News for 09 August 2026
All the news for Sunday 9 August 2026
2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup
2026 WMH World Cup Brasschaat Details
2026 WMH World Cup Breda Details
All fixtures and results from both venues
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Competition Starts in Breda & Brasschaat For 2026 WMH Masters World Cup
Less than one week after the first leg of competition wrapped up in Rotterdam and Schiedam, Netherlands for the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) Masters World Cup, the second leg has begun. In Brasschaat, Belgium, five USA Masters teams (Men's O-55, Men's O-60, Women's O-55, Women's O-60, and Women's O-65) kicked off their tournament this weekend, while the Men's O-65s got things going in Breda, Netherlands.
Pakistan depart for Hockey World Cup
Samiullah sees slim hopes but backs spirited effort against England, India and Wales
Alam Zeb Safi
Photo: PHF
KARACHI: Pakistan’s national hockey team on Sunday departed for the Netherlands to compete in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, returning to the global showpiece after missing the 2023 edition in India.
1975: The Day India Conquered the Hockey World
K ARUMUGAM
MARCH OF GLORY: On 15 March 1975, Indian hockey created its most glorious World Cup chapter when India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to win the Men’s Hockey World Cup for the first—and so far only—time in its history.
"We want to write our own World Cup History"; Craig Fulton on India's bid to end 51 year wait for Podium finish
Manuja Veerappa
India head coach Craig Fulton
BENGALURU: Being the coach of an Indian hockey team at the moment is hardly an enviable job. With the FIH World Cup followed immediately by the Asian Games, Craig Fulton’s side has a packed calendar to negotiate. Add to that the controversy over the change in the team’s jersey colour, which threatened to overshadow their World Cup campaign. The chief coach, however, insists the team is focused, with all its energies channelled towards achieving their first podium finish in 51 years.
‘51-year wait has been too long’: 1975 Hockey World Cup heroes urge India to win medal
1975 Hockey World Cup heroes Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan urge Harmanpreet Singh-led India to play for the nation and end a 51-year medal wait.
India has won the men’s World Cup only once, in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 when it defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the final. | Photo Credit: AP
India’s 1975 hockey World Cup heroes Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan have urged the national men’s team to put the country ahead of individual ambitions, saying an uncompromising desire to win for the nation can help end the 51-year wait for a World Cup medal.
Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan urge Indian hockey team to win a World Cup medal
India’s 1975 World Cup heroes Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan insist Harmanpreet Singh & Co must play with confidence and not feel inferior to any other nation as they aim for a podium finish at hockey’s quadrennial showpiece event, starting in Belgium and Netherlands from August 14
India’s squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands. PIC/Hockey India
India’s 1975 World Cup heroes Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan have urged the national hockey team to put the country ahead of individual ambitions, saying an uncompromising desire to win for the nation can help end the 51-year wait for a World Cup medal. India has won the men’s World Cup only once, in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 when they defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the final.
India's hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 to 2023
India has hosted the World Cup twice, finishing sixth in 2018 and ninth in 2023.
New Delhi: India's men's hockey team has had a roller-coaster journey in the World Cup, from winning the inaugural bronze in 1971 to lifting the title in 1975 and then enduring a long wait for another podium finish.
From a country school to 194 tests for New Zealand: the journey of Nic Woods
When Nic Woods looks back on his hockey journey, it is hard to believe it all started at a small country school in Ngāhinapōuri.
EuroHockey 5s Championship 2026
Walcz, Poland
All times GMT +2
Men's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
Women's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Ukraine top the pool with Poland hot on their heels
Following another two rounds of matches today, Ukraine have a clean slate of 6/6 games and a full 18points with Poland just behind on 15 points.
Ukraine women top the Pool with a perfect 6 wins to face Sweden in the final
Ukraine women came into this event with a strong leadership group including Olha Honcharenko, Karina Leonova, Valeriia Zaitseva, Anna Tanchenko, Kateryna Popova, Veronika Movchan, Anastasiia Shyshyna and Kateryna Pokidko. Their experience has ensured a perfect 6/6 wins and topping the pool!
Youth Africa Cup [YAC] 2026
Nairobi
All times GMT +3
Men's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
Women's Fixtures, Results and Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Kenya crowned men’s Hockey Youth Africa Cup Champions as women also qualify for World Cup
For Kenya, the men's title was the culmination of an impressive tournament on home soil and a significant achievement for a squad led by captain Kelvin Onyango
Odisha Clinch 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 Title
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Hockey Association of Odisha emerged champions of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 – Division ‘A’ after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in an exciting final held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
A turf assignment
Ijaz Chaudhry
Pakistan celebrate a goal during their 4-3 loss to India in an FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on June 23, 2026 | Instagram/@pakhockeyteam
Pakistan’s performance in the FIH Pro League has once again exposed the deep-rooted problems confronting the country’s national hockey programme.
PHF launches women’s hockey revival plan
Ten-day high-performance camp to begin in Islamabad on October 7
Photo: PHF
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a comprehensive national development programme aimed at reviving women’s hockey in the country and bringing it in line with international standards.
German international Johannes Große joins Perth Thundersticks
As excitement builds ahead of the 2026 ONE Active Hockey One season, the Perth Thundersticks have welcomed a major addition to their roster.
BRAVE Cup 2026 day 3 sets the scene for finals day!
An exciting emerging Girls clash at Peffermill saw Lightning and Devils draw 2-2. The bonus point in the shootout went to Devils.
UNC field hockey roster features 10 accomplished newcomers
This season marks a new era for UNC field hockey coach Erin Matson. For the first time, the star player-turned-coach will lead a roster that does not feature any of her former teammates. But Matson has assembled an incoming class of field-ready recruits as well as a group of returners looking to redeem last season's Final Four loss with a national title.
FIH reaffirms its commitment to safe sport on Safe Sport Day
Lausanne. Switzerland - As the global sporting community marks Safe Sport Day on 8 August, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) proudly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring that hockey remains a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone involved in the sport, especially children.