News for 23 July 2026
All the news for Thursday 23 July 2026
2026 World Master Hockey World Cup
2026 WMH World Cup Schiedam
2026 WMH World Cup Rotterdam
Live streaming World Masters Hockey World Cup
Record-setting Masters Hockey World Cup kicks off in Netherlands and Belgium
A record-setting Masters Hockey World Cup began on Wednesday, with more than 400 teams from across the globe taking part.
Meet the Team: 2026 Masters World Cup, USA Women's O-35
In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup, USA Field Hockey is highlighting athletes from each team.
Three Kenyan officials earn World Masters Hockey World Cup appointments
Clementine Sims © Alvine Wesonga
Kenya's representation at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup will extend beyond the players, with three of the country's officials earning appointments to officiate at the prestigious global tournament in the Netherlands.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Germany Women
As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men's and women's teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation's journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, historic achievements, key players to watch, and the tactical minds leading them into the ultimate hockey showcase. In today’s story we take a look at the German women’s team, ranked #5 in the world.
Wales Name Men's Hockey World Cup Squad as History Beckons Again
Cardiff, Wales – Hoci Cymru is proud to announce the Wales men's squad selected for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's World Cup, as the nation prepares to compete on hockey's biggest stage for only the second time in its history.
Wales name 20-player squad for Hockey World Cup
By Gareth Bailey
Wales finished tied for 11th in the previous Hockey World Cup in India. Image source, World Sport Pics
Wales head coach Danny Newcombe has named a 20-player squad for the Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium in August.
South African Government provides R3 million financial assistance to national hockey team
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South African Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Teams to participate fully funded at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Sports Dept to ensure SA hockey teams participate in upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup
Mawande Mateza
Minister Gayton McKenzie announced the R3 million pledge in financial assistance to the SA Hockey Association for costs, which the players were expected to pay for themselves.
SA will cover hockey teams’ travel but McKenzie demands explanation by officials
Gayton McKenzie wants to know why the federation could not cover the costs of sending athletes to the world cup in August
Innocent Nkadimeng
Onthatile Zulu, a national women’s team player, recently opened up about the financial burden she carried to be able to compete abroad. (Supplied.)
South African Hockey Administrators must account to Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie for why the federation could not afford to cover the costs of sending their athletes to the Wold tournament next month.
Test Matches RSA v NAM (W)
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
20 Jul 2026 10:00 RSA v NAM 4 - 0
21 Jul 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM 2 - 0
23 Jul 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM
24 Jul 2026 14:00 RSA v NAM
FIH Match Centre
SA take unbeatable lead
By Helge Schutz
Jahntwa Kruger (left) in action for Namibia against Onthatile Zulu of South Africa. Photo: ACK Sport Photography
South Africa (SA) took an unbeatable 2-0 lead after winning the first two matches of their women’s field hockey test series against Namibia in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Scotland Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup preparations continued with a hard-fought contest against England.
With just over three weeks to go until Scotland’s opening FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup fixture against Germany on 15th August, preparations are well underway as the countdown to the tournament continues.
2026 Asian Hockey5's
Muscat
All times GMT +4
Men
22 Jul 2026 was a rest day
23 Jul 2026 18:00 PAK v OMA (Men's Elite)
23 Jul 2026 19:00 IRQ v IRI (Men's Challenger)
23 Jul 2026 20:00 BAN v IND (Men's Elite)
23 Jul 2026 21:00 IRI v KSA (Men's Challenger)
23 Jul 2026 21:30 BAN v PAK (Men's Elite)
Pool Standings
Women
22 Jul 2026 was a rest day
23 Jul 2026 18:30 KAZ v IND (Elite)
23 Jul 2026 19:30 PAK v OMA (Challenger)
23 Jul 2026 20:30 UZB v CHN (Elite)
23 Jul 2026 22:00 IRI v PAK (Challenger)
23 Jul 2026 22:30 UZB v KAZ (Elite)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
13 Junior World Cup winners still available for German men’s Euro challenge
Men’s EuroHockey U21 Championship preview – Germany
With 13 of the Junior World Cup winning side, Germany arrive in Valencia with a strong pedigree and belief that they can win their second U21 Euros since 1992.
England focus on playing with conviction on return to Valencia
Men’s EuroHockey U21 Championship preview – England
Caspar Lea has been named as England’s Under-21 men’s captain for the first time at a major international tournament as they return to the scene of their last medal at this level.
Preview: 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Leading junior hockey academies to battle for top honours in Gwalior from 24 July to 3 August
Gwalior: The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) is set to commence on 24 July in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, bringing together some of the country's finest junior women's hockey academies to showcase the next generation of Indian hockey talent. The 11-day tournament will conclude on 3 August, with the top teams from both pools competing for the championship title.