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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

26 May 2024 16:15     BEL v IRL (RR)     1 - 4
26 May 2024 18:30     ARG v IND (RR)  4 - 5

Pool standings

Women

26 May 2024 11:45     ARG v IND (RR)      3 - 0
26 May 2024 14:00     USA v BEL (RR)     1 - 2

Pool Standings

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Ireland complete stunning double over Belgium men as India hold off Argentina fightback



For the first time in almost 30 years, Ireland successfully pulled off back-to-back victories over Belgium, doing so in comprehensive fashion on Sunday at the FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament in Antwerp.

Indian Women’s Hockey Team goes down 0-3 against Argentina in FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

The Indian Women's Hockey Team will now move to London to play against Germany and Great Britain


 
Antwerp, 26th May 2024: In the final match of the Belgium leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team took on Argentina and lost 0-3. Celina Di Santo (1’), Maria Campoy (39’), and Maria Granatto (47') etched their names on the scoresheet for Argentina.

Indian women’s team loses 3-0 to Argentina, stays winless in European leg

In the women’s standings, India is seventh with eight points in 12 games while Argentina is second with 26 points.


India’s Udita in action during the FIH Pro League match against Argentina in Antwerp, Belgium on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Indian women’s hockey team stayed winless in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season as it went down 3-0 to Argentina in Antwerp, Belgium on Sunday.

India women's hockey team's forgettable run continues with 0-3 loss to Argentina

Argentina stormed ahead in the very first minute, dissecting the Indian high press and penetrating to the shooting circle, where Di Santo deflected in Granatto’s shot to score their first goal.


Celina Di Santo, Maria Campoy and Maria Grannatto were among the goalscorers for Argentina as they defeated India 3-0 in the FIH Pro League. Image: X / @ArgFieldHockey

The India women’s hockey team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Argentina in the Belgian leg of the FIH Pro League in Antwerp on Sunday. Their loss on Sunday was the latest setback, after India had gone down to Belgium 1-2 on Saturday. Celina Di Santo, Maria Campoy and Maria Grannatto were among the goalscorers for Argentina.

Belgium Defeats USWNT in Close Contest in FIH Hockey Pro League



ANTWERP, Belgium – In their final game of the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, the No. 13 U.S. Women’s National Team took on hosts, No. 5 Belgium. After the United Eagles scored first, the game was decided in the opening quarter when the Red Panthers found the equalizer and then the go ahead as USA fell 1-2.

IRL Men secure historic back-to-back win against Belgium in FIH Pro League

IRELAND 4 BELGIUM 1



Ireland recorded back-to-back wins over Belgium by beating them by 4 goals to 1 today, for the first time since 1993. Belgium took the lead with a deflected Antoine Kina goal in 9th minute. Ireland equalised through Ben Johnson in the 17th minute, and he got a second in the 31st minute to put Ireland 2-1 up. Jeremy Duncan touched home a Sean Murray shot for 3-1 in the 44th minute. Ben Walker converted a penalty corner in the 54th minute to make it 4-1.

Ireland men rack up historic double


Ireland toasted success in Belgium PIC: Worldsportpics

Ireland recorded successive wins over Belgium for the first time in nearly 30 years on Sunday after a memorable FIH Pro League double over the Olympic champions

Ireland beat Belgium again for second Pro League win

Nigel Ringland


Ireland celebrate Sean Murray (centre) who scored against Belgium. Image source, Irish Hockey

It’s taken Ireland a while to get up to speed in hockey’s Pro League but now Mark Tumilty’s squad are showing they can compete with the best sides in the world.

Harmanpreet Singh scores hat-trick as Indian Men’s Hockey Team defeats Argentina 5-4 in FIH Pro League 2023/24

Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’) and Harmanpreet Singh (29’, 50’ and 52’) scored goals for India


 
Antwerp: India’s never-say-die attitude came to the fore in their match against Argentina as they won 5-4 in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. For India, Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’) and Harmanpreet Singh (29’, 50’ and 52’) were on target, while for Argentina, Federico Monja (3’), Nicolas Keenan (24’), Tadeo Marucci (54’) and Lucas Martinez (57’) were on target.

