Thursday 21 May 2025
Indian Women's Hockey Team Leaves for Australia Tour, Beginning Away Season in Crucial Year
The Salima Tete-led side will play a four-match series against Australia at the Perth Hockey Stadium ahead of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2026 in Auckland
Bengaluru, 21st May 2026: The Indian Women's Hockey Team left for their tour of Australia in Perth in the early hours of Thursday. The team is scheduled to play four matches against the hosts on 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th May at the Perth Hockey Stadium.
Samiullah Khan hints at couple of changes in team for FIH Pro League
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey chief selector Samiullah Khan on Wednesday hinted at a couple of changes in the national senior team for the FIH Pro Hockey League matches next month.
PHF drops Abbasi, names Pro League coaching team
Asher Butt
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a sharp restructuring of the national team’s coaching contingent ahead of the FIH Pro League, removing Olympian Shakeel Abbasi from the coaching panel and naming a much smaller support group led by Manzoor ul Hassan Senior, with Khawaja Junaid and goalkeeping coach Mazhar Abbas among the shortlisted staff.
PHF secures corporate support to revive Pakistan hockey
LAHORE - Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has stressed that strong private sector partnerships are essential for the revival of Pakistan hockey after the federation signed sponsorship agreements with Alaska Batteries and Sky 47 in Islamabad.
Tickets Open for FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town
The FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup is coming to Cape Town, and South African hockey fans can now secure their seats for one of the biggest international hockey events to be staged on home soil.
Cheree Greyvenstein calls time on international hockey career
South African Women’s Indoor Hockey goalkeeper Cheree Greyvenstein has announced her retirement from international hockey, closing the curtain on a special journey in the green and gold.
Onthatile Zulu and Hannah Pearce Headline SA Senior Women’s Hockey Squad for World Cup Push
Western Province keeper Jana-Mari Botha keeps out North West striker Emily Wilson’s shot. File Photo: Marcel Sigg / SA Hockey
South African Hockey has announced a 32-player Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, with the selected group set to assemble for an upcoming national training camp as preparations continue to build towards the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, as confirmed by South African Hockey on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
Field Hockey’s Isaacs and Mokoena Named to South Africa Senior Women’s Squad
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Paris Gail-Isaacs and Ntsopa Mokeona of the Liberty field hockey program have both been selected to the 2026 South Africa Senior Women's Squad.
The 2026 SA Hockey IPT in the Words of the Stars Who Made History
Southern Gauteng were crowned 2026 SA Hockey IPT champions at the University of Johannesburg on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with Bianca Wood finishing as Top Goal Scorer after a 2-0 victory over Northern Blues. All Photos: Supplied
The 2026 SA Hockey IPT closed under the lights at the University of Johannesburg on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with Southern Gauteng crowned women’s national champions for the first time in five years and four individual award winners offering a snapshot of the depth, drama and rising talent that has defined the domestic season heading into a Hockey World Cup year.
India U18 Men end series with a 3-3 draw against Australia
Indian Men end four-match series against Australia with a win, two draws and a loss
Bhopal: Indian men finish the four-match series against Australia with one win, two draws, and one loss.
India U18 women sign off with an emphatic 4-1 win over Australia U18 women in the final match of the series
Captain Sweety Kujur, Diya, Priyanka Minz and Nausheen Naz score as India finish the exposure tour on a high 
Bhopal: The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team produced a dominant display to defeat Australia U18 Women’s Team 4-1 in the fourth and final match of the series at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday.
Hockey India announces 18-member Indian Men’s squad for U18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026
Ketan Kushwaha to captain the side as India prepares to challenge for the continental title in Japan, beginning May 29
Bhopal: Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian U-18 Men’s squad that will represent the nation at the upcoming Men’s U18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026. The prestigious continental tournament hosted by Japan will take place from May 29 to June 6, 2026.
Pomorzanin showcase immaculate new facility with Challenge II Men in Toruń
EuroHockey Club Challenge II Men – May 21st to 24th 2026 (Toruń, Poland)
HK Pomorzanin Toruń are looking forward to showcasing their immaculately upgraded venue in Poland with the EuroHockey Club Challenge II Men running through the weekend.
