Hockey India

Name

Hockey India

Legal name

Hockey India

Website

https://hockeyindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Field Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAN)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Field hockey governance
• Professional hockey league
• Coaching certification program
• Tournament management services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Sports Federation Funding: Hockey India is recognized as a National Sports Federation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, receiving government funding for sports development, team preparations, and tournament hosting.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: The federation generates revenue through partnerships with sponsors including Shiv Naresh (Major Team Partner) and Odisha Hockey (state government partnership). Revenue is derived from sponsorship deals for national teams, tournaments, and the Hockey India League.
3. Tournament Operations: Hockey India organizes national championships, the Hockey India League, and international tournaments, generating revenue through event management, broadcasting rights, and participant fees from state associations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hockey India is the apex national sports federation for field hockey in India, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the International Hockey Federation (FIH). It organizes national and international tournaments, manages the Indian senior and junior men's and women's national teams, conducts structured coaching certification through the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway (HICEP), operates the professional Hero Hockey India League, and develops grassroots hockey talent through 32 state and union territory member associations.

Product overview

Hockey India operates as the national sports federation governing field hockey in India, managing both men's and women's teams across senior, junior, and sub-junior levels. The organization's product portfolio centers on its official website and mobile application as the primary consumer-facing digital platforms, delivering news, match schedules, team information, and tournament coverage. The Hero Hockey India League serves as the flagship professional competition, while the Hockey India Annual Awards recognize excellence in the sport. Supporting offerings include a structured coaching education pathway, e-procurement services for vendors, and digital publications including e-books and flipbooks documenting tournaments and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hero Hockey India League Professional field hockey league in India featuring men's and women's franchises. The league was revived in the 2024-25 season with eight men's and four women's franchises, attracting over 1,000 players including 500+ Indian men, 350 Indian women, and 240 international players.
• Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway (HICEP) Structured seven-tier coaching certification framework progressing from HI Level Basic through to FIH Academy High Performance, designed to develop coaches from grassroots to international levels. Has certified over 600 coaches since 2019 including 337 Level-1, 54 Level-2, 80 FIH Academy Level-1, 57 Level-2, 74 Level-3, and 4 Level-4 coaches.
• Hockey India Annual Awards Annual recognition program honoring players, coaches, umpires, technical officials, and hockey legends for their contributions to Indian hockey, featuring multiple award categories with cash prizes including Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (Rs. 20 lakh) and Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award (Rs. 25 lakh).
• Hockey India Mobile Application Official mobile application for Android devices providing latest news, videos, photos, match updates, and information about Hockey India and the Hockey India League.
• Hockey India Official Website Primary digital platform for Hockey India providing news, match schedules, team information, player profiles, tournament details, photo and video galleries, newsletters, and governance information for Indian hockey.
• Hockey India TMS (Tournament Management System) Digital system for scheduling and results management of hockey tournaments conducted by Hockey India.
• Hockey India E-Procurement Portal Online vendor registration and tender management system for conducting e-tenders and managing supplier relationships for Hockey India's procurement needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• India won bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics in men's hockey
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Kazakhstan Hockey FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Hockey India hosted Kazakhstan's senior men's hockey team for a high-performance training camp at SAI Sonipat from March 10-21, 2026, as part of Kazakhstan's preparation for Asian Games Qualifiers.
• Shiv NareshmajorOthersShiv Naresh is the Major Team Partner of Hockey India, providing sports apparel and equipment sponsorship for Indian hockey teams.
• Odisha HockeymajorOthersOdisha government through Odisha Hockey serves as a key partner, with the state hosting major tournaments including the Men's Asian Champions Trophy and providing infrastructure support.
• Anandana (Coca-Cola India Foundation)coreOthersAnandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, supports women's hockey development through initiatives including goalkeeping camps and sponsorship of the Sub Junior National Championship.
• Amity University OnlineminorOthersPartnership for the CHAMPS (Celebrating Heroes with Amity Merit Program Scholarships) initiative offering education scholarships to sportspersons registered with hockey federations.
• Sports Authority of India (SAI)coreOthersHockey India utilizes SAI facilities for national coaching camps, with training centers at SAI Bengaluru and SAI Bhopal, and works with SAI for athlete development programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Field Hockey Canada: National Governing Body for field hockey in Canada, also recognized by its federal sports ministry and FIH. Directly comparable as a non-profit federation running national teams, coaching certification, and domestic leagues.
• USA Field Hockey: US National Governing Body for field hockey, recognized by the USOPC and FIH. Operates national teams, a domestic league, and coaching education programs with similar federation mandate to Hockey India.
• England Hockey: Governing body for field hockey in England, affiliated to FIH. Comparable as a federation running national teams, the English domestic league system, and coaching certification pathways.
• Hockey Australia: National federation for field hockey in Australia, recognized by the Australian Sports Commission and FIH. Comparable structure: national teams, state member associations, professional league (Hockey One), and coaching accreditation.
• Koninklijke Nederlandse Hockey Bond (KNHB): Royal Dutch Hockey Association, the NGB for field hockey in the Netherlands and a leading FIH federation. Directly comparable as a federation managing elite national teams, the Hoofdklasse domestic league, and member associations.
• Deutscher Hockey-Bund: German Hockey Federation, NGB for field hockey in Germany and FIH member. Comparable federation mandate with national teams, Bundesliga structure, and member associations across German states.
• Pakistan Hockey Federation: National Governing Body for hockey in Pakistan, recognized by the Pakistan Sports Board and FIH. Directly comparable as a South Asian peer federation managing national teams and domestic competitions, sharing regional rivalries with India.
• Hockey Belgium: Royal Belgian Hockey Association, NGB for field hockey in Belgium. Comparable as a federation running national teams, the Belgian league, and coaching education — relevant given Hockey India's recent exposure tours there and recent Belgian junior coaching hire.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Olympic Association: Umbrella National Olympic Committee for India, recognized by the IOC and parent body of all Indian NSFs including Hockey India. Comparable in regulatory/recognition role, though its mandate spans all Olympic sports versus hockey alone.

Others

• Sports Authority of India: Central government body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports that funds and runs elite training infrastructure (e.g., SAI Bengaluru, SAI Bhopal) used by Hockey India. Relevant as the principal government infrastructure counterpart and funding conduit for the federation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheHockeyIndia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG3K6ZLbEJtSWJdCUbU5G5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/HockeyIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hockey-india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hockey India