Indian men beat Argentina 5-4, Harmanpreet scores hat-trick

India will finish its season with two games each against Germany and Great Britain in London from June 1 to 9.


FILE PHOTO: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick in India’s win over Argentina in the FIH Pro League men’s hockey match in Antwerp on Sunday, | Photo Credit: Getty Images

India survived a late comeback from Argentina to win 5-4 in a FIH Pro League men’s hockey contest in Antwerp, Belgium, on Sunday.

Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024
NAMIBIA

All times GMT +2

Men

26 May 2024 14:00     ZIM v BOT (Bronze Medal)     5 - 0     Official Forfeit    
26 May 2024 17:00     RSA v NAM (Gold Medal)         3 - 3 (SO 3 - 4)

Pool standings

Women

26 May 2024 12:30     ZIM v BOT (Bronze Medal)     5 - 0     Forfeit         
26 May 2024 15:30     RSA v NAM (Gold Medal)         3 - 3 (SO 2 - 1)

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

Namibia Upsets South Africa to Claim Indoor Hockey Men’s African Cup



The South African Indoor Hockey Men, backed by Tops at SPAR, aimed to reaffirm their dominance in African hockey as they sought to retain their title as African Champions. Although both teams had already qualified for the Indoor World Cup in Croatia, pride was still very much at stake, creating a tense atmosphere.

SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women Clinch African Championship for the first time in 10 Years



In a thrilling rematch of the previous Indoor African Cup Final, the SPAR South African Indoor Hockey Women emerged victorious over Namibia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, reclaiming their title as African Champions. Despite both teams having already secured spots at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, the game was fiercely contested, driven by national pride.

Namibia qualify for Indoor Hockey World Cup

By Helge Schutz


Namibia captain Gillian Hermanus in action against SA. Photo: SA Hockey Association

Namibia’s men and women’s indoor hockey teams qualified for the 2025 Indoor World Cup after they both finished amongst the top two nations at the Africa Indoor Cup in Swakopmund over the weekend.

FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2023/24: Preview



The FIH Hockey Nations Cup bursts into action in four days time, as some of the best hockey nations from around the world will compete for the big prize. The men’s tournament will be played in Gniezno, Poland from 31 May to 9 June while the action runs from 3 to 9 June in the women’s competition to be played at Terrassa, Spain.

Scotland Women defeat Canada to go to 16th in the world rankings, and Scotland U21 Women beat Ireland to win series

Scotland Women 3-1 Canada Women



A superb 3-1 victory for Scotland Women over Canada saw the Scots leapfrog their opponents to go 16th in the world rankings. It follows yesterday’s 1-1 draw at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre with the sides due to meet again on Tuesday, and Wednesday, evenings in uncapped matches.

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team goes down against Germany



Breda, 27th May: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team was defeated by Germany, 0-1 on Sunday, in the fourth match of their Tour of Europe, in Breda, Netherlands.  

Defending champs SSTMI register second MJHL win

By Aftar Singh


SSTMI (in blue) in action against MBPJ in Sunday's MJHL match at Education Ministry Turf, KL today. PIC FROM MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: Double champions Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) registered their second win in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (MJHL) by beating Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) 2-0 in a Division One match at the Education Ministry Turf here today.

Canterbury Hockey Club over-50s beat serial England Hockey National Masters Championships winners Reading 2-1 in Final at Lee Valley as Nick Hopkin bags brace

Thomas Reeves


Canterbury Hockey Club’s men's over-50s lift the National Masters Cup. Picture: Alistair MacKinnon

Players representing Canterbury Hockey Club rolled back the years on their way to winning a national cup competition.

