Friday 17 October 2025
Africa Cup of Nations - 2025
Ismailia
All times GMT +3
Men
16 Oct 2025 Wais a rest day
17 Oct 2025 15:00 KEN v ZAM (RR) 3 - 2
17 Oct 2025 17:00 EGY v GHA (RR) 7 - 3
17 Oct 2025 19:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 8 - 3
18 Oct 2025 13:45 KEN v NGR (3rd/4th)
18 Oct 2025 17:45 RSA v EGY (Final)
Pool Standings
Women
16 Oct 2025 Wais a rest day
17 Oct 2025 11:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 5 - 0
17 Oct 2025 13:00 KEN v GHA (RR) 2 - 5
18 Oct 2025 11:30 KEN v NGR (3/4)
18 Oct 2025 16:00 RSA v GHA (Final)
Pool standings
Live Streaming is on the African Hockey Federation's YouTube Channel
FIH Match Centre
FIH President Tayyab Ikram attends the African Hockey Federation 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt
FIH President continues to lead with purpose and passion, engaging directly with hockey communities around the world to strengthen collaboration and shared growth.
FIH President Holds Open Dialogue with African Hockey National Associations
A productive evening of dialogue and collaboration took place in Ismailia, Egypt, during the “Meet the FIH President – Empowerment and Engagement” session — a dedicated platform for open exchange between FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram, representatives of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and all National Associations (NAs) participating in the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation.
2025 Sultan of Johor Cup
Johor, Malaysia
16 Oct 2025 was a rest day
17 Oct 2025 16:05 IND v MAS (RR) 2 - 1
17 Oct 2025 18:15 NZL v GBR (RR) 2 - 2
17 Oct 2025 20:35 PAK v AUS (RR) 3 - 3
18 Oct 2025 15:35 MAS v NZL (5th/6th Place)
18 Oct 2025 18:15 GBR v PAK (3rd/4th Place)
18 Oct 2025 20:35 AUS v IND (Final)
Pool standings
Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 – Live Coverage
India’s U-21 hockey team exchanges high-fives and smiles with Pakistan’s team in sharp contrast to Indian Men’s and Women’s cricket teams
As cricket reels from Indian Men and Women's no-handshake approaches to Pakistan, India’s U-21 hockey team extended warm high-fives to Pakistan players — renewing the debate on sporting spirit across disciplines.
The Sultan of Johor Cup logo with Indian and Pakistani flags, representing the international junior hockey tournament in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
From tension to sportsmanship: a tale of two rivalries
Central Asia Championship Tashkent 2025
Tashkent (UZB)
All times GMT +5
Men
16 Oct 2025 10:30 KGZ v KAZ (One Pool) 0 - 40
16 Oct 2025 15:00 HKG v TJK (One Pool) 15 - 0
17 Oct 2025 12:45 KAZ v UZB (One Pool) 5 - 4
Pool standings
Women
16 Oct 2025 12:45 KGZ v INA (One Pool) 0 - 45
17 Oct 2025 10:30 KAZ v TJK (One Pool) 13 - 0
17 Oct 2025 15:00 INA v UZB (One Pool) 4 - 0
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
SA U21 Men’s Squad Named for FIH Junior World Cup 2025
South African Hockey is proud to announce the U21 Men’s squad that will represent the country at the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup in India.
Bradley Announces 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Ange Bradley has named the 18-athlete roster, plus two traveling reserves and three standby athletes, for the upcoming 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup (JWC). The team secured qualification last July by finishing second at the 2024 Junior Pan American Championship (JPAC) in Surrey, Canada.
GOAL Global and Hockey Ireland Launch New Partnership to Drive Global Impact and Youth Empowerment
The Hockey Ireland Under 21 Men’s team will become champions of progress through GOAL’s dedicated humanitarian aid work
Dublin: GOAL Global and Hockey Ireland are proud to announce an exciting new partnership designed towards empowering young hockey players, amplifying GOAL’S life-saving humanitarian efforts, and creating meaningful, lasting change in vulnerable communities around the world.
Iconic hockey brand Kookaburra locks in long-term hockey partnership
Hockey Australia is proud to announce that iconic sporting goods brand Kookaburra Sport has extended its long-standing partnership through to the end of 2027, reaffirming its commitment to the growth and success of hockey across all levels in Australia.
