News for 14 January 2026
All the news for Wednesday 14 January 2026
EuroHockey Indoor Championship Women 2026
Prague (CZE)
All times GMT +1
15 Jan 2026 09:30 BEL v SUI (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 10:55 GER v IRL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 12:20 UKR v ESP (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 13:45 POL v LTU (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 16:00 GER v SUI (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 17:25 AUT v IRL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2026 18:50 POL v ESP (Pool B)
15 Jan 2026 20:15 CZE v LTU (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Austria keen to keep medal-run rolling in Prague at women’s EHIC 2026
Austria’s women’s travel to the European Indoor Championships in Prague as the current world number one and is among the favorites.
“The stadium is my heart” – Laciná drawing on home comforts as Czechia push for medal
“The stadium is my heart,” says Czehcia team captain Kateřina Laciná as her side look forward to welcoming Europe’s top 10 nations to the UNYP Arena from Thursday for the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2026.
Defending Champions Sharchi Bengal Tigers set up a roaring 5-3 win againstAccord Tamil Nadu Dragons
Captain Jugraj Singh scores a hat-trick to ensure his team jumps up to the fourth place in points table
Ranchi: Jugraj Singh scored his first hat-trick of the season to ensure a commanding 5-3 win for the Sharchi Bengal Tigers against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in the ongoing Hero Hockey India League 2026 (Men) on Tuesday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. This was an important win for Tigers who were placed 7th in the pool table before this match started but jumped up to fourth place with this win - keeping their hopes alive in the league.
Hockey India League Crosses 1 Billion Social Media Views, Marking a Historic Milestone
The Hero Hockey India League has also witnessed a strong surge in TV viewership, registering a 37 per cent increase for the first six women’s matches, as per the latest television data, compared to last season
Chennai / Ranchi / Bhubaneswar, 2025–26: The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) has achieved a landmark milestone by crossing 1 billion social media views in just over two weeks since the start of the current season, across platforms including Meta (Instagram and Facebook), YouTube and X. With two more weeks of action still to come and the Men’s Hero HIL entering the business end of the tournament, these numbers are expected to rise even further.
Spotted by hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay, Guided by Stars: Bansari Solanki’s Night of Arrival as Goalkeeper
Harpreet Kaur Lamba
For 60 minutes, Bansari Solanki sat on the bench, quietly watching the Women’s Hockey India League final unfold. The Delhi SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers were locked in a familiar battle — intense and unforgiving. On the line was the league title, and Bansari was prepared to step in if the final went into a shootout.
Western Wildcats purr into pole position in the Scottish Men's Indoor Division 1
Western Wildcats finished top at the end of the men’s league part of the competition, Inverleith climbed up to second two points behind, Grove Menzieshill drop down to third and Dundee Wanderers move into fourth above Grange. At the other end, the relegation issue looks to be between Clydesdale, Watsonians and bottom side Uddingston – but it`s still all to play for in the group stages next weekend…and beyond.
Katrina Powell in the focus of the latest episode of the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series
The fourth episode of the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series features former Australian hockey player and former Hockeyroos coach, Katrina Powell.
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visits England and Great Britain Hockey training sessions
England and Great Britain Hockey were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Sport England's Bisham Abbey National Sport Centre.
The Duchess of Edinburgh joins England and GB Hockey training sessions
The Duchess of Edinburgh has attended a training session with England and GB Hockey at Sport England's Bisham Abbey National Sport Centre.
The Duchess of Edinburgh with England and GB Hockey
As Patron of England Hockey since 2006, The Duchess watched both men and women's training sessions, and was introduced to England and GB Head Coach and players.