Sunday 7 May 2026
‘Beating India in Pro League matches could start revival of Pakistan hockey’
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: Vowing to produce an improved show in the FIH Pro League matches next month, Pakistan hockey team’s captain Ammad Butt on Saturday said that victories against arch-rivals India could start revival of the national game.
Amsterdam stuns favorite SCHC to reach Final
Peter Klanke
Amsterdam ladies have pulled off a stunt by eliminating title favourite SCHC for the national title in the Tulp Hoofdklasse. After the 3-2 win on their own pitch on Ascension Day, it became 1-0 for SCHC on Saturday afternoon in mostly exciting and not a good second game. In the necessary shot-outs, Anne Veenendaal played a leading role, leaving Amsterdam to play the final for the national title against Den Bosch.
Joosje Burg’s late winner sends Den Bosch to Final
Peter Klanke
Den Bosch women have qualified for the final of the playoffs for the sixth time in a row and for the 27th (!) time in the last 28 seasons. On their own pitch at the Oosterplas, the reigning national champion was too strong for Kampong in the second semi-final 3-2. In a hectic last quarter, the nerve-racking match seemed to end in shoot-outs, but in the end Joosje Burg dealt the final blow to the Utrechters.
Rewatch: Matla and Burg important, farewell De Waard at SCHC
Ramon Min
The finalists of the play-offs for the women's national title have been announced. Watch here how Den Bosch and Amsterdam qualified for the final, at the expense of Kampong and SCHC.
Scottish Under 15 Girls Inter-Districts
In Pool A, East Purple topped the group having gone unbeaten against West Gold, South, North and South West.
Saturday 16 May 2026
PHF shortlists 35 players for FIH Pro League trials
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has called 35 players for the next phase of preparations for the FIH Pro Hockey League, with final trials scheduled for May 19 and 20. Following the two days of final trials, the national team for the upcoming Pro League fixtures will be confirmed.
2026 Women's FIH Nations Cup squad as been named
Hockey New Zealand has named the Vantage Black Sticks Women squad set to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland next month.
India U-18 men held to a draw by Australia, women fight valiantly in series openers
Bhopal: The India U18 men’s and women’s teams began their four-match series against the Australia U18 men’s and women’s teams, respectively, at the SAI Central Regional Centre Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday evening.
Late Defensive Lapses Cost India U-18 Teams Victories against Australia in Series Openers
S2h Team
BHOPAL, India: The eagerly anticipated U-18 hockey bilateral International Series (BIS) series between India and Australia began with high drama and palpable tension at the SAI Central Centre in Bhopal. In two thrilling openers that served as crucial preparation for the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup, both Indian junior teams showcased immense talent only to be undone by critical lapses in concentration during the final moments of their respective matches. The Indian Women’s U-18 team suffered a crushing collapse to lose 4-3, while the Indian Men’s U-18 team secured a 2-2 draw after conceding a last-minute equalizer.
Hockey India removes U-18 team staffer following sexual misconduct allegations:
Junior Hockey coach Sudhir Golla has been released from all of his coaching responsibilities following complaints of alleged sexual misconduct and negligence of duties on Friday.)
Coach Sudhir Golla's expulsion adds u to the criticism the Hockey India administration has received this week. Image: X/@TheHockeyIndia
Hockey India has dismissed support staff member Sudhir Golla from the Under-18 boys camp in Bhopal on Friday, following allegations of misconduct and neglect of duty. Golla had been serving as the assistant coach in the programme preparing for an International bilateral series in Australia, but has now been ousted from the camp.
“We are well prepared to handle pressure,” says Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain Salima Tete ahead of Australia tour
New Delhi: As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.
Focusing on specific areas we want to improve: Indian women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne
Indian women’s hockey chief coach is optimistic about the progress the team has made and its chances at upcoming meets.
By Ritu Sejwal 
Coach Sjoerd Marijne (Photo credit: Hockey India
When Sjoerd Marijne returned to the Indian women’s hockey team in January, there was little time to make any major changes as the side was already preparing for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad.
Tahir Zaman to be PHF director high performance, development
Asher Butt
LAHORE: Former national coach and Olympian Tahir Zaman has been offered the post of Director High Performance and Development and will assume a senior operational role — effectively becoming the federation’s second-in-command after the PHF president.
From Schoolboy Recruit to Club Legend: Sikh Union Honours Avtar Singh Sohal at 88
by Dil Bahra
Avtar Singh Sohal (Right) receives the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Lifetime Achievement Award during the Club’s centenary celebrations on 10 May 2026.
Avtar Singh Sohal, the Kenyan hockey legend who joined Sikh Union Club Nairobi as a schoolboy in 1956 and today serves as Patron of the Club, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Club’s centenary gala banquet on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
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