Vietnam breathes new life into hockey



Vietnam is bolstering hockey by “injecting new life into the sport” in Ho Chi Minh City.

Introducing our new HockeyEd Accreditations


Image Credit: Hockey Victoria

Hockey Australia is excited to release 2 new accreditations on our National Education Platform, HockeyEd!

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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

24 May 2024 was a rest day

25 May 2024 16:15     BEL v IND (RR)     
25 May 2024 18:30     IRL v ARG (RR)   

Pool standings

Women

24 May 2024 was a rest day

25 May 2024 11:45     ARG v USA (RR)
25 May 2024 14:00     IND v BEL (RR)     

Pool Standings

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FIH Match Centre

Men's Indoor Asia Cup 2024
Taldykorgan (KAZ)

All times GMT +5

24 May 2024 15:15 OMA v TJA (Pool D)    13 - 1
24 May 2024 16:30 INA v 3SGP (Pool D)    7 -1
24 May 2024 17:45 KAZ v THA (Pool C)     9 - 2
24 May 2024 19:00 MAS v IRI (Pool C)       3 - 3

25 May 2024 10:30     SGP v TJK (7/8th Place)
25 May 2024 12:00     INA v OMA (5/6th Place)
25 May 2024 13:30     KAZ v THA (3/4th Place)
25 May 2024 15:00     IRI v MAS (Final)     

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Malaysia book World Cup ticket after tremendous fightback

By Aftar Singh


For the first time, Malaysia have qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia next year. - Pic courtesy from MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, Malaysia have qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia next year.

Iran to meet Malaysia at 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup final



TEHRAN – Iran will play defending champions Malaysia in the final match of the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Saturday.

Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024
NAMIBIA

All times GMT +2

Men

24 May 2024 18:30     BOT v ZIM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit
24 May 2024 20:00     NAM v RSA (RR)     4 - 5

25 May 2024 11:00     RSA v ZIM (RR)
25 May 2024 15:30     BOT v NAM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit

Pool standings

Women

24 May 2024 15:30     BOT v ZIM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit
24 May 2024 17:00     NAM v RSA (RR)     1 - 1

25 May 2024 12:30     RSA v ZIM (RR)     
25 May 2024 14:00     BOT v NAM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

South African Indoor Hockey Men Secure Thrilling Victory Over Namibia at Indoor Africa Cup



The South African Indoor Hockey Men’s team faced off against the hosts in Swakopmund at the Indoor Africa Cup, aiming to top the pool stage and virtually secure a spot in the tournament final, which also serves as a qualifier for the FIH Indoor World Cup 2025 in Croatia.

SPAR South Africa Earns Draw Against Namibia, Eyes Spot in Indoor Africa Cup Final



Swakopmund, Namibia – SPAR South Africa and Namibia renewed their long-standing rivalry in international indoor hockey at the Indoor Africa Cup on Friday. With both teams aware that a victory would virtually assure their qualification for the final—and a spot in the FIH Indoor World Cup—the stakes were high.

Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team goes down 4-5 to Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push

Captain Rohit, Sourabh Anand Khushwaha, Ankit Pal, and Arshdeep Singh scored a goal each in the match


 
Breda: After a narrow 2-2 (4-2 SO) penalty shootout victory and a 2-3 loss to Belgium over the first two matches, the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team took on Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in the third game of their European tour and lost 4-5. Captain Rohit (18’), Sourabh Anand Khushwaha (24’), Ankit Pal (32’), and Arshdeep Singh (58’) got on the scoresheet for India but were unable to overturn the 5-goal deficit.

Indian Junior Women’s and Men’s Hockey teams endure hard-fought losses
 
Breda: The Indian Junior Women’s and Men’s Hockey Teams lost their respective matches against the Belgian on Wednesday during their Europe tour. Both the teams lost 2-3 to their Belgian counterparts. While Binima Dhan (49', 58') scored a brace for the Indian Junior Women’s Team, Captain Rohit (44’, 57’) scored a brace for the Indian Men’s Team.

