Tuesday 21 April 2026
Double Gold for Argentina Caps a Thrilling Junior Pan American Cup 2026
The Junior Pan American Cup 2026 came to a spectacular close this past weekend, delivering high-quality hockey, dramatic moments, and a dominant double triumph for Argentina, who claimed gold in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Return of 4-time Olympian Manpreet Singh Headlines 36-Member Core Group for National Camp
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NEW DELHI, April 20, 2026: In a move that brings both tactical stability and a sense of relief to hockey fans nationwide, Hockey India on Monday named four-time Olympian Manpreet Singh in the 36-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp. The camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9, 2026, marks a critical phase in India’s preparation for a high-stakes international calendar.
The stats of the weekend: plenty of club records, long-awaited goal Fortuin
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Kyra Fortuin finally appeared on a score sheet again after three years, Oranje-Rood and Den Bosch each set a new club record and Timo Boers is Schaerweijde's tormentor this season. Here are the stats of the weekend.
EHL Premier Division Review | Week 16
Women's Premier Division
Surbiton qualified for the Premier Division Finals with a 6-1 win over Reading and 2-0 win over Loughborough Students in Pool A.
Hockey players aim to break the silence on men’s mental health
Two players from a Lincolnshire club have founded a support group to break the silence on men’s mental health and suicide awareness through the hockey families.
USA Field Hockey Announces 2026 Bessant Grow the Game Grant Awardees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the 2026 awardees of the USA Field Hockey Bessant Grow the Game Grant. This grant is designed to support leaders in building “Field Hockey Hot Spots,” defined as places where field hockey is an accessible sport option for people to discover, play, learn, compete, improve, and excel as players, coaches, umpires and fans.
HC holds Hockey India secretary general guilty of contempt
The court stated that non-compliance of court orders by a National Sports Federation, which functions under the aegis of and receives funds from the State, was no less than an administrative sin.
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh (left) has been found guilt of contempt of court by the Delhi HC. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Delhi High Court has held Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt of court for wilfully disobeying its order.
Salient Features of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi’s Order: HI Secretary General inter alia found guilty, hearing for sentencing on 4th May
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The following is a brief factual summary of the judgment delivered by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi on April 20, 2026, in the contempt case involving Hockey India.
Bhagwant Mann meets Dutch legend Floris Jan Bovelander in Netherlands
Amsterdam [Netherlands]: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, currently on an official visit to the Netherlands, met celebrated Dutch hockey great Floris Jan Bovelander on Tuesday.
Monday 20 April 2026
Seven Pan-Am teams qualify for FIH Hockey Junior World Cups 2027 
The Junior Pan American Cup 2026 came to a conclusion over the past weekend with Argentina striking gold across both men’s and women’s competition. In the men’s competition, Canada finished second and Chile finished third, as both teams also qualified for the next edition of the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. In the women’s competition, joining Argentina on the podium and in the upcoming Junior World Cup are USA and Uruguay, who finished second and third respectively. With four qualifying spots available in the women's competition, Chile's fourth place finish saw them secure qualification for the 2027 edition of the women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup.
Hockey India Announces 36-member Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp
The camp will take place from 20th April to 9th May 2026
New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday named a 36-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from 20th April to 9th May 2026.
Vantage Black Sticks Women China tour squad announcement
The Vantage Black Sticks Women will travel to China later this month to compete in the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, continuing their build towards major international competitions.
Pakistan Customs clinch U-18 National Hockey C’ship title
LAHORE - Pakistan Customs emerged as title winners in the Pakistan Hockey Federation-organised Youth Under-18 National Hockey Championship 2026 that concluded at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad on Sunday.
Oranje-Rood to play-offs, Pinoké beats Amsterdam
Peter Klanke
The men's team of Oranje-Rood became the first team to qualify for the play-offs for the national title. The unbeaten leader in the Tulp Hoofdklasse beat Rotterdam 4-1 on Sunday. In the Amsterdamse Bos, Pinoké was too strong for Amsterdam 2-1 in the other top match. As a result, Amsterdam dropped from third to fourth place and is only one point ahead of number five Den Bosch, which won 8-1 against Schaerweijde.
Rewatch: Boers and Bijen at shot, crucial goal Van Aubel
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During the nineteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men, Den Bosch players Timo Boers and Koen Bijen left no stone unturned against Schaerweijde and Oranje-Rood took a big step towards winning the regular league. Check the highlights here.
Tilburg takes point against SCHC, losses Oranje-Rood and Hurley
Peter Klanke
With the tickets distributed for the play-offs for the national title, eyes are on the relegation battle in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women. Striker Tilburg dragged out a 2-2 draw against leaders SCHC in Bilthoven on Sunday. The draw meant that Tilburg caught up with competitors Oranje-Rood and Hurley. Both teams were without points on the nineteenth round. Oranje-Rood lost 2-1 to Pinoké and Hurley lost 4-1 to Den Bosch.
Wins for men's Bloemendaal and women's HGC
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On the nineteenth round of the Tulp Hoofdklasse, Bloemendaal's men and HGC's ladies recorded wins. HGC won 3-0 over HDM on their own pitch on Saturday. Bloemendaal settled with Laren at 't Kopje. It became 5-3.
Rewatch: Kampong close in on SCHC, vital goal Mikki Roberts
During the nineteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Kampong came within two points of leaders SCHC and Mikki Roberts gave Tilburg a valuable point with a late equaliser against SCHC. Watch the highlights here.
Watsonians retain the women`s Premiership title in a close run encounter
Watsonians are women`s Premiership champions again for the fifth time in a row – and they did it the hard way by going to Titwood to take on challengers Clydesdale Western and coming away with a 2-2 draw. The Edinburgh side were already three points ahead and only needed a draw to grasp the title…and that is exactly what they did.
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