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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

26 May 2024 16:15     BEL v IRL (RR)     1 - 4
26 May 2024 18:30     ARG v IND (RR)  4 - 5

Pool standings

Women

26 May 2024 11:45     ARG v IND (RR)      3 - 0
26 May 2024 14:00     USA v BEL (RR)     1 - 2

Pool Standings

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Ireland complete stunning double over Belgium men as India hold off Argentina fightback



For the first time in almost 30 years, Ireland successfully pulled off back-to-back victories over Belgium, doing so in comprehensive fashion on Sunday at the FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament in Antwerp.

Indian Women’s Hockey Team goes down 0-3 against Argentina in FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

The Indian Women's Hockey Team will now move to London to play against Germany and Great Britain


 
Antwerp, 26th May 2024: In the final match of the Belgium leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team took on Argentina and lost 0-3. Celina Di Santo (1’), Maria Campoy (39’), and Maria Granatto (47') etched their names on the scoresheet for Argentina.

Indian women’s team loses 3-0 to Argentina, stays winless in European leg

In the women’s standings, India is seventh with eight points in 12 games while Argentina is second with 26 points.


India’s Udita in action during the FIH Pro League match against Argentina in Antwerp, Belgium on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Indian women’s hockey team stayed winless in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season as it went down 3-0 to Argentina in Antwerp, Belgium on Sunday.

India women's hockey team's forgettable run continues with 0-3 loss to Argentina

Argentina stormed ahead in the very first minute, dissecting the Indian high press and penetrating to the shooting circle, where Di Santo deflected in Granatto’s shot to score their first goal.


Celina Di Santo, Maria Campoy and Maria Grannatto were among the goalscorers for Argentina as they defeated India 3-0 in the FIH Pro League. Image: X / @ArgFieldHockey

The India women’s hockey team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Argentina in the Belgian leg of the FIH Pro League in Antwerp on Sunday. Their loss on Sunday was the latest setback, after India had gone down to Belgium 1-2 on Saturday. Celina Di Santo, Maria Campoy and Maria Grannatto were among the goalscorers for Argentina.

Belgium Defeats USWNT in Close Contest in FIH Hockey Pro League



ANTWERP, Belgium – In their final game of the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, the No. 13 U.S. Women’s National Team took on hosts, No. 5 Belgium. After the United Eagles scored first, the game was decided in the opening quarter when the Red Panthers found the equalizer and then the go ahead as USA fell 1-2.

IRL Men secure historic back-to-back win against Belgium in FIH Pro League

IRELAND 4 BELGIUM 1



Ireland recorded back-to-back wins over Belgium by beating them by 4 goals to 1 today, for the first time since 1993. Belgium took the lead with a deflected Antoine Kina goal in 9th minute. Ireland equalised through Ben Johnson in the 17th minute, and he got a second in the 31st minute to put Ireland 2-1 up. Jeremy Duncan touched home a Sean Murray shot for 3-1 in the 44th minute. Ben Walker converted a penalty corner in the 54th minute to make it 4-1.

Ireland men rack up historic double


Ireland toasted success in Belgium PIC: Worldsportpics

Ireland recorded successive wins over Belgium for the first time in nearly 30 years on Sunday after a memorable FIH Pro League double over the Olympic champions

Ireland beat Belgium again for second Pro League win

Nigel Ringland


Ireland celebrate Sean Murray (centre) who scored against Belgium. Image source, Irish Hockey

It’s taken Ireland a while to get up to speed in hockey’s Pro League but now Mark Tumilty’s squad are showing they can compete with the best sides in the world.

Harmanpreet Singh scores hat-trick as Indian Men’s Hockey Team defeats Argentina 5-4 in FIH Pro League 2023/24

Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’) and Harmanpreet Singh (29’, 50’ and 52’) scored goals for India


 
Antwerp: India’s never-say-die attitude came to the fore in their match against Argentina as they won 5-4 in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. For India, Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’) and Harmanpreet Singh (29’, 50’ and 52’) were on target, while for Argentina, Federico Monja (3’), Nicolas Keenan (24’), Tadeo Marucci (54’) and Lucas Martinez (57’) were on target.

