<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Hockey: Hockey News, Scores, Results &amp; more on Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/sphome/5802552.cms</link><description>Get the latest Hockey News, Live Scores, Results, Schedules and more on The Times of India</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-15T13:38:19+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/5802552.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Fri, 15 May 2026 13:38:19 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Hockey: Hockey News, Scores, Results &amp; more on Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/sphome/5802552.cms</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Felix criticises Hockey India for removing PR Sreejesh after just 15 months]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131107749.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Former India hockey captain Jude Felix criticized Hockey India's decision to remove PR Sreejesh as coach after just 15 months, deeming it a wrong move. Felix suggested Sreejesh, a decorated player, could have been instrumental in developing a new generation of goalkeepers. He also questioned the reliance on foreign coaches and the lack of grassroots development in Indian hockey.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/jude-felix-criticises-hockey-india-for-removing-pr-sreejesh-after-just-15-months/articleshow/131107749.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/jude-felix-criticises-hockey-india-for-removing-pr-sreejesh-after-just-15-months/articleshow/131107749.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-15T09:38:08+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131107755,imgsize-537576.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Is that a promotion or a demotion?’: PR Sreejesh hits back at Hockey India with explosive post]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131099121.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Hockey legend PR Sreejesh publicly challenged Hockey India's decision not to renew his junior coaching contract, questioning the federation's development program and its heavy reliance on foreign coaches. He expressed concern over the perceived demotion from chief coach to goalkeeper coach, sparking a high-profile dispute over opportunities for Indian coaching talent.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/is-that-a-promotion-or-a-demotion-pr-sreejesh-hits-back-at-hockey-india-with-explosive-post/articleshow/131099121.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/is-that-a-promotion-or-a-demotion-pr-sreejesh-hits-back-at-hockey-india-with-explosive-post/articleshow/131099121.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-14T22:33:10+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131099140,imgsize-111500.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['Players were not happy': Fresh claims emerge on Sreejesh exit as junior hockey coach]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131093820.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/some-players-were-not-happy-fresh-claims-emerge-on-sreejesh-exit-as-junior-mens-hockey-coach/articleshow/131093820.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/some-players-were-not-happy-fresh-claims-emerge-on-sreejesh-exit-as-junior-mens-hockey-coach/articleshow/131093820.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-14T18:30:43+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131094143,imgsize-58774.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We did not fire Sreejesh’: Hockey India responds after legend's explosive allegation]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131069001.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Hockey India clarified that legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's tenure as junior men's coach concluded as per contract, denying claims of him being "fired." The federation stated his position was advertised and a new coach selected on merit. An alternative development role was offered but declined. Hockey India emphasised its commitment to developing Indian coaches.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/we-did-not-fire-pr-sreejesh-hockey-india-responds-after-legends-explosive-foreign-coach-allegation/articleshow/131069001.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/we-did-not-fire-pr-sreejesh-hockey-india-responds-after-legends-explosive-foreign-coach-allegation/articleshow/131069001.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-13T20:17:01+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131069123,imgsize-65036.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Removed for foreign coach’: Sreejesh slams Hockey India, asks: ‘Can’t Indian coaches develop hockey?’]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131065664.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Hockey legend PR Sreejesh expressed shock after his abrupt removal as junior men's coach, despite leading the team to five podium finishes in five tournaments, including a World Cup bronze. He revealed Hockey India's preference for foreign coaches, citing the senior team's chief coach's recommendation, questioning the development of Indian talent.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/removed-for-foreign-coach-pr-sreejesh-slams-hockey-india-asks-cant-indian-coaches-develop-hockey/articleshow/131065664.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/removed-for-foreign-coach-pr-sreejesh-slams-hockey-india-asks-cant-indian-coaches-develop-hockey/articleshow/131065664.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-13T17:54:30+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131065713,imgsize-40846.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Sawan Kumar sparks Bihar’s India dream]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131028964.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[​When former India hockey player Ajitesh Roy set up RK Roy Hockey Academy in Patna in 2018, his objective was clear, to produce players from Bihar who could go on to represent the national team.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/goalkeeper-sawan-kumar-sparks-bihars-india-dream/articleshow/131028964.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/goalkeeper-sawan-kumar-sparks-bihars-india-dream/articleshow/131028964.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-12T10:49:11+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131029076,imgsize-132730.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical improvement need of the hour in hockey: Coach Tim White]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130507677.