Saturday 4 July 2026

USMNT Earns Series Split Despite Final Match Defeat to Canada



SURREY, Canada - Playing in rainy conditions, the No. 26 U.S. Men's National Team fell 3-0 to No. 19 Canada in the final match of the series. Despite the result, the teams finished the series level overall after each side claimed a win after drawing the first contest.

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2026 Test Matches POL v AUT
Politechnika Poznańska

All times GMT +2

4 Jul 2026 17:00 POL v AUT 1 - 1 (2 - 4 SO)
5 Jul 2026 11:00 POL v AUT 2 - 1

FIH Match Centre

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Austria going for three in-a-row as Ukraine and Poland face epic rematch



Austria are one win away from a third successive boys U16 Hockey 5s title while the girls championship final will be a repeat of the 2024 decider between Ukraine and Poland.

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Scotland Men’s Squad Named For EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers in Rome

The Scotland’s men’s squad has been selected for the EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers taking place in Rome, Italy, from the 9th – 12th July. The tournament represents Scotland’s bigg

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Pro League Show in Europe Indicates Indian Men’s Hockey Team Hitting Form at the Right Time

India defeated World Champions Germany and reigning Olympic gold medallists Netherlands, while taking the fight against England down to the wire in the recently concluded European leg of the FIH Pro League 



New Delhi: The Indian Men's Hockey Team concluded the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26 on a high, registering confidence-boosting victories over the reigning World Champions Germany and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists, the Netherlands, while taking the fight against world No. 3 England down the wire. More importantly, the performances reflected a side that gathered momentum with every phase of the tournament, building valuable confidence ahead of the World Cup and the Asian Games.

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'We can beat any team if we stick to our game plan,' says India hockey coach Craig Fulton


Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton

New Delhi: India can beat any country in the world if the team sticks to its game plan, asserted the national men's hockey side head coach Craig Fulton after a strong performance in the last leg of its otherwise overall poor campaign in the FIH Pro League.

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PHF announces international coaching team to lead national hockey revival

A key objective of these appointments is the development of Pakistan's own coaching infrastructure

Zulfiqar Baig


Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X

LAHORE:The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the selection of an internationally acclaimed high-performance coaching team as part of its comprehensive strategy to revive Pakistan hockey and restore the country's standing among the world's leading hockey nations.

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Panel of foreign experts named to lead Pakistan hockey revival

Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Friday announced a well-known international coaching team to spearhead an ambitious programme aimed at reviving the country’s hockey fortunes and restoring Pakistan’s standing among the world’s leading hockey nations.

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PHF appoints international coaching team to lead Pakistan hockey revival

Dutch coach Herman Kruis has been named Overall National Hockey Coaching Advisor and Head Coach


An undated photograph of sports psychologist Chris Bowen. — Instagram/@ChrisBowen

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed an internationally acclaimed high-performance coaching team as part of its long-term strategy to revive Pakistan hockey and restore the country's position among the world's leading hockey nations.

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Hockey teams begin Asian Games preparation camps

DHAKA - The Bangladesh men's hockey team began its training camp today (Saturday) at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium under the supervision of head coach Mosiur Rahman Biplob in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games.

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Punjab A too good for GB in Pakistan Women’s Hockey

ISLAMABAD: Punjab A produced a scintillating display to outclass Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) 11-0 in the Prime Minister National Under-21 Women’s Hockey Championship at the Nasir Bunda Hockey Stadium on Friday.

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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