Sunday 5 July 2026

2026 Test Matches POL v AUT
Politechnika Poznańska

All times GMT +2

4 Jul 2026 17:00 POL v AUT 1 - 1 (2 - 4 SO)
5 Jul 2026 11:00 POL v AUT 2 - 1

FIH Match Centre

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Third day of PM Women’s U-21 Hockey Championship produces one-sided victories



Four matches were played on the third day of the Prime Minister National Women’s Under-21 Hockey Championship 2026 at the Nasir Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad. The event is taking place under the auspices of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) with the support of Alaska Batteries, PTCL and PARCO.

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KPK B beat Sindh A in Women’s Hockey

ISLAMABAD: KPK B overwhelmed Sindh A with a comprehensive 6-0 victory in the Prime Minister National Women’s Under-21 Hockey Championship 2026 at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Saturday.

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Nor Saiful shapes raw hockey talent in Tokyo for Junior Asia Cup

By Aftar Singh


The national junior hockey team will play five friendly matches against Japan from July 7-12 in preparation for the Junior Asia Cup in September. Pic from MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: The national junior hockey squad will play five friendly matches against Japan, including a game against their senior side, ahead of the Junior Asia Cup (JAC) in Moqi, China, on Sept 4-Sept 13. 

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Austria going for three in-a-row as Ukraine and Poland face epic rematch



Austria are one win away from a third successive boys U16 Hockey 5s title while the girls championship final will be a repeat of the 2024 decider between Ukraine and Poland.

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Turkish delight as Alanya hosts win first boys U16 title

EuroHockey 5s U16 Championship Boys 2026 (Alanya, Türkiye)



Türkiye withstood a huge Austria comeback to win their first ever EuroHockey 5s U16 Championship boys title, denying their rivals a third successive gold in a dramatic final.

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Poland continue remarkable girls Hockey 5s gold-rush

EuroHockey 5s U16 Championship Girls 2026 (Alanya, Türkiye)



Poland won the girls Hockey 5s championship for the third time in four editions thanks to an impressive 4-1 final win over Ukraine in Alanya.

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Sports commission reaffirms commitment to Nigerian hockey revival

Dikko said President Bola Tinubu approved the nationwide rehabilitation of sports infrastructure.

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to revitalising hockey through infrastructure, grassroots development, and domestic competitions.

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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