Wednesday 20 May 2026
David Ralph: "We will approach the Pro League with 100% of our attention"
As the final stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 13 June), let us hear from the participating teams. Today, David Ralph, head coach of the England women’s side, shares his thoughts.
Virat Kohli Lauding Our Fitness Means a Lot to the Hockey Community,’ say Harmanpreet, Manpreet and Hardik
Indian Men’s Hockey stars react after Kohli praised hockey players’ fitness standards, calling it a recognition of the sport’s demands and dedication
Bengaluru: Praise from one of the world’s most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey.
Euroma Stadium welcomes men’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II
Men’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II 2026 – May 21st to 24th, 2026 (Rome, Italy)
ASD Tevere EUR Hockey are looking forward to hosting their first EuroHockey Club competition this weekend as they bring the men’s Trophy II to the Euroma Stadium in Rome.
Well-known adversaries face off in Alanya for women’s Club Trophy II
Women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II 2026 – May 21st to 24th, 2026 (Alanya, Türkiye)
A wide selection of well-known adversaries will battle for women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II success this weekend in Alanya with promotion and potential EHL Ranking Table points up for grabs.
Irish Officials Appointed to Upcoming EuroHockey Club Competitions
Congratulations and best of luck to all of our umpires and officials who have been appointed to upcoming EuroHockey Club Trophy and Club Challenge competitions over the coming weeks.
EuroHockey Indoor Club Championships 2027
AHTC Wien will host a unique 2027 EuroHockey Indoor Club Championship weekend next February with both the men’s and women’s competitions taking place simultaneously at Sport Arena Wien.
Rewatch: men's Rotterdam and Amsterdam to final play-offs
Dayaan Cassiem
Rotterdam and Amsterdam's men qualify for the final of the national title on Sunday. Rotterdam was too strong for Pinoké (4-3) in the second semi-final, while Amsterdam took a heavy beating from Oranje-Rood (1-4). Watch the highlights of both matches here.
Amsterdam chases rare double title in 33 years of playoffs
Ramon Min
Amsterdam is chasing a feat that only two clubs have managed in 33 years of the Hoofdklasse playoff series: taking both the men's and women's titles in one season. The Amsterdam teams are in both finals and can thus win the first ever 'double' in club history via the play-offs.
Wouter Tazelaar appointed as new coach women's HGC
HGC has found a successor for the departed Bas Bogaard. The Wassenaar team will be led by experienced Wouter Tazelaar next season. With his appointment, HGC brings in a chunk of experience to take the women's line to the next level.
Federal sport funding expected to boost performance across the country
Field Hockey Canada aims to accelerate growth and performance at all levels
The generational investment in sport announced as part of the Government of Canada’s Spring Economic Update is expected to have substantial benefits for Canadian communities and Field Hockey Canad
How Hockey India has been rattled by sexual harassment claims as president Dilip Tirkey stresses on 'zero tolerance'
The Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has warned that repeated controversies were severely damaging the image of the federation and the sport.)
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey stressed the need for a “zero tolerance” approach towards sexual harassment. PTI
New Delhi: Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to discuss stringent action, including possible life bans, amid a series of sexual harassment, misconduct and indiscipline cases that have rocked the sport over the last few months.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Kookaburras reveal 22-player squad for FIH Pro League in June
Australia is set to continue its preparations against some of the world’s best nations across Europe next month.
The Kookaburras have named a 22-player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League mini-series in the United Kingdom and Belgium, with Australia set to continue its preparations against some of the world’s best nations across Europe next month.
Pro League to test PHF claims as Pakistan hockey faces defining phase
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: In modern-day sports, administration is judged not by promises, presentations or cosmetic reforms, but by results on the field. Grand claims and media briefings may create temporary optimism, yet in the end it is victories, rankings and performances in major events that determine whether an administration has truly delivered or merely survived on rhetoric.
Pakistan captain confident ahead of Pro Hockey League
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt says the national team is training hard for the next two phases of the FIH Pro League, with full focus on fixing past mistakes and improving key areas.
