Tuesday 9 June 2026
Manzoor confident of better Pakistan show in Pro League
Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey team head coach and Olympian Manzoor-ul-Hasan has said that the Green Shirts’ preparations for the FIH Pro League are nearing completion, as the national team is set to leave the country on June 10 to participate in the event in Belgium and England.
South Korea to end Pakistan international hockey drought with July tour
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: In a major development for Pakistan hockey, South Korea will become the first national team from a recognized hockey-playing nation to tour Pakistan in 24 years when it plays a three-match series against Pakistan at the renovated Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad later this July.
Rotweiss earn fifth appearance in EHL Men
Jonas Winkler and Jens Flück got the goals for Rotweiss Wettingen to earn the Swiss men’s title and a fifth appearance in the EHL as they got the best of Grasshopper Club Zurich in last Sunday’s final.
Slavia win return ticket to EHL ROUNd1
SK Slavia Prague retained the Czechia men’s national title and a return ticket to next October’s Euro Hockey League thanks to a 1-0 final win over TJ Plzeň-Litice.
Bloemendaal men say goodbye to three players
Mazkour
Bloemendaal have said goodbye to three players. Elian Mazkour, Sheldon Schouten and Rames Zwijnenburg will no longer be part of The Mussen selection next season.
Goalscorer Jip Dicke extends contract at SCHC by three years
Jip Dicke of SCHC
Jip Dicke will continue to play for SCHC in the coming years. The Dutch international extended her contract with the club from Bilthoven, where she has been playing since 2024 following her switch from HDM.
Hockey great Laura Roper returns to East Grinstead as coach
Sophie Bray and Laura Roper, right, played their last club games in 2024 PIC: Hockey Paper
Laura Roper has taken up her first major role since retiring from playing, returning to East Grinstead HC as women’s head coach.
PARCO injects Rs 100 million into hockey revival drive
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development for the revival of Pakistan hockey, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Pakistan Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) on Monday entered into a historic partnership under which PARCO will provide Rs100 million over the next two years to support coaching education, coach development and allied hockey activities across the country.
India hockey heroes in one frame!
Mervyn Fernandis, Marcellus Gomes, V Bhaskaran, Zafar Iqbal, Joaquim Carvalho and Darryl D Souza
India’s hockey Olympians Mervyn Fernandis, Marcellus Gomes, V Bhaskaran, Zafar Iqbal, Joaquim Carvalho and Darryl D’Souza on the sidelines of the Joe Fernandis Memorial hockey tournament at the St Stanislaus turf in Bandra on Sunday.
Monday 8 June 2026
Marc Miralles: "We are constantly measuring ourselves against world's best teams in the Pro League"
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, Marc Miralles, captain of the Spanish men’s side — "The Red Sticks" — shares his thoughts.
Hockeyroos name squad for European FIH Pro League Campaign
The Hockeyroos have named a 22 player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League series in Europe.
The Hockeyroos have named a 22 player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League series in Europe, with Australia set to continue its preparations for the upcoming FIH World Cup against some of the world's best nations across England and Belgium this month.
Late arrival in Europe limits preparations for crucial Pro League challenge
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: With the national hockey training camp drawing to a close and Pakistan set to leave for Belgium on June 9, serious concerns have emerged over the team’s inadequate preparation time ahead of a crucial phase of the FIH Pro League, where survival in the elite competition remains the primary objective.
Indian U-18 men, women Hockey team return home to grand welcome after Asia Cup 2026 glory
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Under-18 men's and women's hockey teams received a warm reception at Delhi airport on Monday after their successful campaigns at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan, where the men's side clinched a gold medal, and the women's team settled for a bronze medal.
‘For 35 years, we’ve built a hockey club on friendships formed’
A President’s XI vs Chair’s XI game regularly brings back ex-players to ‘play one more time’, blending old and current squads into chaotic but competitive matches.
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