Thursday 26 March 2026

Carolan sees silver lining in tight turnaround

By S. SAKTESH



PETALING JAYA: The tight turnaround between the World Cup and Asian Games will pose a significant challenge, but hockey head coach Brendan Carolan (pic) believes it also presents valuable opportunities for growth.

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Anmol Ekka, Sakshi Rana React to Nominations for Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025

he two young stars have been nominated for the Men’s and Women’s U-21 Player of the Year awards respectively



New Delhi: Ahead of the eighth edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards, which is scheduled to be held on 27 March in New Delhi, promising Indian hockey talents Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana expressed their pride and excitement after being nominated for prestigious under-21 honours.

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Cassiem Driven by Legacy, Brotherhood and Amsterdam support for EHL debut



Mustapha Cassiem is thankful to the emotional support of AH&BC Amsterdam and his team mates over the past few months, admitting success on the hockey field “means so much more” in the wake of his father Abdul-Azziz’s death in January.

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Club icon Sander de Wijn quits after eighteen seasons at Kampong

Ramon Min


De Wijn

Sander de Wijn is putting a stop to his career in top hockey after this season. The 35-year-old Kampong defender is currently in his eighteenth season in the Utrecht club's main squad, a club record.

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Klein Zwitserland sign New Zealand goalgetter Sam Lane

Ramon Min|


Sam Lane NZL

Klein Zwitserland have secured the services of Sam Lane for next season. The 28-year-old goalgetter from New Zealand has signed a two-season contract with the current number eight of the Tulp Hoofdklasse.

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Top scorers: Fokke on the rise, Walker chasing club record

Ramon Min


Luna Fokke

With four goals in her last five matches, Kampong captain Luna Fokke has now entered the wide sub-top of the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women's top scorers' rankings. In the men's side, top scorer Struan Walker is chasing a club record.

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PC queen Yibbi Jansen is on path to beat Dutch hockey goals mark


Yibbi Jansen celebrates in the Hockey India League ALL PICS: Saikat Das / aceimages for HIL

Yibbi Jansen has moved within range of one of Dutch field hockey’s longest-standing records after surpassing 100 international goals, but closing the gap to Maartje Paumen will require sustaining a near one-to-one scoring rate over the coming years.

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All to Play For in Weekend Ahead as Irish EYHL Season Heads Towards Dramatic Finale



It’s neck and neck in the race for EY Champions Trophy play-off places and top-flight promotion across EY Hockey League Division 1 and 2 as the league reaches its closing stages.

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School hockey lays the foundation for future stars

School hockey lays the foundation for future international players, teaching skills, discipline, and teamwork while opening pathways to higher-level competition.

Arisja Misselhorn


Annelle Lloyd works her magic as a goalie for the South African women’s hockey team. Photo: Supplied

School hockey plays an important role in the development of players. This is according to Anelle Lloyd, who was South Africa’s goalkeeper at the 2024 Olympic Games in France.

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FIH President Tayyab Ikram meets IOC President Kirsty Coventry 



FIH President Tayyab Ikram met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and said: “Had a great interaction with International Olympic Committee – IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. We engaged in a thorough discussion about the ongoing geopolitical situation, its impact on sport, hoc events and the potential of sport to bring nations together, which is especially important at this time.

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2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Katie Bam



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.

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PM urged to postpone ‘unconstitutional’ PHF Congress meeting

Mohammad Yaqoob


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on March 20. — DawnNewsTV/File

LAHORE: Terming the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Congress meeting scheduled for Friday unconstitutional, several representatives from different parts of the country who claim to be the genuine members of the Congress and some former players have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to postpone the said meeting.

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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