Monday 23 February 2026
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Hobart, Tasmania
All Matches GMT +11
Men
20 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 1
21 Feb 2026 17:30 IND v ESP (RR) 0 - 2
22 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v IND (RR) 2 - 2 ( SO 5 - 4)
23 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
24 Feb 2026 19:30 ESP v IND (RR)
25 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v IND (RR)
Pool standings
Women
20 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 1 - 4
21 Feb 2026 15:30 CHN v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
22 Feb 2026 15:30 AUS v CHN (RR) 1 - 3
23 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 1 - 2)
24 Feb 2026 17:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
25 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Kookaburras dig deep to deny India as Chinese women defeat Hockeyroos
Australia’s men came back from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run in the FIH Hockey Pro League, drawing 2-2 with India and then taking the bonus point in the ensuing shootout.
Kookaburras fight back in shootout win while Hockeyroos fall to China in a gritty performance
The Kookaburras produced a thrilling comeback to secure a 2–2 (5–4 shootout) victory over India, claiming their first shootout win in two years after an absorbing contest.
India fall short in shootout (4-5 SO) after 2-2 draw against Australia in the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26
Australia came from behind courtesy a brace from Joel Rintala after Amit Rohidas and Jugraj Singh gave India the lead 
Hobart: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 4-5 penalty shootout loss against hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday. The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time with Amit Rohidas (15’) and Jugraj Singh (43’) putting India in front before a brace from Joel Rintala (47’, 56’) helped Australia get back on level terms.
India's Rourkela losses point to lack of team depth
Indervir Grewal
The Indian team’s performance at the recent Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League was shocking. It started with a 3-1 defeat against Belgium, in which they conceded twice in the final quarter, but spiralled into a four-match run of one-sided losses. As the goals stacked up, 19 conceded in four games, the crowd’s reactions went from disbelief to indifference, while chief coach Craig Fulton’s emotions went from frustration to resignation.
PHF replaces Olympians with technocrats in structural overhaul
Strong possibility that in future Pakistan hockey may be run through a governing board model similar to that of PCB
Muhammad Yousaf Anjum
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has removed former Olympians from administrative management, appointing technocrats to its key positions in a bid to professionalise the sport.
PHF forms governance committee to chart course for hockey's revival
Olympians Hassan Sardar, Islahuddin to co-chair Professional Development Committee as PHF restructures administration
The Pakistan Hockey Federation announced on Sunday the formation of an Adhoc Governance and Management Committee, marking a structural shift aimed at modernising the sport's administration and elevating the standards of hockey across the country.
Former stars handed key roles in Pakistan hockey reset
Former Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin to co-chair professional development
Zulfiqar Baig
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an adhoc Governance and Management Committee in what it described as a structural shift aimed at modernising administration and raising standards of the national sport.
Waterloo win historic Euro Club Cup title as EG end England’s 27-year medal wait
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup (Swarzędz, Poland). Final: Waterloo Ducks 2 HC ’s-Hertogenbosch 2, Waterloo win shoot-out 2-1
Waterloo Ducks are women’s European champions for the first time in their club’s history as they won a final shoot-out over HC ’s-Hertogenbosch, also becoming the first Belgian women’s team to win the EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup.
Euro Hockey Indoors: Waterloo Ducks make Belgian history, so do East Grinstead
East Grinstead created history for English club hockey PIC: EuroHockey/Worldsportpics
East Grinstead women became the first English club to win a EuroHockey Club Cup medal since 1999 after a stellar weekend in Poland.
AHTC’s bonus earns gold as Iris help France move on up in Lambersart
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy (Lambersart, France)
AHTC Wien got the bonus point they needed to land the gold medal albeit despite losing their closing match 2-1 to French hosts Iris Hockey Lambersart.
Promotion still on the agenda for Watsonians in France
Watsonians finished the pool competition with a 7-3 win over Ireland`s Railway Union to retain pole position and a place in the promotion pool. Host side Lambersart joined them after beating Turkey`s Doruk, but Watsonians have the advantage of carrying forward their earlier 4-3 win over the French side.
Zelina complete perfect Challenge I success in Kutaisi
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I (Kutaisi, Georgia)
HK Zelina completed a perfect five from five wins to guarantee gold and Croatia’s place in the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in 2027 thanks to a super final win over Copenhagen HC.
Age is just a number: 78-Year-Old hockey legend Basil Evans still shines at South African Masters IPT
Rowan Callaghan
Basil Evans continues to show the 'younger buggers' how it's done on the hockey field at the age of 78. Image: Supplied
At an age when many of his peers are perfecting their garden swings, 78-year-old Basil Evans is still perfecting his penalty corners.
