News for 23 September 2026
All the news for Wednesday 23 September 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Gifu Japan
All times GMT +9
Men
22 Sep 2026 09:00 PAK v UZB (Pool B) 5 - 1
22 Sep 2026 11:00 INA v KOR (Pool A) 0 - 5
22 Sep 2026 13:00 THA v CHN (Pool B) 1 - 8
22 Sep 2026 15:00 MAS v OMA (Pool B) 7 - 0
22 Sep 2026 17:00 JPN v BAN (Pool A) 6 - 1
22 Sep 2026 19:00 IND v SRI (Pool A) 16 - 1
23 Sep 2026 is a rest day
24 Sep 2026 09:00 THA v MAS (Pool B)
24 Sep 2026 11:00 BAN v SRI (Pool A)
24 Sep 2026 13:00 OMA v UZB (Pool B)
24 Sep 2026 15:00 KOR v IND (Pool A)
24 Sep 2026 17:00 INA v JPN (Pool A)
24 Sep 2026 19:00 CHN v PAK (Pool B)
Pool standings
Women
22 Sep 2026 was a rest day
23 Sep 2026 09:00 BAN v KOR (Pool A) 0 - 8
23 Sep 2026 11:00 SGP v INA (Pool B) 1 - 3
23 Sep 2026 13:00 KAZ v TPE (Pool A) 1 - 4
23 Sep 2026 15:00 THA v IND (Pool B) 1 - 20
23 Sep 2026 17:00 UZB v JPN (Pool B)
23 Sep 2026 19:00 MAS v CHN (Pool A)
24 Sep 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Strong Performances Highlight Men’s Competition on 22 September
Gifu, Japan: The men’s hockey competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 continued with another full day of pool action, featuring strong performances across both pools at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.
India storm past Sri Lanka 16-1 to make it two wins in a row at Asian Games
Kakamigahara, Japan: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team continued its strong start to the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with a commanding 16-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Tuesday.
Jugraj, Abhishek and Dilpreet hit hat-tricks as India win 16-1
Jugraj Singh scored four while Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh hit hat-tricks as India thrashed Sri Lanka 16-1 in their second Asian Games hockey match.
Indian men's hockey team to fight for LA Olympics Quota at Asian Games 2026. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh scored hat-tricks as India produced another emphatic victory at the Asian Games, thrashing Sri Lanka 16-1 in their second Pool A match on Tuesday.
Carolan pleased as Malaysia rout Oman 7-0 at Asian Games
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Oman in the Asian Games men’s hockey match in Gifu, Japan on Sept 22, 2026. -- PIC from Asian Hockey Federation.
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Brendan Carolan was pleased with his team's performance as they routed Oman 7-0 to record their second win in Group B of the Asian Games men's hockey at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Tuesday.
India scores in double digits again, thrashes Thailand in women’s hockey
The Sjoerd Marijne-coached side sits comfortably on top of the pool standings as it prepares for a clash against Japan set to be held on Friday.
Deepika starred with nine goals, all of which came through Penalty Corners. | Photo Credit: Hockey India/X
India continued its unrelenting form in women’s hockey at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 after blanking Thailand 20-1 in a Pool-B fixture at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Wednesday.
2026 South American Games Santa Fe (ODESUR)
Santa Fe
All times GMT -6
Men
22 Sep 2026 09:00 BRA v URU (Bronze Medal) 1 - 1 (2 - 3 SO)
22 Sep 2026 13:30 ARG v CHI (Gold Medal) 3 - 1
Pool Standings
Women
22 Sep 2026 11:15 URU v PAR (Bronze Medal) 9 - 0
22 Sep 2026 15:45 ARG v CHI (Gold Medal) 5 - 0
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
South African Women’s Indoor Hockey Team Announced for Namibia Series
South African Hockey is pleased to announce the SPAR South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team selected for the upcoming Namibia Series.
Four Debutants Named in Indoor Hockey Squad for Namibia Test Series 2026
Jamie Southgate brings her international experience to the newly announced South African women's indoor hockey squad. File Photos: SA Hockey
South African Hockey has announced its Spar South African women’s indoor hockey team selected for the upcoming Namibia Test Series 2026 at the Windhoek Showgrounds’ Sports Facilitation Centre, from 9 to 11 October 2026.
Gantoise add another World Cup winner to women’s line-up
Gantoise have secured a major addition to their squad with the signing of Argentine international Sofía “Poy” Toccalino.
Two games with four goals highlight Timo Boers’ qualities
Ramon Min
Timo Boers
Just four days to go until the start of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. Every day, we’re counting down to the start of the season with a special fact. Today, we’re focusing on Den Bosch defender Timo Boers, last season’s top scorer.
EY Hockey League teams look to build on their opening round as Round 2 beckons
The Irish EY Hockey League action continues into Round 2 this weekend, with teams looking to build on positive starts to their campaigns and carry that early momentum forward. For others, it is an opportunity to respond from the opening round and get their season up and running, with plenty still to play for this early in the campaign.
NCAA DIvision 1 results - 22 September 2026
Pakistan set for major surge in international hockey activity over next six months
PHF plans 10-nation international hockey event alongside league next year
By Atique ur Rehman
Pakistan players sing the national anthem ahead of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match against Wales at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands on August 17, 2026. — FIH
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has said the country is set to witness a significant increase in international hockey activity, with several teams and events scheduled to visit Pakistan over the next six months.
PHF launches grassroots drive, provides hockey kits to 74 Karachi schools
LAHORE - The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has launched a major grassroots initiative to revive the national sport, distrib-uting hockey kits among students of 74 schools across Karachi Division.