News for 11 December 2025
All the news for Thursday 11 December 2025
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Men
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
10 Dec 2025 11:30 ENG v GER (RR) 1 - 4
11 Dec 2025 11:30 BEL v ENG (RR)
12 Dec 2025 11:30 BEL v GER (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
10 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v NED (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 4 - 2)
11 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v PAK (RR)
12 Dec 2025 19:00 PAK v NED (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
10 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v BEL (RR) 1 - 2
11 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v ENG (RR)
12 Dec 2025 14:00 BEL v ENG (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
10 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v GER (RR) 1 - 0
11 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v NED (RR)
12 Dec 2025 21:30 NED v GER (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Germany Hit Form, Red Panthers Survive Scare as Argentina Shine in Front of Home Crowds
Germany’s men’s side bounced back emphatically on Day 3 of the FIH Pro League, earning a composed 4–1 win over England built on clinical team goals and disciplined defence. Belgium were pushed deep into the match by a determined Ireland side but did just enough to secure a 2–1 victory in Dublin.
Day 2 sees max crowds at the Sport Ireland Campus to witness the Ireland Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League debut
Dublin: A sold-out Irish crowd had two thrilling games, including the Ireland Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League debut as winter sun graced the Sport Ireland Campus.
Ireland narrowly beaten by Belgium in FIH Hockey Pro League debut in Dublin
Dublin: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team were narrowly beaten in their FIH Hockey Pro League debut at the Sport Ireland Campus by World #3 Belgium. Belgium broke the deadlock in the second quarter before doubling their lead in quarter three. Ireland battled back well, getting a much-deserved goal in the final minute thanks to a touch from Ellen Curran from a penalty corner to the delight of the sold-out Irish crowd on the sidelines.
Ireland lose narrowly to Belgium in Pro League bow
By Nigel Ringland
Ireland‘s Katie Mullan and Anne-Sophie Vanden Borre from Belgium. Image source, Inpho
Ireland were beaten 2-1 by Belgium on their debut in the FIH Pro League in Dublin.
England men and women lose Pro League openers
England's men finished seventh in last season's Pro League. Image source, Getty Images
England's men's and women's teams were beaten in their opening games of the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin.
Third-quarter meltdown sees Pakistan go down to Dutch on Pro League debut
By Shahid Khan
Defending champions Netherlands started their FIH ProLeague campaign with a win over debutants Pakistan. — Photo courtesy International Hockey Federation/
On their FIH Pro League debut, Pakistan had shown grit and resilience to stay on level terms with the Netherlands halfway through their match at the Santiago del Estero Hockey Club in Argentina, only for a meltdown in the third quarter seeing the Dutch power to a 5-2 victory on Tuesday.
Pakistan fall to Netherlands in FIH Pro League opener
The Green Shirts were hammered with a 5-2 defeat
Photo: PHF
Pakistan’s long-awaited FIH Pro League debut began with promise but ended in a 5–2 defeat to defending champions Netherlands in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Playing their first-ever match in world hockey’s elite league, Pakistan delivered moments of flair and resilience but were ultimately undone by the Dutch mastery on penalty corners and second-half control.
2025 Test Matches RSA v IND (M)
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
7 Dec 2025 17:00 RSA v IND 2 - 5
8 Dec 2025 19:00 RSA v IND 2 - 2
10 Dec 2025 19:00 RSA v IND 1 - 4
FIH Match Centre
India Clinical as South Africa Continue World Cup 2026 Build Up at a Packed Hartleyvale
South Africa continued their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with the third match of the series in front of a packed and electric Hartleyvale. It was not an official Test, but it was an important step in the journey as the group continues to build depth and understanding. With the Nkosi Cup starting on Friday, the Indoor Men who featured in the first two Tests were not involved, so the Cassiem brothers and Cullin de Jager watched this one from the stands.
Indian hockey team outclasses South Africa 2-0 in three-match Test series
India won the first match 5-2 and the final game 4-1, bookending a 2-2 draw.
