Tuesday 31 March 2026

New boss of Speedy Tigers coming from South Africa on Thursday

By Aftar Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: Brendon Carolan, tasked with mending the national men's hockey team's glaring weaknesses, https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/03/1407369/new-boss-speedy-tigers-coming-south-africa-thursday

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A scapegoat is easy, fixing Malaysian hockey is not

Sarjit Singh’s sacking has sparked a reform movement within the hockey fraternity, but the real crisis lies in governance, direction and a game that keeps repeating its own mistakes.

Frankie D'Cruz

Sarjit Singh’s removal as head coach has triggered more than debate about timing and fairness. It has stirred something far more uncomfortable within Malaysian hockey.

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Golden Whistle for Wanri Wenter



South African Hockey is proud to congratulate Wanri Wenter on reaching a special milestone, officiating her 100th international test match and earning her Golden Whistle.

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“A Long Time Coming”: Reading Captain Lucie Daman Ready for next big challenge


Picture by Helen Ritchie

When Reading step onto the turf in Den Bosch this Wednesday for their long‑awaited EHL Women’s debut, captain Lucie Daman will carry more history than most.

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Scottish club Watsonians break new ground in Europe

Watsonians Hockey Club are breaking new ground in Europe this weekend, the women will be the first Scottish side to take  part in the EuroHockey League FINAL 12 while the men have their first sojourn into European competition.

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The stats of the weekend: milestone Dicke sisters, record Teun Beins

Ramon Min


Teun Beins

Sisters Pien and Jip Dicke celebrated a joint Hoofdklasse milestone and Bloemendaal defender Teun Beins equalled a personal record. Here are the weekend's figures.

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EHL Premier Division Review | Week Fourteen



Open/Men's Premier Division

In the Open/Men's Top Six, Surbiton celebrated opening their new clubhouse with a 2-0 victory over Old Georgians, making it a 15th win out of 15 and their first-ever Premier Division home victory over the local rivals. The result means OGs drop down to fourth.

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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