Monday 4 May 2026
Attention now shifts towards Bronze medal match after Argentina defeat
The Vantage Black Sticks faced a tough challenge in their third meeting with world No. 2 Argentina at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, coming up against a side that delivered a strong and clinical performance across the full 60 minutes.
Q&A: Rhett Halkett on a "quietly confident" Hockeyroos
The Hockeyroos enter the World Cup focused on consistency, seizing key moments, and blending emerging talent with experience.
Quietly confident and adaptable, the Hockeyroos enter the World Cup focused on consistency, seizing key moments, and blending emerging talent with experience. Read the full interview with Australian women's team head coach, Rhett Halkett:
Hockey Australia Strengthens High Performance Pathway with National Coaching Appointments
Hockey Australia today announced the creation of two pivotal roles within its high-performance structure: Women’s Pathway Head Coach and Men’s Pathway Head Coach.
Hockey Australia today announced the creation of two pivotal roles within its high-performance structure: Women’s Pathway Head Coach and Men’s Pathway Head Coach. These newly established national positions will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of elite athletes and driving sustained podium success on the world stage.
2026 4 Nations Invitational Tournament (Singapore)
Singapore
Senior Mens Outdoor
All times GMT +8
1 May 2026 16:00 VIE v BRU 2 - 4
1 May 2026 18:00 SGP v CAM 9 - 0
2 May 2026 16:00 BRU v CAM 3 - 2
2 May 2026 18:00 SGP v VIE 11 - 0
3 May 2026 16:00 VIE v CAM 0 - 1
3 May 2026 18:00 BRU v SGP 0 - 8
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Pinoké to play-offs, EHL ticket Oranje-Rood
Peter Klanke
Pinoké's men's side are the third team to qualify for the play-offs for the national title. The 'Steekneuzen' won 3-2 against HDM in The Hague on Sunday. HDM dropped from ninth to tenth place in favour of Schaerweijde, which defeated Laren 4-3. Amsterdam took over fourth place in the rankings from Den Bosch. Amsterdam won 3-2 against Rotterdam, while Den Bosch went down 6-5 against Kampong. Jip Janssen scored no less than five goals for the Utrecht formation. Leaders Oranje-Rood secured an EHL ticket after the 1-0 win over bottom-placed Hurley.
Rewatch: crazy goal fest in Utrecht, Amsterdam surprise
Jip Janssen
During the 21st and penultimate match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men, Kampong and Den Bosch made it a true goal-fest, Amsterdam took the fourth spot and Schaerweijde scored a crucial victory. Check the highlights here.
Rewatch: five missed penalty strokes, golden goals Hilterman
Hilterman
During the penultimate match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Den Bosch took over second place from Kampong, the curtain fell on Tilburg and no fewer than five penalty strokes went unused. Watch the highlights here.
EHL Premier Division Finals 2026 Recap
EHL Premier Division Finals Weekend 2026 recap presented by Ranmore Fund Management, hosted by Surbiton HC
Durham University hockey team makes history
A North East university sports team has achieved a historic breakthrough, securing a top-tier league finish in its debut season.
Terengganu outclass Australia's Territory Stingers in MHL
By Aftar Singh
Young Elephants Pahang (white) in action against China’s Liaoning in a MHL match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Pic from MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Last year's treble champions Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) outplayed Australia's Territory Stingers 4-1 in a Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match at National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
Clydesdale Western and Edinburgh University win Scottish Grand Finals in Glasgow
Women’s Grand Final
Watsonians 1-2 Azets Clydesdale Western
An excellent Women’s Grand Final saw Azets Clydesdale Western defeat Watsonians 2-1 to claim a spot in the EHL.
Sunday 3 May 2026
INTERVIEW: Qualifying for LA2028 Olympics Pakistan’s main focus, says Manzoor Sr
Ibrahim Farooqi
Pakistani players photographed during the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier semi-final against Japan on March 6. — Photo courtesy APP
KARACHI: The year 2026 is crucial for Pakistan hockey that has endured many crises on and off the field for ages.
