Tuesday 24 February 2026
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Hobart, Tasmania
All Matches GMT +11
Men
20 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 1
21 Feb 2026 17:30 IND v ESP (RR) 0 - 2
22 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v IND (RR) 2 - 2 ( SO 5 - 4)
23 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
24 Feb 2026 19:30 ESP v IND (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 4 - 3)
25 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v IND (RR)
Pool standings
Women
20 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 1 - 4
21 Feb 2026 15:30 CHN v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
22 Feb 2026 15:30 AUS v CHN (RR) 1 - 3
23 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 1 - 2)
24 Feb 2026 17:30 ESP v CHN (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 3 - 4)
25 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Spanish women rally from two goals down vs Australia to claim shootout win
The Hockeyroos squandered a two-goal advantage and lost in the shootout to miss out on the bonus point against Spain in Hobart on Monday.
India seeks redemption against Spain after gritty draw with Australia
India has endured a tough run in the nine-team tournament, losing five and drawing one across the two legs in Rourkela and Hobart.
India lost to Spain 0-2 in the earlier fixture of the Pro League in Hobart. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Indian men’s hockey team, after a prolonged slump in the FIH Pro League, will look to turn the tide when it takes on Spain in the reverse fixture on Tuesday, drawing confidence from hard-earned lessons in the gritty stalemate against Australia.
Road to the FIH Hockey World Cup: Ismailia Gears Up for Men’s Qualifiers
As the countdown to the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 intensifies, Ismailia, Egypt is set to host one of hockey's most pivotal tournaments of the year — the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers — running from 1–7 March 2026.
Pakistan team management announced ahead of Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
Olympian Junaid appointed as head coach; Yaqoob to serve as his assistant
Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Monday announced the national men's team's management ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Egypt from March 1 to 7.
PHF Adhoc Committee rallies behind national team ahead of WC Qualifiers
COLOMBO: Determined to restore confidence and sharpen focus ahead of the crucial World Cup Qualifiers in Egypt, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has intensified efforts to ensure the national team remains fully concentrated on its preparations.
PHF vows full support as Pakistan eye WCup qualification
Azhar Khan
LAHORE - With Pakistan’s hockey future hanging in the balance, newly-appointed ad hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has thrown his weight behind the national squad, urging players to focus solely on performance ahead of the upcoming FIH World Cup Qualifiers in Egypt. In a detailed meeting with players and team management, Wani assured the squad of complete administrative and logistical backing. “Your job is to deliver on the field; we will handle the rest,” he told the players, pledging improved facilities, incentives and a professional environment free from undue pressure.
How to Watch the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier
ISMAILIA, Egypt – Don't miss the No. 25 U.S. Men's National Team in action at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier! This highly anticipated event will take place from March 1 to 7 at Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt and can be streamed live on Watch.Hockey.
“Every day I step out thinking that I have to give my best” – Forward Sakshi Rana on her learnings at the National Camp
Bengaluru: As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team continues its rigorous training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne and Scientific Advisor Wayne Lombard, 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana is utilizing this opportunity to sharpen her game and learn from her experienced teammates.
Irish clubs and officials enjoy successful campaigns in European Indoor competitions
Irish sides Three Rock Rovers and Railway Union enjoyed successful trips to compete in EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy campaigns, while a strong cohort of officials were also selected to officiate across the competitions.
Frustration for Watsonians at the Euros in France
Coach Keith Smith knew that the result of the earlier game between AHTC Wien (Austria) and host side Lambersart could decide Watsonians fate even before his side had stepped on to the court for their final game.
2026 NIT Continues, Congratulations U-16 Girls Tier Winners
LANCASTER, Pa. – It was another action-packed weekend at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster, Pa. as the 2026 National Indoor Tournament (NIT) continued with the U-16 Girls division. Teams who had qualified this past winter met for competition over three days to see who would be crowned Tier Winners.
Olympian Bhogal reflects on how hockey has changed
Dungar Patel
Former Olympian Kuldip Singh Bhogal with his autobiography.
World hockey has undergone a dramatic transformation over the decades. For India, it led to a shift from an era of dominance to one shaped by rapid structural and tactical changes. Former Olympian Kuldip Singh Bhogal believes the game’s evolution altered the balance that once worked in India’s favour.
Field Hockey Canada Launches “Double Your Dollars” Matching Campaign to Support Senior and Junior National Teams 
Field Hockey Canada is proud to announce the launch of our Double Your Dollars Matching Campaign, a national fundraising initiative supporting our Senior and Junior National Teams as they prepare for another busy season of major international competitions. Thanks to generous donor support, all eligible donations made during the designated campaign window will be matched dollar-for-dollar, allowing supporters across the country to double their impact and support the athletes representing Canada on the world stage.
