Friday 3 April 2026
Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Bangkok Thailand
All games GMT +7
2 Apr 2026 10:00 BAN v TPE (Pool B) 4 - 3
2 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v UZB (Pool B) 3 - 1
2 Apr 2026 14:00 HKG v INA (Pool A) 3 - 4
2 Apr 2026 16:00 THA v KAZ (Pool A) 2 - 2
3 Apr 2026 10:00 TPE v UZB (Pool B) 0 - 8
3 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v BAN (Pool B) 3 - 2
3 Apr 2026 14:00 OMA v INA (Pool A) 4 - 1
3 Apr 2026 16:00 HKG v KAZ (Pool A)
4 Apr 2026 16:00 THA v OMA (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
A New Stage for World Hockey: Belfius Hockey Arena Opens Its Doors
Under a radiant spring sky in Wavre, a new landmark for global hockey came to life. As four thousand supporters streamed into the Belfius Hockey Arena, their enthusiasm echoing across the plaza, it was clear this was more than a national celebration—it was the unveiling of a future World Cup stage.
ABN AMRO EHL Finals 2026
Fixtures and results
Euro Hockey League: British clubs find going tough
Old Georgians will play Surbiton in the play-off matches PIC: World Sport Pics
British clubs failed to prosper as Old Georgians and Surbiton were knocked out of the men’s Euro Hockey League and Reading women also exited at the first hurdle.
Watsonians advance to the quarter-finals on their EHL debut
WATSONIANS 6 RAILWAY UNION (IRELAND) 1
Watsonians made a dream debut to the women`s EuroHockey League Final 12 today with an impressive and historic 6-1 win over Irish champions Railway Union. Now they will be up against Dutch hosts `s-Hertogenbosch – a win here would be quite something.
Participating teams and pools revealed for inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup!
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the participating teams and the Pools of the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, which will take place from 20 to 24 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, as follows:
Pakistan to participate in inaugural Para Hockey World Cup
16-team tournament to be co-hosted by Netherlands and Belgium from August 20 to 24 this year
By Faizan Lakhani
This undated picture shows two players in action during a Para Hockey match. — FIH
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to make history this year by participating in the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup 2026, marking a significant step forward for inclusive sport in the country.
Speedy Tigers' new coach takes charge
By By Aftar Singh
Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal. FILEPICf3
KUALA LUMPUR: New national chief coach Brendon Carolan needs to take the Speedy Tigers to the next level in tournaments after a string of poor results under former coach Sarjit Singh.
Coaching shake-up in Malaysian hockey
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederatiion president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal (third from left) meeting thr new line up of coaches in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) has made changes to the coaching structure of the national women's senior and junior teams with the hope of improving the performance and standard in tournaments.
C.R. Kumar to inject ‘Indian edge’ into Malaysia women’s hockey with revolutionary 1RM training
Malaysia’s women’s hockey team is set for a major physical overhaul as new head coach C.R. Kumar introduces science-backed 1RM strength training to boost power, speed, and competitiveness ahead of major regional and continental tournaments
Sandru Narayanan
CR Kumar promises a new era for Malaysian women’s hockey, one that is stronger, faster, and ready to compete at the highest level. - Scoop file pic, April 3, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s women’s hockey team is set for a physical transformation under newly appointed head coach CR Kumar, who plans to bring the “Indian edge” to the squad by introducing One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) weight training—a method designed to build strength, power, and explosiveness among players currently lacking in physicality.
MHC under fresh scrutiny as questions deepen over Sarjit exit
Coaching committee sidelined in both the sacking and successor’s appointment, as KPIs, review practices and employment terms come under focus.
Frankie D'Cruz
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/04/03/mhc-under-fresh-scrutiny-as-questions-deepen-over-sarjit-exit
Sarjit Singh (left) arrived through a formal selection process, while Brendon Carolan’s elevation apparently followed a different path.
KUALA LUMPUR: The removal of national head coach Sarjit Singh has drawn fresh scrutiny on the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), with new details raising questions over how key calls were reached — and who drove them.
Delhi’s young players hail Zafar Iqbal getting Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award
K ARUMUGAM
In a glittering ceremony that celebrated the finest in the sport, former Indian captain and Olympic Gold medalist Zafar Iqbal was recently bestowed with Hockey India’s prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor is a fitting testament to a man whose name is synonymous with the spirit, speed, and glory of Indian hockey during a defining era. While the entire nation rejoices in this well-deserved recognition, perhaps no group is more elated than the young stakeholders of the Delhi-based hockey Trust, “One Thousand Hockey Legs” (OTHL).
Day 2 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar
Rajgir, Bihar: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar, held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Thursday witnessed Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Telangana Hockey and Chhattisgarh Hockey register notable wins in their respective matches.
Day 2 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Bengal, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Thursday in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Building Peace, Hope, and Opportunity Through Hockey
In the vibrant and historic streets of Dhaka, where tradition meets resilience, the Ostad Fazlu Hockey Academy stands as a powerful symbol of unity, hope, and transformation.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Bangkok Thailand
All games GMT +7
2 Apr 2026 10:00 BAN v TPE (Pool B) 4 - 3
2 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v UZB (Pool B) 3 - 1
2 Apr 2026 14:00 HKG v INA (Pool A) 3 - 4
2 Apr 2026 16:00 THA v KAZ (Pool A) 2 - 2
3 Apr 2026 10:00 TPE v UZB (Pool B)
3 Apr 2026 12:00 SRI v BAN (Pool B)
3 Apr 2026 14:00 OMA v INA (Pool A)
3 Apr 2026 16:00 HKG v KAZ (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
USA Brings Home Two Bronze on Final Day of 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup
NOTTINGHAM, England - On the final day of competition at the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup (MIWC) at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham, England, two USA teams took the courts with medals on the line. The U.S. O-35 Men and O-45 Women each captured bronze, emerging as the only two of the ten competing American squads to reach the podium and close out the tournament with hardware.
