2024 Olympic Games
Paris
All times GMT +2
Men
27 Jul 2024 10:00 GBR v ESP (Pool A)
27 Jul 2024 10:30 BEL v IRL (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 12:45 NED v RSA (Pool A)
27 Jul 2024 13:15 AUS v ARG (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 17:00 GER v FRA (Pool A)
27 Jul 2024 17:30 IND v NZL (Pool B)
Pool Standings
Women
27 Jul 2024 19:45 ARG v USA (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 20:15 NED v FRA (Pool A)
Pool Standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool B Preview
The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold medal at the end of the Games.
The Doughty Dozen eye podium in Paris
S2H Team
Is there a stronger or weaker pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to start on Friday? Opinions float around but given the serpentine method with rankings as the basis of drawing out the pools and little to choose from teams in clusters down the rungs, one might be tempted to declare both pools of death.
Hockey athletes Rocío Sánchez (ARG) and Eddie Ockenden (AUS) chosen as Flag Bearers at Paris 2024
In a historic moment for hockey at the Olympics, Rocio Sanchez and Eddie Ockenden have been chosen to be the flag bearers for Argentina and Australia respectively, at the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024, an honour that not only recognises their exceptional contributions to hockey but also highlights them as symbols of inspiration and dedication for athletes across the world.
‘Unmatched’ Netherlands women surely the world’s most dominant sports team ever
By Rod Gilmour
Marloes Keetels and Eva de Goede hold aloft the 2022 Hockey World Cup PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
Boston Celtics in the 60s? Chicago Red Bulls? The All Blacks? The raft of ‘who is the most dominant team in international sport ever?’ lists seem to neglect one outfit: the fearsome Netherlands women’s hockey team over the last 20 years.
Upbeat Indian Men's Hockey Team ready for Kiwi Challenge
Captain Harmanpreet Singh emphasises on 'starting well' as the Tokyo Olympics Bronze medallists begin their campaign
Paris: Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh exuded confidence ahead of their campaign opener on Saturday against New Zealand here at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Having arrived in Europe a little over two weeks ago, the Indian side has gone through a 3-day mental conditioning camp in Switzerland, played high-octane practice matches against Malaysia, Netherlands, Germany and Great Britain in the days leading up to their first Pool B match here.
New Zealand ready to grab opportunity
The New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team is well and truly settled into the Olympic Village after being some of the first athletes to enter late last week.
New Zealand and perpetual zeal
ERROL D’CRUZ
First up, New Zealand! Now, if you’ve been a follower of Indian hockey long enough, you’ll likely endure the jitters as the teams open their campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. You don’t have to go too far back. Just last year, India played the Black Sticks in their backyard in the quest to make the World Cup quarterfinals but beaten in a shootout at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Olympic Games Hockey - Teams Records
By Tariq Ali
The 25th edition of the Men's Hockey event in the Olympic Games to be held in Paris, France starting from 27 July and the final will be played on 8 August, 2024.
The 12 teams are participating divided into two groups:
Group A - Netherlands, Spain,Germany, Great Britain, South Africa and France
Group B - Australia, Belgium, Argentina, India, New Zealand and Ireland
Following are the historical performances of the participating teams in Men's Hockey
Teams OG Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA
Group A
NED 19 128 75 33 20 321 205
ESP 18 119 51 41 27 237 146
GER (all) 20 130 79 27 24 326 167
GBR 18 112 49 39 24 226 199
RSA 5 31 5 20 6 64 109
FRA (H) 9 41 9 27 5 38 100
Teams OG Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA
Group B
AUS 16 121 72 29 20 330 155
IND 21 134 83 34 17 458 186
ARG 12 80 20 45 15 140 210
BEL 15 88 37 38 13 184 174
NZL 13 88 34 37 17 177 160
IRE 2 7 2 5 - 14 25
'If you are not able to handle pressure in sports, change your line': Ex-India hockey player Jagbir Singh
As the Indian men’s hockey team aims to improve on its bronze medal-winning performance from Tokyo 2020, former forward and Olympian Jagbir Singh assesses the current players and their chances
Akaash Dasgupta
After breaking the jinx with a bronze at last Olympics, Indian men's hockey team will look to win another medal at Paris Olympics. Images: Hockey India/Jagbir Singh
An Olympic medal can work wonders.
