News for 25 October 2026
All the news for Sunday 25 October 2026
Sultan of Johor Cup 2026
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Malaysia beat Pakistan in Sultan of Johor Cup final
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia won the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) title on Saturday, thanks to goalkeeper Adib Amsyar Hanif. - NSTP/NAJMI NOR’AZAM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia won the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) title on Saturday, thanks to goalkeeper Adib Amsyar Hanif.
Malaysia beat Pakistan on penalties to win Sultan of Johor Cup 2026
Hamza and captain Ammad fail to score for Pakistan in tense penalty shootout
Malaysia players celebrate winning the Sultan of Johor Cup final against Pakistan at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 24, 2026. — Johor Hockey Association
JOHOR BAHRU: Hosts Malaysia held their nerves to edge past spirited Pakistan 4-3 in the penalty shootout to clinch the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026 title after their enthralling final ended in a 2-2 tie here at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
'SoJC champions, but not perfect': Coach warns national junior hockey squad
By Aftar Singh
National junior hockey players celebrating after winning the Sultan of Johor Cup at Taman Daya Stadium in Johor on Saturday. - BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: National junior hockey coach Nor Saiful Zaini has warned his players against complacency despite their Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) triumph at Taman Daya Stadium on Saturday.
Malaysia wary of Indian goal machine Harmanpreet
Aakanksha N Bhardwaj
Malaysia’s players during a practice session in Jalandhar on Saturday. Sarabjit Singh
Having witnessed India captain Harmanpreet Singh’s drag-flicking prowess at the recent Asian Games, Malaysia captain Marhan Jalil said denying the star penalty corner specialist goal-scoring opportunities will be key to his team’s title-winning chances at the upcoming hockey Asian Champions Trophy.
What you need to know about Match Round 6 (men)
Ramon Min
Oranje-Rood are aiming for a first in their home match against Bloemendaal, whilst Rotterdam and Pinoké will be doing everything they can against Tilburg and Kampong to make up for their poor start. Here are the stats for Match Round 6 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Men.
What you need to know about Match Round 6 (women)
Ramon Min
Victoria face an impossible task against Den Bosch, whilst Rotterdam are enjoying their best start to the season in nineteen years. Here are the facts for Match Round 6 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women.
NCAA Division 1 results 24 October 2026
NCAA Division 1 fixtures 25 October 2026
No. 13 Indiana field hockey meets No. 1 Maryland Sunday in final home game of season
By Jack Davis
Sophomore forward Molly Stutte takes a shot on goal in a game against Penn State on Oct. 23, 2026, at Deborah Tobias Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have fallen in back-to-back contests. Photo by Anya Minekus / The Indiana Daily Student
No. 13 Indiana field hockey will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses to No. 2 Northwestern and No. 19 Penn State when it hosts No. 1 Maryland at noon Sunday at Deborah Tobias Field in its final home game of the regular season.
Hoci Cymru mourns Alan Rookes
Hoci Cymru is deeply saddened by the news of Alan Rookes’ passing.
West country-born Alan was a large figure in Welsh hockey throughout his life, holding numerous roles in the sport, both on and off the field.