Tuesday 19 May 2026
Kookaburras reveal 22-player squad for FIH Pro League in June
Australia is set to continue its preparations against some of the world’s best nations across Europe next month.
The Kookaburras have named a 22-player squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League mini-series in the United Kingdom and Belgium, with Australia set to continue its preparations against some of the world’s best nations across Europe next month.
Pro League to test PHF claims as Pakistan hockey faces defining phase
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: In modern-day sports, administration is judged not by promises, presentations or cosmetic reforms, but by results on the field. Grand claims and media briefings may create temporary optimism, yet in the end it is victories, rankings and performances in major events that determine whether an administration has truly delivered or merely survived on rhetoric.
Pakistan captain confident ahead of Pro Hockey League
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt says the national team is training hard for the next two phases of the FIH Pro League, with full focus on fixing past mistakes and improving key areas.
South Africa Name Men’s Squad for Home FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town
The South African Hockey Association has announced the SA Men’s squad that will carry the nation’s hopes at the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2026, set to take place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town from 11 to 20 June 2026.
SA Hockey Announce Senior Women’s Squad as World Cup Journey Gathers Momentum
South African Hockey has announced the South Africa Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, with the selected group set to come together for an upcoming national training camp as preparations continue to build towards the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
Carolan hands three hockey starlets a golden ticket to the Tigers
By Aftar Singh
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan named a 34-member training squad for the Nations Cup next month. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Brendon Carolan has called up 34 players, including three new faces, for centralised training ahead of three major international tournaments.
India U18 Men defeat Australia 6-3 to level series; Women lose 2-1
Indian Men level the four-match series with a big victory while the Women go down in a close match 
Bhopal: The Indian U18 Men’s Team beat Australia 6-3 to level their series, while the India U18 Women’s Team lost 2-1 against the visitors at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday.
Rani doing stellar job with fast-progressing U-18 group - says U-21 Women’s coach Tim White
Newly-appointed White highlights collaboration with U-18 Coach Rani and outlines long-term vision for senior readiness during his scouting visit to Bhopal 
Bhopal: Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Head Coach Tim White has praised the growing talent pool in the country’s underage national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal. White, who took charge of the U-21 national setup in Bengaluru nearly six weeks ago, emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam set for Dutch men’s final face-off
AH&BC Amsterdam and HC Rotterdam both qualified for next season’s EHL Men by virtue of their Dutch semi-final victories over the weekend.
Veenedaal heroics set up Amsterdam-Den Bosch decider
Anne Veenendaal was the AH&BC Amsterdam hero as they defeated EHL champions SCHC to reach the Dutch women’s final after a shoot-out.
Waterloo Ducks back in EHL Men with belgian final spot
Waterloo Ducks became the second side to qualify for next season’s EHL Men from Belgium as they reached their national championship final with a semi-final win over Orée.
Gantoise and Dragons set for Belgian women’s final showdown
Gantoise and KHC Dragons will contest the Belgian women’s final next weekend with both confirmed in next season’s EHL.
Crefeld keep men’s title retention hopes alive with win over Polo
Crefelder HTC have given themselves a huge chance at continuing their title defence as they defeated regular season table-toppers Hamburger Polo Club 5-4 in the first of their best-of-three quarter final games.
Mannheim and HTHC make inroads in German quarter-finals
League winners Mannheimer HC found the going tough but eventually prevailed against Rot-Weiss Köln to take the upperhand after the first leg of the German women’s playoffs.
Campo and Polo go down to the wire in Spain
The big issues in the Spanish men’s league will go down to the wire with leading duo Real Club de Campo and Real Club de Polo locked on 54 points with one game to go.
Lille through to two French finals
Lille MHC will contest both the French men’s and women’s championship finals as they defied the regular season rankings to win through their respective semi-finals.
Tenaga Nasional power to the top in MHL first round
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional have ended the first round of the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) with a perfect record to top the nine-team standings.
Clydesdale Western on European duty in Turkey this weekend
Decades ago Azets Clydesdale Western were regular participants at Europe’s top table, and now they will be back at the elite EHL next season, but this weekend they will warm up at the Trophy 11 competition in Alanya (Turkey).
England Hockey League 2026/27 Season Team Updates
After a successful 2025-26 season, England Hockey welcomes 16 new teams into the Open/Men’s and Women’s England Hockey Leagues (EHL) for 2026-27.
