Saturday 7 December 2024

2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League (M)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

All times GMT +1

7 Dec 2024 14:30     NED v GER (RR)     2 - 3
8 Dec 2024 14:30     NED v BEL (RR)     
9 Dec 2024 14:30     GER v BEL (RR)     

Pool standings

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FIH Match Centre

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024
Muscat (OMA)

All times GMT +4

7 Dec 2024 12:15     CHN v BAN (Pool A)     19 - 0
7 Dec 2024 14:30     MAS v THA (Pool A)      3 - 0
7 Dec 2024 16:45     JPN v SRI (Pool B)       15 - 0
7 Dec 2024 19:00     TPE v HKG (Pool B)       7 - 0

8 Dec 2024 12:15     CHN v THA (Pool A)     
8 Dec 2024 14:30     KOR v SRI (Pool B)         
8 Dec 2024 16:45     JPN v HKG (Pool B)     
8 Dec 2024 19:00     IND v BAN (Pool A)         

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024: Preview



From 7-15 December 2024, the best junior Asian women’s hockey teams will compete in Muscat, Oman in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024, with five spots up for grabs in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, to be played in Chile, with an expanded competition format that will feature 24 teams for the very first time!

Young Tigresses target top five in women's Junior Asia Cup

By Aftar Singh


Coach Lailin Abu Hassan (Left, in red) conducting a team talk during training in Oman today ahead of the women’s Junior Asia Cup. — PIC FROM MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Young Tigresses are aiming for a top-five finish at the upcoming Junior Asia Cup (JAC) to secure qualification for next year's Junior World Cup (JWC).

Sreejesh continues to take baby steps as India Colts’ coach with Junior Asia Cup title

Having earned his maiden call-up to the national camp in 2004 for the Junior Asia Cup, India’s recent triumph at the tournament with him as coach holds special value for PR Sreejesh.

Uthra Ganesan


The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024.  | Photo Credit: Hockey India

Having earned his maiden call-up to the national camp in 2004 for the Junior Asia Cup, India’s recent triumph at the tournament with him as coach holds special value for P. R. Sreejesh. It is his maiden title in his new role that made it more special.

Wales Masters shine on world stage



It's been a huge year for Masters hockey in Wales, with October and November capping it all off in style.

Pakistan Hockey team receives 25 days daily allowance

The payment follows a delay caused by a lack of funds earlier this year

By Sohail Imran


Pakistan hockey players celebrating - X

LAHORE: The players of Pakistan's national hockey team have received a daily allowance for 25 days for their participation in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

From idolising Manpreet Singh to playing with him, life comes a full circle for Amir Ali

Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable Rs 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir’s rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational.


Amir, who is a defender, recently led the Indian Team to a Junior Asia Cup title win and now he is excited to play in the upcoming Hockey India League while aiming to continue his winning momentum. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25.

Hina Bano battles conservative family to carve her path for Women's HIL

Young Indian midfielder Hina Bano has come a long way after battling her conservative family and is set to feature in Women's HIL.


Indian Hockey Midfielder Hina Bano. (Photo Credits: Hockey India)

oung midfielder Hina Bano failed to make the Junior Women's Asia Cup 2024 squad due to her rehab, but she is determined to make a mark in the first-ever Women's Hockey India League 2024/25.

Den Bosch fixture schedule confirmed



The match schedule for the ABN AMRO Euro Hockey League FINALS at HC ’s-Hertogenbosch next Easter has been confirmed with the route to continental glory laid out.

Final Results:  14th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2024

Hockey Jharkhand beat Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the Final; Hockey Association of Odisha finish third



Secunderabad: Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious over Hockey Madhya Pradesh in a thrilling final to claim the title at the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship 2024. The tournament was held at the prestigious South Central Railways Sports Complex, RRC Ground, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, Telangana.

Jharkhand triumphs over Madhya Pradesh 1-0 to win sub-junior women hockey nationals

Jharkhand recorded a 1-0 win over Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Hockey India Sub-junior national hockey championship for women at RRC Ground on Friday.

V. V. Subrahmanyam


Jharkhand which won the Hockey India Sub-junior women’s hockey national championship in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Jharkhand recorded a 1-0 win over Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Hockey India Sub-junior national hockey championship for women at RRC Ground here on Friday.

Sultan of Johor Cup - Records

By Tariq Ali

The twelfth edition of Sultan of Johor Cup under 21 men's hockey tournament is to be held at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia from 19th October to 26th October, 2024.

Six under 21 teams from the following countries have been participating
Australia, Great Britain, India, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand

Final standings of the previous editions
2011 - 1 Malaysia 2 Australia 3 South Korea 4 India 5 Pakistan 6 New Zealand
2012 - 1 Germany 2 India 3 Australia 4 Pakistan 5 New Zealand 6 Malaysia
2013 - 1 India 2 Malaysia 3 Argentina 4 Pakistan 5 South Korea 6 England
2014 - 1 India 2 Great Britain 3 Australia 4 New Zealand 5 Malaysia 6 Pakistan
2015 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Malaysia 4 Argentina 5 Australia 6 Pakistan
2016 - 1 Australia 2 Pakistan 3 Japan 4 England 5 Malaysia 6 New Zealand
2017 - 1 Australia 2 Great Britain 3 India 4 Malaysia 5 Japan 6 United States
2018 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Australia 4 Japan 5 Malaysia 6 New Zealand
2019 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Malaysia 4 Japan 5 Australia 6 New Zealand
2020 - not held
2021 - not held
2022 - 1 India 2 Australia 3 Great Britain 4 Japan 5 South Africa 6 Malaysia
2023 - 1 Germany 2 Australia 3 India 4 Pakistan 5 Great Britain 6 New Zealand 7 Malaysia 8 South Africa

Highest match scores
India 22-0 United States, 2017
Australia 19-0 United States, 2017
Malaysia 18-0 United States, 2017
Japan 14-0 United States, 2017
Great Britain 11-0 United States, 2017
Japan 11-0 United States, 2017

Most individual goals in a match
5 goals - Nathan Ephraums - Australia 10-0 United States, 2017
5 goals - Harmanjit Singh - India 22-0 United States, 2017
5 goals - Aiman Rozemi - Malaysia 18-0 United States, 2017

Most individual goals in an edition
10 goals - Luke Taylor - Great Britain, 2015
9 goals - Harmanpreet Singh - India, 2014
9 goals - Nathan Ephraums - Australia, 2017
9 goals - Dilpreet Singh - India, 2017

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

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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


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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.