Sunday 24 May 2026

PHF chief meets players at Lahore camp, backs team for Pro Hockey League



LAHORE   -   Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani visited the ongoing national training camp at the National Hockey Stadium Lahore, where selected players are preparing for the upcoming Pro Hockey League assignments.

Predanovci, Qormi and Mladost advance in men’s Challenge I in Slovenia

EuroHockey Club Challenge I Men 2026 (Predanovci, Slovenia) – day two round-up



HAHK Mladost, Qormi and Triglav Predanovci had their places in one of Monday’s men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge I finals confirmed after day two in Slovenia.

Penarth storm through as all to play for in women’s Challenge I Pool B in Brzeziny

EuroHockey Club Challenge I Women 2026 (Brzeziny, Poland) – day two round-up



Penarth became the first side to formally earn a place in one of Monday’s two women’s EuroHockey Club Challenge I finals after a day of high drama in Brzeziny.

Hotsticks win through via vital field goal to join Toruń, Grammarians and Eagles in final party

EuroHockey Club Challenge II Men 2026 (Toruń, Poland) – day three round-up



Gary Bonnici’s 55th minute goal from Zurrieq Wolves Hotsticks may only have secured a losing bonus point for the Maltese club but it ended up being the defining moment of a remarkable Pool B at the men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge II in Toruń.

Rotweiss’s late show lands final date with Clydesdale’s goal machine



Two goals within a minute of each other saw Rotweiss Wettingen produce an incredible late comeback to jump back into first in Pool A and set up a women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II final battle with Clydesdale Western.

The final and promotion for Azets Clydesdale Western in Alanya

CLYDESDALE WESTERN 11 CARDIFF & MET (WALES) 0



Azets Clydesdale Western have achieved part of their agenda at the EuroHockey Club Trophy 11 in Alanya after the pool competition, that is they finished in pole position, they have qualified for tomorrow`s final and they are guaranteed one of the two promotion spots.

Lipovci’s epic comeback earns finals berth along with Žuvedra, HT85 and Slavia

EuroHockey Club Challenge III Men 2026 (Vilnius, Lithuania) – day 3 round-up



Hosts Sostines Žuvedra and HT85 both topped their respective groups at the men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge III in Vilnius to take the momentum into Sunday’s finals.

Watch the Tulp Hoofdklasse Finals outside the Netherlands live on Youtube



The Tulp Hoofdklasse finals will be broadcast live outside the Netherlands on YouTube. To watch go to the Tulp Hoofdklasse channel and choose the game you wish to watch. Full replays of the games are also available

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 Amsterdam v Den Bosch
25 May 2026 16:00 Men Amsterdam v Rotterdam

Women's final completely open after thrilling draw in Wagener Stadium



The battle for the women's national title is still completely open after the first final game. Amsterdam and Den Bosch kept each other in balance on Saturday in an atmospheric Wagener Stadium: 2-2. The decision will be made on Monday in the return match at the Oosterplas.

Rotterdam take first step towards national title in spectacular game



Rotterdam have taken the first step towards the national title. In an enthralling first final match at Wagener Stadium, the team won 3-2 against defending champion Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon. All the goals came before half-time, in a match that was full of intensity, chances and attacking spectacle from the first minute.

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