News for 25 September 2026
All the news for Friday 25 September 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Gifu Japan
All times GMT +9
Men
24 Sep 2026 09:00 THA v MAS (Pool B) 0 - 10
24 Sep 2026 11:00 BAN v SRI (Pool A) 5 - 1
24 Sep 2026 13:00 OMA v UZB (Pool B) 2 - 3
24 Sep 2026 15:00 KOR v IND (Pool A) 2 - 8
24 Sep 2026 17:00 INA v JPN (Pool A) 1 - 12
24 Sep 2026 19:00 CHN v PAK (Pool B) 0 - 3
25 Sep 2026 is a rest day
26 Sep 2026 09:00 OMA v THA (Pool B)
26 Sep 2026 11:00 BAN v INA (Pool A)
26 Sep 2026 13:00 MAS v PAK (Pool B)
26 Sep 2026 15:00 SRI v KOR (Pool A)
26 Sep 2026 17:00 JPN v IND (Pool A)
26 Sep 2026 19:00 UZB v CHN (Pool B)
Pool standings
Women
24 Sep 2026 was a rest day
25 Sep 2026 09:00 KAZ v BAN (Pool A) 3 - 3
25 Sep 2026 11:00 JPN v IND (Pool B) 1 - 3
25 Sep 2026 13:00 KOR v CHN (Pool A) 0 - 3
25 Sep 2026 15:00 INA v THA (Pool B) 1 - 0
25 Sep 2026 17:00 SGP v UZB (Pool B)
25 Sep 2026 19:00 TPE v MAS (Pool A)
26 Sep 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Indian men’s hockey team wins 8-2 for best ever victory over South Korea in Asian Games history
It was the third consecutive win in Pool A for the defending champions, who moved closer to securing a place in the semi-final
Kakamigahara: The Indian men’s hockey team continued its strong start to the Asian Games 2026 campaign on Thursday with their best ever result against South Korea in the history of the Asian Games – an emphatic 8-2 win. It was the third consecutive win in Pool A for the defending champions, who dictated proceedings for large stretches of the contest and moved closer to securing a place in the semi-finals.
Pakistan conquer China to keep winning run
Green-shirts seal third straight victory to join Malaysia at the summit
Photo: POA
Pakistan extended their winning run in the men’s hockey competition at the Asian Games with a 3-0 victory over China on Thursday, strengthening their position in Pool B.
Pakistan crush China to complete hat-trick of victories at Asian Games
Third-consecutive victory consolidates Pakistan's second position in Pool B standings
Pakistan players celebrate scoring a goal during their Asian Games men's hockey competition match against China at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium in Nagoya on September 24, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation
NAGOYA: Captain Abubakar Mahmood, Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan each struck one goal apiece to help Pakistan secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over China in the Pool B match of the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey competition here at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan cruise past China, close in on Asian Games hockey semis
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took a giant stride towards the semi-finals of the men’s hockey event at the 20th Asian Games, producing a commanding performance to outclass hosts China 3-0 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday.
Amad Butt achieves major landmark during China clash
Butt says 'main focus' to win Asian Games gold and qualify for Los Angeles Olympics 2028
By Faizan Lakhani
Pakistan's Ammad Butt (left) receives a souvenir ahead of his 200th international appearance during the Asian Games match against China at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium in Nagoya on September 24, 2026. — Instagram/@ammadbutt_16
NAGOYA: Former Pakistan captain and experienced midfielder Ammad Shakeel Butt on Thursday added another feather to his cap as he completed 200 international matches for the country.
India women’s hockey team beats Japan 3-1 to seal semi-final berth at Asian Games 2026
It was India’s fourth consecutive win in as many Pool B games, which confirmed a place in the semis for Salima Tete's team. Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur and Ishika scored for India
Kakamigahara: The Indian women’s hockey team continued its impressive run at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, defeating hosts Japan 3-1 in their Pool B match in Kakamigahara on Friday. The victory, India’s fourth in as many games, confirmed their place in the semi-finals with one pool match against Singapore still to play.
India beats Japan 3-1 to seal women’s hockey semifinal berth
India beat host Japan 3-1 to seal a place in the Asian Games 2026 women’s hockey semifinals, with Lalremsiami, Ishika Chaudhary and Navneet Kaur scoring.
Last year, India had won bronze in Hangzhou 2023. | Photo Credit: Hockey India/X
India secured a place in the women’s hockey semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 after beating host Japan 3-1 in its penultimate Pool B match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Friday.
Women's hockey coach Marijne expresses disappointment over India's "sloppy" fourth quarter in win over South Korea
Aichi-Nagoya [Japan]): Following his side's win over Japan in the group stage match of the women's hockey tournament at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, Indian women's head coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed his disappointment with the team's performance in the final quarter and highlighted the importance of getting such a full-intensity game against a quality opposition ahead of the knockouts.
China’s Guangdong hockey team to tour Pakistan
Tour will feature clashes with leading institutional sides and Pakistan’s emerging Uner-21 and Under-18 teams
Photo: CHINA DAILY
China’s Guangdong men’s hockey team will visit Pakistan for an 18-day tour from October 12 to October 30, playing a series of matches against leading institutional sides as well as Pakistan’s Under-21 and Under-18 teams, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said.
Park Junseok ready to make Korean EHL history with Lille MHC
When Park Junseok steps onto the pitch for Lille MHC in October’s Euro Hockey League in Eindhoven, he will become the first Korean player ever to compete in European club hockey’s premier competition.
SCHC and Oranje-Rood remained unbeaten for 22 matches in a row
Ramon Min
Photo: Hockeyfoto.nu
Just two days to go until the start of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. We’re counting down to the start of the league with another interesting fact. Today we’re focusing on SCHC and Oranje-Rood, who both remained unbeaten last season.
Champions face immediate tests as new England Hockey season begins
Old Georgians lifted another Premier Division title last season ALL PICS: EVA GILBERT
The new England Hockey Premier Division season begins this weekend, with both reigning champions facing significant opening-day tests.
Life at Oxted Hockey Club: stats, dealing with young players and training
Oxted in action at Hampstead & Westminster PIC: DEBBIE CHRISTOPHER
Oxted have proved themselves as a top six outfit in the last two years, even reaching Finals Weekend in the 2024/25 season.
Now the Women Start their Premiership Campaign
Last season’s Scottish Premiership ended in a straight tussle between Watsonians and Clydesdale Western in which the former triumphed by three points after a 2-2 draw at Titwood in the final encounter. However, the Glasgow side finished stronger in the end by winning the top European spot after a 2-1 win over Watsonians with player/coach Fiona Semple bagging the winner.
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