News for 03 April 2026
All the news for Friday 3 April 2026
Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Bangkok Thailand
All games GMT +7
2 Apr 2026 10:00 BAN v TPE (Pool B) 4 - 3
2 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v UZB (Pool B) 3 - 1
2 Apr 2026 14:00 HKG v INA (Pool A) 3 - 4
2 Apr 2026 16:00 THA v KAZ (Pool A) 2 - 2
3 Apr 2026 10:00 TPE v UZB (Pool B) 0 - 8
3 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v BAN (Pool B) 3 - 2
3 Apr 2026 14:00 OMA v INA (Pool A) 4 - 1
3 Apr 2026 16:00 HKG v KAZ (Pool A)
4 Apr 2026 16:00 THA v OMA (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
A New Stage for World Hockey: Belfius Hockey Arena Opens Its Doors
Under a radiant spring sky in Wavre, a new landmark for global hockey came to life. As four thousand supporters streamed into the Belfius Hockey Arena, their enthusiasm echoing across the plaza, it was clear this was more than a national celebration—it was the unveiling of a future World Cup stage.
ABN AMRO EHL Finals 2026
Fixtures and results
Euro Hockey League: British clubs find going tough
Old Georgians will play Surbiton in the play-off matches PIC: World Sport Pics
British clubs failed to prosper as Old Georgians and Surbiton were knocked out of the men’s Euro Hockey League and Reading women also exited at the first hurdle.
Watsonians advance to the quarter-finals on their EHL debut
WATSONIANS 6 RAILWAY UNION (IRELAND) 1
Watsonians made a dream debut to the women`s EuroHockey League Final 12 today with an impressive and historic 6-1 win over Irish champions Railway Union. Now they will be up against Dutch hosts `s-Hertogenbosch – a win here would be quite something.
Participating teams and pools revealed for inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup!
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the participating teams and the Pools of the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, which will take place from 20 to 24 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, as follows:
Pakistan to participate in inaugural Para Hockey World Cup
16-team tournament to be co-hosted by Netherlands and Belgium from August 20 to 24 this year
By Faizan Lakhani
This undated picture shows two players in action during a Para Hockey match. — FIH
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to make history this year by participating in the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup 2026, marking a significant step forward for inclusive sport in the country.
Speedy Tigers' new coach takes charge
By By Aftar Singh
Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal. FILEPICf3
KUALA LUMPUR: New national chief coach Brendon Carolan needs to take the Speedy Tigers to the next level in tournaments after a string of poor results under former coach Sarjit Singh.
Coaching shake-up in Malaysian hockey
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederatiion president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal (third from left) meeting thr new line up of coaches in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) has made changes to the coaching structure of the national women's senior and junior teams with the hope of improving the performance and standard in tournaments.
C.R. Kumar to inject ‘Indian edge’ into Malaysia women’s hockey with revolutionary 1RM training
Malaysia’s women’s hockey team is set for a major physical overhaul as new head coach C.R. Kumar introduces science-backed 1RM strength training to boost power, speed, and competitiveness ahead of major regional and continental tournaments
Sandru Narayanan
CR Kumar promises a new era for Malaysian women’s hockey, one that is stronger, faster, and ready to compete at the highest level. - Scoop file pic, April 3, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s women’s hockey team is set for a physical transformation under newly appointed head coach CR Kumar, who plans to bring the “Indian edge” to the squad by introducing One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) weight training—a method designed to build strength, power, and explosiveness among players currently lacking in physicality.
MHC under fresh scrutiny as questions deepen over Sarjit exit
Coaching committee sidelined in both the sacking and successor’s appointment, as KPIs, review practices and employment terms come under focus.
Frankie D'Cruz
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/04/03/mhc-under-fresh-scrutiny-as-questions-deepen-over-sarjit-exit
Sarjit Singh (left) arrived through a formal selection process, while Brendon Carolan’s elevation apparently followed a different path.
KUALA LUMPUR: The removal of national head coach Sarjit Singh has drawn fresh scrutiny on the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), with new details raising questions over how key calls were reached — and who drove them.
Delhi’s young players hail Zafar Iqbal getting Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award
K ARUMUGAM
In a glittering ceremony that celebrated the finest in the sport, former Indian captain and Olympic Gold medalist Zafar Iqbal was recently bestowed with Hockey India’s prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor is a fitting testament to a man whose name is synonymous with the spirit, speed, and glory of Indian hockey during a defining era. While the entire nation rejoices in this well-deserved recognition, perhaps no group is more elated than the young stakeholders of the Delhi-based hockey Trust, “One Thousand Hockey Legs” (OTHL).
Day 2 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar
Rajgir, Bihar: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar, held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Thursday witnessed Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Telangana Hockey and Chhattisgarh Hockey register notable wins in their respective matches.
Day 2 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Bengal, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Thursday in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Building Peace, Hope, and Opportunity Through Hockey
In the vibrant and historic streets of Dhaka, where tradition meets resilience, the Ostad Fazlu Hockey Academy stands as a powerful symbol of unity, hope, and transformation.