Monday 18 May 2026
FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026: Less than one month to go!
With less than one month remaining until the start of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, excitement is building ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, where eight determined teams will compete for glory and the opportunity to secure promotion to the prestigious FIH Hockey Pro League. The tournament will take place from 15 to 21 June 2026 in Auckland, one of the world’s most passionate hockey cities.
Young talent, experienced core feature in India Women’s Squad for Australia Tour
The team will play a four-match series in Perth from May 26–30
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia, scheduled from May 26 to 30 in Perth. The four-match tour will be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium, with matches scheduled on May 26, 27, 29 and 30. The tour will prepare the team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26, scheduled to take place in Auckland from June 15–21.
Ammad Butt highlights key focus areas in Pakistan's hockey Pro League preparations
Butt acknowledged the intensity of Pakistan’s rivalry with India national hockey team
An undated picture of Pakistan's Hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt. - File
Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt provided an update on the national side’s preparations for the upcoming phases of the FIH Pro League, detailing training progress, squad availability, and the team’s focus areas as they gear up for demanding international assignments in Europe.
India U18 Men and Women go down to Australia in second match of the series
Australia U18 Men secure a 3-1 win while their women's team registered a 4-1 victory in Bhopal
Bhopal: It was a challenging day for the hosts as both the Indian U18 Men’s and Women's Hockey Teams suffered defeats against Australia U18 in their respective second matches at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday.
Amsterdam runs rampant against Oranje-Rood to reach final
Peter Klanke
Amsterdam's men can defend their national title next Whitsun weekend in a duel with Rotterdam. The reigning national champion recorded a handsome 1-4 victory in Eindhoven on Sunday afternoon in the second semi-final against Oranje-Rood, the untouchable leader of the regular league. Amsterdam struck mercilessly after half-time with three goals in the space of six minutes.
Rotterdam edges Pinoké in seven-goal thriller to reach final
Peter Klanke
After an enthralling, atmospheric semi-final, Rotterdam's men have qualified for the final of the playoffs for the fifth time in club history. The team of farewell coach Erik van Driel defeated Pinoké 4-3, after winning the outright match 2-1 on Ascension Day. So Rotterdam can continue to dream of its second ever national title, after the one in 2013.
Old Boys are Namibian indoor hockey champions
By Helge Schutz
Windhoek Old Boys pose with the trophy alongside the president of the NHU, Carin Slabbert. Photo: Helge Schütz
Windhoek Old Boys retained the Indoor Hockey Men’s Premier League title on Saturday night after a commanding 7-3 victory against School of Excellence (SoE).
Negri women beat Australia's Territory Stingers for a double
By Aftar Singh
Negri Sembilan’s Siti Nur Arfah Mohd Nor dribbles past a Territory Stingers player during their match at the National Hockey Stadium. -NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAADAIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: It was double joy for Negri Sembilan after they outplayed Territory Stingers of Australia 5-2 in the final to win the Vivian May Soars Cup in the Malaysian Women's Hockey League at the National Hockey Stadium today.
Gold Coast shines as the host for the 2026 Hockey One League finals and 2027 FIH Pro League series
The Gold Coast has been locked in as the host for the 2026 ONE Active Hockey One League Finals Series and the FIH Pro League in 2027.
The Gold Coast has officially been locked in as the host destination for the 2026 ONE Active Hockey One League Finals Series and a blockbuster home series of the FIH Pro League in 2027.
Sikh Union Club Nairobi Marks 100 Years With Global Sports Celebration
By Prabhjot Singh
PHOTO: Maninder K. Chandhoke
The Sikh Union Club in Nairobi celebrated its centenary with a week-long international sporting and cultural festival, marking 100 years of one of the oldest Sikh sports institutions outside India.
Teammates, Friends, Community Gather at 2026 Hall of Fame Gala
ATLANTA – The USA Field Hockey 2026 Hall of Fame Gala, hosted by the USA Field Hockey Foundation, was an evening to remember! More than 150 individuals gathered at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel in Atlanta yesterday to honor and celebrate the five inductees of the 2026 USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame class, along with both Atlanta 1996 Olympic Field Hockey Teams.
Sunday 7 May 2026
‘Beating India in Pro League matches could start revival of Pakistan hockey’
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: Vowing to produce an improved show in the FIH Pro League matches next month, Pakistan hockey team’s captain Ammad Butt on Saturday said that victories against arch-rivals India could start revival of the national game.
Amsterdam stuns favorite SCHC to reach Final
Peter Klanke
Amsterdam ladies have pulled off a stunt by eliminating title favourite SCHC for the national title in the Tulp Hoofdklasse. After the 3-2 win on their own pitch on Ascension Day, it became 1-0 for SCHC on Saturday afternoon in mostly exciting and not a good second game. In the necessary shot-outs, Anne Veenendaal played a leading role, leaving Amsterdam to play the final for the national title against Den Bosch.
Joosje Burg’s late winner sends Den Bosch to Final
Peter Klanke
Den Bosch women have qualified for the final of the playoffs for the sixth time in a row and for the 27th (!) time in the last 28 seasons. On their own pitch at the Oosterplas, the reigning national champion was too strong for Kampong in the second semi-final 3-2. In a hectic last quarter, the nerve-racking match seemed to end in shoot-outs, but in the end Joosje Burg dealt the final blow to the Utrechters.
Rewatch: Matla and Burg important, farewell De Waard at SCHC
Ramon Min
The finalists of the play-offs for the women's national title have been announced. Watch here how Den Bosch and Amsterdam qualified for the final, at the expense of Kampong and SCHC.
Scottish Under 15 Girls Inter-Districts
In Pool A, East Purple topped the group having gone unbeaten against West Gold, South, North and South West.
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