News for 10 October 2026
All the news for Saturday 10 October 2026
Women Indoor Senior Test Series (NAM vs RSA)
Sport Facilitation Center Windhoek
All times GMT +2
9 Oct 2026 19:00 NAM v RSA 3 - 0
10 Oct 2026 12:00 RSA v NAM
10 Oct 2026 19:30 NAM v RSA
11 Oct 2026 11:00 NAM v RSA
11 Oct 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM
FIH Match Center
SPAR South Africa Fall to Namibia in Opening Test
The SPAR South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team began their five-match series against Namibia with a 3–0 defeat at the Sports Facilitation Centre in Windhoek on Friday evening.
Jamie Southgate Leads Experienced Core into Namibia Test Series
An experienced South African women's indoor hockey team led by Jamie Southgate (pictured), Edith Molikoe and Tegan Fourie renews its rivalry with Namibia in a five-match Test series, at the Sports Facilitation Centre at the Windhoek Showgrounds in Windhoek, Namibia from Friday, 9 October to Sunday, 11 October 2026. All File Photos: Hockey SA
With international debuts on the horizon, the South African women’s indoor hockey team will renew one of African hockey’s most competitive rivalries when they take on Namibia in a five-match Test series at the Sports Facilitation Centre at the Windhoek Showgrounds in Windhoek, Namibia from Friday, 9 October to Sunday, 11 October 2026.
2026 Central America Development Tournament
Managua, Nicaragua
7 - 10 Oct 2026
Senior Mens Hockey5s
All times GMT -6
Men - fixtures, results and pool standings
Women - fixtures, results and pool standings
Match Schedule announced for Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
While the league stage of the tournament will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, the semi-finals and the medal matches will be played in Mohali on November 4 and 5
New Delhi: The stage is set for the men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, with the match schedule for the prestigious continental tournament announced by the Asian Hockey Federation on Friday.
Pakistan pulls out of Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in India
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said it wanted a neutral venue to ensure its uninterrupted and full participation in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy.
Pakistan recently won the bronze medal at the Asian Games held in Japan. | Photo Credit: AP
Pakistan has pulled out of the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar-Mohali, slated to begin later this month, citing security concerns.
Bangladesh accept invitation to replace Pakistan at Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
The Asian Hockey Federation invite Bangladesh after Pakistan refused to participate in India
By Sohail Imran
Pakistan and Bangladesh players in action during their first match of the series at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in Dhaka on November 13, 2025. — Asian Hockey Federation
Bangladesh have accepted an invitation to participate in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy as a replacement for Pakistan, after the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) declined to send the national team to India amid heightened bilateral tensions.
Injured forward Norsyafiq set to miss ACT
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia’s Norsyafiq Sumantri in action against New Zealand in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh on Nov 23, 2025. -- NSTP/Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: National forward Norsyafiq Sumantri will be out of action as he will undergo biceps surgery next week.
Golden moment for Edinburgh on EHL debut
A Jamie Golden-inspired Edinburgh University produced an immaculate performance to defeat Lille MHC 4-0, a dream debut for the Scottish club in the EHL.
Golden Baptism for Edinburgh University at EHL
Edinburgh University took to the prestigious EHL like a duck to water, the Scottish champions were comfortable 4-0 winners over French champions Lille in their opening first round match in Eindhoven.
Rotweiss land Swiss clubs’ first ever EHL win
Rotweiss Wettingen defeated CAM 92 to earn Swiss hockey their first ever Euro Hockey League win with a sublime first half setting them up for a 3-1 victory.
Brilla brilliance sees Rot-Weiss breakdown Slavia
A pair of brilliant Jakob Brilla goals helped Rot-Weiss Köln eventually pull clear of a hard-working Slavia Prague, marking their EHL return with a 5-0 Pool B victory.
Classy Oranje-Rood win big tussle with Polo
A thunderous Struan Walker strike and an effort from Borja Lacalle saw hosts HC Oranje-Rood get their EHL campaign up and running with an impressive 2-0 win over Real Club de Polo.
What you need to know about Match Round 3 (men)
Ramon Min
National champions Rotterdam are looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat against Den Bosch, whilst Pinoké are aiming to cause an upset against neighbours Amsterdam. Here are the stats for Match Round 3 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Men.
NCAA Division 1 results - 9 October 2026
NCAA Division 1 fixture - 10 October 2026
No. 6-ranked Iowa field hockey comes up short at No. 1-ranked Northwestern
The Hawkeyes fell, 2-1, totaling only six shots on goal.
Austin Schornhorst
Iowa midfielder Niamh de Jong shields the ball against Indiana player in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Iowa defeated Indiana with a score of 2-1. (Selina Lin/The Daily Iowan)
No. 6-ranked Iowa field hockey fell to No. 1-ranked Northwestern, 2-1, on Friday. The Wildcats outshot the Hawkeyes, 16-11, though Iowa had two more penalty corners during the game.
No. 2 Maryland field hockey thumps No. 19 Michigan 5-2
Natalie Gussow
Forward Jordyn Hollamon (13) Maryland Terrapins Field Hockey vs Delaware Blue Hens at Field Hockey Complex in College Park, MD on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Photo by Ella Buchanan/Maryland Terrapins
No. 2 Maryland field hockey entered Friday’s game against No. 19 Michigan, searching for its 12th straight win to start the season.
Huskies shutout Temple 4-0
STORRS, Conn. - Four different Huskies found the back of the cage as UConn cruised to a 4-0 victory over Temple on Friday.
No. 7 Field Hockey Extends Winning Streak to Seven, Defeats Cornell at Home
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Three unanswered goals for No. 7 Harvard field hockey made the difference for the Crimson in its matchup against Cornell, as Harvard pushes its winning streak to seven matches with a 4-1 victory against the Big Red.
McVeigh Nets 50th Career Goal; Duke Falls at Stanford, 3-2
STANFORD, Calif. – Graduate student Alaina McVeigh scored her 50th career goal, but No. 3 Duke (9-3, 4-1 ACC) dropped a tightly-contested overtime match at Stanford (8-4, 1-3 ACC), 3-2, Friday evening in ACC field hockey action.
No. 9 UNC field hockey dominates St. Joseph’s, 8-0
North Carolina field hockey controls the momentum in its fourth consecutive win
Eva Patel
UNC first-year midfielder/back Sofia Ferri (10) passes the ball during the field hockey game against Old Dominion at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. UNC lost 5-4 in OT. Ava Sharon
The No. 9 North Carolina field hockey team (7-4, 3-1 ACC) dominated Saint Joseph’s (5-6, 3-0 A10), 8-0, Friday afternoon at Ellen Ryan Field to extend its four-game win streak.
Comparative analysis of 2026 F.I.H. & F.I.F.A. World Cups
By Shiv Jagday
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What WE can learn from F.I.F.A. 2026 World cup?
The secrets of a 90-year-old hockey player? Enthusiasm and friendships
Bill Greenwood, 90, is an England over 80s regular PIC: Supplied
Bill Greenwood became England’s first 90-year-old player when he represented the Over 80s in the Masters World Cup.
Hefty grant approved for upgradation of National Hockey Stadium
LAHORE: In a major step towards reviving Pakistan’s national sport, the government of Punjab and Sports Board Punjab have approved a hefty grant of Rs400 million for the upgradation of the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore.