News for 17 October 2026
All the news for Saturday 17 October 2026
Sultan Of Johor Cup 2026
Johor, Malaysia
All times GMT+8
17 Oct 2026 17:05 PAK v CHN
17 Oct 2026 19:35 JPN v CAN
18 Oct 2026 17:05 PAK v CAN
18 Oct 2026 19:35 MAS v CHN
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
New FIH Hockey Pro League season starts on the home ground of the women’s World Champions!
Lausanne, Switzerland – Anticipation is already building for the next chapter of the FIH Hockey Pro League! The 2026-27 season will begin on 8 December 2026 in Córdoba, Argentina, promising another festival of world-class hockey, fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments!
FIH Hockey Pro League 2026-27 schedule announced: India’s home dates confirmed
The FIH Hockey Pro League 2026-27 schedule is out, with India’s men set to play their home leg from February 13 to 28 and the women from February 23 to 28.
India men’s and women’s teams will play their Hockey Pro League home games in February. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The schedule for the 2026-27 FIH Hockey Pro League season has been announced.
Punjab’s hockey heritage meets the spirit of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar
The city rich in hockey heritage will host league-stage matches of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium from October 27 to November 2
New Delhi: Few cities in India share as enduring a relationship with hockey as Jalandhar. From villages that have produced generations of Olympians to a thriving sports goods manufacturing industry, the city’s connection with sport runs deep. As Punjab prepares to host the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 from October 27 to November 5, Jalandhar is set to welcome some of Asia’s leading hockey nations, bringing international hockey back to a region that has played a defining role in Indian hockey’s journey.
Savita Punia: From contemplating retirement to striving for an Olympic medal
Savita Punia believes the Indian women’s hockey team can reach the podium at LA 2028 for the first time in their Olympic history.
Savita Punia showcases Asian Games gold medal, aims for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics medal now. | Photo Credit: PTI
Veteran Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia contemplated retirement last year, but the new coaching setup under Sjoerd Marijne has rekindled her passion for the game.
What you need to know about Match Round 5 (women)
Ramon Min
Yibbi Jansen
After four matches, Pinoké have the most breached defence of all the teams; Yibbi Jansen faces her favourite opponent; and Amsterdam and Den Bosch go head-to-head at the Wagener. Here are the facts for Match Round 5 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women.
The tireless Matla has now scored in ten consecutive match rounds
Ramon Min
Frédérique Matla just keeps on scoring in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. The Den Bosch striker has now found the net in ten consecutive match rounds. An impressive run, but still a long way from a personal best.
Day 7 Results | 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026: Division ‘A’
Jhansi: Four Division ‘A’ matches were played on Day 7 of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 in Jhansi. Uttar Pradesh hit back from two goals down against Karnataka, and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab each won.
NCAA Division 1 results - 16 October 2026
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 17 October 2026
No. 1 Maryland field hockey surrenders just 3 shots in 4-0 win over Michigan State
Sean Decker
Kendall Gilmore celebrates during Maryland field hockey's 4-0 win over Michigan State on Oct. 16, 2026. (Nathan VanSteenkiste/The Diamondback)
For the first time in 13 years, Maryland field hockey ranks No. 1 in the nation. The Terps, the only undefeated team left in the NCAA, received a first-place vote from all but one voter in the NFHCA.
No. 1 Maryland field hockey steamrolls Michigan State, 4-0, to stay perfect
Maddie Vasilios scored twice in another dominant defensive showing for the Terps.
by Roman Brunetti
On an unusually hot October afternoon in College Park, No. 1 Maryland field hockey stayed calm, cool and collected against upset-minded Michigan State. After a slow start, the Terps turned up the dial en route to a 4-0 victory to kick off homecoming weekend.
Northwestern Takes Down No. 11 Indiana 4-1 in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The No. 1 Northwestern field hockey team is back in the win column, taking down No. 11 Indiana 4-1 at Deborah Tobias Field on Friday. After being tied 1-1 in the second quarter, the ‘Cats went on a 3-0 run to claim the ranked conference win in dominant fashion.
Lindsey's OT Goal Takes Down Cornell 2-1
Pru Lindsey (8) scored the game winning goal in Princeton's 2-1 OT win over Cornell.
Last weekend, Pru Lindsey saw was it was like to see someone put home your perfect feed in overtime. Friday evening at Cornell, she got to see what it was like on the other end.
No. 10 UNC field hockey shuts out Boston College, 4-0, on Friday evening
No. 10 UNC (7-5, 3-1) shuts out Boston College (6-7, 1-3), 4-0, in its alumni game at home.
Jeremiah Artacho
UNC first-year midfielder/back Sofia Ferri (10) looks to make a pass during the field hockey game against Old Dominion at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. UNC lost 5-4 in OT. Ava Sharon
No. 10 UNC (7-5, 3-1) defeated Boston College (6-7, 1-3), 4-0, in its alumni game at home.
https://dailytarheel.com/486257/sports/no-10-unc-field-hockey-defeats-boston-college-4-0-on-friday-evening/
GB Hockey Olympian Pauline Stott targets female sport drop-off in new Glenalmond role
Former Great Britain hockey captain Pauline Stott has highlighted the drop-off in female sporting participation as a key concern after being appointed International Director of Sport at Glenalmond Schools Group.