News for 15 January 2026
All the news for Thursday 15 January 2026
EuroHockey Indoor Championship Women 2026
Prague (CZE)
All times GMT +1
15 Jan 2026 09:30 BEL v SUI (Pool A) 4 - 3
15 Jan 2026 10:55 GER v IRL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 12:20 UKR v ESP (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 13:45 POL v LTU (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 16:00 GER v SUI (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 17:25 AUT v IRL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 18:50 POL v ESP (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 20:15 CZE v LTU (Pool B)
16 Jan 2026 10:00 SUI v IRL (Pool A)
16 Jan 2026 11:20 BEL v AUT (Pool A)
16 Jan 2026 12:40 ESP v LTU (Pool B)
16 Jan 2026 14:00 UKR v CZE (Pool B)
16 Jan 2026 16:00 IRL v BEL (Pool A)
16 Jan 2026 17:20 GER v AUT (Pool A)
16 Jan 2026 18:40 LTU v UKR (Pool B)
16 Jan 2026 20:00 POL v CZE (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Meet the Pool A teams – Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2026
Pool A of the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2026 in Prague features a series of big guns with Austria and Germany frequent visitors to major semi-finals in recent times.
Meet the Pool B teams for the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2026
The Czechia hosts will be looking to use their home advantage at the UNYP Arena to full effect as they head up the contenders in Pool B. The world number two side are in a hugely competitive group that also features World Cup holders Poland, an ambitious Spain, a returning Lithuania and an always strong Ukraine line-up.
McCarlie embracing every Irish opportunity in Prague
Ireland’s women return to the top tier of EuroHockey Indoor Championship action this weekend after a 36-year wait, marking a significant moment after seven years on the rise.
OLIVER Ireland announced as official sponsor of the Ireland Women’s Indoor Hockey Team ahead of EuroHockey Indoor Championship
Dublin: Hockey Ireland are delighted to announce OLIVER Ireland as an official sponsor of the Ireland Women’s Indoor Hockey Team, ahead of their upcoming EuroHockey Indoor Championship campaign taking place in Prague (CZE) from January 15-18, 2026.
IRL Indoor Men’s Squad make history with maiden EuroHockey Championship campaign.
Heidelberg, Germany: The IRL Men’s Indoor Hockey Team made history last week as they became the first Irish Men’s team to represent Ireland at the EuroHockey Indoor Championships, the highest tier of European Indoor Hockey.
LA28 ticket draw registration is now open – don’t miss out!
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to inform the global hockey community that the registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw for all Olympic sports has now begunon Tickets.LA28.org. https://tickets.la28.org/
Wales men and women aiming for global stage as World Cup Qualifiers near
Wales’ senior men and women face thrilling challenges as their chance at World Cup qualification takes place over February and March.
Scotland men’s squad to play Wales in Cardiff
Scotland men will play Wales in Cardiff on 24 and 25 January in the team’s first build up games for the FIH World Cup Qualifiers. Both matches will be played at Sophia Gardens at 12pm.
Marijne formally joins Indian women’s hockey team for second stint
Marijne was reappointed to the post nearly two weeks ago, marking his return to the set-up after guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sjoerd Marijne’s first big challenge as chief coach will be the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. | Photo Credit: PTI
Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne on Wednesday formally joined the Indian women’s hockey team as its chief coach, renewing his association with the squad after a fruitful four-year first stint from 2017 to 2021.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ fourth successive win propels them to the top of the table in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to the top of the table with a 1-0 win 
Ranchi: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League, registering a 1-0 win against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Alexander Hendrickx scored the only goal of the game to help the Lancers get over the line.
Tom Boon’s Five-Goal Masterclass Powers Ranchi Royals to 6-2 Win Against SG Pipers in the Men’s Hero HIL 2025-26
The victory helped the Royals climb to fourth position in the points tally
Ranchi: Ranchi Royals delivered a dominant performance in their Men’s Hero Hockey India League clash against SG Pipers, riding on an extraordinary five-goal haul from Captain Tom Boon to register a comprehensive 6-2 victory and underline their attacking prowess in front of a home crowd.
Kalinga Lancers go top with fourth straight win
In the second match of the day, Tom Boon struck five goals in a dominant Ranchi Royals win.
Kalinga Lancers go top with fourth straight win (Photo credit:HI) By The Bridge Desk Published: 14 Jan 2026 7:17 PM Vedanta Kalinga Lancers climbed to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 standings after registering their fourth consecutive victory, edging past Hyderabad Toofans 1-0 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.
Hockey India League turns to Odisha govt. to gather people after poor attendances in Chennai, Ranchi
Despite free entry, Ranchi has seen a partially-filled stadium on most days, barring a packed house for the women’s league final.
Y. B. Sarangi
Chennai hosted the opening leg of the men’s engagements in front of near-empty stands. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU
Notwithstanding the encouraging response from television and social media, the Hockey India League (HIL) top brass is concerned about the poor turnout and has requested government authorities to ensure a good attendance during the league’s final leg in Bhubaneswar.
When the sport chooses you: Lore Laniyan’s field hockey journey
by TYRESE ALLEYNE-DAVIS
Yale University field hockey player Lore Laniyan. (Credit: Yale University Athletics)
For many athletes, the sport they play chooses them. They do not choose the sport.
Amateur Welsh hockey player who suffered brain injury sparks safety concerns
By Rod Gilmour
Claerwen Render, midddle, was her club's players player
A former senior teacher is calling for greater transparency around sports injury insurance after a hockey accident left her with a long-term brain injury – and no payout.
David Collier OBE tribute
The hockey world is sad to hear that David Collier OBE has passed away. David spent his life making hockey better for everyone, from the local pitch to the world stage.
David Collier, leading hockey and cricket administrator, dies aged 70
David Collier, a leading figure in international hockey administration and officiating whose influence spanned more than four decades, has died. He was 70.