Thursday 4 June 2026

Ireland Women’s squad announced ahead of exciting final stages of 2025/26 FIH Hockey Pro League



Ireland Women’s Head Coach Gareth Grundie has announced his 25-player squad to travel to Rotterdam and Berlin as Ireland close out their first ever FIH Hockey Pro League season. The side have enjoyed a very positive debut campaign where they have proven their ability to consistently challenge the world’s best sides and are targeting topflight survival with eight games still to play.

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McFerran returns for Ireland for Pro League climax

By Nigel Ringland


Ayeisha McFerran returns for Ireland. Image source, Getty Images

Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran will return to international action for the first time in 15 months when the FIH Pro League resumes later this month.

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Finn Ward set to make his international return at the Men's FIH Nations Cup



The Vantage Black Sticks Men's midfielder Finn Ward suffered a broken patella and fractured tibia after being struck directly on the knee during a match against India at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia last November. An injury that required immediate surgery and months of rehabilitation.

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Four Officials to Represent USA at Upcoming Events



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce the four officials that will represent USA at two upcoming events.

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Law Names 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team, USMNT “A” Team



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the April trial and recent participation at the California Cup in Moorpark, Calif., U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Allan Law and his staff have named the 23-athlete 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team.

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U18 Asia Cup 2026
Kakamigahara

All times GMT +9

Men

3 Jun 2026 16:00     BAN v PAK (Pool B)     2 - 5
3 Jun 2026 17:00     IND v TPE (Pool A)     13 - 1
3 Jun 2026 19:00     KAZ v JPN (Pool A)     0 - 7

4 Jun 2026 is a rest day

5 Jun 2026 09:00     TPE v CHN (7/8th)     
5 Jun 2026 11:00     KOR v BAN (5/6th) 
5 Jun 2026 17:00     JPN v MAS (Semi Final 1)     
5 Jun 2026 19:00     PAK v IND (Semi Final 2)     

Pool standings

Women

3 Jun 2026 12:00     CHN v BAN (Pool B)     6 - 0 
3 Jun 2026 14:00     TPE v JPN (Pool B)         0 - 8

4 Jun 2026 10:00     SGP v TPE (7/8th)         0 - 3
4 Jun 2026 12:00     MAS v BAN (5/6th)         4 - 0

5 Jun 2026 13:00     IND v CHN (Semi Final 1)     
5 Jun 2026 15:00     JPN v KOR (Semi Final 2)     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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India hammer Chinese Taipei 13-1 to advance to semifinals of Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026

Ashish Tani Purti bagged a hat-trick, while Gazee Khan, Siddharth Ben and Rahul Yadav each scored twice



Kakamigahara: The Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a clinical display against Chinese Taipei, registering a commanding 13-1 victory in its last Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday. The emphatic win ensured India sealed their place in the semifinals.

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Pakistan storm into U18 Asia Cup semis

Green shirts set up India clash after crushing Bangladesh 5-2

Zulfiqar Baig 



Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in a thrilling contest.



Pakistan to face India in Hockey U18 Asia Cup semi-final

High-octane semi-final between Pakistan and India to played on Friday


This collage of pictures shows national teams of Pakistan (left) and India in action during the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara on June 3, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation

KAKAMIGAHARA: India have been confirmed as Pakistan's opponent for the ongoing Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026 following their 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the 15th match of the continental tournament here at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium on Wednesday

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Full EHL Women’s FINALS line-up confirmed



The full line-up for the EHL Women’s FINALS next Easter have been confirmed following the completion of the German, Spanish and French finals last weekend.

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Big transfers in full flow across EHL sides



The summer has only just begun and the new line-ups for next season’s EHL clubs are beginning to take shape with plenty of big players on the move. Here’s a look at some of the transfers that clubs have already announced.

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Karst Timmer switches from Amsterdam to Klein Zwitserland

Peter Klanke



Karst Timmer will play for Klein Zwitserland next season. The midfielder comes over from Amsterdam.

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Lotte Beetsma signs for Pinoké

Peter Klanke


Pinoké has acquired Lotte Beetsma for next season.

The former Junior player makes the move from HDM, with whom she maintained her place in the Hoofdklasse last weekend. At Pinoké, Beetsma will play alongside her sister Tessa.

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England Hockey adopts aerial rule at senior and junior levels


Brendan Creed opts for an aerial at EuroHockey 2023 PIC: Worldsportpics

England Hockey has rubber stamped a permanent adoption of the aerial ball rule across all its competitions from the 2026/27 season.

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PHF launches nationwide school hockey uplift plan to revive national game

Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: In a major uplift programme to restore Pakistan’s glory in its national game, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched an ambitious nationwide “School Hockey Uplift Plan” to revive hockey at the grassroots level and create a strong talent pipeline.

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Board Statement on CEO Transition

The Hockey Australia Board advises that Chief Executive Officer David Pryles has resigned from his role effective from 8 June 2026.

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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