Saturday 2 May 2026

The Vantage Black Sticks Women advance to Bronze medal match on Monday



The Vantage Black Sticks took on world No. 2 Argentina for the second time at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, in what was an exciting rematch and another valuable test against one of the best teams in the world.

Bangladesh Women’s Hockey Secures Maiden Asian Games Berth in Stunning Debut

K ARUMUGAM



Its a double delight for the Asian Hockey. A new national team enters its galaxy. In a monumental achievement for Bangladesh sports, the senior national women’s hockey team has made history by qualifying for the first-time-ever for the Asian Games. Despite this being their maiden appearance in an official senior international tournament, the team defied expectations at the recently concluded Asian Games Qualifiers, showcasing remarkable grit and talent to secure their spot in the premier continental event. Now, neighbours like India should engage their women’s team in its domestic and international calender so that they get the much needed leg up.

2026 4 Nations Invitational Tournament (Singapore)
Singapore
Senior Mens Outdoor 

All times GMT +8

1 May 2026 16:00     VIE v BRU       2 - 4
1 May 2026 18:00     SGP v CAM    9 - 0

2 May 2026 16:00     BRU v CAM     3 - 2
2 May 2026 18:00     SGP v VIE      11 - 0

3 May 2026 16:00     VIE v CAM     
3 May 2026 18:00     BRU v SGP     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

What you need to know about men's match round 21

Ramon Min


Sander de Wijn vs Koen Bijen

The Tulp Hoofdklasse Men is up to match round 21. Den Bosch must win at Kampong to keep the playoffs alive and Oranje-Rood is going for a club record. Read the facts and figures here.

What you need to know about women's match round 21

Ramon Min



The penultimate match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women is on the menu. Den Bosch plays the top match against Kampong on their own field and Tilburg must win to avoid direct relegation. Here are the stats for this weekend's six matches.

Hockey Ireland Announces Departure of High Performance Director Lisa Jacob



Hockey Ireland today announced that High Performance Director Lisa Jacob will step away from her role to pursue a new professional opportunity.

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