The one big thing that changed vis-a-vis the mindset of Indian fans after the last edition of the Olympics in Tokyo was that they once again began to realistically expect a medal from field hockey. The Indian men’s and women’s teams both made history in Tokyo. The men broke a 41-year jinx to win the bronze medal (last Olympic medal won before this was in 1980, Moscow), while the women made the semi-final cut for the first time ever (it was their third appearance overall at the Olympics), heartbreakingly missing out on a bronze medal after two back to back defeats.
Pakistan’s great fall: How former hockey giant failed Olympics test, again
What caused the downfall of one of the world’s most successful hockey-playing nations, and does it have a plan to reclaim its lost glory?
By Abid Hussain
Pakistan won their first hockey gold at the 1960 Olympics in Rome [File: RDB/Ullstein Bild via Getty Images]
Islamabad, Pakistan – The clock was ticking away, and only eight minutes remained for the Pakistani hockey team to break an embarrassing pattern of decline in a sport it dominated for decades.
Paris 2024 – Everything you need to know!
The excitement is continuing to build ahead of Ireland’s opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here is everything you need to know to stay in the loop:
Keenan Horne on life in the glitzy Olympic Village
As fans from around the world await the start of the world’s biggest sporting event, athletes have begun settling into the pristine Olympic Village in Paris.
Edith Molikoe vows to give everything for SA hockey team at Paris Olympics
Edith Molikoe will be aiming to use her experience to help the SA women’s hockey team against their high-ranked opposition at the Paris Olympics. Picture: Oupa Mokoena/Independent Media
Edith Molikoe aims to ‘leave it all out on the playing field’ as she prepares to represent the South African women’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics.
‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey
Cole Keller and Max Hines
Junior midfielder Beth Yeager will be playing in her first Olympic Games, representing Team USA in Paris. Photo courtesy of @TigerFH / X.
Now a veteran on the national team set to earn her 54th cap, rising junior Beth Yeager will be representing USA Field Hockey in her first Olympics. Team USA, ranked No. 24 in the world and the lowest in their preliminary pool of six nations, is riding high off of a somewhat surprising qualification to the Olympic Games.
Sidelined by ACL Tear, Wolgemuth Talks About Missing Paris 2024 Olympic Games
World Sport Pics
Few titles carry as much weight as “Olympian.”
It is an immortalized term young kids dream of, adults respect immensely, and I was hoping to make my reality. But then in my team’s second to last match before the Games, I tore my ACL.
The Idols That Came Before
Like any sport, field hockey has role models – remarkable athletes that inspire the rising generation. Lauren Crandall, Rachel Dawson, Melissa Gonzalez, Jackie Briggs. These are some of the names of those who were competing for Team USA the last few times USA Field Hockey appeared at the Olympics.
FIH add portrayal guidelines to promote gender equality
As a further major measure to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has added portrayal guidelines - inspired by the IOC portrayal guidelines and shared them with the global hockey community.
2024 Test Matches SUI v AUT (W)
Lucerne
26 Jul 2024 19:30 SUI v AUT
27 Jul 2024 16:00 SUI v AUT
28 Jul 2024 11:00 SUI v AUT
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Ireland Men’s Hockey Head Coach agrees contract extension to 2028
Dublin – July 25, 2024: Ireland Men’s Head Coach Mark Tumilty has agreed a four-year contract extension taking him to the end of 2028.
