Saturday 30 May 2026

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Registers Second Consecutive Win in Perth, Beating Australia 2-0 in Third Match of the Friendly Series



Perth: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly series at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday.

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Indian Women's Hockey Team Loses 2-3 in a tight fourth game to draw the friendly series against Australia in Perth

The four-match series ends 2-2, giving India ideal competitive preparation heading into the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand



Perth: The Indian Women's Hockey Team concluded their four-match friendly series against Australia with a close 2-3 defeat in the fourth and last game in Perth on Saturday, which meant that the series ended in a 2-2 draw. 

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U18 Asia Cup 2026
Kakamigahara

All times GMT +9

Men

29 May 2026 13:00     IND v KAZ (Pool A)         13 - 0
29 May 2026 15:00     KOR v TPE (Pool A)     4 - 1

30 May 2026 11:00      PAK v CHN (Pool B)     3 - 0 
30 May 2026 13:00     MAS v BAN (Pool B)     2 - 4
30 May 2026 15:00     KOR v KAZ (Pool A)     13 - 0
30 May 2026 19:00     JPN v TPE (Pool A)     

31 May 2026 13:00         BAN v CHN (Pool B)     
31 May 2026 15:00         PAK v MAS (Pool B)     
31 May 2026 17:00         JPN v IND (Pool A)     

Pool standings

Women

29 May 2026 17:00     CHN v TPE (Pool B)     8 - 1
29 May 2026 19:00     KOR v SGP (Pool A)     8 - 0 

30 May 2026 09:00     IND v MAS (Pool A)     2 - 1 
30 May 2026 17:00     JPN v BAN (Pool B)     12 - 0

31 May 2026 09:00     KOR v IND (Pool A)     
31 May 2026 11:00         MAS v SGP (Pool A)     
31 May 2026 19:00         JPN v CHN (Pool B)     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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U-18 men begin Asia Cup Hockey mission with Malaysia win



Bangladesh Under-18 men's team began their Asia Cup Hockey campaign with a 4-2 victory over formidable Malaysia in Japan on Saturday.

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Malaysia coach tells his team to buck up after embarrassing loss

By Aftar Singh


A Malaysia player (in white) in action against two Bangladesh players . - Pic from AHF

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were shocked 4-2 by minnows Bangladesh in a boys' Under-18 Asia Cup hockey Group B match at Kakamigahara in Japan today.

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Indian U18 Women's Hockey Team holds nerve to beat Malaysia 2-1 for a winning start to U18 Asia Cup 2026

 India's 15-year-old forward Nousheen Naz scores two goals to star in her team's fighting victory in Kakamigahara, Japan, and was named 'Player of the Match'



Kakamigahara, May: The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team started their U18 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Malaysia in their opening Pool A match in Japan on Saturday.

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Gareth Grundie: Fantastic opportunity to test ourselves against the best teams in the world



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, Gareth Grundie, coach of the Irish women’s national team, shares his thoughts.

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Bonn beckons for German final four



The highlight of the German hockey calendar hits the turf tomorroaw with the top four men’s and women’s teams will compete at the Bonner THV grounds for national championship titles.

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Penarth Ladies 1’s unforgettable campaign 



Unbeaten seasons are rare in the sporting world; winning every single game across all competitions is unheard of. But that’s exactly what Penarth Ladies 1 have managed to achieve this season, winning the West Premier, Welsh National Championship and EuroHockey Club Challenge I titles with an intact 100% record. 

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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