News for 02 November 2026
All the news for Monday 2 November 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
1 Nov 2026 14:30 KOR v BAN (RR) 5 - 0
1 Nov 2026 16:45 CHN v JPN (RR) 2 - 2
1 Nov 2026 19:00 MAS v IND (RR) 2 - 4
2 Nov 2026 14:30 CHN v BAN (RR)
2 Nov 2026 16:45 JPN v MAS (RR)
2 Nov 2026 19:00 IND v KOR (RR)
3 Nov 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to fourth consecutive win with 4-2 victory over Malaysia in Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
‘Player of the Match’ and captain Harmanpreet Singh helps the defending champions extend their unbeaten run at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar
Jalandhar, 1 November 2026: Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday to register their fourth successive win at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. 
Harmanpreet hat-trick powers India past Malaysia; reliance on captain remains a concern
s2h team
JALANDHAR: India’s reliance on a single player—or its comfort zone for goals—once again came to the fore at Jalandhar, where captain Harmanpreet Singh provided a dream start in either half to douse the Malaysian fire before it could engulf the defending champions. His hat-trick secured a 4-2 victory, India’s fourth successive win in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, but also highlighted the team’s continuing dependence on its inspirational skipper.
Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick fires India past Malaysia to book semis berth
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck twice from penalty corners at the start of each half, before converting a penalty stroke late in the game to complete his hat-trick.
Uthra Ganesan
Harmanpreet Singh tops the scoring charts in the tournament with six goals. | Photo Credit: HOCKEY INDIA
It was expected to be India’s toughest test of the tournament and the match between the two highest ranked sides in the competition lived up to its billing. Malaysia tested the host before India prevailed 4-2 to remain the only unbeaten side at the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
Harmanpreet's hat-trick heroics
Indervir Grewal
Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal against Malaysia during Asian Champions trophy in Jalandhar on Sunday. Photo Sarabjit Singh
A hat-trick from captain Harmanpreet Singh and a superb strike from Sukhjeet Singh earned India a 4-2 victory over a stubborn Malaysia, all but confirming a top-of-the-table finish in the round-robin stage of the Asian Champions Trophy.
Malaysia go down fighting to Asian hockey champions India
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian players (in yellow) in action against India in Asian Hockey Trophy at Jalandhar, Punjab, India. - Pics from Asian Hockey Federation.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia went down 4-2 to defending champions India in the Asian Champions Trophy at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India on Sunday.
Fulton Looks to New Zealand Tour to Begin India’s Hockey Team Transition Ahead of LA 2028
Fulton wants 30-40 international matches in 2027; New Zealand tour to begin India’s transition towards LA 2028; Goalkeeping depth remains a priority after PR Sreejesh’s retirement.
By Abhishek Mishra
Craig Fulton (PC: Revsportz)
India’s hockey team’s transition towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will begin with the upcoming tour of New Zealand, where head coach Craig Fulton will also travel with the India A team, expecting a new-look group to get valuable international exposure.
Gareth Greenfield named FIH Male Umpire of the Year after historic World Cup final
by Amy Ryan
New Zealand umpire Gareth Greenfield has been named the 2026 FIH Male Umpire of the Year, capping a landmark season in which he became the first New Zealander to officiate a Men’s Hockey World Cup final.
Pakistan Police edge Guangdong 7-6 in thrilling hockey friendly
LAHORE - Pakistan Police hockey team edged China’s Guangdong provincial side 7-6 in an exciting friendly match at the Manzoor-ul-Hassan Hockey Stadium, Lahore, under the auspices of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).
Oranje-Rood beat Rotterdam, Klassieker ends in a draw
Peter Klanke
Reigning national champions Rotterdam have once again lost a top-of-the-table clash in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. On round seven, the team lost 2-1 at home to Oranje-Rood. The ‘Klassieker’ between Amsterdam and Bloemendaal ended in a draw. At the Wagener Stadium, the 98th edition finished 2-2. For league leaders Amsterdam, this marked their first loss of points this season. Second-placed Den Bosch showed no mercy to Klein Zwitserland: 8–1. Schaerweijde and Tilburg remain without any points after seven league matches.
Rewatch: another blow for Rotterdam, monster win for Den Bosch
Ramon Min
Guus Jansen
During the seventh match round of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse, Den Bosch showed no mercy to Klein Zwitserland, Amsterdam once again failed to beat Bloemendaal, and Rotterdam suffered their fifth defeat of the season. Watch the Highlights here.
Den Bosch win top clash, Victoria fall just short of a point
Peter Klanke
The Den Bosch women’s team emerged victorious from Sunday’s top match in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. The league leaders beat second-placed SCHC 2–0 in Bilthoven. Amsterdam and Kampong scored freely against Bloemendaal (7–0) and HGC (6–0) respectively. Rotterdam squandered a 2–0 lead against Pinoké in the closing stages. The match ended 2–2. Bottom-of-the-table Victoria looked set to claim their first point of the season, but ultimately came away empty-handed against HDM: 3–4.
Rewatch: De Kemp already in double figures, monster win Amsterdam
Ramon Min
During the seventh match round of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women’s League, Amsterdam handed Bloemendaal a heavy defeat and saw Iris de Kemp score her second hat-trick of the season for Kampong. Watch the Highlights here.
Behind the scenes of hockey: Bloemendaal launche new documentary series
Clubs and players are increasingly offering a glimpse into their lives as top-level hockey players. Following earlier documentaries on Kampong and Xan de Waard, amongst others, Bloemendaal is now also opening its doors to the camera.
Indian Navy prevails in penalty shootout to claim Murugappa Gold Cup title
After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the supporters got an exciting end to the contest as Indian Navy prevailed in successive shootouts, first in the semifinals and now in the finals.
Aaromal Dcruz
Indian Navy (INY) beat Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) in a 5-4 penalty shootout victory in the final of the 97th MCC-Murugappa held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, on Sunday.
Status quo at the top of the Scottish Premiership tables
It`s as you were at the top of the Open/Men`s Premiership after two draws between the leading sides.. However, that has allowed FSEG Clydesdale and Edinburgh University to catch up a little after both were winners on the day.
NCAA Division 1 results - 1 November 2026
Tessa Shahbo’s presence in the cage helps propel UNC field hockey over Duke
After suffering a season-ending injury last year at Harvard, the graduate goalkeeper came in clutch in late-game moments against the Blue Devils.
Jeremiah Artacho
UNC graduate goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo (0) looks out on to the field against Virginia at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. UNC lost 2-1. Denis Tchijik
Prior to North Carolina’s regular season finale against Duke, Tessa Shahbo had only played in three games.
2026 National Hockey Festival Schedule Released
Naples, Fla. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce the competition schedule for the 2026 National Hockey Festival, presented by Approach Clothing Co. Returning to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for the fourth year, this year’s event promises to provide fun and lasting memories over the Thanksgiving holiday.
