News for 30 October 2026
All the news for Friday 30 October 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
29 Oct 2026 14:30 MAS v KOR (RR) 3 - 1
29 Oct 2026 16:45 BAN v JPN (RR) 0 - 1
29 Oct 2026 19:00 IND v CHN (RR) 5 - 2
30 Oct 2026 14:30 BAN v MAS (RR)
30 Oct 2026 16:45 KOR v CHN (RR)
30 Oct 2026 19:00 JPN v IND (RR)
31 Oct 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India, Malaysia and Japan Extend Winning Runs on Day 2 of Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Day 2 of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 delivered another exciting round of hockey action in Jalandhar on 29 October, as India, Malaysia and Japan maintained their perfect starts to the tournament.
Malaysia outwit South Korea in hockey again
By Aftar Singh
A Malaysia player (in blue) against South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. PIC FROM ASIAN HOCKEY FEDERATION
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia defeated South Korea 3-1 to record their second win in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India today.
Sukhjeet's wonder goal, Harmanpreet's class guide India to impressive 5-2 win over China in Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Defending champions India maintain their lead at the top of the points table with two wins from as many matches despite China showing some fight before the hosts won comfortably
Jalandhar: Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Player-of-the-Match Sukhjeet Singh emerged as the match-winners as the Indian Men's Hockey Team registered a commanding 5-2 win over China at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Thursday to make it two wins from as many matches at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.
Harmanpreet & Sukhjeet lead India past spirited China 5-2; debutant-rich visitors impress
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JALANDHAR: China, an emerging force in Asian hockey and finalists in the previous edition of the Asian Champions Trophy, gave hosts India a searching examination before eventually going down 5-2 in their second match of the ongoing tournament at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium.
Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet star in India’s 5-2 win over China
Sukhjeet Singh and skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace each while Jugraj Singh added a fifth from a Penalty Corner for the host.
Uthra Ganesan
FILE IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh struck twice from Penalty Corners. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY
Coach Craig Fulton had admitted that the Chinese team at the Asian Champions Trophy was unknown and it was difficult to plan against. On Thursday, India found how out how much, clearly the better side but also struggling to find the gaps before prevailing 5-2.
Harmanpreet lifts India to the top
Captain’s brace helps hosts to 5-2 win over China in Asian Champions Trophy
Deepankar Sharda
India controlled the possession and created more chances. Tribune photo: Malkiat Singh
Timely conversions of penalty corners by skipper Harmanpreet Singh and the tactic of unlocking China’s defence with long passes helped India pull off a 5-2 win and grab full points for the second consecutive time in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium here today.
Asian Champions Trophy: Head coach Craig Fulton impressed with India's consistency
Fulton said India employed high press hockey, which resulted in a lot chances but they couldn't utilise as per expectations against China.
Indian men's hockey team coach Craig Fulton (Photo credit: Hockey India)
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton was satisfied with his side's performance in all the four quarters against China in the second match of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy on Thursday, saying it is a positive takeaway for the hosts going forward in the tournament.
From paralysis scare at 20 to Asian Champions Trophy hero, Jalandhar’s Sukhjeet shines with brace against China
Striker’s journey from a career-threatening setback to starring for India reflects resilience and his father’s unwavering support
Aakanksha N Bhardwaj
Sukhjeet Singh (left) during Asian Champions Trophy. Photo credit: Hockey India
Jalandhar’s Sukhjeet Singh emerged as India’s hero against China in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, scoring twice in the hosts’ 5-2 victory at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium here on Thursday.
Hugs beyond hockey: Daughters’ wait ends as stars arrive at Surjit Stadium in Jalandhar
Aakanksha N Bhardwaj
Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh shares a heartwarming moment with his daughter at Surjit Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar, during the Asian Champions Trophy. Tribune Photo Sarabjit SIngh
Five-year old Jasmine kept asking her mother, Illi Saddique, when her Baba would arrive. Illi patiently reassured her that he would be at the stadium shortly. Sitting nearby was the daughter of Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, eagerly waiting for her father to arrive. Both little girls wore orange jerseys bearing their father names, their excitement building with every passing moment.
