Tuesday 26 May 2026

India U-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams Depart for U-18 Asia Cup in Japan

Ketan Kushwaha and Sweety Kujur to lead the U-18 men’s and women’s teams, respectively, as India take on the top Asian nations 



Delhi The Indian U-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams have departed for Kakamigahara, Japan, to take part in the U-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from 29th May to 6th June. The men’s team departed on Monday evening, while the women’s team left on Tuesday morning from Delhi. Both teams enter the tournament after intensive national coaching camps, which included exposure matches against Australia, aiming to present a strong challenge against Asia’s best emerging hockey talent. 

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Harfizi eyes victory for boys team at Asia Cup

By Aftar Singh


Malaysian boys and girls hockey teams will compete in the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan from May 29 to June 6. -- Pic by Malaysian Hockey Confederation

KUALA LUMPUR: Coach Harfizi Baharom is determined to lead the boys' team to victory at the Under-18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan from May 29 to June 6.

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Four Dar Academy Players in Pakistan Under 18 Team

By Ijaz Chaudhry

Pakistan under 18 hockey team has left to participate in the  Under 18 Asia Cup scheduled in Kakamegahara, Japan from May 29 to June 6. 

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A dream to play international hockey in Punjab: India captain Harmanpreet

Deepankar Sharda



With the Punjab government announcing plans to host an international tournament later this year, Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said it has been a dream of his to play in India colours in his home state.

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Watch the Tulp Hoofdklasse Finals outside the Netherlands replays on Youtube



The Tulp Hoofdklasse finals replays available outside the Netherlands on YouTube. To watch go to the Tulp Hoofdklasse channel and choose the game you wish to watch. 

All times GMT +2

First Leg

23 May 2026 12:45 Women Amsterdam v Den Bosch    2 - 2
23 May 2026 16:00 Men Amsterdam v Rotterdam          2 - 3

Second Leg

25 May 2026 12:45 Women Den Bosch  v Amsterdam           2 - 2 (SO 3 - 4) Amsterdam are national Champions
25 May 2026 16:00 Men Rotterdam v Amsterdam                2 - 2 (Agr 5 - 4) Rotterdam are National Champions  

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Rotterdam dethrone Amsterdam and grab first title since 2013



Rotterdam's men have captured the national title for the first time in 13 years. Outgoing coach Erik van Driel's team drew 2-2 at home against Amsterdam on Monday, which after the 3-2 win in the first final game was enough for the second national title in the club's history.

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Menini magic sparks Rotterdam’s wild celebrations



Joaquin Menini’s goal 64 seconds from the final hooter saw HC Rotterdam win the Dutch men’s championship for the second time as they beat AH&BC Amsterdam 5-4 on aggregate.

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Amsterdam are the new national champions after shoot-out thriller



Amsterdam's women captured the national title on Monday afternoon. In a blood-curdling final against Den Bosch, coach Jesse Mahieu's team came out on top after no fewer than 14 shoot-outs. Felice Albers scored the decisive try at the Oosterplas and gave Amsterdam the 22nd national title in the club's history.

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Amsterdam win 22nd Dutch women’s title



AH&BC Amsterdam won the Dutch women’s title for the 22nd time as Anne Veenendaal starred in a final shoot-out against Den Bosch.

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Mladost and Copenhagen win men’s Challenge I gold in Predanovci

EuroHockey Club Challenge I Men 2026 (Predanovci, Slovenia)



HAHK Mladost and Copenhagen HC took the two gold medals on offer from the men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge I in Predanovci in contrasting styles.

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Mladost and Penarth win final thrillers in women’s Challenge I in Brzeziny

EuroHockey Club Challenge I Women 2026 (Brzeziny, Poland)



HAHK Mladost and Penarth celebrated women’s EuroHockey Club Challenge I glory following two extremely tight final battles in Brzeziny.

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Eagles fly high with five from five as hosts Pomorzanin Toruń win dominant Challenge II gold

EuroHockey Club Challenge II Men (Toruń, Poland)



Gibraltar’s Eagles and Polish hosts HK Pomorzanin Torun took the glory on finals day at the men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge II, earning gold and promotion for their respective countries.

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Clydesdale confirm EHL spot in emphatic style



Clydesdale Western completed the perfect weekend in Alanya at the women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II, rubber-stamping their place in next season’s EHL Women.

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Domene-inspired Ducks win Belgian men’s title



A Tomi Domene double and a 64th minute winner from Eliot Curty saw Waterloo Ducks win the Belgian men’s title for the sixth time.

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Gantoise win fifth Belgian women’s title in six seasons



A goal from Anne-Sophie Vanden Borre was enough to give Gantoise their seventh Belgian women’s title and their fifth in six years.

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Campo power to EHL Men’s spot ahead of Polo



Club de Campo took the Spanish men’s regular season title in powerful fashion as they won 11-1 over UD Taburiente, putting them out of reach of Real Club de Polo.

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Orée qualify for EHL Men for the first time



Orée will make their EHL Men’s debut next season at ROUND1 as they won the playoff against Gantoise last Saturday 4-1

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Livermore and Barker to lead Pride in 2026



NSW Pride has today announced that Brent Livermore and Scott Barker will lead the mens and womens teams respectively for the 2026 One Active Hockey One season that begins in October.

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Career Opportunity – High Performance Director



Hockey Ireland are seeking applicants for the role of High Performance Director. This is a senior leadership role within Hockey Ireland with responsibility for the strategic leadership, management and sustained success of Hockey Ireland’s high performance system across men’s and women’s programmes.

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Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh conferred Padma Shri

Baldev Singh is widely regarded as one of the architects of Indian women’s hockey

Anil Datt


President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri on veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh during a Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian hockey. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour to him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

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Kenyan Hockey Olympian Surjit Singh Rihal’s Remarkable Journey Across Continents

By Prabhjot Singh


PHOTO: Maninder K. Chandhoke

Born in Kenya in 1948 during the British colonial era, Surjit Singh Rihal belongs to a distinguished generation of hockey Olympians whose careers extended far beyond the field. A player, coach, referee, teacher, researcher, and author, Rihal’s contributions to hockey and education spanned Africa, Asia, and North America, making him one of the sport’s most multifaceted figures.

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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