Monday 11 May 2026
Why world’s best hockey player Xan de Waard is walking away
Dutch hockey journalist Ramon Vin on the five truths about knowing when you’re ‘done’
Captain Xan de Waard celebrates another goal for the Dutch women PIC: Worldsportpics
Two hours before taking the pitch against HGC, Xan de Waard did something more definitive than any tactical adjustment. She posted to Instagram. 
Men’s and Women’s U-18 Asia Cup schedule announced
s2h team
The future of Asian hockey is set to take center stage in Japan as the U-18 Men’s and Women’s Asia Cup tournaments commence on May 29, 2026. While the spotlight remains on the young stars of the future, a significant narrative surrounds the Indian dugout. Legendary former captains Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal are leading the U-18 men’s and women’s teams, respectively, in a tournament that serves as a crucial platform for them to establish their credentials as world-class coaches.
Rewatch: Amsterdam up for title defence, Rotterdam turns up the heat
During the final match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men, Rotterdam turned up the heat for the playoffs and Amsterdam secured a ticket for the nacompetition for the title. Check the highlights here.
Hurley save, HDM and Oranje-Rood in play-outs
Peter Klanke
Hurley Women
Hurley women have maintained their place in the Tulp Hoofdklasse on the 22nd and final round. The Bosuilen won 1-0 in and against Tilburg on Sunday, moving up from 11th to a safe ninth place. HDM and Oranje-Rood must try to maintain their positions at the highest level via the play-outs. HDM lost 3-1 to Kampong in Utrecht and dropped from eighth to tenth place. Oranje-Rood had no chance against Den Bosch (0-6) and finished the regular league in eleventh place.
Rewatch: hat-trick Van der Elst and Matla, special goal Veen
Marijn Veen
On the final match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Fay van der Elst (Amsterdam) and Frédérique Matla (Den Bosch) each scored a hat-trick, while Marijn Veen reached the milestone of fifty league goals for Amsterdam. Watch the highlights here.
Polo pin down EHL spot in Germany
Hamburger Polo emphatically got the result they needed to secure the first place in EHL Men on offer in Germany as they defeated Club an der Alster 5-1.
Lisnagarvey and Railway Union crowned Irish EY Champions Trophy winners in epic finale to the 2025/26 season.
Lisnagarvey: It was a fitting end to a sensation domestic hockey season, as Lisnagarvey and Railway Union crowned themselves EY Champions Trophy winners in two epic finals.
Milliken the Garvey hero in Irish men’s decider
James Milliken was the Lisnagarvey star for the second successive weekend as the goalkeeper’s shoot-out heroics earned the club the men’s EY Champions Trophy in Ireland.
Railway steam to third successive Irish title
Railway Union won the Irish women’s EY Champions Trophy title to qualify for the EHL for a third successive season, seeing off Loreto in the decider at Hillsborough.
Southern Gauteng Crowned SA Hockey IPT 2026 Champions for First Time Since 2021
Southern Gauteng were crowned SA Hockey IPT 2026 champions after a 2-0 victory over Northern Blues in a thrilling Gauteng derby final at the University of Johannesburg on Saturday, 9 May 2026. All Photos: Marcel Sigg / SA Hockey
The SA Hockey IPT 2026 reached its conclusion under the lights at the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with two outstanding women’s medal matches bringing the curtain down on a week of elite provincial hockey.
TNB eye 100 per cent record in MHL
By Aftar Singh
A player from TNB Thunderbolts shielding the ball from a Territory Stingers player in Malaysia Hockey League match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. -- Pic from Hokita FB
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional (TNB) are unstoppable in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL), making it their mission to win three matches this week to top the nine-team standings halfway through the league.
https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/05/1436979/tnb-eye-100-cent-record-mhl
What exactly is Malaysian hockey being rewarded for?
The Sportswriters Association of Malaysia’s decision to honour the Malaysian Hockey Confederation raises uncomfortable questions about what success in Malaysian sport now looks like.
Frankie D'Cruz
The Malaysian Hockey Confederation will take centre stage on Wednesday when it receives the Dynamic Sports Association honour at SAM’s 2025 awards ceremony.
Sunday 10 May 2026
Hockey India Announces Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp
The camp will be followed by an exposure tour of Australia, which will serve as a key preparatory event before the team travels to New Zealand to participate in the FIH Nations Cup 2026
New Delhi: Hockey India announced the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from 11th to 20th May 2026. The preparatory camp is important as the team will travel to Australia for an exposure tour ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15th to 21st June.
Nor Saiful targets Junior Asia Cup semi-finals in Moqi
By Aftar Singh
National junior coach Nor Saiful Zaini sets a semi-final target for his boys at the Junior Asia Cup in China from Sept 4-13. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The draw and grouping are yet to be done, but coach Nor Saiful Zaini has set a semi-final target for his boys at hockey's Junior Asia Cup (JAC) in Moqi, China from Sept 4-13.
From Lakki Marwat to Pakistan camp: Mohsin’s inspiring hockey journey
Ijaz Chaudhry
The rise of 19-year-old Mohsin Marwat from the small town of Lakki Marwat to Pakistan’s national hockey camp is a powerful reminder that talent, determination and proper guidance can still produce success stories in Pakistan hockey.
2026 - South African Senior IPT
Johannesburg
All times GMT +2
Men
9 May 2026 11:00 EP v SGW (7&8) 3 - 4
9 May 2026 11:00 WPP v KZN (Bronze) 2 - 3
9 May 2026 15:00 NG v FS (5&6) 4 - 2
9 May 2026 19:15 WP v SG (Final) 4 - 4 (SO 5 - 4)
Pool Standings
Women
SA Hockey IPT 2026 | Southern Gauteng and Western Province Crowned Champions of South Africa
The South African Hockey IPT reached its conclusion at the University of Johannesburg on a cold Saturday night, with two outstanding finals bringing the curtain down on a week of elite provincial hockey.
Hurley relegated, Amsterdam to play-offs
Peter Klanke
Hurley's men have been relegated to the Promotieklasse. The last placed team of the Tulp Hoofdklasse played a 2-2 draw against Laren on the last round on Saturday. That was not enough to avoid direct relegation. Amsterdam grabbed the fourth and final ticket for the playoffs by beating Schaerweijde 4-2. Despite the defeat, the team from Zeist will also play at the highest level next season. Besides Laren, HDM will also have to maintain its position in the Tulp Hoofdklasse via the play-offs.
Finalists confirmed following stunning day of Irish EY Champions Trophy Semi-Finals
Lisnagarvey: A stunning day of semi-finals, set against the backdrop of Lisnagarvey Hockey Club gave fans from far and wide plenty to revel in, as four sides, two women’s and two men’s, booked their place in Sunday’s EY Champions Trophy Finals.
Parkites whip Malvern to go top
FILE - Jordan Vieira, right,
Queen’s Park shot to the top of the standings in the men’s open division of the T&T Hockey Board Outdoor Tournament at the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua on Friday night, disposing of Malvern with a convincing 4-0 victory.
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