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[​The Indian women’s hockey team may have had it tough over the past year, but they have certainly started turning things around. Rallying to draw the four-match training series against Argentina in Buenos Aires, is a step in that direction.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/physical-improvement-need-of-the-hour-in-hockey-says-indian-junior-womens-coach-tim-white/articleshow/130507677.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/physical-improvement-need-of-the-hour-in-hockey-says-indian-junior-womens-coach-tim-white/articleshow/130507677.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-25T09:39:16+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130507868,imgsize-82678.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily-wager’s daughter Nausheen Naz has no gear, eyes hockey Asia Cup]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130483540.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Nausheen Naz, a 15-year-old hockey prodigy, trains for the Under-18 Asia Cup. Hailing from Seoni, she overcame poverty and used a broken stick to hone her skills. The MP Hockey Academy provided her with training and equipment. Naz is now India's exciting women's hockey forward prospect. Her journey highlights talent emerging from humble beginnings.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/daily-wagers-daughter-nausheen-naz-has-no-gear-eyes-hockey-asia-cup/articleshow/130483540.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/daily-wagers-daughter-nausheen-naz-has-no-gear-eyes-hockey-asia-cup/articleshow/130483540.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-24T10:00:32+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ramendra Singh</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130483585,imgsize-48842.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi High Court holds Hockey India, secy general Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130412108.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The Delhi High Court has found Hockey India and its secretary general guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying a prior order. Officials were directed to allow Syeed Asima Ali access to executive board meetings but failed to provide necessary links for multiple sessions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/delhi-high-court-holds-hockey-india-secy-general-bhola-nath-singh-guilty-of-contempt/articleshow/130412108.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/delhi-high-court-holds-hockey-india-secy-general-bhola-nath-singh-guilty-of-contempt/articleshow/130412108.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-21T13:57:25+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130412097,imgsize-56624.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey India official faces misconduct allegations]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130012730.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Hockey India faces a serious misconduct complaint alleging sexual harassment and abuse of authority against an official. The anonymous email details unwanted advances, career threats, and financial coercion. This follows a previous resignation in 2023, with the official reportedly being reappointed later.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/hockey-india-official-faces-misconduct-allegations/articleshow/130012730.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/hockey-india-official-faces-misconduct-allegations/articleshow/130012730.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-04T09:32:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130012744,imgsize-34606.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No need for two squads’: India coach Marijne ahead of Argentina tour test]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129942998.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Indian women's hockey team gears up for a demanding season after World Cup qualification. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises fitness and mental strength ahead of a tour to Argentina.  He aims to test bench strength and assess performance under pressure, with the ultimate goal of securing Olympic qualification through the Asian Games.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/no-need-for-two-squads-india-coach-marijne-ahead-of-argentina-tour-test/articleshow/129942998.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/no-need-for-two-squads-india-coach-marijne-ahead-of-argentina-tour-test/articleshow/129942998.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-01T11:27:25+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Manuja Veerappa</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129943005,imgsize-71354.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey WC: India men begin campaign vs Wales, women face China in opener]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129669484.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's men's hockey team faces a challenging World Cup opener against Wales on August 15, followed by clashes with England and rivals Pakistan. The women's squad begins their campaign against China on August 16, with tough encounters against South Africa and England also scheduled. Both teams are preparing with extensive international tours and practice matches.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/hockey-world-cup-india-men-begin-campaign-vs-wales-women-face-china-in-opener/articleshow/129669484.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/hockey-world-cup-india-men-begin-campaign-vs-wales-women-face-china-in-opener/articleshow/129669484.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-19T08:27:42+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129669470,imgsize-50220.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blockbuster India-Pakistan clash lined up in Hockey World Cup draw]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129645884.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[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.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/blockbuster-india-pakistan-clash-lined-up-in-hockey-world-cup-draw/articleshow/129645884.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/blockbuster-india-pakistan-clash-lined-up-in-hockey-world-cup-draw/articleshow/129645884.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-18T08:29:59+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129645969,imgsize-1229927.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India to face Pakistan in Hockey World Cup group stage]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129638977.