Ambitious Sostinės Žuvėdra host men’s Challenge III in Vilnius
EuroHockey Club Challenge III Men – May 21st to 24th 2026 (Vilnius, Lithuania)
Sostinės Žuvėdra is keen to show their ambition in Vilnius as the fledgling club brings the men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge III in Lithuania.
Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh to be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri
Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh will be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award by Droupadi Murmu on May 25 for his massive contribution to Indian hockey. Singh is widely known for transforming the small Haryana town of Shahabad Markanda into a major hub for producing top hockey players.
Who is Baldev Singh? Hockey coach honored with Padma Shri
By Mudit Dube
Singh helped turn a small Haryana town into a hockey talent hub
Baldev Singh, a veteran hockey coach, will be awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25. The honor is in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian hockey.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
David Ralph: "We will approach the Pro League with 100% of our attention"
As the final stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 13 June), let us hear from the participating teams. Today, David Ralph, head coach of the England women’s side, shares his thoughts.
Virat Kohli Lauding Our Fitness Means a Lot to the Hockey Community,’ say Harmanpreet, Manpreet and Hardik
Indian Men’s Hockey stars react after Kohli praised hockey players’ fitness standards, calling it a recognition of the sport’s demands and dedication
Bengaluru: Praise from one of the world’s most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey.
Euroma Stadium welcomes men’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II
Men’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II 2026 – May 21st to 24th, 2026 (Rome, Italy)
ASD Tevere EUR Hockey are looking forward to hosting their first EuroHockey Club competition this weekend as they bring the men’s Trophy II to the Euroma Stadium in Rome.
Well-known adversaries face off in Alanya for women’s Club Trophy II
Women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II 2026 – May 21st to 24th, 2026 (Alanya, Türkiye)
A wide selection of well-known adversaries will battle for women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II success this weekend in Alanya with promotion and potential EHL Ranking Table points up for grabs.
Irish Officials Appointed to Upcoming EuroHockey Club Competitions
Congratulations and best of luck to all of our umpires and officials who have been appointed to upcoming EuroHockey Club Trophy and Club Challenge competitions over the coming weeks.
EuroHockey Indoor Club Championships 2027
AHTC Wien will host a unique 2027 EuroHockey Indoor Club Championship weekend next February with both the men’s and women’s competitions taking place simultaneously at Sport Arena Wien.
Rewatch: men's Rotterdam and Amsterdam to final play-offs
Dayaan Cassiem
Rotterdam and Amsterdam's men qualify for the final of the national title on Sunday. Rotterdam was too strong for Pinoké (4-3) in the second semi-final, while Amsterdam took a heavy beating from Oranje-Rood (1-4). Watch the highlights of both matches here.
Amsterdam chases rare double title in 33 years of playoffs
Ramon Min
Amsterdam is chasing a feat that only two clubs have managed in 33 years of the Hoofdklasse playoff series: taking both the men's and women's titles in one season. The Amsterdam teams are in both finals and can thus win the first ever 'double' in club history via the play-offs.
Wouter Tazelaar appointed as new coach women's HGC
HGC has found a successor for the departed Bas Bogaard. The Wassenaar team will be led by experienced Wouter Tazelaar next season. With his appointment, HGC brings in a chunk of experience to take the women's line to the next level.
Federal sport funding expected to boost performance across the country
Field Hockey Canada aims to accelerate growth and performance at all levels
The generational investment in sport announced as part of the Government of Canada’s Spring Economic Update is expected to have substantial benefits for Canadian communities and Field Hockey Canad
How Hockey India has been rattled by sexual harassment claims as president Dilip Tirkey stresses on 'zero tolerance'
The Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has warned that repeated controversies were severely damaging the image of the federation and the sport.)
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey stressed the need for a “zero tolerance” approach towards sexual harassment. PTI
New Delhi: Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to discuss stringent action, including possible life bans, amid a series of sexual harassment, misconduct and indiscipline cases that have rocked the sport over the last few months.
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