Sunday 22 February 2026
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Hobart, Tasmania
All Matches GMT +11
Men
20 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 1
21 Feb 2026 17:30 IND v ESP (RR) 0 - 2
22 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v IND (RR) 2 - 2 ( SO 5 - 4)
23 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR)
24 Feb 2026 19:30 ESP v IND (RR)
25 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v IND (RR)
Pool standings
Women
20 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 1 - 4
21 Feb 2026 15:30 CHN v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
22 Feb 2026 15:30 AUS v CHN (RR) 1 - 3
23 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 1 - 2)
24 Feb 2026 17:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
25 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Spanish men secure first win as Chinese women collect vital points in Hobart
Important victories for China’s women and Spain’s men headlined the latest round of FIH Hockey Pro League action in Hobart, Tasmania on Saturday.
India go down 0-2 against Spain in their first match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26
Ignacio Abajo and Ignacio Cobos netted a goal each for Spain
New Delhi: Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 0–2 defeat against Spain in a closely contested encounter, with the Spanish side capitalising on their chances while India were unable to convert promising opportunities despite sustained attacking intent. Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6’) and Ignacio Cobos (36’), one in each half, proved decisive as Spain combined clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure the win.
Kookaburras make it five on the trot in Hayward's 250th while Spain impressed in Hobart against a new-look Hockeyroos side
Hayward’s 250th Celebrated as Kookaburras Defeat Spain
It was a milestone night in Hobart as Jeremy Hayward ran out for his 250th international appearance, becoming the equal 12th most capped player in Australian men’s hockey history.
PHF plans overhaul as officials brief new PHF chief
Pakistan hockey has struggled in recent years amid administrative challenges
Zulfiqar Baig
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X
ISLAMABAD: A senior management delegation led by Tahir Zaman has met the newly elected president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, to brief him on recent overseas tours undertaken by the Pakistan Hockey Team.
Hockey coaching staff steps aside to expose ‘what went wrong’
Abdul Mohi Shah
COLOMBO: Head coach Tahir Zaman and his entire management team have expressed their inability to continue with the national side under the prevailing circumstances, insisting that “respect for teachers and coaches is the first step toward excellence in any field of life.”
Pakistan hockey ends coaching row ahead of World Cup
Team gears up for qualifiers in Egypt with chance to secure World Cup berth for first time in eight years
Muhammad Yousaf Anjum 
Pakistan’s return to FIH Pro League could be a turning point for the game of hockey in the country. PHOTO: AFP
LAHORE: The controversy surrounding the coaching setup of the Pakistan hockey team has finally been resolved, with the national team set to depart from Islamabad for Egypt on February 24 under the supervision of newly appointed coaches.
Old flame Oltmans returns to haunt Speedy Tigers with Pakistan
By Aftar Singh
Roelant Oltmans will coach Pakistan in next month’s World Cup Qualifiers in Egypt. The Dutch-born was Malaysia’s head coach between 2018-2020. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: In a huge shake-up following the fiasco in Australia, former Olympic champions Pakistan have hired Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans and reinstated Ammad Butt as captain in a bid to qualify for this year's World Cup.
Carolan can make Speedy Tigers smarter in tactics
By Aftar Singh
Coach Brendon Carolan (fifth from right, standing). - Pic from MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers may be skilful and fast, like their moniker suggests, but their tactical play is lacking.
Waterloo to meet Den Bosch in women’s Club Cup final
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup (Swarzędz, Poland)
Waterloo Ducks will meet HC ’s-Hertogenbosch in the final of the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup after both fought back to win through to Sunday’s decider.
AHTC Wien and Watsonians advance with perfect records
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy (Lambersart, France)
AHTC Wien and Watsonians continued their superb run to make it three wins from three in Lambersart setting up a big showdown this evening in Pool D promotion group.
Good day out for Watsonians in France
Back to back wins over Lambertsart and Doruk on the opening day of the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy have propelled Watsonians to the top of their pool. In the final pool match they take on Irish side Railway Union and are strong favourites to make the promotion pool.
Zelina on fire to move to brink of Challenge I final in Kutaisi
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I (Kutaisi, Georgia)
HK Zelina took a big step toward a place in the final with back-to-back wins on Saturday at women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I in Kutaisi.
Shootouts define tense opening round of the AIG Irish Senior Cup
Several topflight sides had to hold their nerve in shootouts to progress past the KO16 round of the AIG Irish Senior Cup.
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