Saturday 4 April 2026

Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Bangkok Thailand

All games GMT +7

3 Apr 2026 10:00     TPE v UZB (Pool B)     0 - 8
3 Apr 2026 12:00     SRI v BAN (Pool B)      3 - 2
3 Apr 2026 14:00     OMA v INA (Pool A)     4 - 1
3 Apr 2026 16:00     HKG v KAZ (Pool A)     4 - 3

4 Apr 2026 16:00     THA v OMA (Pool A)    1 - 2

5 Apr 2026 16:00     KAZ v INA (Pool A)             

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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Road to FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2027: Spotlight on Junior Pan American Cup 2026



The journey to the FIH Hockey Junior World Cups 2027 takes a decisive step forward with the upcoming Junior Pan American Cups 2026 — taking place in Santiago, Chile from 6-18 April — where the continent’s brightest young stars will battle not only for continental glory, but for coveted qualification places on the world stage.

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2026 Junior Pan American Cups Preview



SANTIAGO, Chile – Next week, the U.S. U-21 Men’s and Women’s National Teams will begin competition at the 2026 Junior Pan American Cups (JPAC). Hosted at the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago, Chile from April 6 to 18, 2026, this event serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup (JWC). The top three finishing men's and top four finishing women's teams will qualify.

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Jackson & Lewis to Lead Team at 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup



USA Field Hockey is thrilled to announce that Lindsay Jackson and Heidi Lewis have been appointed as the volunteer co-head coaches to lead the team at the inaugural 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup.

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Former star urges return to multi-racial Malaysian hockey team

By Aftar Singh


National junior coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin urges return to multi-racial roots for Malaysian hockey. - NSTP FILE PIC

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team must return to their multi-racial roots to recapture their former glory, says ex-international Nor Saiful Zaini.

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ABN AMRO EHL Finals 2026

Results and fixtures

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Watsonians bow out of the women`s EHL

WATSONIANS 0   DEN BOSCH (NETHERLANDS) 6



In the Women’s EHL quarter-final stage Watsonians were up against hosts and tournament favourites Den Bosch from the Netherlands – and they succumbed 6-0 in front of the home crowd.

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Jaïr van der Horst returns to Oranje-Rood

Peter Klanke


Jaïr van der Horst heading for Oranje Rood

Jaïr van der Horst will return to Oranje-Rood next season. The 29-year-old striker makes the switch from Den Bosch and has signed a two-season contract in Eindhoven.

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Day 3 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar



Rajgir, Bihar: The third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar, held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Friday, witnessed Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Arunachal register wins in their respective matches.

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Day 3 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand



Ranchi: The third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Goans Hockey, Hockey Himachal and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu win their respective matches on Friday in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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Walking Hockey: Empowering Older Adults Through Sport, Community, and Connection



Each year, the United Nations marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, highlighting the transformative power of sport in creating healthier, more inclusive societies. One initiative that embodies this mission is Walking Hockey, an adapted form of hockey designed to keep older adults active, socially connected, and confidently engaged in sport.

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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