South Africa Name Men’s Squad for Home FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town
The South African Hockey Association has announced the SA Men’s squad that will carry the nation’s hopes at the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2026, set to take place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town from 11 to 20 June 2026.
SA Hockey Announce Senior Women’s Squad as World Cup Journey Gathers Momentum
South African Hockey has announced the South Africa Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, with the selected group set to come together for an upcoming national training camp as preparations continue to build towards the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
Carolan hands three hockey starlets a golden ticket to the Tigers
By Aftar Singh
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan named a 34-member training squad for the Nations Cup next month. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Brendon Carolan has called up 34 players, including three new faces, for centralised training ahead of three major international tournaments.
India U18 Men defeat Australia 6-3 to level series; Women lose 2-1
Indian Men level the four-match series with a big victory while the Women go down in a close match 
Bhopal: The Indian U18 Men’s Team beat Australia 6-3 to level their series, while the India U18 Women’s Team lost 2-1 against the visitors at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday.
Rani doing stellar job with fast-progressing U-18 group - says U-21 Women’s coach Tim White
Newly-appointed White highlights collaboration with U-18 Coach Rani and outlines long-term vision for senior readiness during his scouting visit to Bhopal 
Bhopal: Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Head Coach Tim White has praised the growing talent pool in the country’s underage national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal. White, who took charge of the U-21 national setup in Bengaluru nearly six weeks ago, emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam set for Dutch men’s final face-off
AH&BC Amsterdam and HC Rotterdam both qualified for next season’s EHL Men by virtue of their Dutch semi-final victories over the weekend.
Veenedaal heroics set up Amsterdam-Den Bosch decider
Anne Veenendaal was the AH&BC Amsterdam hero as they defeated EHL champions SCHC to reach the Dutch women’s final after a shoot-out.
Waterloo Ducks back in EHL Men with belgian final spot
Waterloo Ducks became the second side to qualify for next season’s EHL Men from Belgium as they reached their national championship final with a semi-final win over Orée.
Gantoise and Dragons set for Belgian women’s final showdown
Gantoise and KHC Dragons will contest the Belgian women’s final next weekend with both confirmed in next season’s EHL.
Crefeld keep men’s title retention hopes alive with win over Polo
Crefelder HTC have given themselves a huge chance at continuing their title defence as they defeated regular season table-toppers Hamburger Polo Club 5-4 in the first of their best-of-three quarter final games.
Mannheim and HTHC make inroads in German quarter-finals
League winners Mannheimer HC found the going tough but eventually prevailed against Rot-Weiss Köln to take the upperhand after the first leg of the German women’s playoffs.
Campo and Polo go down to the wire in Spain
The big issues in the Spanish men’s league will go down to the wire with leading duo Real Club de Campo and Real Club de Polo locked on 54 points with one game to go.
Lille through to two French finals
Lille MHC will contest both the French men’s and women’s championship finals as they defied the regular season rankings to win through their respective semi-finals.
Tenaga Nasional power to the top in MHL first round
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional have ended the first round of the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) with a perfect record to top the nine-team standings.
Clydesdale Western on European duty in Turkey this weekend
Decades ago Azets Clydesdale Western were regular participants at Europe’s top table, and now they will be back at the elite EHL next season, but this weekend they will warm up at the Trophy 11 competition in Alanya (Turkey).
England Hockey League 2026/27 Season Team Updates
After a successful 2025-26 season, England Hockey welcomes 16 new teams into the Open/Men’s and Women’s England Hockey Leagues (EHL) for 2026-27.
Captured Sound: The Songs That Power USA's Masters Athletes
Every athlete has that one song. The one you cranked on your Walkman before a tournament. The one that played on the team boombox while you taped up your sticks. The one everyone on the bus sang at the top of their lungs on the way to states. The one that, no matter how much time has passed, every time you hear it, you feel 18 again, ready to get out on the field and compete.
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