Indian men beat Argentina 5-4, Harmanpreet scores hat-trick

India will finish its season with two games each against Germany and Great Britain in London from June 1 to 9.


FILE PHOTO: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick in India’s win over Argentina in the FIH Pro League men’s hockey match in Antwerp on Sunday, | Photo Credit: Getty Images

India survived a late comeback from Argentina to win 5-4 in a FIH Pro League men’s hockey contest in Antwerp, Belgium, on Sunday.

Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024
NAMIBIA

All times GMT +2

Men

26 May 2024 14:00     ZIM v BOT (Bronze Medal)     5 - 0     Official Forfeit    
26 May 2024 17:00     RSA v NAM (Gold Medal)         3 - 3 (SO 3 - 4)

Pool standings

Women

26 May 2024 12:30     ZIM v BOT (Bronze Medal)     5 - 0     Forfeit         
26 May 2024 15:30     RSA v NAM (Gold Medal)         3 - 3 (SO 2 - 1)

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

Namibia Upsets South Africa to Claim Indoor Hockey Men’s African Cup



The South African Indoor Hockey Men, backed by Tops at SPAR, aimed to reaffirm their dominance in African hockey as they sought to retain their title as African Champions. Although both teams had already qualified for the Indoor World Cup in Croatia, pride was still very much at stake, creating a tense atmosphere.

SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women Clinch African Championship for the first time in 10 Years



In a thrilling rematch of the previous Indoor African Cup Final, the SPAR South African Indoor Hockey Women emerged victorious over Namibia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, reclaiming their title as African Champions. Despite both teams having already secured spots at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, the game was fiercely contested, driven by national pride.

Namibia qualify for Indoor Hockey World Cup

By Helge Schutz


Namibia captain Gillian Hermanus in action against SA. Photo: SA Hockey Association

Namibia’s men and women’s indoor hockey teams qualified for the 2025 Indoor World Cup after they both finished amongst the top two nations at the Africa Indoor Cup in Swakopmund over the weekend.

FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2023/24: Preview



The FIH Hockey Nations Cup bursts into action in four days time, as some of the best hockey nations from around the world will compete for the big prize. The men’s tournament will be played in Gniezno, Poland from 31 May to 9 June while the action runs from 3 to 9 June in the women’s competition to be played at Terrassa, Spain.

Scotland Women defeat Canada to go to 16th in the world rankings, and Scotland U21 Women beat Ireland to win series

Scotland Women 3-1 Canada Women



A superb 3-1 victory for Scotland Women over Canada saw the Scots leapfrog their opponents to go 16th in the world rankings. It follows yesterday’s 1-1 draw at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre with the sides due to meet again on Tuesday, and Wednesday, evenings in uncapped matches.

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team goes down against Germany



Breda, 27th May: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team was defeated by Germany, 0-1 on Sunday, in the fourth match of their Tour of Europe, in Breda, Netherlands.  

Defending champs SSTMI register second MJHL win

By Aftar Singh


SSTMI (in blue) in action against MBPJ in Sunday's MJHL match at Education Ministry Turf, KL today. PIC FROM MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: Double champions Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) registered their second win in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (MJHL) by beating Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) 2-0 in a Division One match at the Education Ministry Turf here today.

Canterbury Hockey Club over-50s beat serial England Hockey National Masters Championships winners Reading 2-1 in Final at Lee Valley as Nick Hopkin bags brace

Thomas Reeves


Canterbury Hockey Club’s men's over-50s lift the National Masters Cup. Picture: Alistair MacKinnon

Players representing Canterbury Hockey Club rolled back the years on their way to winning a national cup competition.

Vietnam breathes new life into hockey



Vietnam is bolstering hockey by “injecting new life into the sport” in Ho Chi Minh City.

Introducing our new HockeyEd Accreditations


Image Credit: Hockey Victoria

Hockey Australia is excited to release 2 new accreditations on our National Education Platform, HockeyEd!

