Passmore Names Squad Traveling in January to New Zealand


Caroline Ramsey

DUNEDIN, New Zealand – U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach David Passmore has named the 22-athlete squad that will travel to Dunedin, New Zealand for a warm weather training camp and a 3 Nations Tournament, which features four teams. The teams participating in addition to the No. 12 United Eagles are No. 11 Japan and No. 9 New Zealand, who are just ahead of the U.S. in the world rankings, along with New Zealand A. Taking place from January 20 to 24, this will be the USWNT’s first official competition of 2026 as they build into an exciting year featuring the FIH Hockey World Cup.



Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 campaign with 1-0 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club

Agustina Gorzelany’s (11’) powerful drag flick led the Shrachi Bengal Tigers to victory



Ranchi: Shrachi Bengal Tigers registered a 1-0 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in their first match of the Women's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. Agustina Gorzelany’s (11’) powerful drag flick gave the Shrachi Bengal Tigers the lead in the first quarter and despite JSW Soorma Hockey Club’s dominant attacking display, they were unable to breach the Tigers’ stellar defence for the rest of the game.



Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in Women’s Hero HIL 

Agustina Gorzelany’s early drag-flick proves decisive as Shrachi Bengal Tigers hold firm against sustained pressure in Ranchi. 


Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in Women’s Hero HIL (Photo credit: HI)

 Shrachi Bengal Tigers began their Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 campaign with a narrow but hard-earned 1-0 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.



SWOT Analysis: HIL Governing Council Team and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers feature experience and young fire power in their ranks

Hardik to lead HIL Governing Council Team while Sanjay and Arthur Van Doren named Co-Captains of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers



New Delhi: As the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) returns for yet another exciting season, the HIL Governing Council Team (HIL GC) and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will look to make strong starts to their campaigns and secure a playoff spot, with both sides boasting a blend of experienced internationals and seasoned Indian talent.



SWOT Analysis: JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers boast defensive stalwarts and clinical finishers

Harmanpreet Singh to lead JSW Soorma Hockey Club while Jarmanpreet Singh has been named Captain of SG Pipers 



New Delhi: As the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) heads into the 2026 season, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers are shaping up as strong contenders, each following a distinct approach. While Soorma continues to rely on a core group of proven international stars to maintain their status as a dominant force, the Pipers have opted for a fresh direction by rebuilding their squad and focusing on developing local talent into a competitive and well-balanced unit



Results: 3rd Hockey India Junior & Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B



Surat, Gujarat: Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy won the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B title at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat on Monday. Army Boys Sports Company finished as the runner-ups, while Sail Hockey Academy finished in third place.



A resounding year that saw Indian Men's Hockey Team retain Asia No.1 status



New Delhi [India]: A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated Indian Men's Hockey Team's status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournament, as per a release.



Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Hockey Stadium in Coimbatore



Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India]: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inaugurated the Hockey Stadium in Coimbatore.



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