News for 28 October 2026
All the news for Wednesday 28 October 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
27 Oct 2026 13:00 MAS v CHN (RR) 5 - 4
27 Oct 2026 15:15 JPN v KOR (RR) 3 - 2
27 Oct 2026 19:20 IND v BAN (RR) 13 - 0
28 Oct 2026 is a rest day
29 Oct 2026 14:30 MAS v KOR (RR)
29 Oct 2026 16:45 BAN v JPN (RR)
29 Oct 2026 19:00 IND v CHN (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India Dominate Opening Day of Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 as Malaysia and Japan Secure Victories
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion on 27 October in Jalandhar, India, with three exciting encounters producing an impressive 27 goals. Hosts India delivered a commanding performance against Bangladesh, while Malaysia and Japan secured hard-fought victories over China and Korea, respectively.
Indian juggernaut rolls on smoothly while other teams struggle
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Host India posts its highest ever score 13-0 in the annals of the Asian Champions Trophy surpassing its previous best of 11-0. With three goals from local lad Mandeep Singh, India rode on the high of brace of goals from trio Dilpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh. All these scorers, interestingly, from Jalandhar area and had their early hockey on the same Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey stadium.
India make rollicking start to Asian Champions Trophy title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh in Jalandhar
Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh scored twice each as international hockey returns to Punjab
Jalandhar: The Indian Men's Hockey Team began their title defence at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 with a commanding 13-0 win over Bangladesh at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday.
India unleash goal fest at Asian Champions Trophy
Mandeep finds form with hat-trick as India hammer Bangladesh 13-0
Deepankar Sharda
Indian players in action against Bangladesh during Asian Champions Trophy-2026 at the Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Photo: Malkiat Singh
A mesmerising drone show showcasing Punjab’s rich hockey legacy, fireworks lighting up the sky, a vibrant cultural presentation, Punjab hosting its first international hockey match in recent years, a stray dog defecating on the playing field in the middle of the match, and India beginning their Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) campaign with a 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Tuesday evening witnessed everything within a couple of hours at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, as the occasion etched itself into the history books of Indian hockey.
Mandeep Singh hat-trick leads India’s 13-0 rout of Bangladesh
There is no denying that if the Indian team management was planning on phasing out certain players – something that since then has been outrightly denied as false rumours – Tuesday’s outing hasn’t made their job easier.
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Abhishek, left, and Mandeep Singh were among the scorers for India in the big win over Bangladesh. | Photo Credit: AP
For a city hosting its first-ever international hockey tournament, the result of India’s opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy against Bangladesh was the perfect initiation. For coach Craig Fulton and the team’s long-term plans, less so.
Mandeep fires a treble as India pulverise Bangladesh 13-0 in ACT hockey clash
Five-time champions India launched their Asian Champions Trophy title defence in emphatic fashion, thrashing Bangladesh 13-0 in a one-sided contest at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
Mandeep Singh rediscovered his scoring touch with a superb hat-trick as defending champions India produced a ruthless performance to dismantle Bangladesh 13-0 in their opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy. Image: X/@TheHockeyIndia
Mandeep Singh returned to form with a fine hat-trick as five-time champions India hammered minnows Bangladesh 13-0 to start their title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a rousing note here on Tuesday.
Speedy Tigers survive China scare to open ACT campaign with win
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia beat China 5-4 in the opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, India on Tuesday. -- PIC from Malaysian Hockey Confederation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia survived a scare from China before winning 5-4 in the opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, India on Tuesday
Young China push Malaysia to brink
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Mohammed Fitri Saari in action.
Having nearly 240 international caps for Malaysia, far more than the combined experience of the Chinese squad, veteran Mohammed Fitri Saari experienced a few nervous moments as the opponents, featuring eight debutants, fought back repeatedly before narrowly losing the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) opener at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. Malaysia opened their campaign with a 5-4 victory, though the contest could easily have ended in a draw had a late Chinese effort not struck the post. Fitri said his side had anticipated a difficult outing given the unfamiliar conditions and the growing quality of China’s attack.
