Tuesday 17 March 2026
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pools to be revealed tomorrow!
Lausanne, Switzerland – Following two weeks of intense and thrilling hockey at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, during which no fewer than 14 teams secured their place at the most prestigious FIH event, the next major milestone on the road to the upcoming World Cup is just around the corner!
South Africa to Host FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2026 in Cape Town
The South African Hockey Association is proud to confirm that Cape Town will host the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup from 11–20 June 2026, bringing some of the world’s top international hockey teams to South African soil.
England women's outstanding 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier campaign
England’s women have completed an outstanding 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier campaign in India, claiming the gold medal and securing their place at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup in August after an impressive run of performances.
Navneet Kaur credits teammates and coaching staff for her strong performances at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana
The veteran forward was recognised as the Player of the Tournament
New Delhi: Veteran forward Navneet Kaur played a pivotal role in India’s impressive run at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, finishing as the third-highest goal scorer of the tournament with four goals. The experienced attacker was instrumental in driving India’s offensive play throughout the campaign and was named the ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her standout performances. Navneet also scored a hattrick in India’s commanding 4-1 victory over Wales, underlining her influence in the team’s success.
Paul departs England Hockey for role in South Africa
Jody Paul will be leaving England Hockey and his role with the senior women’s squad in mid-April after taking a new role at Hilton College in South Africa.
Home grown coaches need of the hour: Dilip Tirkey
Arnab Lall Seal
Dilip Tirkey (Twitter Photo)
KOLKATA: Even as the Indian men’s and women’s teams continue to grow and flourish under two foreign coaches, Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey is looking to the future and hoping to prepare home-grown coaches who will be able to better handle the junior and then the senior teams.
The stats of the weekend: Jansen and Beljaars on record hunt
Ramon Min
Guus Jansen and Trijntje Beljaars
Trijntje Beljaars equalled a personal record, SCHC were rarely this good after 15 match rounds and Rotterdam are approaching a club record. Here are the numbers from the weekend.
EHL Premier Division Review | Week 12
Open/Men's Premier Division
The Open/Men's Premier Division restarted at the weekend and in the Top Six leaders Surbiton continued where they left off with a twelfth successive win, 5-0 over Wimbledon.
Surbiton restart English league with 12th successive win
Surbiton’s men sent a signal of intent to their English Premier Division rivals with a dominant 5-0 win over Wimbledon in the opening Phase 2 fixture of 2026.
Scottish Cup quarter-final outcomes
Once again Jamie Golden`s goal scoring prowess was evident as Edinburgh University were 2-1 winners over Grange in the men`s quarter-final. The Taysider scored twice for the students as they marched into the draw for the next round although David Nairn got one back for Grange with the last touch of the game, but much too late.
Vacancies – Performance Pathway
Scottish Hockey are delighted to be recruiting for key positions within our performance pathway programmes. These roles sit at the heart of our athlete development system, supporting excellence on and off the pitch. We’re seeking individuals with strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to creating high quality, athlete environments. If you’re driven by performance, motivated by purpose, and excited by the chance to shape Scotland’s future talent, we’d love to hear from you.
Monday 16 March 2026
2026 Women's CanAm Indoor Series
184 Flanders Netcong Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
Times GMT -5
14 Mar 2026 09:00 USA v CAN 3 - 0
15 Mar 2026 10:30 USA v CAN 3 - 5
FIH Match Centre
FIH World Rankings Update Following World Cup Qualifiers 2026
After a busy start to the calendar year of 2026 with teams playing in the FIH Hockey Pro League across three continents as well as the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Chile, Egypt and India, there have been plenty of movements across the World Rankings Table.
India books World Cup berth, Marijne highlights need for sharper finishing
The bare numbers from the Women in Blue’s campaign tell a straightforward story: four wins, one defeat, 11 goals scored, and five conceded in what was head coach Sjoerd Marijne’s first tournament since returning for his second stint in charge.
Anirudh Velamuri
India finished the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers campaign as the runner-up after losing to England 2-0 in the final. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL
While it was not a flawless FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers campaign at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground here, India leaves with its main target achieved: qualification for this year’s marquee event secured without any real trouble.
New Zealand and South Africa to host FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025-26
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the women’s and men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup (respectively), with the winners being offered the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Auckland confirmed to host the Women's 2026 Nations Cup
Following today’s FIH announcement, Hockey New Zealand, which had submitted bids to host the men's and the women's FIH Nations Cups with the aim of securing at least one event, is proud, in partnership with the FIH to announce that Aotearoa New Zealand will host the 2026 Women’s FIH Nations Cup, bringing eight international teams to the North Harbour National Hockey Centre on the North Shore of Auckland from 15–21 June 2026.
Comebacks Amsterdam, Pinoké and HDM, red for Keenan
Peter Klanke
It was a Sunday afternoon full of spectacle in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men. Leaders Oranje-Rood gave away a 3-0 lead against Amsterdam. It ended up 3-3. Pinoké also fought back after a 3-0 deficit against Kampong. HDM turned a 2-0 deficit against Laren into a 3-2 victory. And Klein Zwitserland ended the day with ten players inside the lines. Nicolas Keenan received his second yellow card and thus red in the closing stages against Den Bosch after hitting Max Kreft with his stick.
Rewatch: weekend of comebacks, Rotterdam on a roll
The fifteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men was one of many comebacks. Pinoké and Amsterdam both fought back from a 0-3 deficit, while HDM successfully repaired a 0-2 deficit at Laren. Check the highlights here.
Defeat for Tilburg, frontrunner SCHC makes no mistake
Peter Klanke
The relegation worries remain for the ladies of Tilburg. The straggler in the Tulp Hoofdklasse lost 3-1 to HDM at home on Sunday. Tilburg suffered no further damage in that battle on the fifteenth round, as competitor and number eleven Oranje-Rood also went down. They lost 6-0 to Amsterdam at Wagener Stadium. Leaders SCHC had little trouble with Hurley, winning 7-1. Dutch champion Den Bosch made no mistake against Bloemendaal (0-2) and Rotterdam took a point against Pinoké (2-2).
Rewatch: women SCHC and Amsterdam rack up the goals
Yibbi Jansen scored a hattrick for SCHC
During the fifteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, SCHC and Amsterdam treated their supporters to a goal feast. Yibbi Jansen (SCHC) became top scorer of the weekend with her first hat-trick of the season. Watch the highlights here.
Double delight for Avoca, as Catholic Institute take major step towards survival with fourth EY Hockey League win.
Saturday, March 14: There was plenty to celebrate on Sunday for Irish EY Hockey League sides, as teams closed out the weekend with crucial wins.
Slight change at the top of the Scottish men's Premiership
The prediction that the top three would retain their dominance in the men's Premiership was almost correct – Western Wildcats and Edinburgh University both won but Watsonians were held to a draw by ESM Lions. As a consequence the Edinburgh students are still in pole position but Wildcats purr into second spot on goal difference from Watsonians, and they have a game in hand.
Saints women take early lead
By Helge Schutz
Leila Grogli in action for Saints against Wanderers. Photo: Helge Schütz
Saints took the early lead in the Namibian Indoor Hockey Women’s Premier League after thumping Wanderers 12-1 on Saturday.
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