News for 16 October 2026
All the news for Friday 16 October 2026
Sultan Of Johor Cup 2026
Johor, Malaysia
All times GMT+8
17 Oct 2026 17:05 PAK v CHN
17 Oct 2026 19:35 JPN v CAN
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Pakistan name Malaysia as main rivals in quest for SoJC title
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) and Pakistan in action during the Junior Asia Cup in China last month. PIC FRM AHF
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistan are targetting their first Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) title as the Under-21 tournament begins on Saturday at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor.
Nor Saiful lowers Sultan of Johor Cup target after double defensive blow
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian player Harris Iskandar (second from left) scores a goal during the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) against New Zealand in Taman Daya in 2025. -- NSTP/Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: The national junior men's hockey team changed their initial target of reaching the final in the Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup to a top-three finish.
Junior Men travel to Malaysia for Sultan of Johor Cup
U21 National Team seize great competition opportunity in Malaysia
In the spring, Field Hockey Canada’s Junior Men’s National Team had six wins and two losses (only to Argentina) at the Junior Pan American Championships in Santiago, Chile, and won a silver medal. By so doing, the Canadian Young Bucks qualified for the 2027 Junior World Cup.
USMNT Roster Confirmed for 2026 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia
IPOH, Malaysia – U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Allan Law has named the 18-athlete squad that will travel to Ipoh, Malaysia to compete in the 2026 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup from November 20 to 28.
‘Focused on this opportunity’ – says goalkeeper Krishan Pathak on his return to Indian team for Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
The 29-year-old Pathak has spent more than nine months on the sidelines and is now determined to make this opportunity count with an added incentive of representing the country in his home state Punjab for the first time 
New Delhi: While the Indian team was scripting Asian Games history in Japan, Krishan Bahadur Pathak was fine-tuning his goalkeeping skills in Bengaluru, working hard for a return to the national colours. He spent more than nine months on the sidelines, but come October 27, the 29-year-old custodian will be back guarding the Indian post at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026. The icing on the cake: he will be playing on home soil in Punjab.
"Sends a powerful, positive message to next generation": Harmanpreet, Savita, Hockey India prez Tirkey express happiness on meeting PM Modi post Asian Games heroics
New Delhi [India]: Indian hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expressed their happiness after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their teams' Asian Games 2026 exploits, highlighting PM Modi's inspirational words to the athletes and the close bond he shares with the players.
Late bloomer Fabian Verzuu shoots his way to the top in 2026
Ramon Min
Fabian Verzuu is having a remarkable calendar year. The 31-year-old HDM striker has already scored twelve goals in the Hoofdklasse in 2026. All twelve came from open play, more than any other player this calendar year.
Top Game of the Day at Uddingston this Weekend
There can be no doubting the game of the day this weekend, champions Edinburgh University travel to meet up with Uddingston at Bothwell Castle in the Scottish Open/Men’s Premiership.
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 16 October 2026
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Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship
Partnership targets youth development and international success
Zulfiqar Baig 
Photo: POA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Vital Group on Thursday signed a sponsorship agreement aimed at promoting hockey and encouraging greater youth participation in the sport.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 reaches record 403.3 million television audience worldwide
Lausanne, Switzerland – The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 has set a new benchmark for television audiences, reaching a reported 403.3 million viewers worldwide across live coverage, highlights, delayed broadcasts and repeats.
Delhi High Court proposes grievance Redressal Cell in Hockey India
HI President Tirkey had filed the petition last week seeking judicial intervention in the election process, claiming they were announced by executive board meetings deemed illegal and without his approval as per the Hockey India bye-laws.
While the detailed order was yet to be received, the proposal appears to contemplate an institutional mechanism for the consideration and redressal of grievances. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The upcoming Hockey India elections will be conducted under the observation of Supreme Court Justice (retd) A.K. Sikri after the Delhi High Court named him for the role while listening to a petition by president Dilip Tirkey.