Euro Hockey League Women
Results Wednesday 1 April
Railway Union v Watsonians W 1 - 6
Slavia Prague W v Gantoise W 0 -9
Reading W v Mannheimer W 0 - 4
SCHC W v Egara W 6 - 1
Idyllic Waldstadion ready for high quality men’s Rohrmax EuroHockey Club Trophy I
Rohrmax EuroHockey Club Trophy I (Vienna, Austria)
SV Arminen welcomes the Rohrmax EuroHockey Club Trophy I to the idyllic Waldstadion on the hill rising above Vienna this weekend as eight teams go for gold.
Rapid AHTC Wien’s rise put to the test with women’s Club Trophy I
Women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy I
AHTC Wien host the women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy I in Vienna this weekend following their incredible rise up three divisions since 2021.
Top U19 Euro hockey club talent to compete
Dutch club SV Kampong in Utrecht will host the upcoming EHCO Trophy, one of the most prestigious international U19 field hockey tournaments in Europe.
Top scorers: family anniversary for sisters Pien and Jip Dicke
Ramon Min
Sisters Pien and Jip Dicke
In the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, sisters Pien and Jip Dicke could celebrate a fine milestone together after their goals in the top match against Kampong. In the men's side, Orange-Rood striker Struan Walker is unstoppable: he scored his third hat-trick of the season.
Across the EHL | Week Seventeen
Bowdon clinched the Open/Mens Division One North title to return to the top flight after a season’s absence. They were all but mathematically assured of finishing top before the weekend but earned the point they needed to make sure in a 3-3 draw with Harborne.
Day 1 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar
Rajgir, Bihar: The opening day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar saw Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Mizoram, Goans Hockey, Delhi Hockey, and Hockey Karnataka win their respective matches.
Day 1 Results: 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi: The opening day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Delhi Hockey, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu Hockey, Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Hockey Jammu and Kashmir all registered victories in their respective opening matches.
Dutch awarded Euro Hockey 2029 as national training hub takes shape
The Netherlands has been awarded hosting rights for the 2029 EuroHockey Championships, with organisers tying the event to a major redevelopment of the Wagener Stadium complex and a new elite training hub for national teams.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Over the next few weeks, USA Field Hockey will be celebrating and honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees prior to the Gala, hosted by the USA Field Hockey Foundation.
Torbay Easter Hockey Festival to stage 74th running
Buffaloes, Stickells Cup winners 2022 in Torbay
The 74th running of the Torbay Easter Hockey Festival takes place between April 3-6.
FIH signs exclusive agreement with Pakistani broadcaster tapmad for the 2026 World Cup
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive digital and television broadcast rights agreement with Pakistani broadcaster tapmad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, taking place from 15 to 30 August 2026.
Latest ‘Women Who Thrive’ episode features Tess Howard
The fifth episode of the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series features England and Great Britain hockey Olympian Tess Howard. Since earning her first senior call-up in 2018, she has been a key pillar of her national team, scoring in the final to help England win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and reaching the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with Team GB.
Wife of Kenyan Hockey Olympian Avtar Singh Sohal, Ripudaman Kaur Sohal, Passes Away at 83
By Prabhjot Singh
Ripudaman Kaur Sohal
Ripudaman Kaur Sohal, 83, wife of prominent Kenyan hockey Olympian Avtar Singh Sohal, passed away at a hospital in Mohali. She had been admitted for several days and was scheduled to undergo low back surgery on Wednesday morning.
Tauqeer Dar: Most Suitable Person for Pakistan Hockey`s Revival
Pakistan has the potential to excel in every field.
By Ijaz Chaudhry
The prime requirement is Right Person for the Right Job
Pakistan's national game is Hockey. Also, the sport which has given us three golds and three silvers at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Pakistan hockey has hit rock bottom. Pakistan has failed to qualify for the last three Olympics.
There is one person who can reinvigorate Pakistan hockey and bring back the past glories.
What are the Foremost Requirements?
-Revitalising hockey at the Grassroots
-Getting Sponsorship
-Arranging Foreign Tours
-Bringing Foreign Teams
Tauqeer Dar (Olympic gold medallist 1984) has the Proven Credentials - Ticks all the Boxes
-He is running the Best Academy in Pakistan, Dar Hockey Academy which is a conveyer belt of talent; providing players to the national teams. Dar Academy boys have been regularly featuring in Pakistan's national and age group teams for the last 10 years
-Arranging Foreign Tours for his academy to top hockey nations: Six tours of Europe in the last 12 years: Holland, Belgium and Germany. Also tours to India & Malaysia.
-All through Sponsorship arranged by his own efforts; not a single penny from the government or federation
-In 2012, when terrorism was at its peak, he arranged a tour of Flying Dutch Veterans to Pakistan. The Dutch team was studded with Olympic & World Cup medallists. The team played three matches in Lahore including two matches at the Johar Town stadium watched by thousands of spectators.
Easily the most suitable person to turn Pakistan hockey’s fortunes around.
If Tauqeer is appointed the Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, he can bring big business tycoons to sponsor hockey in the country. He can turn the PHF into a corporate body. Pakistan hockey will not be dependent on the government for any financial assistance and will also again see the international achievements of the past.
The following two videos give a good insight into the work & achievements of the Hockey Academy:
Dar Hockey Academy - A Great Success Story
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjAcFKWjRI0&t=331s
Dar Hockey Academy (Pakistan) Tour of Europe 2019
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TDyMDqK0Gk&t=32s
Ijaz...Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him & his work, visit http://www.sportscorrespondent.info