2026 4 Nations Invitational Tournament (Singapore)
Singapore
Senior Mens Outdoor
All times GMT +8
1 May 2026 16:00 VIE v BRU 2 - 4
1 May 2026 18:00 SGP v CAM 9 - 0
2 May 2026 16:00 BRU v CAM 3 - 2
2 May 2026 18:00 SGP v VIE 11 - 0
3 May 2026 16:00 VIE v CAM 0 - 1
3 May 2026 18:00 BRU v SGP 0 - 8
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Tilburg relegated, EHL ticket SCHC
Peter Klanke
The ladies of Tilburg will play in the Promotieklasse next season. Coach Rémi Talma's team relegated on the 21st and penultimate round after the 1-1 draw against Rotterdam. In that match, Mikki Roberts missed two penalty strokes for Tilburg. A total of five penalty strokes were missed on this round. SCHC won 4-0 at home against HGC on Saturday to end the season as number one. The unbeaten frontrunner is thus also assured of participation in the EHL.
Xan de Waard announces her farewell
Peter Klanke
Xan de Waard is quitting active hockey after this season. The 30-year-old midfielder announced her farewell via Instagram, where she revealed that she will end her career with both SCHC and Oranje next summer.
Julia Remmerswaal entering last season at HDM
Peter Klanke
Julia Remmerswaal is entering her final season at HDM. The 30-year-old goalkeeper has not yet tied the knot about her future.
England Hockey Finals: Wimbledon bid for club history
Wimbledon women reached a first ever EH Final showdown
It will be Wimbledon, not Surbiton, who will have the chance to battle for a domestic club double in the EH Finals on Sunday. And a historic first one at that.
Railway Union and Lisnagarvey both make it three-in-a-row in the AIG Irish Senior Cup Finals.
A blockbuster day in Three Rock Rovers drew the 2026 AIG Irish Senior Cup and Irish Junior Cup campaigns to a close, as Railway Union and Lisnagarvey secured the AIG Irish Senior Cup, while Old Alex and Lisnagarvey took home the Irish Junior Cup honours.
Scottish Grand Finals line up confirmed
Women’s Semi Final
Watsonians 2-0 Glasgow High Kelvinside
A 2-0 victory for Watsonians over Glasgow High Kelvinside saw them book a place in the Women’s Grand Finals at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.
Tauqeer Dar: Most Suitable Person for Pakistan Hockey`s Revival
Pakistan has the potential to excel in every field.
By Ijaz Chaudhry
The prime requirement is Right Person for the Right Job
Pakistan's national game is Hockey. Also, the sport which has given us three golds and three silvers at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Pakistan hockey has hit rock bottom. Pakistan has failed to qualify for the last three Olympics.
There is one person who can reinvigorate Pakistan hockey and bring back the past glories.
What are the Foremost Requirements?
-Revitalising hockey at the Grassroots
-Getting Sponsorship
-Arranging Foreign Tours
-Bringing Foreign Teams
Tauqeer Dar (Olympic gold medallist 1984) has the Proven Credentials - Ticks all the Boxes
-He is running the Best Academy in Pakistan, Dar Hockey Academy which is a conveyer belt of talent; providing players to the national teams. Dar Academy boys have been regularly featuring in Pakistan's national and age group teams for the last 10 years
-Arranging Foreign Tours for his academy to top hockey nations: Six tours of Europe in the last 12 years: Holland, Belgium and Germany. Also tours to India & Malaysia.
-All through Sponsorship arranged by his own efforts; not a single penny from the government or federation
-In 2012, when terrorism was at its peak, he arranged a tour of Flying Dutch Veterans to Pakistan. The Dutch team was studded with Olympic & World Cup medallists. The team played three matches in Lahore including two matches at the Johar Town stadium watched by thousands of spectators.
Easily the most suitable person to turn Pakistan hockey’s fortunes around.
If Tauqeer is appointed the Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, he can bring big business tycoons to sponsor hockey in the country. He can turn the PHF into a corporate body. Pakistan hockey will not be dependent on the government for any financial assistance and will also again see the international achievements of the past.
The following two videos give a good insight into the work & achievements of the Hockey Academy:
Dar Hockey Academy - A Great Success Story
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjAcFKWjRI0&t=331s
Dar Hockey Academy (Pakistan) Tour of Europe 2019
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TDyMDqK0Gk&t=32s
Ijaz...Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him & his work, visit http://www.sportscorrespondent.info