U-18 USMNT Wraps Up 2024 Croatia Tour
Credit: Krešo Šarić
ZAGREB, Croatia - The U.S. U-18 Men's National Team returned home from a summer tour in Zagreb, Croatia, where they played four friendly matches against the host nation.
Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool B Preview
The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold medal at the end of the Games.
"I'm really proud to do this for hockey" Eddie Ockenden named first Australian Hockey flag bearer since 1988
Tasmania's favourite son has added to his incredibly long list of accolades as Chef de Mission Anna Meares named him as a flag bearer for the 2024 Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony, alongside Canoe Slalom gold medallist Jess Fox.
Why Sreejesh’s torrent of gaalis is sweet music for Manpreet and why the hyper versatile Manpreet is kept away from Sreejesh’s goalie pads
Headed to their fourth Olympics at Paris, hockey warhorses PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh recall journey from ridicule to redemption, from finishing last at London to bronze at Tokyo.
by Vinayakk Mohanarangan
PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh will represent the Indian men's hockey team for what will be their fourth Olympics appearance in Paris. (Hockey India)
Two former India captains. Two stalwarts of Indian hockey over the last decade and then some years. Two men who, between them, have seen the lows of London 2012 and the highs of Tokyo 2020 spanning their careers. And come Paris 2024, PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh will represent the Indian men’s hockey team for what will be their fourth Olympic Games appearance.
Raj Kumar Pal hopes to repay family's sacrifices with hockey gold in Paris Olympics
Midfielder Raj Kumar Pal will be making his Olympic debut in Paris. (Courtesy : Hockey India)
Raj Kumar Pal, the dynamic midfielder in the Indian men’s hockey team, is all set to represent India at Paris Olympics 2024. A vital cog in the Indian team, Raj Kumar Pal first came in the spotlight when he was selected for a five-nation U-23 tournament in Belgium in 2018.
‘It always has been a dream for me to represent India at the highest level,’ says Raj Kumar Pal on playing in his maiden Olympics in Paris
The dynamic midfielder made his debut for Senior Men’s Team in FIH Pro League in 2020
New Delhi: Raj Kumar Pal, the dynamic midfielder in the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, is all set to represent India in the 2024 Paris Olympics. A vital cog in the Indian team, Raj Kumar Pal first came in the spotlight when he was selected for a five-nation U-23 tournament in Belgium in 2018.
‘A very special moment for us, especially as it will be Ruhanat’s first time watching her dad play live,’ says Harmanpreet Singh’s wife, Amandeep, ahead of the Paris Olympics
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain is all set to play in his third Olympics
New Delhi: In a heartwarming and insightful episode of “Hockey Te Charcha Feat Familia,” Amandeep Kaur, the wife of Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, shared her experiences and the family's excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. The podcast, aimed at providing a unique glimpse into the lives of Indian hockey stars through their family's perspective, highlighted Amandeep’s unwavering support and the special bond she shares with Harmanpreet.
Cash-strapped SA women’s hockey side: Meet the team!
by Garrin Lambley
Cash-strapped SA women’s hockey side: Meet the team! © Provided by The South African
The South African women’s hockey team competing at the Paris Olympics 2024 had to resort to crowdfunding in order to make their way to France.
From Zwide to the Olympic stage, Mali’s dream comes alive in Paris
Maties Hockey player and 2023 Sportswoman of the Year, Ongeziwe Mali is living out her Olympic dream after being selected to form part of the South African Women’s Hockey team at the Olympic Games in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August.