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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

24 May 2024 was a rest day

25 May 2024 16:15     BEL v IND (RR)     
25 May 2024 18:30     IRL v ARG (RR)   

Pool standings

Women

24 May 2024 was a rest day

25 May 2024 11:45     ARG v USA (RR)
25 May 2024 14:00     IND v BEL (RR)     

Pool Standings

Live scores

FIH Match Centre

Men's Indoor Asia Cup 2024
Taldykorgan (KAZ)

All times GMT +5

24 May 2024 15:15 OMA v TJA (Pool D)    13 - 1
24 May 2024 16:30 INA v 3SGP (Pool D)    7 -1
24 May 2024 17:45 KAZ v THA (Pool C)     9 - 2
24 May 2024 19:00 MAS v IRI (Pool C)       3 - 3

25 May 2024 10:30     SGP v TJK (7/8th Place)
25 May 2024 12:00     INA v OMA (5/6th Place)
25 May 2024 13:30     KAZ v THA (3/4th Place)
25 May 2024 15:00     IRI v MAS (Final)     

Pool Standings

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FIH Match Centre

Malaysia book World Cup ticket after tremendous fightback

By Aftar Singh


For the first time, Malaysia have qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia next year. - Pic courtesy from MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, Malaysia have qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia next year.

Iran to meet Malaysia at 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup final



TEHRAN – Iran will play defending champions Malaysia in the final match of the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Saturday.

Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024
NAMIBIA

All times GMT +2

Men

24 May 2024 18:30     BOT v ZIM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit
24 May 2024 20:00     NAM v RSA (RR)     4 - 5

25 May 2024 11:00     RSA v ZIM (RR)
25 May 2024 15:30     BOT v NAM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit

Pool standings

Women

24 May 2024 15:30     BOT v ZIM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit
24 May 2024 17:00     NAM v RSA (RR)     1 - 1

25 May 2024 12:30     RSA v ZIM (RR)     
25 May 2024 14:00     BOT v NAM (RR)     0 - 5 Forfeit

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

South African Indoor Hockey Men Secure Thrilling Victory Over Namibia at Indoor Africa Cup



The South African Indoor Hockey Men’s team faced off against the hosts in Swakopmund at the Indoor Africa Cup, aiming to top the pool stage and virtually secure a spot in the tournament final, which also serves as a qualifier for the FIH Indoor World Cup 2025 in Croatia.

SPAR South Africa Earns Draw Against Namibia, Eyes Spot in Indoor Africa Cup Final



Swakopmund, Namibia – SPAR South Africa and Namibia renewed their long-standing rivalry in international indoor hockey at the Indoor Africa Cup on Friday. With both teams aware that a victory would virtually assure their qualification for the final—and a spot in the FIH Indoor World Cup—the stakes were high.

Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team goes down 4-5 to Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push

Captain Rohit, Sourabh Anand Khushwaha, Ankit Pal, and Arshdeep Singh scored a goal each in the match


 
Breda: After a narrow 2-2 (4-2 SO) penalty shootout victory and a 2-3 loss to Belgium over the first two matches, the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team took on Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in the third game of their European tour and lost 4-5. Captain Rohit (18’), Sourabh Anand Khushwaha (24’), Ankit Pal (32’), and Arshdeep Singh (58’) got on the scoresheet for India but were unable to overturn the 5-goal deficit.

Indian Junior Women’s and Men’s Hockey teams endure hard-fought losses
 
Breda: The Indian Junior Women’s and Men’s Hockey Teams lost their respective matches against the Belgian on Wednesday during their Europe tour. Both the teams lost 2-3 to their Belgian counterparts. While Binima Dhan (49', 58') scored a brace for the Indian Junior Women’s Team, Captain Rohit (44’, 57’) scored a brace for the Indian Men’s Team.

Pakistan hockey team granted visas for Netherlands, Poland

The Pakistani squad will qualify for the Pro League if their team ends up winning the FIH Nations Cup

By Sohail Imran


Pakistan hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal. - PHF

LAHORE: Rana Mujahid, secretary of the Pakistan’s Hockey Federation (PHF) announced on Thursday, May 23, that the Pakistan hockey team had received the visas for their tour of the Netherlands and Poland.