Pakistan hockey team granted visas for Netherlands, Poland

The Pakistani squad will qualify for the Pro League if their team ends up winning the FIH Nations Cup

By Sohail Imran


Pakistan hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal. - PHF

LAHORE: Rana Mujahid, secretary of the Pakistan’s Hockey Federation (PHF) announced on Thursday, May 23, that the Pakistan hockey team had received the visas for their tour of the Netherlands and Poland.

A Journey of the Underdog



Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

It wasn’t easy. It was a long and arduous process. An achievement that took years in the making.

‘Emotional sporting rollercoaster’: Germany women’s hockey documentary

Germany women’s coach Valentin Altenburg on the DANAS documentary which was produced during the home nation’s EuroHockey Championship last summer


Germany women claimed EuroHockey 2023 bronze PIC: Worldsportpics

How did the new DANAS documentary come about?

2024 Test Matches SCO v CAN (W)
Glasgow

All times GMT +1

25 May 2024 15:30     SCO v CAN     
26 May 2024 14:30     SCO v CAN     

FIH Match Centre

Scotland U21 women draw with Ireland before shootout win



Scotland U21 Women drew 1-1 with Ireland U21 Women in the first of three matches at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre. The resulting shootout ended up in a 4-2 victory for the Scots.

All four Dutch final fixtures to be streamed on NOS



All four of the Dutch final playoff matches will be live-streamed on the NOS website this weekend for viewers around the globe.

52nd Cal Cup May 24 through May 27, Memorial Day in Moorpark

By Jawwad Qamar



The 52nd California Cup International Hockey Tournament begins on Friday morning at 7:00 with the start of competition in the Men and Women Super Divisions at Moorpark College.

The 2024 edition of one of the oldest and largest field hockey tournaments in the world, more popularly known as the Cal Cup, will include 125 teams, consisting of over 1,500 athletes competing in 12 divisions ranging from Under-8 to Men/Women Super Divisions. The super divisions will feature current and former international players from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain and USA. Competition will take place at Moorpark College, Moorpark High School, Royal High School and Campus Canyon Park, from May 24 through May 27.

“We once again look forward to welcoming all the athletes, coaches, managers, umpires, vendors, and spectators to Cal Cup for a wonderful weekend full of great competition and fun,” said Tom Harris, tournament founder.

In addition to cash prize in super divisions, all players in the top three teams of each division will receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.

For schedule and directions to the venues, please visit www.calcup.com.

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SSTMI will have to do without Azimuddin in MJHL

By Aftar Singh



KUALA LUMPUR: Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) Thunderbolts will not have the services of forward Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin, who left with the national hockey team on Thursday for Poland for the Nations Cup.

Magnificent seven show by SSTMI

By Aftar Singh


Anderson Thunderbolts players (in white) in action against BJSS Juniors in a Malaysian Junior Hockey League match at the Education Ministry Turf. - Courtesy pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) Thunderbolts got off to a flying start in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (MJHL) by outplaying SMK Padang Maidin 7-0 at Batu Buruk Hockey Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Friday.

Masters Hockey: ‘It’s not occupational therapy for old ladies. It’s incredibly competitive’

Hockey has followed the global trend of enabling women to continue to compete internationally into middle-age, and the Masters format is thriving so much that Ireland now fields six international age-group teams

Cliona Foley


Ireland over-55 head coach Mary Logue (right), with players Susie Kinley, Orla Galvin and Punam McGookin

Legend is a word that is laughably overused these days, but the woman loitering inconspicuously behind the dugouts at the recent Irish Women’s Masters Hockey Interpros definitely warranted the term.