Olympian Marsha Cox Reflects on the #PowerOfRecognition as She Heads to 2024 Paris
Alicia Pillay
After having enjoyed a fruitful career on the field, former SA Hockey captain Marsha Cox is making the most of opportunities since her retirement, and is excited about her upcoming Liaison Officer role with the Olympic Broadcast Services in Paris. Photos: Supplied
After having enjoyed a distinguished career on the field, former SA Hockey captain Marsha Cox is making the most of opportunities since her retirement, and among these, is particularly excited about her upcoming Liaison Officer role with the Olympic Broadcast Services in Paris
Hockey India launches Athlete Management System to revolutionize talent development and management
The AMS will help in Elite Athlete Tracking and Grassroots Talent Identification
New Delhi, 24th July 2024:Hockey India on Wednesday launched their cutting-edge Athlete Management System (AMS), designed to revolutionize the management and development of hockey talent across the nation. This innovative system will serve two primary purposes - Elite Athlete Tracking and Grassroots Talent Identification.
12th Hong Kong Men's Quadrangular Hockey Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
8 Mar 2024 13:00 THA v MAC (One Pool) 4 - 0
8 Mar 2024 17:30 TPE v HKG (One Pool) 1 - 1
9 Mar 2024 11:30 THA v TPE (One Pool) 3 - 2
9 Mar 2024 18:15 MAC v HKG (One Pool) 0 - 6
10 Mar 2024 12:15 TPE v MAC (One Pool) 11 - 0
10 Mar 2024 16:45 HKG v THA (One Pool)
Pool Standings
7th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament
8 Mar 2024 15:15 SGP v TPE (One Pool) 1 - 0
8 Mar 2024 19:45 HKG v INA (One Pool) 7 - 0
9 Mar 2024 13:45 TPE v INA (One Pool) 1 - 0
9 Mar 2024 16:00 HKG v SGP (One Pool) 2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 10:00 INA v SGP (One Pool) 2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 14:30 TPE v HKG (One Pool)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Celebrating women leading the way forward in hockey
On the field and off the field. As players, coaches, umpires and administrators. On this International Women’s Day 2024, a year where the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centennial, we focus on eight women who have been leading the way over the past few decades, and creating a blueprint for success that will benefit the generations to come, as they look to these role models and follow in their footsteps.
Savita’s message on International Women’s Day: Believe in yourself and you can achieve beyond limits
The Indian Women’s Captain says that steps have been taken to enhance gender equality in sports
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, Indian Women’s Team Captain, Savita Punia delivered a strong message and said that the key to achievement lies in believing in yourself. She said, “When I started playing, I was lucky that I got full support from my family despite the challenges. That was a massive confidence booster for me. However, that was not the case for everyone. But with time, situation has changed for the good. So, always believe in yourself and don’t think that you are any less than anyone. Set your goals, and put all your hard-work with determination and motivation. It may take a bit of time to achieve your goals, but in the end, you will always get there.”
Hockey Ireland launches ‘See Us, Be Us, Back Us’ campaign
Today Hockey Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of its latest campaign in support of the women’s game.
Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan continues to make strides in her mission
Last year, we told the story of Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan, who spoke in front of the EuroHockey General Assembly in Monchengladbach, Germany in August.
England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 15 Preview
Teams continue on week 15 of the Women's and Men's England Hockey Premier Division with everything still left to play for and Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper has previewed all the anticipated action.
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia (in blue) in action against Canada in the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia on Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) sent a young women's team to the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia with minimal expectations.
Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
27 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v MAS (One Pool) 3 - 0
27 Oct 2023 18:15 CHN v KOR (One Pool) 0 - 1
27 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v THA (One Pool) 7 - 1
28 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v KOR (One Pool) 4 - 0
28 Oct 2023 18:15 THA v CHN (One Pool) 0 - 6
28 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v MAS (One Pool) 5 - 0
Pool standings
Live Scores
FIH Match Centre
Manuja Veerappa
Dilip Tirkey. (Odisha Sports Photo)
BENGALURU: Foreign coaches have been Indian hockey’s go-to professionals ever since Germany’s Gerhard Rach took over the team bound for the Athens Olympics in 2004. For nearly two decades now, the men’s team has seen as many as 10 foreign coaches. A change, perhaps, would be welcome if Dilip Tirkey’s views are anything to go by.