By Ubaid Parkar
Picture by Hangzhou2022.cn
India won their three-match 2025 hockey Test series against South Africa in Cape Town by a 2-0 margin on Wednesday after clinching the final rubber 4-1 at Hartleyvale.
FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Madurai and Chennai
All times GMT +5:30
Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium
10 Dec 2025 12:30 FRA v NZL (7/8) 4 - 1
10 Dec 2025 15:00 BEL v NED (5/6) 3 -3 (SO 4 - 3)
10 Dec 2025 17:30 IND v ARG (3/4) 4 - 2
10 Dec 2025 20:00 GER v ESP (Final) 1 - 1 (SO 3 - 2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Germany win record-extending 8th Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
Germany’s 10th appearance in the final saw them winning their eighth title, when they defeated first-time finalists Spain and defended their crown at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai on Wednesday.
Germany beats Spain to win record-extending eighth Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup title
Jasper Ditzer’s commanding presence in goal broke Spanish resistance, paving the way for Germany’s 3-2 shootout triumph after a tense 1-1 deadlock in regulation time.
Saikat Chakraborty
German goalkeeper Jasper Ditzer capped his standout campaign by claiming the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU
Germany won its record-extending eighth FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup title with a 3-2 shootout win over Spain after a one-all stalemate in the final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
India script sensational 4-2 comeback against Argentina; secure bronze medal at FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Ankit Pal (49’), Manmeet Singh (52’), Shardanand Tiwari (57’) and Anmol Ekka (58’) scored a goal each in eleven minutes to script India’s comeback. Following this historic win, Hockey India announced INR 5 lakh each to players and INR 2.5 lakh to the support staff
Chennai: Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team scripted history, securing their first ever bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai. The hosts recorded a sensational 4-2 comeback win against Argentina, scoring four goals in eleven minutes to secure third place in the tournament. Ankit Pal (49’), Manmeet Singh (52’), Shardanand Tiwari (57’) and Anmol Ekka (58’) scored for India after Nicolas Rodriguez (3’) and Santiago Fernandez (44’) had given the visitors the lead.
Stunning comeback by India – 0-2 to 4-2, all its goals in the last quarter!
s2h team
Rohit led India transformed into a storm in the last quarter to stun surging Argentina with four goals and walk away with a consolation bronze. After going down 0-1 in the very third minutes and then conceding another at the fag end of third quarter, Argentina was on a 2-0 high against the hosts. But the fourth quarter, in which India wasted four penalty corners in a single sequence, bounced back in an unbelievable manner to score four goals to give the full stands enormous joy. The medal saved the Chennai Junior World Cup.
How PR Sreejesh-coached India produced a stunning fourth quarter turnaround to beat Argentina from 0-2 to 4-2, and win bronze at Junior World Cup
Leading the revival was Arshdeep Singh who burst through defenses to create chances that led to a podium finish.
by Vinayakk Mohanarangan
India Hockey Team 3rd Jr world CupIndia players celebrate after scoring against Argentina. (Hockey India)
After the semifinal thrashing against Germany, India’s head coach PR Sreejesh said it would be ‘painful’ if his wards returned home from Chennai empty-handed after all the work they had put in for a year leading up to the FIH Junior World Cup. For three quarters in the bronze medal match against Argentina on Wednesday, that word perfectly described India’s performance too: ‘painful’.
India beats Argentina 4-2 to finish third
India was trailing 0-2 when the final quarter began but struck four times inside eight minutes to complete a remarkable comeback.
Saikat Chakraborty
India orchestrated a comeback victory against Argentina to close out its campaign in the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU
India secured the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 by orchestrating a sensational come-from-behind 4-2 victory over Argentina at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
Anmol Ekka leads India to bronze win over Argentina
Hockey India announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for the players and Rs 2.5 lakh for support staff. 
Indian men's junior hockey team celebrate their equaliser against Argentina at the 2025 FIH Men's Junior World Cup (Photo credit: Hockey India)
The Indian hockey team clinched their first bronze medal at the 2025 FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Chennai on Wednesday.