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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

22 May 2024 14:30     IND v ARG (RR)     
22 May 2024 19:00     BEL v IRL (RR)

Pool standings

Women

22 May 2024 12:15     IND v ARG (RR)
22 May 2024 16:45     BEL v USA (RR)     

Pool Standings

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Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams set to conclude FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

The Women's Team are placed 6th while the Men's Team are 3rd in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 table



Antwerp: The Indian Hockey Teams are currently in Europe to see out the final stretch of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign. Both teams will take on Argentina and Belgium in the mini-tournament in Antwerp from 22nd to 26th May before moving to London to compete against Germany and Great Britain in the mini-tournament from 1st June to 9th June.

Fulton running out of time to fine-tune India’s new game

Indervir Grewal


Since winning the Asian Games gold medal to lock the Olympics berth in October, India have been in experimental mode.

Where does the men’s team stand? With just two months left for the Paris Olympics, this is the hottest question concerning Indian hockey right now.

Men's Indoor Asia Cup 2024
Taldykorgan (KAZ)

All times GMT +5

21 May 2024 10:30     IRI v SGP (Pool A)            8 - 0
21 May 2024 11:45     THA v TJK (Pool A)        19 - 1
21 May 2024 13:00     MAS v OMA (Pool B)     10 - 2
21 May 2024 16:30     SGP v TJK (Pool A)        15 - 2
21 May 2024 17:45     THA v IRI (Pool A)           4 - 10
21 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v INA (Pool B)          6 - 2

22 May 2024 11:30     INA v OMA (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 12:45     MAS v KAZ (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 14:00     IRI v TJK (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 16:30     SGP v THA (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 17:45     INA v MAS (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v OMA (Pool B)     

23 May 2024 15:15     3rd Pool A v 4th Pool B (Pool D)     
23 May 2024 16:30     3rd Pool B v 4th Pool A (Pool D)     
23 May 2024 17:45     1st Pool A v 2nd Pool B (Pool C)     
23 May 2024 19:00     1st Pool B v 2nd Pool A (Pool C)     

Pool Standings

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FIH Match Centre

Malaysia thrash Oman 10-2 in Asia Cup

By Aftar Singh


Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Oman in the men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup in Kazakhstan.

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Malaysia got off to a flying start in the men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup by outplaying Oman 10-2 in Group B in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, today.

Iran earn two wins at 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup



TEHRAN – Iran defeated Singapore 8-0 and Thailand 10-4 in the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team commences its Europe tour with a 2-0 victory against Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push

Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach scored goals for India



Breda, Netherlands: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team commenced their Tour of Europe with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands’ club Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in Breda, the Netherlands. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach etched their names on the scoresheet to secure the victory for India.

Pakistan hockey team awaits visa approval ahead of European tour

Pakistan team was supposed to play a match against the Dutch national side today


Pakistan’s national team will be doing training for 2-3 days during which players from various academies and clubs in the Netherlands will be invited. - PHF

Pakistan national hockey team’s departure to the Netherlands was further delayed due to visa issues.

Heck And Smith Named To USA Squad


Kelly Smith (left) and Ryleigh Heck will represent the U.S. in July.

Two Tar Heels have been named to the roster for the upcoming Junior Pan American Championship, set for July 2-12 in Canada. Rising junior Ryleigh Heck and rising senior Kelly Smith are among 18 athletes selected and announced by USA Field Hockey on Monday.

Polo fight back to win EHL ticket in Spain



Real Club de Polo won the Spanish men’s Honor Division title showdown with Club de Campo 5-4 to land top spot and their place in next season’s EHL.

Hoedemakers sends Rotterdam into final against SV Kampong



Tjep Hoedemakers goal 25 seconds from time send HC Rotterdam through to the Dutch men’s Hoofdklasse final as they stunned Bloemendaal at ‘t Kopje.

EHL Men’s Ranking Table finalised after 2023/24 season



The EHL Men’s Ranking Table has been finalised following conclusion of the EuroHockey Club season for 2023/24.

