News for 04 November 2026
All the news for Wednesday 4 November 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
Jalandhar and Mohali
All times GMT +5’ 30”
3 Nov 2026 was a rest day
4 Nov 2026 14:00 CHN v BAN (5th/6th place)
4 Nov 2026 16:30 JPN v MAS (Semi Finals)
4 Nov 2026 19:00 IND v KOR (Semi Finals)
5 Nov 2026 16:30 Loser IND V KOR v Winner JPN v MAS (RR)
5 Nov 2026 19:00 Winner IND v KOR v Winner JPN v MAS (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Defending champions India face South Korea in semis of Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 after unbeaten league-stage campaign
The five-time champions will face South Korea on November 4 again after their 8-0 league-stage victory, while Japan take on Malaysia in the other semi-final
Mohali: The Indian Men's Hockey Team will look to take another step towards defending their title on Wednesday when they face South Korea in the semi-final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. The tournament moves from Jalandhar, which hosted the league stage, to Mohali’s Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium. 
India seek final berth against Korea as Asian Champions Trophy action shifts to Mohali
Indervir Grewal
India had already defeated South Korea 8-0 in the robin-round stage in Jalandhar on Monday. Tribune file
The stage is set for the knockout phase of the Asian Champions Trophy. With the stakes rising, the action shifts from the Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar to the much larger Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium in Mohali.After a well-deserved rest day, defending champions India will face South Korea, while Malaysia will take on Japan in Wednesday's semifinals.
Asian Champions Trophy Semifinal preview: Abhishek’s fitness in doubt as India faces Korea again in Mohali
Mohali hosts international hockey in Chandigarh after 17 years, as India chase a final spot with Abhishek Nain’s fitness in doubt.
Uthra Ganesan
Abhishek (R) twisted his ankle during warm up against Malaysia and both coach Craig Fulton and captain Harmanpreet Singh, while insisting that it wasn’t serious, were also unwilling to bet on him playing. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Different city, same opponent. India blanked Korea 8-0 in its final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Monday and come Wednesday, the two teams will face off again, this time for a spot in the final.
Punjab: The Undisputed Engine Room of Indian Hockey – 39 of 85 ACT Players Hail from One State
K ARUMUGAM
Punjab’s extraordinary contribution to Indian hockey comes into sharp focus in the Asian Champions Trophy, with 39 of the 85 individual players who have represented India across the tournament’s nine editions coming from the state. Its influence extends beyond numbers, with Punjab-born players accounting for some of India’s most prolific goal-scorers in the competition.
Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India to open against Malaysia on Nov. 19
The Asian Champions Trophy will be staged at Bhopal’s new hockey stadium at the International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda, featuring India, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea.
The Asian Champions Trophy would be the Indian women’s hockey team’s first international assignment following a historic gold medal triumph at the Asian Games in Japan last month. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY
In pursuit of a third consecutive Asian Champions Trophy crown, the Indian women’s hockey team will open its campaign by taking on Malaysia when the six-nation tournament kicks off on November 19 in Bhopal.
Melbourne to host 2027 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships
The 2027 Hockey Australia Women's Masters Championships will be held in Melbourne, Victoria, bringing together teams from across the country for an exciting week of competition.
NCAA Division 1 Conference playoff results - 3 November 2026
NCAA Division 1 Conference playoff fixturess - 4 November 2026
One-seed UNC field hockey shuts out 8-seed Stanford, moves on to ACC tournament semifinals
The victory marks UNC’s third win in a row, and it is gaining momentum during an important time.
Jeremiah Artacho
UNC sophomore forward Reese Anetsberger (8) advances toward two Stanford players during the game against Stanford at Karen Shelton Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 2026. Andrew Seung
One-seed UNC field hockey (12-6, 6-3) defeated 8-seed Stanford (10-8, 2-7) in the ACC tournament quarterfinals, 6-0, on Tuesday morning.
A collective effort pushes UNC field hockey into the ACC Tournament semifinals
Five different players scored against Stanford, displaying the offensive growth this team has experienced since its early struggles.
Jeremiah Artacho
UNC senior forward Charly Bruder (2) and UNC graduate forward/midfielder Molly Catchpole (4) celebrate a goal during the game against Stanford at Karen Shelton Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. UNC won 6-0. Lauren Ray
Head coach Erin Matson was pacing along the sideline during team introductions Tuesday morning, just moments before North Carolina took on Stanford at Karen Shelton Stadium.
Field Hockey falls to UAlbany in semifinal shootout
Black Bears finish season at 8-9
ORONO, Maine -- The No. 2 seeded University of Maine field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 3 UAlbany, following a 2-1 edge in a shootout by the Great Danes, in the America East semifinal round on Tuesday at the Maine Field Hockey Complex.
The best field hockey scorer in the nation is a University of Richmond Spider
Senior Clara Larripa leads the country in three statistical categories as the team prepares for A10 Tournament play starting Thursday.
By Matthew Dewald
As Spider field hockey gets ready for the Atlantic 10 tournament semifinal on Thursday, it has a not-so-secret weapon: the nation’s top scorer in all of Division I field hockey. Senior Clara Larripa leads the country in total goals, goals per game, and points per game (a metric that combines goals and assists).
Field Hockey Canada Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Capelli Sport
Canadian-led partnership will outfit national teams and programs across the country, bringing a unified identity to field hockey from Coast to Coast to Coast.
Field Hockey Canada is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Capelli Sport, naming the global sports brand the official and exclusive uniform and apparel provider of Canada’s National Teams.
USA Field Hockey Announces Revamped Annual Awards Program
New awards program expands recognition of athletes, coaches, officials, clubs and community leaders making an impact on the sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Field Hockey has announced a revamped Annual Awards program designed to recognize and celebrate the individuals, clubs, teams and organizations making a significant impact on field hockey across the United States and on the international stage.
SA Hockey Invites Proposals for National Team Apparel Supply and Partnership
The South African Hockey Association (SAHA) has opened its tender process for the supply of technical apparel to its national teams, with the opportunity for a successful applicant to become an Official Apparel Partner of SA Hockey.