Punjab, TN, Odisha in race to host men’s and women’s FIH World Cups in 2030
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh says Odisha is the first preference, while plans to expand international tournaments across the country reflect a push to build world-class infrastructure and prepare India for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
FILE PHOTO: Men’s World Cup defender Germany during the 2026 podium ceremony in Wavre, Belgium. | Photo Credit: AP
Punjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are the frontrunners to host the 2030 FIH World Cups for both men and women, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh confirmed to PTI.
South African Hockey president Deon Morgan elected to FIH executive board
SA Hockey President Seon Morgan has been elected to the FIH Executive Board at the FIH Congress.
Yaeesh Collins
Image: SAHA - South African Hockey Association
South African Hockey President Deon Morgan has been elected to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board at the 50th FIH Statutory Congress in Doha, Qatar.
Mark Tumilty Steps Down as Ireland Senior Men’s Head Coach
Hockey Ireland has confirmed that Mark Tumilty is stepping down as Head Coach of the Ireland Senior Men’s National Team following the recent World Cup campaign.
Rothman backed for Ireland role as Tumilty steps down
By Nigel Ringland
Mark Tumilty has stepped down as Ireland men’s hockey coach. Image source, Inpho
Mark Tumilty has stepped down as the head coach of the Ireland senior men's team after seven years in charge.
Top scorers: Walker takes the lead, Boers in hot pursuit
Ramon Min
Timo Boers and Struan Walker
On the women’s top scorers list, Frédérique Matla (Den Bosch) and Yibbi Jansen (SCHC) now have a comfortable lead over their rivals. In the men’s competition, Oranje-Rood forward Struan Walker has taken the lead from Fabian Verzuu (HDM), but Den Bosch defender Timo Boers is hot on the Scot’s heels.
MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup 2026: Indian Navy beats Malaysia Junior Team 4-2 to enter semifinals
Indian Navy meets defending champion Indian Railways in the semifinals, as BPCL faces Indian Army after the pool stage.
S. Prasanna Venkatesan
K. Selvaraj found the back of the net for Indian Navy’s second goal against the Malaysia Junior Team on Thursday. | Photo Credit: RAGU R
Indian Navy sealed the second semifinal berth from Pool-B with a 4-2 victory over Malaysia Junior Team in the 97th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament at the SDAT Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Thursday.
NCAA Division 1 results - 29 October 2026
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 30 October 2026
Weekend College Games to Watch: October 29 to November 1
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‘No Regrets, No Excuses’: Penn State Field Hockey Ready For No. 1 Northwestern As Postseason Looms
By Sean Regenye
Credit: Isaac Lothrop
Penn State field hockey head coach Hannah Prince settled into her Happy Valley home on Thursday morning and logged into Zoom. She couldn’t take the meeting in her office, which overlooks Penn State’s Field Hockey complex, because No. 1 Northwestern was practicing into the late morning for its game the next day.
Scouting the opponent: No. 6 Duke field hockey seeks to best No. 12 North Carolina, earn ACC regular season title
Duke field hockey looks to break its losing streak against North Carolina Friday in its regular season finale. The Blue Zone previews the exciting matchup:
By Jun Tan
Duke field hockey can earn its first win against North Carolina after 15 straight losses. Photo by Angela Meng
No. 6 Duke field hockey finally has a chance to avenge all those rivalry losses. Better, it has the chance to win an outright ACC regular season championship for the first time since 2016.
Field Hockey Set for Regular Season Finale on Friday Night vs. No. 8 Princeton
The Lions wrap up the campaign with the Tigers for the second straight year
NEW YORK — Columbia field hockey welcomes No. 8 Princeton on Friday at 6 p.m. in the teams' regular season finale at the Columbia Field Hockey Complex. The match will air live on ESPN+.