Top scorers: lightning start for Struan Walker at Oranje-Rood
Ramon Min
After six match rounds in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Amsterdam attacker Trijntje Beljaars is the surprising new top scorer. In the men's league, Struan Walker (Oranje-Rood) and Joep Troost (Pinoké) have started the hunt for top scorer Boris Burkhardt.
Round Two Preview: Fire’s season launch, Melbourne homecoming and capital clashes
Round One delivered everything – comebacks, rivalries and statement wins — and the ONE Active Hockey One League 2025 season rolls on with the stakes rising even further.
Everything you need to know about HC Melbourne’s first Home Game
Hockey Club Melbourne are set to battle with Adelaide Fire in our first home match of the One Active Hockey One season this Friday 17th October at the State Netball Hockey Centre!
Miki Spano: Living Life a Quarter Mile at a Time
By Adam Clifford
In the Fast & Furious films, Dominic Toretto’s mantra is simple: “I don’t have friends. I got family.” For Adelaide Fire forward and former Hockeyroo Miki Spano, that line could just as easily be stitched into her playing kit. Her career has been fuelled by speed, resilience, but above all, family. Her Greek and Italian roots have shaped her, including her siblings that toughened her up in the backyard battles that broke windows and lights across suburban Adelaide.
How Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers excelled in their first hockey league season
With 2024-25 marking the franchise debut for Bengal Tigers, the men’s team winning gold and women’s team securing bronze were huge starting successes.
by Shail Desai
At the 2024 Hockey India League (HIL) auction, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers landed a coup when they signed two talented penalty corner specialists in Rupinder Pal Singh and Jugraj Singh.
College Games to Watch: October 17 to 22
by Caroline Pease, USA Field Hockey's College Content Intern
A selection of NCAA college game to keep an eye on in the coming week.
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 17 October 2025
Thursday 16 October 2025
Africa Cup of Nations - 2025
Ismailia
All times GMT +3
Men
15 Oct 2025 15:00 NGR v KEN (RR) 1 - 2
15 Oct 2025 17:00 ZAM v EGY (RR) 1 - 8
15 Oct 2025 19:00 GHA v RSA (RR) 3 - 11
16 Oct 2025 is a rest day
17 Oct 2025 15:00 KEN v ZAM (RR)
17 Oct 2025 17:00 EGY v GHA (RR)
17 Oct 2025 19:00 RSA v NGR (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
15 Oct 2025 11:00 KEN v RSA (RR) 0 - 0
15 Oct 2025 13:00 NGR v EGY (RR) 2 - 0
16 Oct 2025 is a rest day
17 Oct 2025 11:00 RSA v NGR (RR)
17 Oct 2025 13:00 KEN v GHA (RR)
Pool standings
Live Streaming is on the African Hockey Federation's YouTube Channel
FIH Match Centre
Kenyan teams deliver big results in Egypt as Africa Cup of Nations heats up
The Kenyan men will wrap up their group campaign against Zambia in their final fixture.
South Africa Storm into African Cup of Nations Final with Dominant Win Over Ghana
The South African men’s hockey team sealed their place in the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations final in emphatic style, powering to an 11–3 victory over Ghana in Ismailia on Wednesday.
South Africa left frustrated after goalless draw against Kenya
The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–0 draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Wednesday. Despite enjoying the bulk of possession and creating numerous chances, the South Africans were unable to find a way past a resolute Kenyan defence.
FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: Sport Group completes Belfius Hockey Arena turf installation
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to confirm that Sport Group has completed the installation of the turf at the Belfius Hockey Arena - Belgium’s new national hockey stadium, where the overall stadium construction is well advanced. The stadium, in Wavre near Brussels, will feature half of the matches of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
2025 Sultan of Johor Cup
Johor, Malaysia
15 Oct 2025 16:05 NZL v PAK (RR) 3 - 2
15 Oct 2025 18:15 MAS v GBR (RR) 1 - 4
15 Oct 2025 20:35 AUS v IND (RR) 4 - 2
16 Oct 2025 is a rest day
17 Oct 2025 16:05 IND v MAS (RR)
17 Oct 2025 18:15 NZL v GBR (RR)
17 Oct 2025 20:35 PAK v AUS (RR)
Pool standings
Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 – Live Coverage
India lose 2–4 to Australia at Sultan of Johor Cup 2025
Captain Rohit and Arshdeep Singh scored the two goals for India
Johor (Malaysia): The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 2-4 defeat against Australia in its fourth pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia. Indian Captain Rohit (22') and Arshdeep Singh (60') scored for the Blue Colts while Oscar Sproule (39', 42'), Andrew Patrick (40') and Captain Dylan Downey (51') were the goalscorers for Australia.