SCHC land Dutch final spot against DEN Bosch



SCHC landed a Dutch final spot and an EHL ticket into the bargain on Monday evening when they won 2-1 at AH&BC Amsterdam, setting up a final date with Den Bosch.

Ireland, Ukraine and Czechia places all confirmed for EHL WOMEN FINAL12



Ireland, Ukraine and Czechia received confirmation today they will have one spot in next season’s Euro Hockey League Women FINAL12.

2024 Tigers Coaches Locked and Loaded



The Tassie Tigers are set to continue their tradition of appointing highly credentialed, national medal-winning coaches for the 2024 Hockey One League season, with the announcement of two new coaches.

Hockey Australia announce ground-breaking major partnership with Kookaburra Sport



The Kookaburras will proudly showcase ‘Kookaburra’ on their front-of-shirt for the next three years after Hockey Australia secured a long-term major partnership with one of hockey’s most iconic brands.

All the news for Tuesday 21 May 2024
Men's Indoor Asia Cup 2024
Taldykorgan (KAZ)

All times GMT +5

21 May 2024 10:30     IRI v SGP (Pool A)            8 - 0
21 May 2024 11:45     THA v TJK (Pool A)        19 - 1
21 May 2024 13:00     MAS v OMA (Pool B)     10 - 2
21 May 2024 16:30     SGP v TJK (Pool A)     
21 May 2024 17:45     THA v IRI (Pool A)     
21 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v INA (Pool B)     

22 May 2024 11:30     INA v OMA (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 12:45     MAS v KAZ (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 14:00     IRI v TJK (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 16:30     SGP v THA (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 17:45     INA v MAS (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v OMA (Pool B)     

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Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team begins Europe tour with a 2-2 (4-2 SO) win over Belgium

Vice-Captain Shardanand Tiwari (3’, 27’) scored a brace



Antwerp: The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team kicked off their Tour of Europe with a 2-2 (4-2 SO) win over Belgium in the first match of the tour which was played in Antwerp, Belgium. Vice-Captain Shardanand Tiwari (3’, 27’) scored a brace for the Indian Colts.

Manpreet Singh Exclusive: 'India hockey team under no pressure, Pro League perfect chance to prepare for Olympics’

Ujwal Singh


Manpreet Singh captained India to bronze at Tokyo Olympics 2020. PTI

The Indian men’s hockey team will be back in action from Wednesday as their away legs of the 2023-24 FIH Pro League season get underway. The Harmanpreet Singh-led India are scheduled to play against Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain twice each across two legs of the Pro League which will take place in Belgium and England.

Preview: Indian Junior Women’s Team Tour of Europe

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will play six matches across three countries


 
New Delhi: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is all set to start their tour of Europe on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming international season. With matches lined up on the 21st, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 27th, and 29th May, the team will play six matches across three nations: Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, including club teams Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push and Oranje Rood.

Law Announces Women’s Roster for 2024 Junior Pan American Championship


WorldSportPics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following three selection camps earlier this spring and evaluation at a training camp held this past weekend in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Allan Law has named the 18-athlete roster that will compete at the women’s 2024 Junior Pan American Championship (JPAC). Taking place July 2 to 12 at the Tamanawis Park in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, this men’s and women’s event is a qualifier for the 2025 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup (JWC).

SA hockey team ready to give it stick in Paris

Leighton Koopman


Onthatile Zulu could represent Team SA in hockey at the Paris Olympics later this year. | Red Bull

They had to do some crowdfunding to ensure their Olympic dreams stayed alive, and now it is all systems go for the South African women’s hockey side as they continue to build up to Paris 2024.

Young Speedy Tigers set semi-final target for Nations Cup

By Aftar Singh


Sarjit Singh. -NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD

KUALA LUMPUR: Teenager T. Naaveennash Panicker is among six players shortlisted for the Nations Cup in Gniezno, Poland, from May 31-June 9.