Coach Sreejesh savours India’s comeback win in bronze medal match
India trailed 0-2 until the third quarter but struck four times in 12 minutes to overturn the deficit and defeat Argentina, sealing a podium finish.
Saikat Chakraborty
P. R. Sreejesh shared his own Olympic experiences — where India also lost the semifinals — to help the junior team cope with its disappointment and then make the final push in the bronze medal match. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU
A deeply satisfied P.R. Sreejesh, the head coach of the Indian team, was effusive in his praise for his squad’s dramatic comeback victory against Argentina to secure the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025
City of Santiago
All times GMT -4
10 Dec 2025 09:00 AUT v NAM (21/24) 3 - 1
10 Dec 2025 11:15 MAS v ZIM (21/24) 3 - 3 (SO 5 - 3)
10 Dec 2025 13:30 NZL v SCO (17/20) 2 - 2 (SO 2 - 3)
10 Dec 2025 15:45 NED v BEL (SF) 0 - 0 (SO 3 - 0)
10 Dec 2025 18:00 ARG v CHN (SF) 3 - 0
10 Dec 2025 20:15 CAN v CHI (17/20) 0 - 2
11 Dec 2025 13:30 RSA v KOR (15/16)
11 Dec 2025 15:45 WAL v IRL (13/14)
11 Dec 2025 18:00 URU v JPN (11/12)
11 Dec 2025 20:15 IND v ESP (9/10)
12 Dec 2025 13:30 ENG v AUS (7/8)
12 Dec 2025 15:45 USA v GER (5/6)
12 Dec 2025 18:00 NZL v CAN (19/20)
12 Dec 2025 20:15 SCO v CHI (17/18)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Netherlands and Argentina to meet again in the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, repeating the 2023 title match
In the classification pathway, Austria defeated Namibia and Malaysia advanced from the shoot-out against Zimbabwe to secure the play-off for 21st place. Scotland overcame New Zealand, also in a shoot-out, to reach the final for 17th place, and Chile closed the day with a 2–0 win over Canada to qualify for the first final of the Challenger Trophy. The day combined classification matches, position-defining fixtures and the confirmation of the teams that will fight both for the world title and for the specific objectives of each competition segment.
Malaysian women edge Zimbabwe, face Austria next in Junior World Cup
By Aftar Singh
PIC FROM MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia edged Zimbabwe 5-3 on shootout after a 3-3 draw in regulation time in Wednesday's classification match of the women's Junior World Cup (JWC) in Santiago, Chile.
Scotland beat New Zealand at Women’s Junior World Cup
Scotland 2(3)-2(2) New Zealand
A tremendous 3-2 shootout victory after a well-earned 2-2 draw saw Scotland defeat New Zealand in the Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Scotland now enter the 17th place play-off on Friday for the Challenger Trophy.
Umpiring at the Junior World Cup in Chile
Katie Howie shared her story about being appointed to the Junior World Cup in Chile earlier this week.
SEA Games Thailand 2025 (Hockey5s)
Bangkok (THA)
GMT +7
Men
9 Dec was a rest day
10 Dec 2025 09:00 MAS v PHI (Semi-Final) 10 - 1
10 Dec 2025 10:00 THA v INA (Semi-Final) 3 - 8
10 Dec 2025 14:30 MAS v INA (Final) 7 - 3
Pool standings
Women
9 Dec was a rest day
10 Dec 2025 11:00 MAS v PHI (Semi-Final) 7 - 0
10 Dec 2025 12:00 THA v INA (Semi-Final) 7 - 2
10 Dec 2025 15:30 MAS v THA (Final) 1 - 7
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Malaysian Hockey 5s squad proud to deliver 'historic' gold
By Saiful Affendy Sapran
The national contingent clinched its first gold medal of the Thailand SEA Games after Malaysia defeated Indonesia 7-3 in the men's men’s five-a-side hockey (5s) final today (Dec 10). NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH
BANGKOK: The national contingent clinched its first gold medal of the Thailand SEA Games after Malaysia defeated Indonesia 7-3 in the men's men's five-a-side hockey (5s) final today (Dec 10).
