Sunday 29 March 2026
More Action on Day 3 of 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup
NOTTINGHAM, England - It was another action-packed day at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham, England for day three of the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup (MIWC). The O-35 Men picked up an exciting win over Wales, while the O-50 Men, after a tie to Wales today, will begin crossovers tomorrow against Canada.
“I owe it to my teammates”: Navneet Kaur reflects on winning Player of the Year (Women) at Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025
Indian forward expresses gratitude and sets sights on upcoming international tournaments 
New Delhi: Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Navneet Kaur expressed her happiness after being conferred with the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (Women) at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025 held in New Delhi on Friday.
"Process is everything": Hardik Singh looks ahead to World Cup after winning Player of the Year at Hockey India Annual Awards
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and Indian Men's Hockey Team midfielder Hardik Singh has opened up about his pursuit of excellence following his win at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025. At the ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday, 27 March, Hardik was honoured with the prestigious Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (Men), marking the third time in his career he has received the nation's top hockey accolade.
For now, I want to play till the Asian Games: Manpreet says during Hockey India awards
The midfielder is currently on 411 caps, one shy of equalling Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 appearances — the most by an Indian.
Vivek Krishnan
Union MoS Raksha Khadse presents an award to the Indian field hockey player and four-time Olympian Manpreet Singh, during the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
At the eighth annual Hockey India awards here on Friday, Manpreet Singh was feted for reaching 400 international caps. The recognition comes at a time when an impending milestone has appeared to be a heavy millstone around his neck. The midfielder is currently on 411 caps, one shy of equalling Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 appearances — the most by an Indian.
Sarjit: I was made a scapegoat
Controversially-sacked national hockey coach says he was removed over rankings without a full review, despite securing Malaysia’s World Cup berth.
Frankie D'Cruz
Sarjit Singh says his dismissal as national coach came as a shock despite guiding Malaysia to the World Cup.
KUALA LUMPUR: The call came late on a Sunday night. By Monday, Sarjit Singh was told his time as national men’s hockey coach was over.
Malaysia not ready to match top hockey teams, says Sarjit
Former coach points to an ageing core, thin player pool and inconsistent pipeline as key barriers to competing at elite level.
Frankie D'Cruz
Sarjit Singh works with players during a training session, as he highlights the challenges of building depth and preparing a squad to compete at the highest level. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: For all the controversy surrounding his exit, Sarjit Singh is blunt about the bigger issue.
Struan Walker torments Pinoké in 6-1 win over Oranje-Rood
Peter Klanke
Struan Walker, Oranje Rood
Following in the footsteps of the ladies, Pinoké's men's side also suffered a defeat. Leaders Oranje-Rood were too strong for the Steekneuzen by as much as 6-1 at the Amsterdamse Bos on Saturday night. Struan Walker was the big scourge with three goals. The top scorer of the Tulp Hoofdklasse thus tallied up his total to 22 goals.
Den Bosch ladies book win on visit to Pinoké
Peter Klanke
Joosje Burg, Den Bosch
Den Bosch ladies have recovered well after last weekend's 4-0 home defeat against SCHC. Coach Marieke Dijkstra's team won 3-1 over Pinoké at the Amsterdam Forest on Saturday. This moves Den Bosch up to third place, at the expense of Amsterdam, which is still in action on Sunday. Pinoké remains in fifth place.
Lisnagarvey take charge at the top of the Men’s table, as Pembroke stun Loreto in the Irish EY Hockey League
The drama continued into round 16 of the EY Hockey League as underdogs secured vital points, and the battle for survival raged on. New table toppers emerged in the Women’s EYHL2, while unbeaten Men’s sides continued their dominance as topflight promotion beckons.
Girls’ hockey clubs fuel growth in school programmes
Local hockey clubs are seeing a rise in young players, helping to strengthen school teams as more girls take up the sport and feed into school hockey programmes.