Former players pledge support for hockey team


An undated image of players playing during Pakistan vs India match. — AFP/File

LAHORE: Olympians Khawaja Junaid and Qamar Ibrahim have stepped up efforts to provide support for the upcoming national hockey tournament.

UCD secure win against local side Gaziantep in finals of EuroHockey Club Trophy II

UCD 4 GAZIANTEP 1



Alanya, Turkiye: Eleven years ago, on this very day UCD won their first ever trophy in representative hockey when they clinched the EuroHockey Challenge I in Sardinia.

Goalless draw for Edinburgh University in the Euros

Edinburgh University 0-0 UCD (Ireland)  

A goalless draw with pool leaders UCD from Ireland consigned Edinburgh University to third place in the table and promotion is off the agenda.

Sixth place finish for Edinburgh University in the Euros

Edinburgh University 1-2 AHTC Vien (Austria)

It was a tough end to the women`s EuroHockey Club Trophy 11 tournament for Edinburgh University.

Mannheimer HC win German men’s double



Mannheimer HC’s men can celebrate a German double as they won the outdoor crown in Bonn on Sunday, winning the final 2-0 in a shoot-out after a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time against Hamburger Polo Club.

Düsseldorfer HC reclaim German women’s title



Düsseldorfer HC won back the German title from Mannheimer HC, defeating their big rivals in the women’s final for the third time in four seasons.

Dutch great Eva Drummond signs with Perth Thundersticks



As a storm brews ahead of the 2024 Hockey One season, the Perth Thundersticks has welcomed a new member into the fold.

England Hockey Awards 2024 Winners



The England Hockey Awards presented by Notts Sport took place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at the Athena in Leicester where 13 awards were given out.

Glasgow hockey club bids to set two endurance world records in four days



Clydesdale Hockey Club, on the south-side of Glasgow, is attempting two world records over May bank-holiday weekend in a bid to fund a new playing surface at their ground.

13 in 13 endurance challenge in memory of talented England Hockey teen


Emma Broad was a talented England Hockey junior

Mark Atherton, director of hockey at London Wayfarers HC, is undertaking a 13-day running challenge in memory of Emma Broad, who was a young, talented England hockey player.

Are breast injuries sustained playing hockey a future risk for women?



The popularity of female contact sports such as football, rugby, and ice hockey has increased dramatically over the last decade, writes Dr Paul Darbyshire, chief scientific officer of MyBOOBRisk.

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30th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 (M)
Ipoh, Perak

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9 May 2024 was a rest day

10 May 2024 16:00     NZL v PAK (RR)     
10 May 2024 18:15     JPN v CAN (RR)     
10 May 2024 20:30     MAS v KOR (RR)     

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11 May 2024 16:00     5th RR v 6th RR (5/6)     KOR v CAN
11 May 2024 18:15     3rd RR v 4th RR (3/4)     MAS v NZL
11 May 2024 20:30     1st RR v 2nd RR (Final)     PAK v JPN

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Pakistan to face New Zealand today

Pakistan have already qualified for the final of the event in Ipoh, Malaysia


Pakistan have already qualified for the final, where they will face Japan on Saturday. - FIH

Pakistan will face New Zealand today in their final round-robin match of the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Pakistan’s Hannan aims to win final, lauds Roelant Oltmans

Pakistan will face Japan in the final on May 11

By Muneeb Farrukh


Hannan celebrates after scoring a goal. - Facebook/Flash Sukan

KARACHI: Pakistan hockey was at an all-time low when they failed to qualify for the Olympics, where they won three gold medals, for the third consecutive time earlier this year. Additionally, the Green Shirts also failed to qualify for the World Cup, where they bagged gold four times in the past, last year.

Samurais sizzle at SAS Cup

By K. Rajan


Sultan Azlan Shah (SAS) Cup surprise package Japan are not thinking about the final despite booking their berth early. - NSTP/L.MANIMARAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Azlan Shah (SAS) Cup surprise package Japan are not thinking about the final despite booking their berth early.