A Journey of the Underdog



Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

It wasn’t easy. It was a long and arduous process. An achievement that took years in the making.

‘Emotional sporting rollercoaster’: Germany women’s hockey documentary

Germany women’s coach Valentin Altenburg on the DANAS documentary which was produced during the home nation’s EuroHockey Championship last summer


Germany women claimed EuroHockey 2023 bronze PIC: Worldsportpics

How did the new DANAS documentary come about?

2024 Test Matches SCO v CAN (W)
Glasgow

All times GMT +1

25 May 2024 15:30     SCO v CAN     
26 May 2024 14:30     SCO v CAN     

FIH Match Centre

Scotland U21 women draw with Ireland before shootout win



Scotland U21 Women drew 1-1 with Ireland U21 Women in the first of three matches at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre. The resulting shootout ended up in a 4-2 victory for the Scots.

All four Dutch final fixtures to be streamed on NOS



All four of the Dutch final playoff matches will be live-streamed on the NOS website this weekend for viewers around the globe.

52nd Cal Cup May 24 through May 27, Memorial Day in Moorpark

By Jawwad Qamar



The 52nd California Cup International Hockey Tournament begins on Friday morning at 7:00 with the start of competition in the Men and Women Super Divisions at Moorpark College.

The 2024 edition of one of the oldest and largest field hockey tournaments in the world, more popularly known as the Cal Cup, will include 125 teams, consisting of over 1,500 athletes competing in 12 divisions ranging from Under-8 to Men/Women Super Divisions. The super divisions will feature current and former international players from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain and USA. Competition will take place at Moorpark College, Moorpark High School, Royal High School and Campus Canyon Park, from May 24 through May 27.

“We once again look forward to welcoming all the athletes, coaches, managers, umpires, vendors, and spectators to Cal Cup for a wonderful weekend full of great competition and fun,” said Tom Harris, tournament founder.

In addition to cash prize in super divisions, all players in the top three teams of each division will receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.

For schedule and directions to the venues, please visit www.calcup.com.

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SSTMI will have to do without Azimuddin in MJHL

By Aftar Singh



KUALA LUMPUR: Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) Thunderbolts will not have the services of forward Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin, who left with the national hockey team on Thursday for Poland for the Nations Cup.

Magnificent seven show by SSTMI

By Aftar Singh


Anderson Thunderbolts players (in white) in action against BJSS Juniors in a Malaysian Junior Hockey League match at the Education Ministry Turf. - Courtesy pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) Thunderbolts got off to a flying start in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (MJHL) by outplaying SMK Padang Maidin 7-0 at Batu Buruk Hockey Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Friday.

Masters Hockey: ‘It’s not occupational therapy for old ladies. It’s incredibly competitive’

Hockey has followed the global trend of enabling women to continue to compete internationally into middle-age, and the Masters format is thriving so much that Ireland now fields six international age-group teams

Cliona Foley


Ireland over-55 head coach Mary Logue (right), with players Susie Kinley, Orla Galvin and Punam McGookin

Legend is a word that is laughably overused these days, but the woman loitering inconspicuously behind the dugouts at the recent Irish Women’s Masters Hockey Interpros definitely warranted the term.

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2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Antwerp, Belgium

All times GMT +2

Men

22 May 2024 14:30     IND v ARG (RR)     
22 May 2024 19:00     BEL v IRL (RR)

Pool standings

Women

22 May 2024 12:15     IND v ARG (RR)
22 May 2024 16:45     BEL v USA (RR)     

Pool Standings

Live scores

FIH Match Centre

Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams set to conclude FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

The Women's Team are placed 6th while the Men's Team are 3rd in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 table



Antwerp: The Indian Hockey Teams are currently in Europe to see out the final stretch of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign. Both teams will take on Argentina and Belgium in the mini-tournament in Antwerp from 22nd to 26th May before moving to London to compete against Germany and Great Britain in the mini-tournament from 1st June to 9th June.

Fulton running out of time to fine-tune India’s new game

Indervir Grewal


Since winning the Asian Games gold medal to lock the Olympics berth in October, India have been in experimental mode.

Where does the men’s team stand? With just two months left for the Paris Olympics, this is the hottest question concerning Indian hockey right now.