Monday 23 February 2026
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Hobart, Tasmania
All Matches GMT +11
Men
20 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 1
21 Feb 2026 17:30 IND v ESP (RR) 0 - 2
22 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v IND (RR) 2 - 2 ( SO 5 - 4)
23 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
24 Feb 2026 19:30 ESP v IND (RR)
25 Feb 2026 19:30 AUS v IND (RR)
Pool standings
Women
20 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 1 - 4
21 Feb 2026 15:30 CHN v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
22 Feb 2026 15:30 AUS v CHN (RR) 1 - 3
23 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 1 - 2)
24 Feb 2026 17:30 ESP v CHN (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 3 - 4)
25 Feb 2026 17:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Kookaburras dig deep to deny India as Chinese women defeat Hockeyroos
Australia’s men came back from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run in the FIH Hockey Pro League, drawing 2-2 with India and then taking the bonus point in the ensuing shootout.
Kookaburras fight back in shootout win while Hockeyroos fall to China in a gritty performance
The Kookaburras produced a thrilling comeback to secure a 2–2 (5–4 shootout) victory over India, claiming their first shootout win in two years after an absorbing contest.
India fall short in shootout (4-5 SO) after 2-2 draw against Australia in the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26
Australia came from behind courtesy a brace from Joel Rintala after Amit Rohidas and Jugraj Singh gave India the lead 
Hobart: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 4-5 penalty shootout loss against hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday. The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time with Amit Rohidas (15’) and Jugraj Singh (43’) putting India in front before a brace from Joel Rintala (47’, 56’) helped Australia get back on level terms.
India's Rourkela losses point to lack of team depth
Indervir Grewal
The Indian team’s performance at the recent Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League was shocking. It started with a 3-1 defeat against Belgium, in which they conceded twice in the final quarter, but spiralled into a four-match run of one-sided losses. As the goals stacked up, 19 conceded in four games, the crowd’s reactions went from disbelief to indifference, while chief coach Craig Fulton’s emotions went from frustration to resignation.
PHF replaces Olympians with technocrats in structural overhaul
Strong possibility that in future Pakistan hockey may be run through a governing board model similar to that of PCB
Muhammad Yousaf Anjum
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has removed former Olympians from administrative management, appointing technocrats to its key positions in a bid to professionalise the sport.
PHF forms governance committee to chart course for hockey's revival
Olympians Hassan Sardar, Islahuddin to co-chair Professional Development Committee as PHF restructures administration
The Pakistan Hockey Federation announced on Sunday the formation of an Adhoc Governance and Management Committee, marking a structural shift aimed at modernising the sport's administration and elevating the standards of hockey across the country.
Former stars handed key roles in Pakistan hockey reset
Former Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin to co-chair professional development
Zulfiqar Baig
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an adhoc Governance and Management Committee in what it described as a structural shift aimed at modernising administration and raising standards of the national sport.
Waterloo win historic Euro Club Cup title as EG end England’s 27-year medal wait
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup (Swarzędz, Poland). Final: Waterloo Ducks 2 HC ’s-Hertogenbosch 2, Waterloo win shoot-out 2-1
Waterloo Ducks are women’s European champions for the first time in their club’s history as they won a final shoot-out over HC ’s-Hertogenbosch, also becoming the first Belgian women’s team to win the EuroHockey Indoor Club Cup.
Euro Hockey Indoors: Waterloo Ducks make Belgian history, so do East Grinstead
East Grinstead created history for English club hockey PIC: EuroHockey/Worldsportpics
East Grinstead women became the first English club to win a EuroHockey Club Cup medal since 1999 after a stellar weekend in Poland.
AHTC’s bonus earns gold as Iris help France move on up in Lambersart
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy (Lambersart, France)
AHTC Wien got the bonus point they needed to land the gold medal albeit despite losing their closing match 2-1 to French hosts Iris Hockey Lambersart.
Promotion still on the agenda for Watsonians in France
Watsonians finished the pool competition with a 7-3 win over Ireland`s Railway Union to retain pole position and a place in the promotion pool. Host side Lambersart joined them after beating Turkey`s Doruk, but Watsonians have the advantage of carrying forward their earlier 4-3 win over the French side.
Zelina complete perfect Challenge I success in Kutaisi
Women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I (Kutaisi, Georgia)
HK Zelina completed a perfect five from five wins to guarantee gold and Croatia’s place in the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in 2027 thanks to a super final win over Copenhagen HC.
Age is just a number: 78-Year-Old hockey legend Basil Evans still shines at South African Masters IPT
Rowan Callaghan
Basil Evans continues to show the 'younger buggers' how it's done on the hockey field at the age of 78. Image: Supplied
At an age when many of his peers are perfecting their garden swings, 78-year-old Basil Evans is still perfecting his penalty corners.
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