Monday 21 September 2026

20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Gifu Japan

All times GMT +9

Men

20 Sep 2026 13:00     MAS v UZB (Pool B) 7 - 0
20 Sep 2026 15:00     IND v INA (Pool A) 13 - 1
20 Sep 2026 17:00     JPN v SRI (Pool A) 9 - 0
20 Sep 2026 19:00     PAK v THA (Pool B) 9 - 0      

21 Sep 2026 is a rest day
    
22 Sep 2026 09:00     PAK v UZB (Pool B)
22 Sep 2026 11:00     INA v KOR (Pool A)
22 Sep 2026 13:00     THA v CHN (Pool B)
22 Sep 2026 15:00     MAS v OMA (Pool B)

Pool standings

Women

20 Sep 2026 09:00     CHN v BAN (Pool A) 13 - 0
20 Sep 2026 11:00     IND v UZB (Pool B) 19 - 0

21 Sep 2026 09:00     KOR v KAZ (Pool A) 7 - 0
21 Sep 2026 11:00     CHN v TPE (Pool A) 10 - 0
21 Sep 2026 13:00     IND v INA (Pool B) 17 - 1
21 Sep 2026 15:00     UZB v THA (Pool B) 1 - 3
21 Sep 2026 17:00     JPN v SGP (Pool B)
21 Sep 2026 19:00     BAN v MAS (Pool A) 

22 Sep 2026 is a rest day

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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Dilpreet's Four-Goal Blitz Powers India Past Indonesia in Asian Games Opener



Kakamigahara (Japan): The Indian Men's Hockey Team launched its campaign at the 20th Asian Games with a dominant 13-1 victory over Indonesia in a Pool A fixture at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium on Sunday. Eight different goal-scorers were on target for the Indian team, headlined by Dilpreet Singh's four-goal haul, as India put on a clinical display from the first whistle to the last, announcing their intent as they begin the defence of their continental crown.

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India trounces Indonesia 13-1 in opener

Dilpreet Singh starred with four goals while Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh securing a brace. Harmanpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Mandeep Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Abhishek scored one goal each.


Dilpreet scored four goals in India’s Pool A opener win over Indonesia. | Photo Credit: X@HockeyIndia

India men’s hockey team was the overwhelming favourite against Indonesia and that is exactly how the contest panned out as the Asian Games defending champion claimed a 13-1 win on Sunday.

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Nadeem’s treble gives Pakistan a blistering start

Striker’s hat-trick helps Green-shirts demolish Thailand 9-0 in Pool B opener


Photo: POA

Pakistan opened their Pool B campaign with a commanding 9-0 victory over Thailand at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Sunday, scoring in every quarter to underline their dominance.

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Pakistan off to a dominant start in Asian Games Hockey

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched a ruthless assault on Thailand, cruising to a 9-0 victory in their Asian Games Pool B encounter in Aichi, Japan, on Saturday.

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team storms past Indonesia 17-1 to make it two wins in two at Asian Games 2026

Deepika, Navneet and Rutuja scored hat-tricks in another dominating victory for India in Pool B



Kakamigahara, Japan: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team continued its commanding start to the Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thumping 17-1 victory over Indonesia in their second Pool B match on Monday. 

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Deepika, Rutuja shine as Indian hockey team demolishes Indonesia 17-1



Aichi-Nagoya [Japan]: Deepika Sehrawat and Rutuja Pisal were the biggest shining stars as the Indian women's hockey team continued their dominant run at the Asian Games 2026, beating Indonesia 17-1 in their second Pool B match on Monday.

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India beats Indonesia, completes another demolition in women’s hockey

This thumping win against Indonesia comes on the back of a 19-0 blanking of Uzbekistan as the Sjoerd Marijne-coached side maintains its unbeaten run.


Sitting atop Pool B with six points after two games, India next faces Thailand on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: X@HockeyIndia

India continued its merciless form early at the Asian Games 2026, thrashing Indonesia 17-1 in the women’s hockey Pool B match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Monday.

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“The Wall of India” Stands Alone: Savita Becomes India’s Most-Capped Women’s Hockey Player

Iconic India goalkeeper Savita surpasses Vandana Katariya’s record of 320 senior international caps at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan 



Kakamigahara, Japan: India’s goalkeeper Savita today became the most-capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey, surpassing the previous record of 320 senior international appearances held by former India striker Vandana Katariya. Savita reached the milestone during India’s Pool B fixture against Indonesia at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, adding another landmark to a career already defined by longevity, composure and clutch performances under pressure.

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India eye another big win against Sri Lanka in Asian Games men’s hockey

Defending champions look to build on their 13-1 rout of Indonesia, with coach Craig Fulton keen to fine-tune the team ahead of tougher clashes against South Korea and Japan


Defending champions India will eye another all-round performance and a big win over lower-ranked Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match of the Asian Games men’s hockey competition on Tuesday. Image credit/X @TheHockeyIndia

Their campaign off to a rollicking start, defending champions India will be eyeing another all-round performance for a big win over lower-ranked Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match of the Asian Games men’s hockey competition here on Tuesday.

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Faizal turns focus to Oman after Malaysia's dream start in Gifu

By Helmi Talkah


Malaysia Faizal Saari (right) in action against Uzbekistan during yesterday’s Asian Games men’s hockey match in Gifu, Japan. PIC FROM AHFf3

GIFU: Veteran striker Faizal Saari wants Malaysia to maintain their winning momentum as the Speedy Tigers target top spot in Group B of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's hockey competition. 

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2026 South American Games Santa Fe (ODESUR)
Santa Fe

All times GMT -6

Men

20 Sep 2026 12:00     ARG v URU (Pool A) 7 - 0

21 Sep 2026 is a rest day

Pool Standings

Women

20 Sep 2026 10:00     URU v CHI (Pool A) 0 - 0
20 Sep 2026 14:00     ARG v PER (Pool A) 19 - 1

21 Sep 2026 is a rest day

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

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Building a Legacy: David Passmore on Paris Lessons and the Road to LA28 



With the next Olympic hockey tournaments set to take place in Los Angeles, USA, in less than two years, we spoke exclusively to the hosts - the women’s and men’s US national teams - when we met them at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup earlier this year. Today, we hear from David Passmore, Head Coach of the US women’s team.

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Kampong and Pinoké winners of the ABN AMRO Hockey Weekend

Ramon Min


Pinoké men

The Kampong women’s team and the Pinoké men’s team won the ABN AMRO Cup in Rotterdam on Sunday. Kampong beat Bloemendaal 3–2, whilst Pinoké proved too strong for Den Bosch in a high-scoring final (4–3).

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Belén van den Broek is the Hoofdklasse’s penalty stroke specialist

Ramon Min



Just six days to go until the start of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. Every day, we’re counting down to the start of the season with a special fact. Today, we’re focusing on HDM’s penalty stroke specialist, Belén van den Broek.

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Last Season’s Top Sides Triumph on Opening Day of the Scottish Open/Men’s Premiership

An opening day of some interest, last season’s leading sides Edinburgh University, Western Wildcats, Watsonians and Uddingston all had convincing victories. Clydesdale saw off Grange, whilst Grove Menzieshill and Hillhead were locked on 1-1.

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NCAA Division 1 results - 20 September 2026

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