News for 03 November 2026
All the news for Tuesday 3 November 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
2 Nov 2026 14:30 CHN v BAN (RR) 1 - 1
2 Nov 2026 16:45 JPN v MAS (RR) 2 - 1
2 Nov 2026 19:00 IND v KOR (RR) 8 - 0
3 Nov 2026 is a rest day
4 Nov 2026 14:00 CHN v BAN (5th/6th place)
4 Nov 2026 16:30 JPN v MAS (Semi Finals)
4 Nov 2026 19:00 IND v KOR (Semi Finals)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India Finish Round-Robin Unbeaten as Japan Secure Second Place at Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
The round-robin stage of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 concluded in Jalandhar on 2 November, with 13 goals across three matches. Hosts India completed an unbeaten campaign with a commanding victory over Korea, Japan secured second place with a win over Malaysia, while China and Bangladesh shared the points.
Speedy Tigers stopped by Japan in ACT
By Aftar Singh
A Malaysia player (in yellow) in action against Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy at Jalandhar, India. - Pic from AHF
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia lost 2-1 to Japan today but still advanced to the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) semi-finals at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
Unbeaten India register fifth successive win in Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, set up semi-final clash against Korea
Dilpreet Singh scored twice, while captain Harmanpreet scored his ninth goal of the tournament as India hammered Korea 8-0 in their last league-stage match in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: The Indian Men's Hockey Team completed an unbeaten league-stage run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on Monday with an 8-0 win over Korea – their fifth in a row – at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
Its 20th no-loss record for India at Asian Champions Trophy
JALANDHAR: The two dominant teams in Jalandhar, India and Malaysia, finished first and second respectively in the league standings and will face South Korea and Japan in Wednesday’s semi-finals at the Balbir Singh International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. After 15 matches in Jalandhar, the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 now moves to Mohali for the decisive business end of the tournament.
Unbeaten India outplays Korea 8-0
India began aggressively, kept the pace up and, barring the occasional push back from Korea in the first half, did not allow the opposition any space.
Uthra Ganesan
The two teams will now face-off again in a day’s time in the semifinals while Malaysia and Japan, who drew 1-1 earlier in the day, will play the other semifinal. | Photo Credit: Hockey India/X
Eight penalty corners, eight goals, seven different scorers, 60 percent possession and complete domination. The Indian men’s hockey team finished the league stage of the Asian Champions Trophy the way it began, thrashing Korea 8-0 on Monday to remain unbeaten in the competition.
India march into semis
Defending champions thrash Korea 8-0 to complete perfect group-stage campaign
Indervir Grewal
Players of India and South Korea (in blue) in action during the Asian Champions Trophy match at Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Monday. Tribune photo: Malkiat Singh
Defending champions India thrashed a disorganised South Korea 8-0 to finish the round-robin stage with a perfect record in the Asian Champions Trophy.
Pressure builds as Malaysia take on Japan in ACT semi-finals
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian players (in yellow) in action against Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar, India. -- PIC from Asian Hockey Federation
KUALA LUMPUR: The pressure is on Malaysia as they take on Japan in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) at Mohali, India on Wednesday.
India to field new-look team at 2027-28 FIH Pro League, reveals coach Craig Fulton
India endured a disappointing campaign at the World Cup this year, finishing a lowly eighth.
Indian men's hockey team coach Craig Fulton (Photo credit: Hockey India)
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has hinted at wholesale changes to the squad for the Pro League next year as India begin their transition phase with an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The stats of the weekend: Jansen rakes in the assists, Boers nears milestone
Ramon Min
The Amsterdam men failed to secure a win in the Klassieker for the eighteenth time in a row, whilst Kampong midfielder Eline Jansen is emerging as the assist queen. Here are the figures from the past weekend.
EHL Premier Division | Matchday Seven Round-Up
Women's Premier Division Round-Up | 31 October
Surbiton produced the standout result of the weekend with an emphatic 6-1 victory over University of Nottingham, while Reading, East Grinstead, Loughborough Students and University of Birmingham all recorded important wins in the Women's Premier Division.
NCAA Division 1 Conference playoffs - 3 November 2026
Field Hockey Set To Host 2026 ACC Championship
By: William Soulé
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina field hockey plays host for the 2026 ACC Championship this week at Karen Shelton Stadium as the program seeks it's 29th conference championship and 10th in a row.
No. 2-Seed Wake Forest Takes on No. 7-Seed Virginia in ACC Field Hockey Championship Quarterfinal
The Deacs fell to the Cavaliers 1-0 in overtime on October 16.
By: Kenzie Pittenger
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 2-seed Wake Forest field hockey team opens postseason play taking on No. 7-seeded Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. in the opening round of the 2026 ACC Field Hockey Championship.
Cavaliers Open ACC Field Hockey Championships on Tuesday
Hoos open ACC Championship play on Tuesday.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Championships will be held Nov. 3, 4 and 6 at Karen Shelton Stadium on the campus of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Field Hockey Heads to Big Ten Tournament
PISCATAWAY, N.J. –Rutgers field hockey heads will begin postseason play this week at the Big Ten Tournament. RU will begin play on a Wednesday for the first time in the new tournament format. The Scarlet Knights earned the No. 4 seed and will face No. 5 seed Indiana in the Quarterfinals (11 a.m., B1G+).
Cam Vale honoured with FIH Order of Merit at 50th FIH Congress
by Amy Ryan
Oceania Hockey Federation President Cam Vale has received the FIH Order of Merit, one of international hockey’s highest recognitions for service to the sport, during the 50th FIH Congress in Doha, Qatar. FIH President Tayyab Ikram presented the award in recognition of Vale’s contribution to the growth and development of hockey across Oceania and internationally.
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week
This year’s Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate being active by inspiring and supporting women and girls across Scotland to get involved in sport or physical activity.