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's men's and women's hockey teams have learned their group-stage opponents for the FIH Hockey World Cup, with both sides drawn in Pool D. The men will face Pakistan, England, and Wales, while the women will compete against China, England, and South Africa. Both teams will play their matches in the Netherlands.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/india-to-face-pakistan-in-hockey-world-cup-group-stage/articleshow/129638977.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/india-to-face-pakistan-in-hockey-world-cup-group-stage/articleshow/129638977.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-17T23:20:01+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129639173,imgsize-57464.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-grown coaches need of the hour: Dilip Tirkey]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129622523.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Hockey India is investing in developing Indian coaches for future national teams, potentially sending them abroad for training.  Prominent former players like PR Sreejesh and Rani Rampal are being considered for this initiative. Meanwhile, the women's team prepares for the Nations Cup in June, facing tough competition after their World Cup qualification.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/home-grown-coaches-need-of-the-hour-dilip-tirkey/articleshow/129622523.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/home-grown-coaches-need-of-the-hour-dilip-tirkey/articleshow/129622523.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-17T08:23:03+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129622510,imgsize-45908.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach Sjoerd Marijne impressed, but Indian women's hockey team still a work in progress]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129599593.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Indian women's hockey team secured World Cup qualification under coach Sjoerd Marijne, showcasing strong defense and midfield play despite a final loss to England. Marijne praised the team's performance under pressure, highlighting areas for improvement in penalty corner conversion and technical decision-making. The squad, a blend of youth and experience, demonstrated promising potential for future tournaments.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/coach-sjoerd-marijne-impressed-but-indian-womens-hockey-team-still-a-work-in-progress/articleshow/129599593.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/coach-sjoerd-marijne-impressed-but-indian-womens-hockey-team-still-a-work-in-progress/articleshow/129599593.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-16T08:51:56+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ratnakar Manne</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129599617,imgsize-48106.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOISA 2025 Hockey Nominees: Celebrating India’s standout performers on the pitch]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129589587.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[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.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/toisa-2025-hockey-nominees-celebrating-indias-standout-performers-on-the-pitch/articleshow/129589587.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/toisa-2025-hockey-nominees-celebrating-indias-standout-performers-on-the-pitch/articleshow/129589587.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-15T17:55:12+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129589651,imgsize-60956.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH women’s World Cup Qualifers: India lose to England in final]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129586639.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's valiant midfield efforts weren't enough as they lost 2-0 to England in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers final. Grace Balsdon and Elizabeth Neal scored for England, securing their gold medal and a World Cup berth alongside India and Scotland. England concluded the tournament undefeated.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/fih-womens-world-cup-qualifers-india-lose-to-england-in-final/articleshow/129586639.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/fih-womens-world-cup-qualifers-india-lose-to-england-in-final/articleshow/129586639.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-15T13:33:47+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ratnakar Manne</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129586645,imgsize-96912.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India women qualify for Hockey World Cup despite runners-up finish]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129578579.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India’s women’s hockey team finished runners-up in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after a 0–2 loss to England but still qualified for the World Cup. Grace Balsdon scored from a penalty corner in the 13th minute, while Elizabeth Neal added another in the 43rd. India created chances but couldn’t score. England, India and Scotland qualified for the tournament.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/india-womens-team-qualifies-for-hockey-world-cup-despite-runners-up-finish-in-qualifiers/articleshow/129578579.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/india-womens-team-qualifies-for-hockey-world-cup-despite-runners-up-finish-in-qualifiers/articleshow/129578579.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-14T22:57:16+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129578648,imgsize-76402.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Women's World Cup qualifiers: India down Italy]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129569973.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Italy in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers semifinals, setting up a final clash with England. Despite a slow start, India's attack intensified in the second quarter, leading to penalty corners. Manisha Chauhan converted the decisive goal, delighting the home crowd at Gachibowli stadium.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/fih-womens-world-cup-qualifiers-india-down-italy-run-into-england-in-final/articleshow/129569973.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/fih-womens-world-cup-qualifiers-india-down-italy-run-into-england-in-final/articleshow/129569973.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-03-14T12:02:34+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ratnakar Manne</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129570013,imgsize-80760.cms"/></item></channel></rss>