Captured Sound: The Songs That Power USA's Masters Athletes
Every athlete has that one song. The one you cranked on your Walkman before a tournament. The one that played on the team boombox while you taped up your sticks. The one everyone on the bus sang at the top of their lungs on the way to states. The one that, no matter how much time has passed, every time you hear it, you feel 18 again, ready to get out on the field and compete.
Monday 18 May 2026
FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026: Less than one month to go!
With less than one month remaining until the start of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, excitement is building ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, where eight determined teams will compete for glory and the opportunity to secure promotion to the prestigious FIH Hockey Pro League. The tournament will take place from 15 to 21 June 2026 in Auckland, one of the world’s most passionate hockey cities.
Young talent, experienced core feature in India Women’s Squad for Australia Tour
The team will play a four-match series in Perth from May 26–30
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia, scheduled from May 26 to 30 in Perth. The four-match tour will be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium, with matches scheduled on May 26, 27, 29 and 30. The tour will prepare the team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26, scheduled to take place in Auckland from June 15–21.
Ammad Butt highlights key focus areas in Pakistan's hockey Pro League preparations
Butt acknowledged the intensity of Pakistan’s rivalry with India national hockey team
An undated picture of Pakistan's Hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt. - File
Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt provided an update on the national side’s preparations for the upcoming phases of the FIH Pro League, detailing training progress, squad availability, and the team’s focus areas as they gear up for demanding international assignments in Europe.
India U18 Men and Women go down to Australia in second match of the series
Australia U18 Men secure a 3-1 win while their women's team registered a 4-1 victory in Bhopal
Bhopal: It was a challenging day for the hosts as both the Indian U18 Men’s and Women's Hockey Teams suffered defeats against Australia U18 in their respective second matches at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday.
Amsterdam runs rampant against Oranje-Rood to reach final
Peter Klanke
Amsterdam's men can defend their national title next Whitsun weekend in a duel with Rotterdam. The reigning national champion recorded a handsome 1-4 victory in Eindhoven on Sunday afternoon in the second semi-final against Oranje-Rood, the untouchable leader of the regular league. Amsterdam struck mercilessly after half-time with three goals in the space of six minutes.
Rotterdam edges Pinoké in seven-goal thriller to reach final
Peter Klanke
After an enthralling, atmospheric semi-final, Rotterdam's men have qualified for the final of the playoffs for the fifth time in club history. The team of farewell coach Erik van Driel defeated Pinoké 4-3, after winning the outright match 2-1 on Ascension Day. So Rotterdam can continue to dream of its second ever national title, after the one in 2013.
Old Boys are Namibian indoor hockey champions
By Helge Schutz
Windhoek Old Boys pose with the trophy alongside the president of the NHU, Carin Slabbert. Photo: Helge Schütz
Windhoek Old Boys retained the Indoor Hockey Men’s Premier League title on Saturday night after a commanding 7-3 victory against School of Excellence (SoE).
Negri women beat Australia's Territory Stingers for a double
By Aftar Singh
Negri Sembilan’s Siti Nur Arfah Mohd Nor dribbles past a Territory Stingers player during their match at the National Hockey Stadium. -NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAADAIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: It was double joy for Negri Sembilan after they outplayed Territory Stingers of Australia 5-2 in the final to win the Vivian May Soars Cup in the Malaysian Women's Hockey League at the National Hockey Stadium today.
Gold Coast shines as the host for the 2026 Hockey One League finals and 2027 FIH Pro League series
The Gold Coast has been locked in as the host for the 2026 ONE Active Hockey One League Finals Series and the FIH Pro League in 2027.
The Gold Coast has officially been locked in as the host destination for the 2026 ONE Active Hockey One League Finals Series and a blockbuster home series of the FIH Pro League in 2027.
Sikh Union Club Nairobi Marks 100 Years With Global Sports Celebration
By Prabhjot Singh
PHOTO: Maninder K. Chandhoke
The Sikh Union Club in Nairobi celebrated its centenary with a week-long international sporting and cultural festival, marking 100 years of one of the oldest Sikh sports institutions outside India.
Teammates, Friends, Community Gather at 2026 Hall of Fame Gala
ATLANTA – The USA Field Hockey 2026 Hall of Fame Gala, hosted by the USA Field Hockey Foundation, was an evening to remember! More than 150 individuals gathered at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel in Atlanta yesterday to honor and celebrate the five inductees of the 2026 USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame class, along with both Atlanta 1996 Olympic Field Hockey Teams.
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