Pakistan suffer 3–2 loss to New Zealand in Sultan of Johor Cup thriller
LAHORE : New Zealand edged past Pakistan 3–2 in a thrilling Sultan of Johor Cup encounter at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Wednesday, denting Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Pakistan fall to New Zealand in junior hockey Sultan of Johor Cup
Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup received a body blow with a 3-2 reverse against New Zealand in Johor Bahru on Wednesday.
Great Britain too strong for Malaysia in SoJC
By Aftar Singh
A Malaysia player (in blue) in a SoJC match against Great Britain. Pic from SoJC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were outplayed by defending champion Great Britain 4-1 in the Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Stadium today.
India stand between Malaysia and the podium
By Aftar Singh
Nor Saiful Zaini. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's target is a podium finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC), but heading into their last round robin match against India tomorrow, the hosts are far from that goal.
5 Dar Academy boys in Johor Bahru
By Ijaz Chaudhry
The Pakistan Junior team participating in the ongoing edition of Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru includes five players from Dar Hockey Academy, the country's biggest reservoir of hockey talent:
Central Asia Championship Tashkent 2025
Tashkent (UZB)
All times GMT +5
Men
15 Oct 2025 15:00 UZB v HKG (One Pool) 3 - 2
16 Oct 2025 10:30 KGZ v KAZ (One Pool) 0 - 40
16 Oct 2025 15:00 HKG v TJK (One Pool) 15 - 0
17 Oct 2025 12:45 KAZ v UZB (One Pool)
Pool standings
Women
15 Oct 2025 10:30 TJK v KGZ (One Pool) 8 - 0
15 Oct 2025 12:45 UZB v KAZ (One Pool) 3 - 0
16 Oct 2025 12:45 KGZ v INA (One Pool) 0 - 45
17 Oct 2025 10:30 KAZ v TJK (One Pool)
17 Oct 2025 15:00 INA v UZB (One Pool)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
From one Olympian to another: Gurbux Singh salutes Roop Singh’s legacy
“Legends like Roop Singh started the journey. It was a revelation to see him from such close quarters,” recalled Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, Gurbux Singh.
New Delhi: Roop Singh, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and one of the finest forwards of Indian hockey’s golden era, remains an enduring symbol of India's dominance that defined the sport in its early decades. A member of India’s victorious teams at the 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the younger brother of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh’s name occupies a proud place in the game’s history.
Doubts to Dominance: Nye Roberts Ignites HC Melbourne’s Epic Round One Fightback
By Adam Clifford
Trailing 0-2 deep in the second quarter, Tassie with all the momentum and lining up for their eighth set piece in the Battle of Bass Strait season opener, Nye Roberts’ mind was not on glory. As he trudged back to the half line, he was caught in a private wrestle with doubt. Could he really be the one to change the game, surrounded by so much talent? “I was actually doubting that I would be the one to have a game changing moment such as putting us in the lead,” he admits. “Just goes to show that your thoughts do not define what is going to happen next.”
Perth Thundersticks Team Selection: Round 2 vs Canberra Chill
Fuelled by resilience and determination, the Perth Thundersticks are fired up and ready to make a statement on home turf, locking in their squads for their first home fixture of the 2025 One Active Hockey One season.
Irish EY Hockey League Round 7 this weekend sees table-top challenges across both Women’s and Men’s Leagues.
With the title race now well and truly underway, top sides face some of their biggest challenges yet as places at the top of the table could see yet another change of hands.
A double header weekend for the Scottish women`s Premiership
There is a log jam at the top of the women`s Premiership – Watsonians, Clydesdale Western and Edinburgh University sit on twelve points with Wildcats and St Andrews University only two points adrift. However, there is nothing better than a double header weekend to unjam some of the logs.
SSM launches Pakistan’s first junior hockey league
ISLAMABAD : Strawberry Sports Management (SSM) has announced the launch of Heroes Super Hockey (HSH), Pakistan’s first-ever junior-level field hockey league, set to debut in the 2025–26 season. The initiative marks a major step toward reviving the national sport by building a structured pathway for youth talent identification, development, and professional exposure. The league will feature regional franchise teams comprising junior players from across the country, guided by experienced coaches.