Thailand stun Malaysia to take women's hockey 5s gold
By Saiful Affendy Sapran
The national women’s five-a-side (5s) hockey team succumbed to a disappointing 7-1 defeat to Thailand in the final at the Thailand SEA Games today (Dec 10), despite being the favourites to win the gold. — NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH
BANGKOK: The national women's five-a-side (5s) hockey team succumbed to a disappointing 7-1 defeat to Thailand in the final at the Thailand SEA Games today (Dec 10).
Malaysian women shocked by Thailand in hockey final
By Aftar Singh
The Malaysian women’s team (in red and blue) were stunned after they were trounced by Thailand 7-1 in the SEA Games Hockey 5s final in Bangkok today. - NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were surprisingly stunned 7-1 by Thailand in the SEA Games women's Hockey 5s final in Bangkok today.
Invest in Hockey 5s now to keep golden edge, coach warns
By Saiful Affendy Sapran
Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Indonesia during Wednesday’s SEA Games Hockey 5s final in Bangkok. - PIC BY MOHD FADLI HAMZAH
BANGKOK: National Hockey 5s coach Wan Roslan Wan Abdul Rahman hopes his team's breakthrough triumph will spark long-term commitment to developing the sport.
SEA Games Thailand 2025
Chonburi (THA)
All Games GMT +7
Men
11 Dec 2025 10:30 MYA v SGP (One Pool) 0 - 4
11 Dec 2025 15:00 THA v INA (One Pool) 3 - 0
12 Dec 2025 10:30 MYA v MAS (One Pool)
12 Dec 2025 12:45 SGP v THA (One Pool)
Pool standings
Women
11 Dec 2025 12:45 MAS v SGP (One Pool) 5 - 0
12 Dec 2025 15:00 THA v INA (One Pool)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Malaysia endures mixed fortunes on frustrating opening day
The men's hockey 5s squad celebrates after delivering Malaysia's first gold of the games after beating Indonesia 7-3 in the final today.
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a frustrating opening day for the national contingent as a number of gold medals slipped through their grasp at the Thailand SEA Games today.
Oranje-Rood the best performing team in all of 2025
Ramon Min
The title for best performing team of the calendar year in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men has fallen to Oranje-Rood. The Eindhoven team grabbed two more points than chasers Rotterdam and Bloemendaal in 2025.
Life Member Awarded to Hiko Fungavaka
by Kirsten Stuckey
Hiko Fungavaka became Oceania Hockey Federation’s first Pacific Island Hockey Development Officer in 2016, but his involvement with OHF started by facilitating the first Olympic Solidarity Hockey Coaching Course in 2004 where he met our Continental Development Officer Gill Gemming for the very first time.
Brackenfell teen's hockey dreams take flight
Genevieve Serra
Zach Desmore in action on the hockey field. Image: supplied
A grade eight Brackenfell teen is a true example of being sports disciplined after training and competing in hockey since he was just in Grade one, and has been selected for South Africa's Western Province Hockey team and will be representing his school in Europe in 2026.
Sacked SA Hockey coach Sihle Ntuli demands transparency, alleges 'flawed' disciplinary process
Mawande Mateza
Former South African National Hockey coach Sihle Ntuli. Picture: @Sigz915/X.
Ntuli was accused of misconduct, including allegations of alcohol and substance abuse, which he denies. He is now asking the SA Hockey Association (SAHA) to publish the findings of its investigation.
McKenzie demands SA Hockey documents for 'fair assessment' of Ntuli's dismissal
Ntuli was dismissed after only four months in charge, following misconduct allegations made against him.
Mawande Mateza
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton Mckenzie. Photo: 947
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says he is awaiting documentation from the South African Hockey Association (SAHA) before making a fair assessment of former coach Sihle Ntuli’s dismissal.