Men's Indoor Asia Cup 2024
Taldykorgan (KAZ)

All times GMT +5

21 May 2024 10:30     IRI v SGP (Pool A)            8 - 0
21 May 2024 11:45     THA v TJK (Pool A)        19 - 1
21 May 2024 13:00     MAS v OMA (Pool B)     10 - 2
21 May 2024 16:30     SGP v TJK (Pool A)        15 - 2
21 May 2024 17:45     THA v IRI (Pool A)           4 - 10
21 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v INA (Pool B)          6 - 2

22 May 2024 11:30     INA v OMA (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 12:45     MAS v KAZ (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 14:00     IRI v TJK (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 16:30     SGP v THA (Pool A)     
22 May 2024 17:45     INA v MAS (Pool B)     
22 May 2024 19:00     KAZ v OMA (Pool B)     

23 May 2024 15:15     3rd Pool A v 4th Pool B (Pool D)     
23 May 2024 16:30     3rd Pool B v 4th Pool A (Pool D)     
23 May 2024 17:45     1st Pool A v 2nd Pool B (Pool C)     
23 May 2024 19:00     1st Pool B v 2nd Pool A (Pool C)     

Pool Standings

Live scores

FIH Match Centre

Malaysia thrash Oman 10-2 in Asia Cup

By Aftar Singh


Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Oman in the men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup in Kazakhstan.

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Malaysia got off to a flying start in the men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup by outplaying Oman 10-2 in Group B in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, today.

Iran earn two wins at 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup



TEHRAN – Iran defeated Singapore 8-0 and Thailand 10-4 in the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team commences its Europe tour with a 2-0 victory against Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push

Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach scored goals for India



Breda, Netherlands: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team commenced their Tour of Europe with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands’ club Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in Breda, the Netherlands. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach etched their names on the scoresheet to secure the victory for India.

Pakistan hockey team awaits visa approval ahead of European tour

Pakistan team was supposed to play a match against the Dutch national side today


Pakistan’s national team will be doing training for 2-3 days during which players from various academies and clubs in the Netherlands will be invited. - PHF

Pakistan national hockey team’s departure to the Netherlands was further delayed due to visa issues.

Heck And Smith Named To USA Squad


Kelly Smith (left) and Ryleigh Heck will represent the U.S. in July.

Two Tar Heels have been named to the roster for the upcoming Junior Pan American Championship, set for July 2-12 in Canada. Rising junior Ryleigh Heck and rising senior Kelly Smith are among 18 athletes selected and announced by USA Field Hockey on Monday.

Polo fight back to win EHL ticket in Spain



Real Club de Polo won the Spanish men’s Honor Division title showdown with Club de Campo 5-4 to land top spot and their place in next season’s EHL.

Hoedemakers sends Rotterdam into final against SV Kampong



Tjep Hoedemakers goal 25 seconds from time send HC Rotterdam through to the Dutch men’s Hoofdklasse final as they stunned Bloemendaal at ‘t Kopje.

EHL Men’s Ranking Table finalised after 2023/24 season



The EHL Men’s Ranking Table has been finalised following conclusion of the EuroHockey Club season for 2023/24.

SCHC land Dutch final spot against DEN Bosch



SCHC landed a Dutch final spot and an EHL ticket into the bargain on Monday evening when they won 2-1 at AH&BC Amsterdam, setting up a final date with Den Bosch.

Ireland, Ukraine and Czechia places all confirmed for EHL WOMEN FINAL12



Ireland, Ukraine and Czechia received confirmation today they will have one spot in next season’s Euro Hockey League Women FINAL12.

2024 Tigers Coaches Locked and Loaded



The Tassie Tigers are set to continue their tradition of appointing highly credentialed, national medal-winning coaches for the 2024 Hockey One League season, with the announcement of two new coaches.

Hockey Australia announce ground-breaking major partnership with Kookaburra Sport



The Kookaburras will proudly showcase ‘Kookaburra’ on their front-of-shirt for the next three years after Hockey Australia secured a long-term major partnership with one of hockey’s most iconic brands.