News for 17 September 2026
All the news for Thursday 17 September 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Gifu Japan
All times GMT +9
Men
18 Sep 2026 09:00 CHN v OMA (Pool B)
18 Sep 2026 11:00 KOR v BAN (Pool A)
Pool standings
Women
18 Sep 2026 13:00 KOR v TPE (Pool A)
18 Sep 2026 15:00 THA v SGP (Pool B)
18 Sep 2026 17:00 JPN v INA (Pool B)
18 Sep 2026 19:00 MAS v KAZ (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Jalandhar's Gurinder Singh Sangha umpire manager at Asian Games
Jalandhar's Gurindervir Singh has been appointed as the umpire manager for the Asian games.
Jalandhar's Gurinder Singh Sangha has been appointed by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) as umpire manager at the 20th Asian Games hockey competition that will be held from September 18 to October 3.
‘You have to fight for it’: Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne’s message to the Indian Women’s Team chasing Asian Games gold
The Indian women’s hockey team is hoping to end a 44-year wait for a second Asian Games gold and bag direct qualification to the LA 2028 Olympics
New Delhi: With just four days left before the Indian women's team begins its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan, the excitement is building around a team arriving with renewed belief. A historic fifth-place finish at the FIH World Cup 2026 has given Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne’s side confidence and momentum, but the focus has quickly shifted to the challenge ahead.
"They know they can match the best": Head coach Marijne says World Cup run has given India belief ahead of Asian Games
New Delhi [India]: India women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the team’s best World Cup finish in 52 years has given his players the confidence and belief to compete against the world’s top sides as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya.
Indian hockey squads for Asian Games 2026 — Full list of players travelling to Aichi-Nagoya
While the men’s team is the defending champion, the women’s team finished third to claim bronze in the 2023 edition in Hangzhou.
The Indian men’s team finished eighth in the recently concluded World Cup. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Indian hockey teams will enter the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya as prime contenders for the gold medals.
If you want to make any changes, this is the right time': PR Sreejesh ahead of Asiad 2026
'If you want to make any changes, this is the right time': PR Sreejesh ahead of Asiad 2026
Arnab Lall Seal
PR Sreejesh
KOLKATA: With the Indian men’s hockey team preparing to defend its Asian Games title, former captain and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh believes the next two years will be crucial not just for winning in Asia but for building a team capable of challenging the world’s best at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Pakistan target Asiad hockey final
Chief selector Samiullah urges Green-shirts to improve and challenge Asia’s best
Alam Zeb Safi
Photo: FIH
KARACHI: After finishing at the 11th spot in the recently concluded FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, Pakistan men’s hockey team will be desperately looking to finish on the victory podium in the men’s hockey event of the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
Speedy Tigresses' top-four Asian Games mission begins against Kazakhstan
By Aftar Singh
Coach C. R. Kumar has set a top-four target for his national women’s team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. They will start their Group A campaign against Kazakhstan tomorrow. - PIC BY MOHD FADLI HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top-four mission in women's hockey at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will begin when they face minnows Kazakhstan at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium tomorrow.
‘Dream was to see ‘Salima’ written on my jersey’: Tete living what once seemed distant
From practising on Sundays to prove she belonged at a hockey centre to leading the national team, Salima Tete reflects on her journey ahead of Asian Games 2026.
By Ubaid Parkar and Aaron Mathew
Picture by Hangzhou2022.cn
When Salima Tete first started playing hockey in her village, becoming captain of the Indian team was not part of the plan.
2026 South American Games Santa Fe (ODESUR)
Santa Fe
All times GMT -6
Men
16 Sep 2026 10:00 BRA v ARG (Pool A) 1 - 4
16 Sep 2026 16:00 URU v PER (Pool A) 2 - 1
17 Sep 2026 is a rest day
Pool Standings
Women
16 Sep 2026 14:00 PER v PAR (Pool A) 1 - 4
17 Sep 2026 is a rest day
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
KETTLE® named title partner of EuroHockey Championships 2027
KETTLE® has been announced as the Title Partner of the EuroHockey Championships 2027, with the landmark partnership seeing the event officially become KETTLE® EuroHockey EuroChamps27.
Back our stars: Bartram and Colwill nominated for FIH Hockey Stars awards 2026
Two Hockeyroos nominated in the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026. The stars are shortlisted – now it’s your turn to vote!
Hockey Australia is excited to announce that Hockeyroos duo Jocelyn Bartram and Claire Colwill have been shortlisted for the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026, and the Australian hockey community can help decide the winners.
PHF requests AHF to shift Asian Champions Trophy out of India or relocate Pakistan matches
Kashif Abbasi
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally asked the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to move next month’s men’s Asian Champions Trophy out of India or shift all of Pakistan’s matches to a neutral venue, citing the “sensitive bilateral situation” between the two countries.
Pakistan refuse to play Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in India
PHF formally demands Asian Hockey Federation for relocation of tournament or shifting team's matches to neutral venue
By Sohail Imran
Pakistan players sing the national anthem ahead of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match against Wales at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands on August 17, 2026. — FIH
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday refused to send its national team to India for the upcoming Men's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played from October 27 to November 5.
Hockey India rejects Pakistan's request for neutral venue at Asian Champions Trophy
Hockey India says Pakistan must travel to the host country to participate
India's Abhishek (left) celebrates scoring their fourth goal during the FIH Hockey World Cup match against Pakistan at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on August 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Livestream
LAHORE: Hockey India has rejected the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) request to move the upcoming Men’s Asian Champions Trophy to a neutral venue, insisting that there will be no change to the tournament’s schedule or venues, according to Indian media reports.
South Africa Under 21 Men’s Training Squad Announced
South African Hockey has announced a 38-player SA U21 Men’s training squad as preparations begin for the Junior Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to take place in early 2027.
South Africa Under 21 Women’s Training Squad Announced
South African Hockey has announced a 40-player SA U21 Women’s training squad as preparations begin for the Junior Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to take place in early 2027.
Rotterdam and SCHC were last season’s flying starters
Ramon Min
Ten days to go until the start of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. From now on, we’ll be counting down to the start of the league with a statistic every day. Today, we’re focusing on the men’s team from Rotterdam and the women’s team from SCHC.
A quick recap (2): five interesting stats from last season
Ramon Min
Eleven days to go until the start of the new season in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. As a warm-up, we’re rewatching the past season with five striking statistics, this time from the men’s competition.
EY Hockey League opening weekend sets the tone for season ahead
The EY Hockey League, Ireland’s topflight hockey competition, returns this Saturday, September 19, as ten women’s & ten men’s side ready themselves to once again battle it out for top national honours.
NCAA DIvision 1 Fixtures - 17 September 2026
What’s in a hockey stick: Change in material & technology make big difference
The sport has become faster when the wood gave way to carbon fibre, with the bow and even an extra layer of paint making the difference between success and failure.
By Pritish Raj
As the game has moved with the times, hockey sticks have evolved according to the requirements of their users. (HIL)As the game has moved with the times, hockey sticks have evolved according to the requirements of their users. (HIL)
A few weeks back, top Indian drag-flicker Jugraj Singh had a specific request for his hockey stick manufacturer. He wanted another layer of paint or primer on his stick, especially near the area from where he drags the ball during penalty corners.