Saturday 9 May 2026
Shirley McCay breaks new ground with Belgium hockey coach role
Ireland warm-up ahead of their 2020 Olympic qualifier PIC: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Former international Shirley McCay has become the first female from Ireland to coach in Europe after taking up a role in Belgium.
2026 - South African Senior IPT
Johannesburg
All times GMT +2
Men
8 May 2026 09:00 NG v EP (Play-Off 5-8) 3 - 2
8 May 2026 11:00 FS v SGW (Play-Off 5-8) 5 - 2
8 May 2026 15:00 WP v WPP (Semi Final) 8 - 1
8 May 2026 19:00 SG v KZN (Semi Final) 2 - 1
9 May 2026 11:00 EP v SGW (7&8) LINDEN
9 May 2026 11:00 WPP v KZN (Bronze) UJ
9 May 2026 15:00 NG v FS (5&6) UJ
9 May 2026 19:15 WP v SG (Final) UJ
Pool Standings
Women
8 May 2026 09:00 FS v WPP (Play-Off 5-8) 0 - 3
8 May 2026 11:00 KZN v EP (Play-Off 5-8) 5 - 1
8 May 2026 13:00 WP v SG (Semi Final) 1 - 1 (SO 2 - 3)
8 May 2026 17:00 NG v NW (Semi Final) 2 - 1
SA Hockey IPT 2026 | Finals Bound and Relegation Heartbreak Confirmed
The penultimate day of the South African Hockey IPT delivered everything expected of finals weekend. Dramatic shootouts, dominant displays, heartbreak and relief all unfolded as the finalists were confirmed and the relegation battle reached its conclusion.
What you need to know about men's match round 22
Ramon Min
The Tulp Hoofdklasse Men is down to its final match round. Oranje-Rood can set two more club records at the last minute, while Timo Boers is looking to further tighten his club record at Den Bosch. Read the facts and figures here.
All or nothing: Laren and Hurley battle each other for survival
Ramon Min
Laren and Hurley conclude their regular season on Saturday afternoon with a clash in which the task is crystal clear. On the field at the Schapendrift in Laren, the decision will be made who will be relegated directly from the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men and who will get another route to survival via the play-outs.
What you need to know about women's match round 22
Ramon Min
Margje van der Loo
The final match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women's regular league is just around the corner. Oranje-Rood hope to produce a unique performance against Den Bosch while SCHC want to extend a record streak against Bloemendaal. Here are the stats for this weekend.
Perak team makes mockery of league rules by using illegal player
By Aftar Singh
Terengganu’s Putry Ellysha Fitrina is pressured by PKS UNITEN’s Nurul Jannah Nasuha in a Malaysia Women’s Hockey League match at the Kuala Terengganu Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on April 30. -- NSTP/GHAZALI KORI
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak's women's team made a mockery of the Malaysia Women's Hockey League (MWHL) by fielding an unregistered player against Negri Sembilan at Seremban Two Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
70,000 youngsters to take up hockey under PHF programme, says ad-hoc president Mohyuddin
In this file photo, Pakistani and Indonesian players compete in an Asia Cup 22 match in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 24, 2022. — Picture via PHF/X
LAHORE:Ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani on Friday claimed that around 60,000 to 70,000 youngsters would soon take up hockey across the country under a programme being launched in collaboration with provincial education boards.
Hockey fraternity pays rich tribute to Armed Forces at KHA Legends Arena
KARACHI: On the first anniversary of the historic victory in Maarka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan Al Marsoos, the Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) organized a grand ceremony at KHA Legends Arena to pay homage to the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
Poland Youth Tours Recap
Final youth tours return from Europe touring experience
Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to have sent out the last of the five Europe-bound youth tours at the end of April. Two U18 Women’s teams traveled to Czechia and Wales and a U18 Men’s team went to Frankfurt, Germany for a set of matches and trainings in April. This week, two more tours (U18 Women and U16 Women) returned from Poznan, Poland with a great international experience under their belt.
