News for 07 August 2026
All the news for Friday 7 August 2026
2026 World Master Hockey World Cup
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Seniors hope to dribble past foes at hockey meet
By CY LEE
Yeoh (centre) with Malaysia’s Over-65 men’s hockey team at their final training session in Kuala Lumpur before leaving for the World Masters Hockey World Cup in Breda, the Netherlands.
TWO weeks in Europe may sound like a holiday, but for Malaysia’s Over-65 hockey players, their trip to the World Masters Hockey World Cup in Breda, the Netherlands, is a serious sporting assignment.
Meet the Team: 2026 Masters World Cup, USA Men's O-60
In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup, USA Field Hockey is highlighting athletes from each team.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Ireland Men
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 Ireland men’s team, ranked #10 in the world.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Belgium 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 Belgium women’s team, ranked #3 in the world.
The best team in world sport: Netherlands women global hockey record since 2016
Margot Van Geffen, Eva de Goede and Pien Sanders celebrate 2022 World Cup success PIC: Worldsportpics
The last decade has been an Oranje-led one in world hockey for the Dutch women’s side. The 2026 World Cup should add another title to their glowing CV.
Black Sticks: Teams preparing for a Hockey World Cup like no one else
By Felicity Reid of RNZ
Black Stick Emma Findlay is part of the team approaching preparation for world events in a different way to other international sides. Photo / Photosport
The world’s leading hockey nations are preparing for the World Cup with fulltime programmes, international test matches and daily access to teammates and coaches.
Pakistan can hold India to a draw in FIH Men’s World Cup clash on Aug 19: Samiullah
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a 20-member squad for the World Cup in which the national team is taking part after eight years.
India beat Pakistan in their two recent Pro League meetings by an aggregate score of 11-4. | Photo Credit: FIH
Chief selector Samiullah Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan can hold archrival India to a draw in their hockey World Cup clash on August 19, which will be the key for them to get past the first round pool stage in the showpiece in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Pakistan hockey team receives advance daily allowance before FIH World Cup 2026 departure
The federation has provided PKR 20 million for players and coaches
Photo: PHF
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has transferred PKR 20 million ($71,000 approximately) as advance foreign daily allowance to the bank accounts of national team players and coaching staff ahead of their departure for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Why India has no umpire or technical official at FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
India has produced only four men’s World Cup umpires in the modern era - Amarjit Singh Bawa, Tarlok Singh Bhullar, Satinder Sharma and R V Raghu Prasad.
R.V. Raghu Prasad, the first Asian umpire to officiate in 200 international matches before retiring last year, said appointments for elite events are based on sustained performances in top-level competitions. | Photo Credit: R.V. Raghu Prasad/Instagram
The absence of an Indian umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup after nearly three decades has left former international officials disappointed, with veterans saying the focus should be on a structured pathway.
Channel 4 to Deliver Landmark Free-to-Air Coverage of Every Home Nations FIH Hockey World Cup Match
Every England, Scotland and Wales match at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 will stream live and free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, giving supporters across Great Britain the opportunity to follow every Home Nations campaign without a subscription.
The Future of Hockey on TV Starts With You – A message from Rich Beer, CEO England Hockey
Dear Hockey Community,
Today, I'm delighted to announce that every England, Scotland and Wales match at this summer's FIH Hockey World Cup will be available live and free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
Ntsopa Mokoena Brace Powers South Africa to Series-Levelling Win in Edinburgh
Ntsopa Mokoena scored twice as South Africa came from behind to beat Scotland 3-2 at Peffermill in Edinburgh, levelling a two-match Test series that formed the final leg of the side's preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026. Photo: Supplied
South Africa’s senior women’s hockey side ended their European build-up on a high, coming from behind to beat Scotland 3-2 and level a two-match Test series at Peffermill in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Pakistan U-21 team to face South Korea in final Test
The final test match will be played today at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium
Photo: PHF
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to field the Pakistan Under-21 National Hockey Team in the fourth and final test match against South Korea after the senior national side secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
Asian Games 2026: Indian men’s hockey team drawn with Japan, Korea; Pakistan in Pool B
Defending champion India will be kept apart from archrival Pakistan, which will take its place in Pool B in the 12-team tournament.
Indian team captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after winning the Men's Hockey Final match against Japan at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Indian men’s hockey team has been slotted into Pool A alongside Japan and South Korea in the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Pakistan drawn in Pool B for Asian Games hockey competition
KUALA LUMPUR - Pakistan have been placed in Pool B for the men’s hockey competition at the 20th Asian Games, with the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) unveiling the draw and match schedule on Thursday. The Green Shirts will compete alongside Malaysia, China, Oman, Uzbekistan and Thailand, while Pool A features India, hosts Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Junior Indian Men's Squad Announced for AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026
The tournament is scheduled to be held inMoqi, China, from 30 August to 13 September 2026
New Delhi: Hockey India on Friday unveiled the junior Indian men's team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, naming an 18-member squad along with two alternate players for the tournament to be held in Moqi, China, from 30 August to 13 September 2026.
EuroHockey 5s Championship 2026
Walcz, Poland
All times GMT +2
Men's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
Women's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Poland and Ukraine set the pace on Day 1
Goals flowed freely on the opening day of the EuroHockey 5s Championship Men 2026 in Walcz, with Poland, Ukraine and Sweden all recording victories. However, it was hosts Poland and an impressive Ukraine side who ended the day tied at the top of the pool on six points, both boasting a remarkable goal difference of +19.
Ukraine and Sweden lay down markers on Day 1 in Walcz
The opening day of the EuroHockey 5s Championship Women 2026 in Walcz delivered goals, excitement and an early indication of the teams likely to challenge for the title. Ukraine and Sweden both completed two victories from two matches to move clear at the top of Pool A.
Youth Africa Cup [YAC] 2026
Nairobi
All times GMT +3
Men's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
Women's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh Storm into Final of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured impressive victories in their respective semi-finals to book their places in the Final of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 – Division 'A', being played in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
BRAVE Cup 2026 day one delivered on action
Devils 5-0 Thunder (Aspiring Girls)
Devils Aspiring Girls opened up their BRAVE Cup campaign with a 5-0 win over Thunder at Strathallan. Devils took the shootout fir the extra point.
Kookaburra joins Hockey One League in new multi-year partnership
The ONE Active Hockey One League is pleased to announce Kookaburra Sport as its Officials and Ball Kids Uniform Supplier, strengthening the presentation of Australia’s premier hockey competition through a new multi-year partnership.