Wednesday 22 April 2026

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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