Tuesday 28 April 2026

Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta

All times GMT +7

27 Apr 2026 was a rest day

28 Apr 2026 12:30     HKG v KAZ (5th to 8th Place)     0 - 0 (3 - 4 SO
28 Apr 2026 15:00     SRI v UZB (5th to 8th Place)       1 - 6
28 Apr 2026 17:30     BAN v SGP (Semi Final 1)              3 - 1
28 Apr 2026 20:00     INA v TPE (Semi Final 2)              2 - 3

29 Apr 2026 12:30 HKG v SRI (7/8th Place)                   6 - 2
29 Apr 2026 15:00 KAZ v UZB (5/6th Place)
29 Apr 2026 17:30 SGP v INA (Bronze Medal)
29 Apr 2026 20:00 BAN v TPE (Gold Medal)

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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The Vantage Black Sticks take on World number two, Argentina



The Vantage Black Sticks women faced a challenge in their second match of the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, taking on world No. 2 Argentina.

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Pakistan Hockey Players Slam Poor Preparation Ahead Of India Clash

Players Frustrated Over Lack Of Preparation

Pakistan’s debut in the FIH Pro League is turning into a struggle, with defeats piling up and elimination looming. Losses to top sides like the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia and Germany have exposed gaps, but insiders say the bigger issue lies off the field.

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Hockey 5s to become World Games 2029 medal sport



The World Games, an elite international multi-sport event held every four years for sports and disciplines not included in the Olympics, will feature Hockey 5s for the first time.

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EHL Premier Division Review - Week 17



In Open/Men's Pool A the Surbiton – Hampstead & Westminster result would determine who would top the group and the outcome was quickly clear with Surbiton running out 10-0 winners, Nick Bandurak scored his second successive hat-trick.

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Single Laplaza goal sees Polo retain Copa del Rey



Real Club de Polo has been crowned champion of the 2026 Copa del Rey after defeating Atlètic Terrassa 1-0 in the final at Junior FC, their 34th title in 109 editions of the competition.

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Campo add Copa de la Reina title to trophy cabinet



Real Club de Campo has added another title to its collection as they won the 2026 Copa de la Reina Iberdrola with a final victory over Sanse Complutense.

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AIG Irish Senior Cup & Irish Junior Cup up for grabs in what promises to be a thrilling Finals Day at Three Rock Rovers



Two of world hockey’s oldest and most prestigious trophies will be decided this Saturday, May 2 at Three Rock Rovers, as eight teams compete in a final day of knockout action to determine the winners of the Men’s and Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cups and Irish Junior Cups. 

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Qormi become first Maltese winner of EuroHockey Club of the Year



Qormi Hockey Club is the EuroHockey Small Club of the Year 2025, becoming the first club from Malta to attain such an honour.

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Akshra Dutta's journey from Jammu & Kashmir to U-18 National Coaching Camp reflects Hockey India’s commitment to developing talent throughout the country

16-year-old forward from Jammu & Kashmir earns U-18 National Camp call-up after standout domestic performances 



Bhopal: Hailing from Poonch, a remote district in Jammu and Kashmir located just 8 kilometres from the Line of Control, where opportunities in sport are scarce, 16-year-old Akshra Dutta has carved her way into Hockey India’s ongoing U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bhopal.

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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