Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
23 Apr 2026 12:30 HKG v UZB (Pool A) 0 - 4
23 Apr 2026 15:00 KAZ v INA (Pool B)
23 Apr 2026 17:30 TPE v BAN (Pool A)
23 Apr 2026 20:00 SGP v SRI (Pool B)
24 Apr 2026 12:30 UZB v BAN (Pool A)
24 Apr 2026 15:00 TPE v HKG (Pool A)
24 Apr 2026 17:30 KAZ v SGP (Pool B)
24 Apr 2026 20:00 SRI v INA (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Women’s hockey team set for historic debut
Bangladesh’s women’s hockey team are set to embark on a historic journey today as they play their first-ever senior international match, opening their Asian Games Qualifiers campaign in Jakarta.
Vantage Black Sticks Men FIH Nations Cup draw announced
The Vantage Black Sticks Men are set to return to the international stage at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, as they look to secure a third consecutive title.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Pam Hixon
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.
Melbourne Cobras announce inaugural head coaches
Melbourne Cobras are excited to announce the appointment of David John as the Head Coach for the Women’s team and Mitch Hayde as the Head Coach for the Men’s team. Both highly credentialed coaches have committed to two-year terms, providing strong leadership and a stable foundation ahead of the club’s inaugural season.
Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
23 Apr 2026 12:30 HKG v UZB (Pool A)
23 Apr 2026 15:00 KAZ v INA (Pool B)
23 Apr 2026 17:30 TPE v BAN (Pool A)
23 Apr 2026 20:00 SGP v SRI (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Brad Read provides insights on European camp in the UK
From first picking up a hockey stick in Blenheim as an under 10, to having the opportunity to play for clubs across Europe, it has been quite the journey for Vantage Black Sticks veteran, Brad Read. After 75 caps and a 10 year journey, including appearances at the Commonwealth Games and Olympics, his passion for playing for the national side remains, and thanks to a recent training camp hosted in the UK by Hockey New Zealand, he feels more connected to the national side than he has in years.
Den Bosch more productive than ever in away games
Ramon Min
There is no measure of Den Bosch's goal tally in away games this season. In ten matches, coach Nanco Jansonius' team has already scored 42 goals. This makes Den Bosch by far the most scoring away team of the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men this season.
Negri signal intent with clinical Charity Shield win
By Aftar Singh
Fatin Shafika Sukri (right) in action last year for Police Blue Warriors in a Malaysian Women’s Hockey League match. -- NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Negri Sembilan began the Malaysian Women's Hockey League strongly, defeating Malaysian University 4-0 to claim the Charity Shield at pitch two, Seremban 2 Hockey Stadium yesterday.
2026 JHL Wrapped
Now in its second year, the Junior Hockey League continues to provide a clear development platform for players aspiring to progress into the Premier Hockey League and beyond into the Future Black Sticks and Black Sticks. The camp structure and competition over the course of the week is designed to mirror the demands of the Premier Hockey League and looks to nurture and prepare players for the next step. 
Dar Hockey Academy's Immense Contribution in Customs' Success
By Ijaz Chaudhry
Pakistan Customs won the National Under 18 Hockey Championship at Islamabad's Naseer Bunda Stadium defeating Punjab 3-1 in the final.
Potter and Geers to lead Thundersticks into 2026
Hockey WA and the Perth Thundersticks are delighted to announce the head coaches who will lead the Women’s and Men’s teams in 2026.
Remembering Sukhdev (Sukhi) Singh Rao (1933 – 2026)
by Dil Bahra
Sukhdev Rao
Sukhdev (“Sukhi”) Singh Rao, a highly respected figure in club hockey in London and a pioneer in the development of Sikh participation in the English game, passed away peacefully on Sunday 12 April 2026 at the age of 92 in Loughborough, England.
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