Friday 11 October 2024

Major Dhyan Chand Stadium Gets Facelift Ahead of India-Germany Hockey Series

By Ritayan Basu


Paris Olympic Bronze medalist Indian Hockey players pose for photos at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi (PTI)

Once it chronicled Mir Ranjan Negi’s epic fall from grace, Dhanraj Pillay’s artistic stick-work and Sandeep Singh’s muscular drag-flicks but in the past decade or so, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium seemed resigned to the fact that its glory days as epicentre of Indian hockey were a thing of past.

National hockey teams opt for target-free approach after ACT flop

By Aftar Singh


National junior coach I. Vickneswaran (left) during Thursday’s press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - PIC BY AIZUDDIN SAAD

KUALA LUMPUR: How can a team be evaluated on their KPIs without any targets in place?

No target, no pressure for Young Tigers

By Aftar Singh

No target has been set for the Young Tigers at the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC), though they will be powered by nine players from last year's Junior World Cup.

HC Melbourne’s leaders locked in and ready to tackle Adelaide Fire



A seasoned trio of captains has been named ahead of HC Melbourne’s showdown with Adelaide Fire in Round 1 of the Liberty Hockey One League. Damon Steffens will lead the men’s team, while Hannah Gravenall and Rachael Lynch will share captaincy duties for the women.

Staines twins have no chill as they eye Kookaburras double with fiery Hockey One showing



The Staines twins, Jake and Ben, unquestionably play their hockey for the Canberra Chill the Australian way – full of flair, entertainment and distinction that will thrill Liberty Hockey One League fans.

NSW NSW welcomes Pride in Sport as 2024 Charitable Partner



Following a successful 2023 NSW Pride, Pride in Pride round, Hockey NSW and NSW Pride are excited to today announce Pride in Sport as NSW Pride’s 2024 Charitable Partner.

Hockey One League Live scores

Pahang out to stop Terengganu scoring machine Faizal

By Aftar Singh


Terengganu ace striker Faizal Saari will be in action in the semi-finals of the Razak Cup hockey tournament at Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang face a daunting task against favourites Terengganu, who are led by ace striker Faizal Saari, in the semi-finals of the Razak Cup hockey tournament at Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru today.

Former champions Scorpions eye redemption

By Agnes Makhandia

After finishing fourth last season, former champions Strathmore University Scorpions are optimistic about their prospects in this season's Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League.

Hockey Jharkhand crowned Champions of 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024



10th October 2024, Ranchi: Hockey Jharkhand was crowned as the Champion as they defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the Final, after eleven days of action-packed matches at the 14th Hockey India Junior National Championship 2024. Hockey Haryana also won the Bronze medal after defeating Hockey Haryana.

Dar Hockey Academy credited with Customs’ heroics at National Juniors

By Ijaz Chaudhry



257ab6ce-12d9-4ca7-a730-3ff920609b5fPakistan’s 37th National Junior Hockey Championships in Islamabad ended a few days back. 10 of the 16 competing teams included 23 Dar Hockey Academy boys.

College Games to Watch: October 10 - 16



Each week, USA Field Hockey highlights upcoming college games to watch. This edition covers the week of October 10 - October 16.

Freshmen Annemijn Klijnhout, Ella Gaitan play pivotal roles for Maryland field hockey

 Aidan Currie


Annemijn Klijnhout maneuvers around defenders during Maryland field hockey’s 1-0 loss to Northwestern on Sept. 27, 2024. (Akash Raghu/The Diamondback)

Maryland women’s field hockey freshman Annemijn Klijnhout miscontrolled a pass early in the second half against No. 12 Iowa Sunday.

Saturday 9 March 2024

12th Hong Kong Men's Quadrangular Hockey Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)

All times GMT +8

8 Mar 2024 13:00     THA v MAC (One Pool)     4 - 0
8 Mar 2024 17:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool)       1 - 1
9 Mar 2024 11:30     THA v TPE (One Pool)       3 - 2
9 Mar 2024 18:15     MAC v HKG (One Pool)      0 - 6
10 Mar 2024 12:15     TPE v MAC (One Pool)     11 - 0
10 Mar 2024 16:45     HKG v THA (One Pool)     

Pool Standings

7th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament

8 Mar 2024 15:15     SGP v TPE (One Pool)      1 - 0
8 Mar 2024 19:45     HKG v INA (One Pool)     7 - 0
9 Mar 2024 13:45     TPE v INA (One Pool)      1 - 0
9 Mar 2024 16:00     HKG v SGP (One Pool)     2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 10:00     INA v SGP (One Pool)     2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 14:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool) 

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

Celebrating women leading the way forward in hockey



On the field and off the field. As players, coaches, umpires and administrators. On this International Women’s Day 2024, a year where the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centennial, we focus on eight women who have been leading the way over the past few decades, and creating a blueprint for success that will benefit the generations to come, as they look to these role models and follow in their footsteps.

Savita’s message on International Women’s Day: Believe in yourself and you can achieve beyond limits

The Indian Women’s Captain says that steps have been taken to enhance gender equality in sports



 New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, Indian Women’s Team Captain, Savita Punia delivered a strong message and said that the key to achievement lies in believing in yourself. She said, “When I started playing, I was lucky that I got full support from my family despite the challenges. That was a massive confidence booster for me. However, that was not the case for everyone. But with time, situation has changed for the good. So, always believe in yourself and don’t think that you are any less than anyone. Set your goals, and put all your hard-work with determination and motivation. It may take a bit of time to achieve your goals, but in the end, you will always get there.”

Hockey Ireland launches ‘See Us, Be Us, Back Us’ campaign



Today Hockey Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of its latest campaign in support of the women’s game.

Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan continues to make strides in her mission



Last year, we told the story of Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan, who spoke in front of the EuroHockey General Assembly in Monchengladbach, Germany in August.  

England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 15 Preview



Teams continue on week 15 of the Women's and Men's England Hockey Premier Division with everything still left to play for and Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper has previewed all the anticipated action.

Young Speedy Tigresses in Valencia only for exposure, says MHC chief

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia (in blue) in action against Canada in the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) sent a young women's team to the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia with minimal expectations.

Kenya, Ghana chase semis berth in Olympic qualifiers

By Agnes Makhandia

There will be no room for error as Kenya men's hockey team battle Ghana in their last Pool "B" match on Wednesday in the ongoing 2024 African Hockey Olympic qualifiers at the University of Pretoria in South Africa

Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 - 28 October

Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)

All times GMT +5:30

27 Oct 2023 16:00     JPN v MAS (One Pool)     3 - 0
27 Oct 2023 18:15     CHN v KOR (One Pool)     0 - 1
27 Oct 2023 20:30     IND v THA (One Pool)     7 - 1

28 Oct 2023 16:00     JPN v KOR (One Pool)     4 - 0
28 Oct 2023 18:15     THA v CHN (One Pool)     0 - 6
28 Oct 2023 20:30     IND v MAS (One Pool)     5 - 0

Pool standings

Live Scores


FIH Match Centre

We want more Indian coaches in the long run: Dilip Tirkey

Manuja Veerappa


Dilip Tirkey. (Odisha Sports Photo)

BENGALURU: Foreign coaches have been Indian hockey’s go-to professionals ever since Germany’s Gerhard Rach took over the team bound for the Athens Olympics in 2004. For nearly two decades now, the men’s team has seen as many as 10 foreign coaches. A change, perhaps, would be welcome if Dilip Tirkey’s views are anything to go by.