Sylvester Raraza
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen hockey team celebrate after one of their matches. Description: HS Viljoen hockey team. Photo: Supplied
Girls’ hockey is experiencing encouraging growth as clubs report an increase in participation, with many young players progressing into school teams to strengthen the sport at the grassroots level.
Saturday 28 March 2026
Competition Continues on Day 2 of 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup
NOTTINGHAM, England - Competition continued on day two of the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup (MIWC) at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham, England. Eight U.S. teams competed, with the O-45 Women and O-50 Men picking up their first wins.
Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh named Players of the Year
Zafar Iqbal recognised with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award
New Delhi, March 27, 2026: The Hockey India 8th Annual Awards celebrated the finest performers and contributors to Indian hockey over the past year, bringing together players, officials, and Member Units for a gathering that recognised excellence across the sport, on Friday.
An Evening of Excellence: The 8th Hockey India Annual Awards revealed
K. ARUMUGAM
In a glittering celebration of excellence, the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards today reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone of the sport’s ecosystem. More than just a ceremony, this trendsetting initiative serves as a powerful catalyst for the national game, offering a massive incentive for the stars of today and the champions of tomorrow. By recognizing the sweat and spirit of our athletes, Hockey India has set a benchmark in sporting professionalism. From honoring legends to spotlighting emerging prodigies, the event underscores a commitment to nurturing talent, ensuring that the fire of Indian hockey continues to burn brighter than ever.
Gurjant Singh retires from international hockey after injury layoff, to continue playing domestic and Hockey India League
The 31-year-old forward from Khailara village in Amritsar was also a member of the Indian team that won back-to-back bronze medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
Gurjant Singh played in 130 senior matches for India and was part of the team that won the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh on Friday retired from international hockey, saying it was the right time to step away after losing his place in the national team due to a back injury last year.
What you need to know about men's match round 17
Ramon Min
The Tulp Hoofdklasse Men is ready for match round 17. Rotterdam is set to face Kampong in a bid to set a new home-game scoring record, while Den Bosch is looking to secure its first win at Bloemendaal in nineteen years. Read the facts and figures here.
What you need to know about women's match round 17
Ramon Min
Match round 17 is on the menu in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women. SCHC and Kampong, the numbers one and two of the rankings meet in Bilthoven, while Oranje-Rood tries to avoid a negative club record. Check all previews here.
Orange-Rood extends contract of women's coach Mark Dekker
Peter Klanke
Mark Dekker Daphne van der Velden Oranje Rood
Mark Dekker will remain head coach of the women's team of Oranje-Rood for the next two seasons. He recently signed a contract extension. Assistant coach Daphne van der Velden will also stay with the Eindhoven club for two years.
Iglesias and Campo’s fair chance at EHL pursuit
Alvaro Iglesias’s sportsmanship was one the of images of the EHL Men’s KO16 in Barcelona as the Real Club de Campo captain talked the umpires out of giving Royal Léopold’s Dimitri Cuvelier a yellow card.
Blanca “double-excited” after year out with Campo
After a year on the sidelines, Blanca Pérez says she is “double excited” to return to European hockey as Real Club de Campo prepare for yet another tilt at the EHL Women’s competition at Den Bosch next week.
Edinburgh University on the verge of the Scottish men’s Premiership title as others falter
As we approach this weekend`s penultimate series of Premiership fixtures Edinburgh University are on the verge of their first men’s title after both Watsonians and Western Wildcats are held to a draw. As it stands the students have a six point lead over Wildcats – but they have a game in hand and entertain Edinburgh at Auchenhowie on Saturday. So the outcome is still live.
Chance to play with Tenaga’s seniors energises Andywalfian
By S. SAKTESH
PETALING JAYA: National hockey player Andywalfian Jeffrynus (pic) is relishing the opportunity to play alongside his seniors after joining Tenaga Nasional for the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) next month.
South African Hockey Pays Tribute to Bob Gagel
It is with great sadness that South African Hockey notes the passing of Bob Gagel, a true giant of the game whose contribution to hockey, both locally and globally, leaves an extraordinary legacy.
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