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All the news for Thursday 1 October 2026

20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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29 & 30 Sep 2026 are rest days

Time for another chapter in storied India vs Pakistan rivalry as the two teams face-off in the semi-final at the Asian Games 2026

The Indian men’s team, two steps away from successfully defending their Asian Games crown, hasn’t lost to Pakistan since the 2016 South Asian Games final



Kakamigahara: The Indian men’s hockey team will renew one of international hockey’s fiercest rivalries when the defending champions take on Pakistan in the first semi-final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan on Thursday, with a place in the gold-medal match at stake. The second semi-final will be played between Malaysia and South Korea. 

"Stay super calm and composed": Head coach Craig Fulton on India’s approach for semi-final clash against Pakistan at Asian Games 2026



Aichi-Nagoya [Japan]: India men's hockey team head coach Craig Fulton said the side is keeping its approach simple and focusing on staying calm and composed ahead of their Asian Games 2026 semi-final against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday.

Abhishek’s late winner see shaky India survive Pakistan in semis to qualify for final

By Utathya Nag


India squandered a three-goal lead before Abhishek scored in the final minute in a 4-3 win. Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace. Picture by Asian Hockey Federation

The Indian men's hockey team pulled off a late heist against rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 semi-finals at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Thursday, winning the match 4-3 thanks to a late winner by Abhishek.

India defeat Pakistan 4-3 to reach men’s hockey final at Asian Games 2026


ANI Photo

India secured a 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling semi-final to advance to the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026 on October 1 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Hockey India congratulates Mandeep Singh on completing 300 senior international appearances

The 31-year-old striker reached the significant career milestone during India’s semi-final against Pakistan at Asian Games 2026 in Japan



Kakamigahara: Indian men’s hockey team’s striker Mandeep Singh reached a significant milestone in his career on Thursday as he completed 300 senior international appearances during India’s Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Pakistan in Kakamigahara, Japan.

Nilakanta Sharma replaces injured Raj Kumar Pal in squad ahead of India vs Pakistan hockey semifinal

Indian coach Craig Fulton confirmed the replacement in a video shared by Hockey India on social media.


File - India's Raj Kumar Pal in action against Japan during the 2025 Hero Asia Cup Hockey. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

Midfielder Raj Kumar Pal has suffered a thumb injury and has been replaced by Nilakanta Sharma in the Indian men’s hockey team ahead of its Asian Games 2026 semifinal against Pakistan.

Speedy Tigers urged to maintain momentum against South Korea

By Fadhli Ishak


Malaysia players celebrate after beating China to qualify for the semi-finals of the Asian Games on Sept 29, 2026. -- PIC from Malaysian Hockey Confederation

NAGOYA: The Speedy Tigers must maintain their relentless momentum and guard strictly against South Korea's lethal penalty corner threat when both sides lock horns in the semi-finals of the men's field hockey competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday.

Indian women’s hockey team enters Asian Games 2026 final with a 2-0 win over South Korea, will meet China in gold-medal match

After two goal-less quarters, the Indian team regrouped in the half-time break to end the deadlock through Ishika, followed by a second strike from Salima Tete in the final quarter to book a title-clash against China



Kakamigahara: TheIndian women’s hockey team overcame a stubborn South Korean defence led by their goalkeeper to win the second semi-final of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday with a 2-0 margin and book a title-clash against China on October 2.  

Ishika, Salima’s late goals take India women past Korea into final

Having missed the bus last time around after losing the semifinal to China before settling for bronze, India will be hoping to not only avenge its defeat but also book a ticket for LA Olympics.

Uthra Ganesan


India hasn’t won a women’s hockey gold in an Asiad since 1982. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Indian women dominated the proceedings, controlled the game and did everything except find a way to break past the stubborn Korean defence till the very end, winning 2-0 to reach the final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium here on Wednesday.

India women beat South Korea 2-0, eye Asiad gold after 44 years 

India’s women beat South Korea 2-0 to reach the Asian Games hockey final, moving within one win of their first gold since the 1982 New Delhi Games. 


Indian women's hockey team pose after finishing fifth at 2026 FIH World Cup (Photo credit: Hockey India)

The in-form Indian women's hockey team placed itself on the verge of ending a 44-year-old wait for an Asian Games gold, beating South Korea 2-0 to enter the final of the continental showpiece here on Wednesday.

Preview: Indian women’s hockey team eyes historic Asian Games gold in title clash against defending champions China

India haven’t won an Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since their only triumph in the 1982 edition of the Games, and this team looks determined to end a 44-year wait



Kakamigahara: Forty-four years after Indian women’s hockey created history by winning the Asian Games gold medal in 1982, the Indian team stands on the threshold of another golden chapter. On Friday, India will take on defending champions China in the women’s hockey gold-medal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with not just continental supremacy but a place at the LA 2028 Olympic Games at stake.

Ralph to step down as England and Great Britain Women's Head Coach 



England and Great Britain Hockey have announced that David Ralph will step down from his role as Head Coach of the England and Great Britain women’s teams after five years in charge. 

Top scorers: first hat-tricks for Englebert and Verzuu, Matla’s one-off

Ramon Min


Charlotte Englebert

At the start of the new season in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse, three hat-tricks were recorded straight away: by Den Bosch stars Frédérique Matla and Charlotte Englebert, and by HDM forward Fabian Verzuu. For the latter two, this marked a first.

Unbeaten starts on the line as EY Hockey League enters Round 3



Early momentum is on the line this weekend as the EY Hockey League enters Round 3, with unbeaten sides looking to maintain their perfect starts and others chasing their first victories of the campaign.

Edinburgh University ready to embrace historic EHL adventure



125 years in the making, Edinburgh University men’s European debut at EHL ROUND1 next week in Eindhoven is fittingly timed for one of Scotland’s oldest clubs.

Top Scottish Men’s Premiership Sides Strive to Continue their Perfect Record

After two games, five sides sit on six points: Watsonians, Western Wildcats, Edinburgh University, Uddingston and FSEG Clydesdale, but something might give this weekend as Clydesdale entertain Uddingston at Titwood on Saturday.

Slavia on winning streak ahead of imposing EHL test



Slavia Prague made it three wins in succession to rise to second in the Czech Extra Liga table after four rounds of matches.

Pakistan Hockey League to be formally launched on October 14

Six to eight franchise teams expected to participate in inagural edition of Pakistan Hockey League, says PHF

By Atique ur Rehman


Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH/File

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will formally launch the Pakistan Hockey League here on October 14 as part of its efforts to revive and modernise the country's national sport.

India may travel to Pakistan for SCO Hockey Tournament this year

SCO delegation, including India's coordinator, recently visited Nasser Bunda Stadium in Islamabad

By Faizan Lakhani


An undated picture of SCO delegation at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad. — Reporter

KARACHI: The Indian hockey team could travel to Pakistan later this year, with Islamabad set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Hockey Tournament from November 20 to December 2, 2026.

50th FIH Congress: agenda confirmed



The global hockey community will convene in Doha, Qatar, for the 50th FIH Statutory Congress, scheduled for 24 October 2026. This biennial event will also feature the FIH Award Ceremony - during which the winners of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026 will be revealed -, a National Associations Forum, and an Executive Board meeting.