Monday 8 June 2026
Marc Miralles: "We are constantly measuring ourselves against world's best teams in the Pro League"
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, Marc Miralles, captain of the Spanish men’s side — "The Red Sticks" — shares his thoughts.
Hockeyroos name squad for European FIH Pro League Campaign
The Hockeyroos have named a 22 player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League series in Europe.
The Hockeyroos have named a 22 player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League series in Europe, with Australia set to continue its preparations for the upcoming FIH World Cup against some of the world's best nations across England and Belgium this month.
Late arrival in Europe limits preparations for crucial Pro League challenge
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: With the national hockey training camp drawing to a close and Pakistan set to leave for Belgium on June 9, serious concerns have emerged over the team’s inadequate preparation time ahead of a crucial phase of the FIH Pro League, where survival in the elite competition remains the primary objective.
Indian U-18 men, women Hockey team return home to grand welcome after Asia Cup 2026 glory
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Under-18 men's and women's hockey teams received a warm reception at Delhi airport on Monday after their successful campaigns at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan, where the men's side clinched a gold medal, and the women's team settled for a bronze medal.
‘For 35 years, we’ve built a hockey club on friendships formed’
A President’s XI vs Chair’s XI game regularly brings back ex-players to ‘play one more time’, blending old and current squads into chaotic but competitive matches.
Sunday 7 June 2026
My apologies for the extremely late update today, I have been umpiring 4 back to back league games today - my body is broken.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Leaves for European Leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will take on the Netherlands, Germany, Pakistan and England during the European leg of the tournament in Rotterdam and London
Bengaluru:The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday night for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, where they will take on some of the top hockey nations in a crucial phase of the tournament.
Pakistan hockey squad gears up for Pro League
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said that the preparations of the national hockey team to participate in the FIH Pro League competitions have entered the final stages, and the national squad will leave for an important tour of Belgium and the United Kingdom in the next few days.
PHF denies reports of mismanagement at team's training camp for Pro League
Pakistan to face Belgium in FIH Pro League clash in Wavre on June 13
By Atique ur Rehman
Pakistan players celebrate scoring a goal during their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Saturday dismissed the media reports of mismanagement at the national team's training camp for the FIH Pro League at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.
Cape Town Ready to Host World’s Top Hockey Nations at FIH Men’s Nations Cup
The Men’s Nations Cup returns to South African soil as the host nation prepares to take on some of the world’s strongest hockey teams in front of home supporters.
by Karabo Peter
Photo Credit: South African Hockey Association (SAHA)
Cape Town, South Africa) – Cape Town is set to become the centre of world hockey next week, with South Africa confirmed as host of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup from 11–20 June.
India Crowned Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 Champions Kakamigahara, Japan
India were crowned champions of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after a superb 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the Gold Medal Match in Kakamigahara.
China Claim Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 Title Kakamigahara, Japan
China emerged as champions of the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 2-1 in a thrilling Gold Medal Match in Kakamigahara.
Ashish Tani Purti's hat-trick powers India to Men's U-18 Asia Cup Gold
Ashish Tani Purti (2', 28', 34') and captain Ketan Kushwaha (30') scored as India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final 
Kakamigahara: The Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team were crowned champions of the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Friday.
India U-18 Men Clinch Asia Cup Title; Women Secure Bronze
By Prabhjot Singh
PHOTO: X@TheHockeyIndia
India’s U-18 men’s hockey team capped a remarkable campaign by defeating host nation Japan 4-1 in the final to win the title, while the Indian women’s U-18 team secured a bronze medal finish in the tournament.
Pakistan avenge Malaysia’s defeat to secure bronze
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ended their campaign in the Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in Japan on a high note, defeating Malaysia 3-0 in the third-place playoff on Saturday to clinch the bronze medal.
Pakistan down Malaysia to clinch U-18 Asia Cup bronze
LAHORE - Pakistan ended their Men’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 campaign on a high note by defeating Malaysia 3-0 in the third-place playoff to secure the bronze medal at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
Pakistan crush Malaysia to clinch bronze at Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup
Uzair, Asam and Adeel score in Pakistan's medal-clinching triumph over Malaysia
Pakistan players celebrate during their Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara on June 6, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation
KAKAMIGAHARA: Pakistan clinched the bronze medal at the Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026 by securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Malaysia here at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
Harfizi takes blame as Pakistan crush Malaysia in Under-18 Asia Cup
By Aftar Singh
A Malaysian player (in yellow) against Pakistan in the third place match of the boys' Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan. -- Pic by Asian Hockey Federation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia ended their campaign in fourth place after a 3-0 defeat to Pakistan in the boys' Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan on Saturday
PHF launches nationwide coaching education programme to modernize hockey coaching
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched a comprehensive Coaching Education Programme aimed at establishing a modern, standardized and internationally aligned coaching system across the country.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched a comprehensive Coaching Education Programme aimed at establishing a modern, standardized and internationally aligned coaching system across the country.
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