Olympian Avtar Singh Sohal’s Lifelong Dedication Continues to Inspire Global Hockey
By Prabhjot Singh
All PHOTOS: Maninder K. Chandhoke
Born in Nairobi in 1938 to Pyara Singh and Parmesari Kaur, Avtar Singh Sohal grew into one of the most respected figures in international hockey, leaving a legacy that spans generations as a player, coach, umpire, technical official, and mentor.
Better Late Than Never: Sarah Rigual’s Journey
Last month, Sarah Rigual returned home from representing the red, white and blue at the 2026 Junior Pan American Cup in Santiago, Chile. It was a successful trip, seeing that Rigual and the Junior Eagles stepped of the plane with silver medals and a spot at the 2027 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup.
Friday 8 May 2026
Passmore Determines Women’s 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup Auckland Squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach David Passmore has named the traveling squad for the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup taking place June 14 to 21 in Auckland, New Zealand. The fourth edition of this event offers top-level competition to the best-ranked teams not participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League and gives the winning team promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League next season.
Scotland men’s squad selected for FIH Nations Cup
The Scotland men’s squad has been selected to compete in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, from 11-20 June 2026. Scotland qualified for the tournament after winning the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Muscat, Oman last year – a tremendous success for the team.
2026 - South African Senior IPT
Johannesburg
All times GMT +2
Men
7 May 2026 09:30 EP v WPP (MB) 2 - 3
7 May 2026 11:15 SG v FS (MB) 2 - 1
7 May 2026 15:00 KZN v WP (MA) 0 - 5
7 May 2026 16:45 NG v SGW (MA) 1 - 1
8 May 2026 09:00 NG v EP (Play-Off 5-8) 3 - 2
8 May 2026 11:00 FS v SGW (Play-Off 5-8) 5 - 2
8 May 2026 15:00 WP v WPP (Semi Final) 8 - 1
8 May 2026 19:00 SG v KZN (Semi Final) 2 - 1
9 May 2026 11:00 EP v SGW (7&8) LINDEN
9 May 2026 11:00 WPP v KZN (Bronze) UJ
9 May 2026 15:00 NG v FS (5&6) UJ
9 May 2026 19:15 WP v SG (Final) UJ
Pool Standings
Women
7 May 2026 09:45 NW v KZN (LA) 3 - 1
7 May 2026 11:30 NG v EP (LB) 11 - 0
7 May 2026 13:15 WPP v WP (LA) 0 - 3
7 May 2026 18:30 FS v SG (LB) 0 - 7
8 May 2026 09:00 FS v WPP (Play-Off 5-8) 0 - 3
8 May 2026 11:00 KZN v EP (Play-Off 5-8) 5 - 1
8 May 2026 13:00 WP v SG (Semi Final) 1 - 1 (SO 2 - 3)
8 May 2026 17:00 NG v NW (Semi Final) 2 - 1
SA Hockey IPT 2026 | Semi Finalists Confirmed as Group Stages Conclude
The group stages reached their conclusion on Thursday at the South African Hockey IPT in Johannesburg. The semi-final line-up is now confirmed, while the relegation battle is equally set as teams discovered the fate of their remaining battles.
History of the FIH Hockey World Cup
Every four years, the top teams in the world take the pitch for one of international hockey’s most prestigious prizes: the FIH Hockey World Cup. The event has become a cornerstone of the sport’s identity, showcasing both sustained dominance and breakthrough performances.
Hockey New Zealand Names 2026 NZ Under 21 Squads 
Hockey New Zealand has confirmed the 2026 New Zealand U21 Men’s and Women’s squads following the Junior Hockey League (JHL), marking the beginning of the 2026-27 programme cycle.
David Ames ends club hockey career with ‘special’ Old Georgians title
David Ames celebrates with OG team-mates PIC: EVA GILBERT
David Ames signed off from hockey with a “special” club title as the former England and GB captain gets set to move into full-time coaching.
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