News for 13 November 2026
All the news for Friday 13 November 2026
FIH Hockey Pro League: Pre-Season Interview with French Men’s Head Coach - John John Dohmen
As we countdown to the start of the new FIH Hockey Pro League season on 8 December 2026, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview series with players and coaches from the world’s top hockey nations participating in the “League of the Best”.
“We want to create more depth in the squad” – Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne outlines focus areas heading into Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Bhopal
Three-time winners India will take on China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia to defend their Women’s Asian Champions Trophy crown in Bhopal from November 19 to 28
New Delhi: As the Indian women’s hockey team prepares to defend its crown at the Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne is focused on building a squad with greater depth, versatility and competitiveness.
Decorated coach who guided China to Olympic hockey silver makes ‘difficult decision’ to quit
Australian former player Alyson Annan makes announcement weeks after scooping the women’s coach of the year award for record seventh time
China won silver at the Paris Olympics after losing on penalties to the Netherlands in the final. Photo: Getty Images
Australian hockey great Alyson Annan has made the “very difficult decision” to step down as head coach of the Chinese women’s national team – just weeks after being named the best in the business.
Scott Cosslett’s road back to the Vantage Black Sticks post hip surgery
When Scott Cosslett opened his email he couldn't quite believe it.
Cecilia Cowart Named to the 2027 U.S. Indoor Field Hockey European Winter Tour Roster
The Wake Forest freshman was named to the Senior Indoor National Team in 2026.
By: Kenzie Pittenger
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest field hockey freshman midfielder Cecilia Cowart was named to the United States Women's National Team roster that will compete in the 2027 Indoor European Winter Tour.
Namibia prepare for Junior Africa Hockey Cup
by Helge Schutz
Abraham Graham in action for Namibia u21 against Zimbabwe. Photo: Helge Schütz
Namibia’s preparations for the Junior Africa Hockey Cup in Kenya in two months time begin in earnest with the announcement of national squads and coaches for both teams.
Matla’s remarkable scoring streak comes to an end
Ramon Min
Frédérique Matla
One of the longest individual scoring runs in the history of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women came to an end on Thursday evening. Den Bosch striker Frédérique Matla failed to find the net during the 0–1 victory over Oranje-Rood. As a result, her run came to an end at fourteen consecutive match rounds with at least one goal.
Kampong beat Pinoké, Hurley and HGC draw
Peter Klanke
Iris de Kemp, Kampong
On a cold Thursday evening, the ninth round of the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women took place. Hurley, fourth in the table, narrowly avoided defeat against HGC (1–1). In a thrilling finale, Kampong proved too strong for Pinoké, winning 2-1. Iris de Kemp scored both goals for Kampong. League leaders Den Bosch came through unscathed in the Brabant derby against Oranje-Rood (0-1). There were no goals in the match between Rotterdam and HDM. Bottom-of-the-table Victoria were once again left empty-handed following their 3-0 home defeat against Amsterdam.
Uddingston and ESM Lions Top the Bill in the Scottish Open/Men’s Premiership
An encouraging feature of the Open/Men’s Premiership this season has been the continued emergence of ESM Lions and Uddingston, both are now challenging at the top table. Last year they made the top six split but didn’t really trouble the top sides for honours.
NCAA Division 1 championships Round One fixtures - 13 November 2026
Field Hockey Set to Meet #1 Northwestern in NCAA First Round on Friday
EVANSTON, Ill. – The Saint Joseph's field hockey team will take on #1 Northwestern on Friday in the First Round of the 2026 Division I Field Hockey Championship. Game time against the top overall seed and two-time defending national champions is set for noon local time, 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
NCAA Tournament preview: No. 2-seed Maryland field hockey vs. Wagner
The Terps get their first crack at a deep playoff run after missing the tournament last season.
by Roman Brunetti
It’s a new season for No. 2-seed Maryland field hockey. Despite dropping the Big Ten Tournament final to No. 1-seed Northwestern, the Terps have embraced a fresh start.
No. 3 Field Hockey, No. 16 Old Dominion Meet in NCAA Tournament First Round
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 3 Harvard field hockey is back at Berylson Field this weekend, as the Crimson start its 2026 NCAA Tournament journey with a matchup against No. 16 Old Dominion on Friday, Nov. 13.
#4 Huskies Set for NCAA Matchup vs. Lafayette
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn women's field hockey team will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament as the No. 4 overall seed, opening against Lafayette on Friday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. ET.
Hock Seng, former national hockey and football double international, dies
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Former double international Koh Hock Seng, who represented Malaysia in hockey and football, died of liver cancer yesterday. He was 81.