Weary Speedy Tigers target South Korea win after surviving China scare
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia players celebrating after beating China 5-4 in an Asian Champions Trophy match in Jalandhar, India on Oct 27, 2026. -- PIC from Malaysian Hockey Confederation X account
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers will face another tough battle against South Korea on Thursday after labouring to beat China 5-4 in the opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Punjab, India on Tuesday.
Nilakanta Sharma announces retirement from international hockey, Hockey India lauds his contribution
The 31-year-old hockey star was part of India’s historic Tokyo Olympic bronze-medal-winning campaign and consecutive Asian Games gold-medal wins
Jalandhar: Star midfielder Nilakanta Sharma on Tuesday announced that he will bring his illustrious international career to a close after India's campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, with Hockey India congratulating the Manipuri veteran for his contribution to Indian hockey.
JioStar named official broadcast partner for men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
New Delhi: Hockey fans across India can catch the action from the men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 live on Star Sports 2 and JioHotstar, with Hockey India announcing JioStar as the official broadcast partner for the ninth edition of the prestigious men’s tournament. It will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
Hannah Gravenall calls time and retires from International Hockey
Just after winning the Vantage Black Sticks Women Team Values Award for the second year in a row, Hannah Gravenall has announced her retirement from international hockey.
YouTube series ‘Unscripted’ offers a unique glimpse behind the scenes
What goes on behind the scenes at the Netherlands’ top hockey teams? In the new YouTube series ‘Unscripted’, hockey fans are given an exclusive glimpse into the world of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. Kampong Men’s 1 kick off the series.
Hockey Ireland’s Men’s Masters Interpros 2026
A festival of Masters Hockey, hosted by Avoca HC, at St Andrew’s College, Booterstown, on 24/25 October 2026 saw Twenty-two matches produced 79 goals. The forecasted storm kept far enough away on the Saturday and the Sunday was a beautiful day. Great hockey played and friendships made and renewed with 180 attending Saturday Night BBQ at the Wishing Well Pub. A team of 10 umpires kept games running smoothly while Bumble Bean food truck kept players and supporters refreshed.
Wesley College Retain Tasmanian Shield as RBAI Claim Herbie Sharman Trophy at 2026 All-Ireland Schoolboys Championship
Cookstown: Cookstown played host to three days of outstanding schoolboy hockey from 21–23 October as 16 of Ireland’s top school teams came together for the 2026 All-Ireland Schoolboys Championship. Hosted by Cookstown High School and Cookstown Hockey Club, the prestigious competition returned to Cookstown for the first time since 1991, culminating in Wesley College retaining the Tasmanian Shield and Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI) successfully defending their Herbie Sharman Trophy.
NCAA Division 1 result - 27 October 2026
Field Hockey Ends 2026 Season on High Note in Golden Goal Victory Over Lock Haven
LEWISBURG, Pa.- Tuesday's night game between Bucknell (8-7) and Lock Haven (5-11) served as a microcosm of the Bison's 2026 season. The contest featured thrilling goals, an opponent's tally in the final minute, and eventually overtime heroics as Bucknell pulled out a 3-2 victory over local rival Lock Haven in the 44th edition of the Susquehanna Showdown. Bucknell ran its win streak to nine straight victories over the Bald Eagles.
Division III: 2026 Conference Tournaments
With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III.
One Week to Go: Hockey Day Set to Inspire at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
With just one week remaining until 4 November 2026, excitement for hockey is building in Senegal as the countdown begins for the official Hockey Focus Day at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Field Hockey Canada receives nearly $2 million in additional federal funding to strengthen the sport nationwide
New investment will support Canada’s national teams, expand community participation and improve access to field hockey across the country
Field Hockey Canada will receive an additional $1,985,000 in federal funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as part of the Government of Canada’s $60-million investment in National Sport Organizations. The funding will strengthen athlete development, expand opportunities for Canadians to participate in field hockey and build capacity across the national sport system.