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) UJ
8 May 2026 15:00 WP v WPP (Semi Final) UJ
8 May 2026 19:00 SG v KZN (Semi 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) LINDEN
8 May 2026 13:00 WP v SG (Semi Final) UJ
8 May 2026 17:00 NG v NW (Semi Final) UJ
Pool standings
SAHA Match Centre
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.
Thursday 7 May 2026
With 100 days to go until the World Cup, let us celebrate ‘World Hockey Day’
Lausanne, Switzerland – In exactly 100 days, the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 will start with an exciting match between the Australian and Japanese Women’s national teams. This symbolic milestone also marks the day the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has designated for the third edition of its now annual ‘World Hockey Day’, launched on the occasion of its Centenary in 2024.
2026 Men's FIH Nations Cup Squad has been announced
Hockey New Zealand has named the Vantage Black Sticks Men’s squad set to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town, South Africa next month.
Pakistan hockey team’s training camp begins
LAHORE: The Pakistan national hockey team has commenced its training camp at the National Hockey Stadium, with preparations set to continue until June 5.
Hockey India announces Men’s and Women’s squads for U-18 series against Australia in Bhopal
Ketan Kushwaha and Sweety Kujur to lead 24-member sides in high-intensity exposure matches ahead of the U-18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026
Bhopal: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian U-18 Men’s and Women’s squads for the upcoming high-intensity series against Australia, scheduled to take place at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal from 15th to 20th May 2026.
2026 - South African Senior IPT
Johannesburg
All times GMT +2
Men
6 May 2026 09:45 SGW v KZN (MA) 0 - 5
6 May 2026 11:30 WP v NG (MA) 6 - 3
6 May 2026 13:15 FS v EP (MB) 3 - 2
6 May 2026 16:45 WPP v SG (MB) 1 - 1
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) UJ
8 May 2026 11:00 FS v SGW (Play-Off 5-8) UJ
8 May 2026 15:00 WP v WPP (Semi Final) UJ
8 May 2026 19:00 SG v KZN (Semi Final) UJ
Pool Standings
Women
6 May 2026 09:30 EP v FS (LB) 0 - 2
6 May 2026 11:15 KZN v WPP (LA) 1 - 0
6 May 2026 15:00 WP v NW (LA) 4 - 2
6 May 2026 18:30 SG v NG (LB) 1 - 1
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) LINDEN
8 May 2026 11:00 KZN v EP (Play-Off 5-8) LINDEN
8 May 2026 13:00 WP v SG (Semi Final) UJ
8 May 2026 17:00 NG v NW (Semi Final) UJ
Pool standings
SAHA Match Centre
SA Hockey IPT 2026 | Moving Day Delivers Drama and Semi Final Clarity
The second day of the SA Hockey Senior IPT A Section tournament in Johannesburg may have arrived with clearer skies than the opening day, but the intensity only intensified as the race for semi-final places and survival took shape across both tournaments.
Top scorers: Boers first ever Bossche player to reach 30 goals
Ramon Min
Timo Boers
Timo Boers will have had a double feeling about the past match round in the Hoofdklasse. The Den Bosch defender scored a hat-trick for the third (!) week in a row and now leads the top scorers list with thirty league goals. However, he saw his team lose the fourth spot - and thus a play-off ticket - against Kampong.
Bas Bogaard new coach men's Hurley
Peter Klanke
Bas Bogaard of HGC
Bas Bogaard is the new coach of Hurley's men's team from next season. He succeeds Enzo Torossi, who had previously announced his retirement from the Bosuilen.
National Champions Crowned at U16 & U21 Championships
The 2026 Under-16 and Under-21 National Championships have wrapped up.
The 2026 Under-16 and Under-21 National Championships have wrapped up following two outstanding tournaments in Canberra and Hobart, showcasing the next generation of Australian hockey talent.
An epic finale lies ahead as EY Champions Trophy Finals Weekend lowers the curtain on the 2025/26 Irish domestic season.
The domestic hockey season will come to a close this Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10, as eight sides, four men’s and four women’s, battle it out for the final time for one of hockey’s ultimate accolades, the EY Champions Trophy title.
Sikh Union at 100: The club that built Olympians thrashing rivals on new blue turf in centenary celebrations
© Alvine Wesonga
Through the 1940s and 1950s, Sikh Union Nairobi developed into a highly structured and competitive side, rooted in discipline, technical efficiency, and a strong community identity
Sikh Union Club Centenary Celebrations Feature Global Hockey Tournament in Nairobi
By Prabhjot Singh
All PHOTOS: Prabhjot Singh
A team trained by Rajinder Singh, a member of India’s 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning hockey squad, has emerged as a major attraction at the centenary celebrations of Sikh Union Club, one of the oldest organizations representing Indian expatriates, particularly the Sikh community.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Alva Francis Serrette
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Over the next few weeks, USA Field Hockey will be celebrating and honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees prior to the Gala, hosted by the USA Field Hockey Foundation.
Former Indian Olympic captain Bharat Chhetri Scores Big in Political Debut
K ARUMUGAM
The long-standing tradition of Indian hockey stars transitioning from the pitch to the political arena continues, as former celebrated goalkeeper Bharat Kumar Chetri secures a significant victory in the recent West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. He defeated his nearest rival by a huge margin of 21k + votes to enter the Assembly majestically.
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