Wednesday 27 May 2026

Australian Women's Hockey Team edge India 2-1 in opening match of friendly series



The four-match friendly series between the Indian and Australian Women’s Hockey Teams commenced on Tuesday with a close encounter that saw Australia secure a narrow 2-1 victory in Perth.

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Harmanpreet returns to lead as Hockey India names 24-member squad for European leg of FIH Pro League 2025-26

Harmanpreet returns after a break for personal reasons during the Hobart leg of the Pro League in February this year. India will face the Netherlands, Germany, England and Pakistan during this European tour.



New Delhi: Hockey India on Wednesday announced a formidable 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the upcoming European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-26. Harmanpreet Singh returns to lead the side aftera break for personal reasons during the Hobart leg of the Pro League in February this year.

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Thierry Brinkman: "We’re going to play attractive hockey that the crowd can enjoy"



As the final stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 13 June), let us hear from the participating teams. Today, Thierry Brinkman, captain of the Dutch men’s national team, shares his thoughts.

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U18 Asia Cup 2026
Kakamigahara

All times GMT +9

Men

29 May 2026 13:00     IND v KAZ (Pool A)         
29 May 2026 15:00     KOR v TPE (Pool A)     

Pool standings

Women

29 May 2026 17:00     CHN v TPE (Pool B)     
29 May 2026 19:00     KOR v SGP (Pool A)     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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Pakistan U18 hockey team arrives for Asia Cup 2026 in Japan

LAHORE: The Pakistan national Under 18 hockey team has reached Kakamigahara, Japan, to compete in the Under 18 Asia Cup 2026, organised by the Asian Hockey Federation. The men’s tournament runs from May 29 to June 6, bringing together Asia’s leading youth sides for continental honours.

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Swiss men and Scottish women complete EHL line-up



Switzerland’s men and Scotland’s women have been confirmed as the final nations to receive a place in next season’s Euro Hockey League following confirmation of the latest EHL Ranking Table.

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Hockey in an exciting place, with both challenges and opportunities ahead – main takeaways from Hockey Ireland’s 2026 AGM



On Sunday, May 24, Hockey Ireland held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). While a core governance requirement, the AGM also provided an opportunity to update the hockey community on the current state of the sport and plans for the future.

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Team Osaka repeat for women’s title at the 54th California Cup on Memorial Day while Bulldogs take men’s title
 
Jawwad Qamar
 


The 54th California Cup saw Team Osaka repeat by completely dominating the Trash Pandas 5-1 for their fourth Cal Cup title. Five different players; Natalie Hoppe, Dani van Rootselaar, Stella Malinowski, Sophie Knight and Emma Donnelly scored for the team from Canada giving it a 5-0 lead that stood until the last minute when Mia Digiulio’s penalty corner strike broke the shutout for the Pandas.

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PHF launches nationwide talent hunt to revive Pakistan hockey

Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: In a major step aimed at reviving the country’s fading hockey fortunes, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has unveiled an ambitious nationwide talent hunt and grassroots development programme designed to identify and nurture young players from across the country.

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Dr. PT Usha and Dr. Dilip Tirkey launch Landmark hockey history Book by K Arumugam



NEW DELHI – In a momentous event that seamlessly merged India’s illustrious sporting history with its ambitious future, some of the nation’s most decorated icons gathered at The Connaught Hotel, New Delhi, today for the official launch of a pioneering historical account of Indian hockey. The high-profile gathering bore witness to the unveiling of India’s Olympic Gold: Hockey Triumph at Amsterdam, authored by renowned hockey historian K Arumugam. Incidentally, today marks the 98th anniversary of India’s first Olympic Gold obtained at Amsterdam in 1928. 

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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