3-2 victory over Australia, the first such win since 1972. Mann emphasized the pride and satisfaction stemming from India's performance under Singh's leadership. Mann who possesses a diplomatic passport, had plans to travel to Paris from August 3 to 9.

Indian hockey skipper harmanpreet singh urged his team to "finish well" as they suffered their first defeat in the ongoing FIH Men's Pro League going down to lower-ranked Spain.

With just a couple of days remaining for Indian men's opening game in the new season of FIH Pro League against New Zealand, Manpreet Singh & Co have been sweating it out hard at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar where they will be playing their first game post the Commonwealth Games.

Craig Fulton’s reign as the new coach of the Indian hockey team hasn’t begun on a great note as the team lost two consecutive matches in the Pro League.

Experienced dragflicker harmanpreet singh will lead a 23-member Indian men's hockey team in the upcoming tour of Australia, Hockey India said on Tuesday.

Hockey India has announced its 18-member squad, led by harmanpreet singh, for the Men's Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled from August 29 to September 7. The tournament serves as a crucial qualifier for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026.

Spending time together during the coronavirus-forced lockdown developed a collective mindset which helped the Indian men's hockey team overcome difficult challenges at the Tokyo Olympics, said defender harmanpreet singh.

India's ace drag-flicker harmanpreet singh put on a show to remember throughout the 2021-22 Pro League season, where he scored as many as 18 goals in 16 matches as India finished third in the league standings.