News for 14 October 2026
All the news for Wednesday 14 October 2026
Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 set to showcase Punjab’s hockey legacy, captain Harmanpreet Singh calls it ‘a special occasion’
It will be the second time that India will host the men’s edition of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy after Chennai in 2023, and the occasion will also mark return of international hockey to Punjab that has given India some of its most iconic hockey players across generations
New Delhi: The men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will return to India for the second time, following Chennai in 2023. This marks a special occasion as international hockey returns to Punjab — a place that has seen the tradition of hockey passed down through generations, incessantly producing international players. 
India squad for Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Vivek Sagar, Raj Kumar, Sumit left out
India head coach Craig Fulton has made a few changes to the squad in the goalkeeping, defense and midfield department.
With its Asian Games gold, the Indian men’s hockey team also earned qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. | Photo Credit: R. V. MOORTHY
Harmanpreet Singh will lead an 18-member Indian squad at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy 2026, set to be held in Punjab between October 27 and November 5.
India keep Asian Games gold medal-winning core intact for Asian Champions Trophy; Goalkeeper Pathak returns
Defending champions India have named a strong squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Singh leading a side packed with experienced internationals and promising young talents.
India have retained the core of their Asian Games gold medal-winning side for the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy, with experienced goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returning to the squad. Image: Reuters
Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returned to the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men's hockey squad, but the core of the Asian Games gold-winning line-up was retained for the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5.
Swansong for four Indian hockey seniors at Asian Champions Trophy
Manuja Veerappa
Mandeep Singh (Image credit: X)
For some of India’s Olympic medallists, the Asian Champions Trophy could be one last march in national colours. With international hockey returning to Punjab after 17 years, the tournament later this month is set to usher in a change of guard, with at least four senior players facing the exit as India begin rebuilding for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
ACT Selection: A Missed Opportunity Ahead of LA Olympics
K AUMUGAM
The Indian men’s hockey team announced for the Asian Champions Trophy in October has largely retained the squad that won gold at the Nagoya Asian Games, raising questions about the purpose of the tournament and India’s approach to preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Pakistan’s Absence Shapes Punjab’s Asian Champions Trophy Plans
By Prabhjot Singh
Pakistan’s decision not to send its Asian Games bronze medal-winning hockey team to the Asian Champions Trophy in Mohali and Jalandhar has changed the lineup for the tournament in Punjab.
MHC honours Speedy Tigers after impressive Asiad campaign
By Aftar Singh
The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) hosted an appreciation dinner for the national men's hockey squad to celebrate their silver medal win at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. -- PIC from Malaysian Hockey Confederation FB
KUALA LUMPUR: In recognition of the national hockey team's achievement of winning silver at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, 20 players and eight team officials received RM160,000 in incentives.
Dar Academy's Sufyan was Joint Top Scorer at Asian Games
By Ijaz Chaudhry
At the 2026 Asian Games, Pakistan won the bronze medal. Sufyan Khan, with 12 goals, finished as the joint top scorer along with another dragflicker, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh.
Day 4 Results | 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026: Division ‘B’ and ‘C’
Jhansi, 13 October 2026: Day 4 of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 in Jhansi brought two big wins in Division ‘B’ Pool A, a comeback in Pool B and a second straight Bihar hat-trick from Jony Kumar in Division ‘C’.
Milestone weekend for Matla and Jansen: 100 field goals and 150 pc goals
Ramon Min
Frédérique Matla and Yibbi Jansen
Frédérique Matla and Yibbi Jansen both reached impressive goalscoring milestones in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse last weekend. Matla scored her 100th field goal against Bloemendaal, whilst Jansen netted her 150th penalty corner goal against Kampong.
NCAA Division 1 fixture - 14 October 2026
Maryland Field Hockey Earns No. 1 Ranking in Week 7 Poll
COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Maryland field hockey team is ranked No. 1 in the Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll for the first time since 2013, when the Terrapins advanced to the NCAA semifinals, the NFHCA announced Tuesday morning.