Monday 20 April 2026
Seven Pan-Am teams qualify for FIH Hockey Junior World Cups 2027 
The Junior Pan American Cup 2026 came to a conclusion over the past weekend with Argentina striking gold across both men’s and women’s competition. In the men’s competition, Canada finished second and Chile finished third, as both teams also qualified for the next edition of the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. In the women’s competition, joining Argentina on the podium and in the upcoming Junior World Cup are USA and Uruguay, who finished second and third respectively. With four qualifying spots available in the women's competition, Chile's fourth place finish saw them secure qualification for the 2027 edition of the women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. 
Hockey India Announces 36-member Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp
The camp will take place from 20th April to 9th May 2026
New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday named a 36-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from 20th April to 9th May 2026.
Vantage Black Sticks Women China tour squad announcement
The Vantage Black Sticks Women will travel to China later this month to compete in the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, continuing their build towards major international competitions.
Pakistan Customs clinch U-18 National Hockey C’ship title
LAHORE - Pakistan Customs emerged as title winners in the Pakistan Hockey Federation-organised Youth Under-18 National Hockey Championship 2026 that concluded at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad on Sunday.
Oranje-Rood to play-offs, Pinoké beats Amsterdam
Peter Klanke
The men's team of Oranje-Rood became the first team to qualify for the play-offs for the national title. The unbeaten leader in the Tulp Hoofdklasse beat Rotterdam 4-1 on Sunday. In the Amsterdamse Bos, Pinoké was too strong for Amsterdam 2-1 in the other top match. As a result, Amsterdam dropped from third to fourth place and is only one point ahead of number five Den Bosch, which won 8-1 against Schaerweijde.
Rewatch: Boers and Bijen at shot, crucial goal Van Aubel
Koen Bijen
During the nineteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men, Den Bosch players Timo Boers and Koen Bijen left no stone unturned against Schaerweijde and Oranje-Rood took a big step towards winning the regular league. Check the highlights here.
Tilburg takes point against SCHC, losses Oranje-Rood and Hurley
Peter Klanke
With the tickets distributed for the play-offs for the national title, eyes are on the relegation battle in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women. Striker Tilburg dragged out a 2-2 draw against leaders SCHC in Bilthoven on Sunday. The draw meant that Tilburg caught up with competitors Oranje-Rood and Hurley. Both teams were without points on the nineteenth round. Oranje-Rood lost 2-1 to Pinoké and Hurley lost 4-1 to Den Bosch.
Wins for men's Bloemendaal and women's HGC
Peter Klanke
On the nineteenth round of the Tulp Hoofdklasse, Bloemendaal's men and HGC's ladies recorded wins. HGC won 3-0 over HDM on their own pitch on Saturday. Bloemendaal settled with Laren at 't Kopje. It became 5-3.
Rewatch: Kampong close in on SCHC, vital goal Mikki Roberts
During the nineteenth match round in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Kampong came within two points of leaders SCHC and Mikki Roberts gave Tilburg a valuable point with a late equaliser against SCHC. Watch the highlights here.
Watsonians retain the women`s Premiership title in a close run encounter
Watsonians are women`s Premiership champions again for the fifth time in a row – and they did it the hard way by going to Titwood to take on challengers Clydesdale Western and coming away with a 2-2 draw. The Edinburgh side were already three points ahead and only needed a draw to grasp the title…and that is exactly what they did.
Sunday 19 April 2026
2026 Junior Pan American Cup
Santiago, Chile
All times GMT -4
Men
18 Apr 2026 08:00 MEX v BRA (5th Place) 2 - 1
18 Apr 2026 12:30 CHI v USA (3rd Place) 2 - 0
18 Apr 2026 17:00 ARG v CAN (1st Place) 4 - 0
Pool Standings
Women
18 Apr 2026 10:15 CAN v MEX (5th Place) 4 - 0
18 Apr 2026 14:45 CHI v URU (3rd Place) 0 - 1
18 Apr 2026 19:15 ARG v USA (1st Place) 3 - 1
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Champions Crowned on a Thrilling Final Day
The classification matches set the tone early in the day. In the battle for fifth place, Mexico secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brazil, with goals from Azriel Vázquez (28’) and Oscar Ramírez (45’). Henrique Figueira pulled one back for Brazil late in the match (57’), but it was not enough to change the outcome.
U-21 USMNT Falls in JPAC Bronze Medal Match to Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile – In the bronze medal match of the 2026 Junior Pan American Cup, the No. 29 U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team faced No. 20 Chile in a tightly contested battle where chances were limited. Chile capitalized on their opportunities to secure a 2–0 victory, leaving the Junior Wolves just short of the podium.
U-21 USWNT Earns JPAC Silver
World Sport Pics
SANTIAGO, Chile – The 2026 Junior Pan American Cup gold medal game came down to the wire, as the No. 4 U.S. U-21 Women's National Team battled No. 2 Argentina in a match decided in the final 9 minutes. Backed by a resilient defensive effort, USA held strong for much of the contest but ultimately claimed silver after falling 3-1.
How Malaysia climbed the world ranking without playing a hockey match
Coalition for Malaysian Hockey Renewal explains the sport’s fluid ranking system after debate sparked by Sarjit Singh’s sacking.
Frankie D'Cruz
Nicholas Das says hockey’s world rankings are highly unpredictable, with teams able to rise or fall based on matches played elsewhere.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia climbed the world rankings without playing a match, as results from two games last week in Japan reshaped the standings.
Wins for men's Bloemendaal and women's HGC
Peter Klanke
On the nineteenth round of the Tulp Hoofdklasse, Bloemendaal's men and HGC's ladies recorded wins. HGC won 3-0 over HDM on their own pitch on Saturday. Bloemendaal settled with Laren at 't Kopje. It became 5-3.
Lisnagarvey crowned EY Hockey League Winners in dramatic final day
A stunning finale to the Men’s EY Hockey League saw Lisnagarvey crowned champions as they beat YMCA by a single goal to capitalise on Banbridge’s draw against Avoca.
Loreto lift third EY Hockey League title in a row as the battle for topflight survival reaches its dramatic conclusion
Loreto were officially crowned EY Hockey League Winners today at Loreto Beaufort against the backdrop of their centenary celebrations, with the fate of the six sides fighting for topflight survival finally realised.
Portrane and Monkstown secure EY Hockey League Division 2 silverware, as Cork Harlequins and Ards also celebrate topflight promotion
It was all still to play for in the Women’s and Men’s EY Hockey League Division 2, with three of the four promotion places still up for grabs in the final round.
Pakistan Customs, Punjab 2 reach U-18 National Hockey Championship final
LAHORE - Pakistan Customs and Punjab 2 have qualified for the final of the National U-18 Hockey Championship 2026, being held at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium under the auspices of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).
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