Speedy Tigers eye bronze

By K. Rajan


Faizal Saari scored in Malaysia’s match against Japan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Wednesday. - PIC BY L. MANIMARAN

IPOH: The team rebuilding work continues for Malaysia as they play South Korea in Ipoh today for a bronze-medal playoff after failing to defend their Sultan Azlan Shah (SAS) Cup hockey crown.

Pakistan captain Ammad wants govt to 'support hockey like cricket'

The final between Pakistan and Japan will be played on Saturday, May 11


Pakistan hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal. - MHC

Pakistan hockey team’s captain Ammad Butt has urged the government to support hockey like cricket in the country.

Hockey India names 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24

Harmanpreet Singh to Captain while Hardik Singh will serve as his deputy during the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24


 
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team that will take part in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 to be held in Antwerp, Belgium and London, England.

Harmanpreet – Hardik combo all set for the Europe leg of the FIH Pro League

s2h team



New Delhi: Tested leadership combo of contemporary hockey — Harmanpreet Singh  & Hardik Singh — will shoulder a 24-member Indian for the Europe leg of the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League. Coming after the national team suffering a 0-5 washout at the hands of Australia, the twin-nation tour will be closely monitored, scrutinized and commented. Especially so this is the last testing ground for the chief coach Craig Fulton before Paris.

How Indian hockey star Amit Rohidas became world's best first rusher and penalty corner expert

A three-in-one player, Amit Rohidas is an integral part of the Indian men’s hockey team. Here’s how he became world’s best first rusher.

Ujwal Singh


Amit Rohidas has played 171 matches for India, scoring 28 goals in international hockey. PTI

Born in a family of limited means, Indian hockey player Amit Rohidas only had one option: take risks to change his family’s fortunes. Once he decided to pursue hockey after being inspired by Hockey India president and former Olympian, Dilip Tirkey, who also hails from Odisha’s Sundergarh, the same village as Rohidas, the Indian defender picked the toughest job in the sport, that to be the first rusher and a penalty corner expert.

Hockey’s Mark Tumilty names squad for upcoming Belgium FIH Pro League fixtures



Ireland Men’s Head Coach Mark Tumilty has announced an 22 strong squad to play in the FIH Pro League being hosted in Belgium. The squad will depart for Antwerp on Friday May 17th.

Excitement Builds after Promising Competition at U.S. Masters WMH World Cup Selection Tournament


An immense amount of field hockey experience in one photo: around 125 athletes, each with an approximate average of 40 years of experience.

RICHMOND & WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – U.S. Masters hosted 254 athletes at the Masters World Cup Selection Tournament this past weekend, May 4 to 5, at two locations in Virginia. The event drew new and returning athletes from around the country, aged 35 and older. This selection event will be used to determine which teams and athletes will compete at the 2024 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup this fall.

Gantoise to meet WatDucks in Belgian men’s final



Gantoise will meet Waterloo Ducks in the Belgian men’s championship final knowing they already have an EHL ticket in the back pocket.

Mannheim in pole position heading into German second legs



The German women’s top four from the league phase of the season will hope to make short-work of their Bundesliga quarter-finals following away wins in the first of their best of three fixtures.

Condon latest Old Georgian signing



Old Georgians continue to add big names to their line-up with David Condon the latest to switch to the English champions.

Day 10 Results: National Women’s Hockey League 2024 (Phase 1)



Ranchi: Day 10 of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 (Phase 1) witnessed Hockey Haryana beat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 3-2 in shootout after the score remained 0-0 at the end of regulation time while Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Mizoram 2-0 in their respective matches at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Thursday.

Oxford Hockey Club hail outreach programme as state school juniors lift title



Oxford Hockey Club’s U16 girls’ team claimed the prestigious title of National Champions at the Nottingham Hockey Centre last month, with half of the club’s winning side hailing from state schools.

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