News for 27 October 2026
All the news for Tuesday 27 October 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
27 Oct 2026 13:00 MAS v CHN (RR)
27 Oct 2026 15:15 JPN v KOR (RR)
27 Oct 2026 19:20 IND v BAN (RR)
28 Oct 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Asian Champions Trophy starts today amidst much fanfare
K ARUMUGAM
The Ninth Asian Champions Trophy starts today at the well-known hockey provenance Jalandhar, with Malaysia taking China, finalists in 2023 and 2024 respectively at the historic Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium. India would be missing thrice ACT captain Manpreet Singh in action, due to late injury. Had it not been he would be making his record 8th appearance. Of course, his 7-times still holds for highest for any Indian at the Asian Champions Torphy. India will take on Bangladesh, who replaced Pakistan in the third and last match of the day.
Preview: International hockey returns to Punjab as India set sights on sixth Hero Asian Champions Trophy title
Another title win will complete a hat-trick of Asian Champions Trophy triumphs for defending champions India, who will open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 in Jalandhar 
New Delhi: International hockey returns to Punjab as red-hot India prepare to defend their title at the men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2026, which begins in Jalandhar on October 27. India will be joined by Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Bangladesh in the six-team continental tournament.
India begins title defence against Bangladesh as Jalandhar welcomes international hockey
Five members of the Indian team that will take to the field against Bangladesh in its tournament opener learnt the ropes of the sport at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, the tournament venue.
Uthra Ganesan
The six-team Asian Champions Trophy begins on Tuesday with the final set to take place on November 5. | Photo Credit: HOCKEY INDIA
For a city that has produced hundreds of players including some of the legends of the sport, Jalandhar’s presence on the international hockey scene has always been more about the personnel than the place itself.
Mighty India aim for sixth title
Hosts start as favourites as international hockey returns to Punjab
Deepankar Sharda
India captain Harmanpreet Singh during a practice session on Monday. Tribune Photo: Sarabjit Singh
Being the most successful team in the history of the Asian Champions Trophy would mean nothing if India do not stamp their authority on this year's edition, which is being hosted by Punjab, a state credited with producing some of the best players in the history of Indian hockey. In fact, players from Punjab have proved to be a dominant force in the national team in the last decade and a half.
India start as favourites as hockey returns to Punjab after 17 years – Preview
Pakistan has pulled out from the tournament in Punjab.
India beat Pakistan 5-3 to seal Phase 2 spot at Men's Hockey World Cup (photo credit: Hockey India)
Five-time champions, India would be overwhelming favourites to claim the silverware when the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicks off on Tuesday with the hosts taking on Bangladesh in their campaign opener.
India hockey captain Harmanpreet appeals for spectator support at Asian Champions Trophy; here’s how you can watch the matches in Jalandhar
Those wishing to watch the matches can register online through www.ticketgenie.in by selecting the match they want to attend. A free digital entry pass will then be issued to registered spectators
Aakanksha N Bhardwaj
Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India vs Bangladesh in Jalandhar at 7 pm on Tuesday. Tribune photo
The wait is finally over.
Jalandhar is all set to host the Asian Champions Trophy, with six international teams ready to battle it out at the Surjit Hockey Stadium from Tuesday.
Bangladesh hockey captain Ashraful Islam reveals how Harmanpreet Singh helped him improve drag-flicking
Ashraful calls Indian skipper his idol; South Korea also identifies India as the strongest team in the Champions Trophy
Aakanksha N Bhardwaj
Ashraful Islam recalls seeking tips from Indian counterpart Harmanpreet Singh
Ashraful Islam, captain of the Bangladesh national field hockey team, recalled how his Indian counterpart, Harmanpreet Singh, offered him valuable tips on drag-flicking during the Asian Games in Japan.
Sardar Singh: India needs greater discipline, sharper man-marking to improve internationally
Sardar, who was part of three consecutive Asian Games medal-winning teams, said India were on par with their rivals in ball possession but continued to fall short in man-to-man marking.
FILE PHOTO: Sardar Singh was part of the gold-medal-winning Indian team at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. | Photo Credit: PTI
Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh feels India have the quality to match the best but need greater discipline and sharper man-marking to bridge the gap with European sides and Australia.
Sarah Wilson wins FIH Umpire of the Year for a third time
Scottish umpire Sarah Wilson has been named FIH Umpire of the Year for a remarkable third time, further cementing her reputation as one of the world’s leading hockey officials.
Vantage Black Sticks 2026 Awards
Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Vantage Black Sticks Annual Awards, recognising the outstanding players across the Vantage Black Sticks Men and Women programmes.
The stats of the weekend: milestone Janssen, Den Bosch’s defence impresses
Ramon Min
Jip Janssen
Jip Janssen reached a milestone at Kampong on Sunday, whilst the Den Bosch women’s defence is performing exceptionally well. Here are the figures from the past weekend.
Round Three Wrap: Four clean sweeps, a derby for the ages and Blaze ignite
Four clubs swept their opponents across Round Three of the ONE Active Hockey One League, and the first Melbourne derby gave us the finish of the season so far.
EHL Premier Division | Matchdays Five & Six Round-Up
Women's Premier Division Round-Up | 24 & 25 October
Loughborough Students and Surbiton were the standout performers as the Women's Premier Division completed an entertaining double-header weekend, with both sides collecting six points from six.
Rangers outclass Guangdong 3-1 in Narowal hockey thriller
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rangers produced an impressive second-half performance to defeat China’s Guangdong team 3-1 in the fifth match of the ongoing international hockey series at the Sports City Hockey Stadium in Narowal, thrilling a large and enthusiastic crowd of local hockey fans.
PHF to launch School Hockey League
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is making final preparations to launch the School Hockey League Pakistan, a nationwide inter-school competition aimed at revitalizing the national sport at the grassroots level and creating a direct pipeline for future national teams.
NCAA Division 1 fixture - 27 October 2026
Field Hockey Concludes Season Tuesday Versus Lock Haven
The Orange & Blue have plenty to play for on Tuesday night when the team faces rival Lock Haven in the Susquehanna Showdown. A win gives Bucknell an 8-7 record and the first back-to-back winning seasons since 2008 & 2009.
No. 5 Duke field hockey escapes Liberty in 5-4 shootout, Bustin secures 200th win at Duke
By Tashvi Kapoor
Julia Boehringer single-handedly kept the Blue Devils in the contest with three first-half goals. Photo by Nicole Nie
Duke needed an answer. Julia Boehringer provided three.
Maryland field hockey’s unbeaten season ended. It didn’t let the loss spiral into another.
Sean Decker
Field hockey coach Missy Meharg during Maryland's 1-0 win against Wake Forest on Sept. 20, 2026. (Mallory Domio/The Diamondback)
No. 1 Maryland field hockey allowed three goals in one game this season, entering Thursday’s clash against No. 2 Northwestern. For three quarters, it appeared that would remain the case.