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Pakistan, China play 4-4 draw

LAHORE: In a warm-up match ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy, Pakistan and China played to a 4-4 draw on Tuesday.

3 key players of Pak national hockey team seek political asylum in Malta

The team’s goalkeeper, Akmal, declined to be part of the squad selected for the 2024 Azlan Shah Hockey Cup, opting instead to play in an Australian league; Another key player, drag-flicker Abu Bakar, is also playing in an Australian league and did not attend the training camp; Alternate drag flicker Arbaz has declined to join the team, despite attending the camp; team’s physio goes missing in Poland

Ansar M Bhatti



ISLAMABAD: In a troubling turn of events for Pakistan’s national hockey team, three key players have reportedly sought political asylum in Malta, while the team’s physio has allegedly gone missing in Poland. Adding to the team’s difficulties, two other prominent players—goalkeeper Akmal and drag flicker Arbaz—have refused to continue playing for Pakistan.

Hockey India names 18-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for Asian Champions Trophy in China

Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead the challenge along with experienced midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad as the Vice Captain. The defending Champions will take on hosts China in their campaign opener



New Delhi: Hockey India named 18-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China from 8th September to 17th September 2024. The tournament will see Asia's top hockey playing nations India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China vie for honours.

Family man Manpreet Singh relishes hockey’s return to prominence after Paris Olympics

He was a member of the squad which finished last at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2024, he is a two-time Olympic medallist. His family has been the driving force through this journey, Manpreet tells Sportstar.

Nihit Sachdeva


Manpreet Singh with his family at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after returning from Paris Olympics. | Photo Credit: PTI

At a recent felicitation function in Bhubaneswar for the Indian men’s hockey team, a boy, inspired by the Men in Blue’s second straight Olympic bronze medal, told midfielder Manpreet Singh that he will fight for gold in the future.

Shane O' Donoghue announced his retirement from international hockey

By Tariq Ali

Ireland's top goal scorer Shane O' Donoghue announced his retirement from international hockey during the EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers B in Dublin, Ireland,  where the Irish men's hockey team secured the bronze medal.

Shane O' Donoghue was born in Dublin on 24 November, 1992, he is now 31, made his debut in the senior international hockey in 2011.

Shane O' Donoghue appeared in the following international events

Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro
2024 Paris

FIH World Cup
2018 Bhubaneswar

FIH World League
2013 Round 2 New Delhi
2013 Semi Finals Rotterdam
2014 Round 2 San Diego
2015 Semi Finals Antwerp
2017 Round 2 Belfast
2017 Semi Finals Johannesburg

FIH Hockey Series
2019 Finals La Touquet

FIH Nations Cup
2022 Potchefstroom

EuroHockey Championship
2013 Boom
2015 London
2017 Amsterdam

EuroHockey Championship II
2013 Dublin

EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers B
2024 Dublin

Shane O' Donoghue appeared in 242 internationals and he scored 124 goals in his career

The following is the list of the Ireland players who scored 50+ goals in international hockey
Goals - Players - Career span
124 - Shane O' Donoghue 2011-2024
  93 - John Jermyn 2002-2018
  79 - Stephen Butler 1999-2010
  74 - Alan Sothern 2006-2018
  54 - Michael Watt 2006-2016
  51 - Michael Darling 2006-2018
  50 - Eugene Magee 2005-2019
  50 - Harte Conor 2006-2023

Ireland hockey players with most international matches
Caps - Players - Career
295 - Eugene Magee 2005-2019
264 - John Jackson 2006-2019
259 - Harte Conor 2006-2023
256 - Ronan Gomley  2005-2019
247 - David Harte 2006-2024
242 - Shane O' Donoghue 2011-2024
238 - Paul Gleghorne 2009-2019
229 - Stephen Martin 1980-1992 (135 for Ireland and 94 for Great Britain)
201 - Michael Watt 2006-2016
195 - Christopher Corgo 2009-2019
192 - Timothy Cockram 2012-2022
187 - Alan Sothern 2006-2018
183 - Michael Darling 2006-2018
181 - Bell Jonathan 2012-2019
178 - John Jermyn 2002-2018
170 - Michael Robson 2014-2024
163 - Stephen Butler 1999-2010
155 - Martin Sloan 1982-1995
151 - Graham Shaw 2002-2010

Transfers in the Belgian league

Some big signings for both Gantoise and Braxgata

Ernst Baart and Studio Hockey


Pirmin Blaak - credits worldsportpics

The Belgian Honour Division has become on of the top 3 domestic leagues in Europe alongside the rise of the national men’s team. So far only Waterloo Ducks, with a big thank you to their goalie Vincent Vanasch back then, were able to take the European crown in the EHL But few will dispute the quality of the Belgian league.

Maryland field hockey wins pair of exhibition games

By Colin McNamara

Maryland played two exhibition games last weekend, defeating VCU, 3-0, on Friday and William & Maryland, 13-1, on Sunday.

Iowa field hockey will feature a younger roster in 2024-25

14 of the team’s 25 players are underclassmen.

Jake Olson


Iowa midfield Dionne van Aalsum attempts a goal up the field during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes will face Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Grace Smith

Following an NCAA Tournament berth a season ago, the Iowa field hockey team is poised for another successful season under the leadership of Lisa Cellucci, who is entering her 11th year as head coach.

Spider Field Hockey Picked to Finish Fourth; Larripa Named Preseason All-Atlantic 10



RICHMOND, Va. – Sophomore Clara Larripa has been named to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Conference team, the league announced Tuesday. First-year head coach Martu Loncarica's program was projected to finish fourth in 2024, as voted on by league coaches.

Bryant Field Hockey Season Preview



SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The 26th season of Bryant field hockey begins Friday afternoon as the Bulldogs welcome Fairfield to Jeffrey '69 and Lily Cowen Field.

Dar Hockey Academy wins the series against the POF Wah Hockey Academy

By Ijaz Chaudhry


Dar Hockey Academy's manager Irfan Butt (left) receiving momento from hosts

Lahore-based Dar Hockey Academy which scouts talent from all over the country is Pakistan's finest hockey nursery.

Recently, a Dar HA team comprising under 18 boys visited Wah Cantonment to play

a three-match series against the POF Wah Hockey Academy.

A four-hour train journey took them to Rawalpindi. After another half an hour of road travel, they reached Wah Cantonment.

The POF Sports Complex Wah is a wonderful arena housing a hockey ground with synthetic turf, a soccer field, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.

The first match was a hotly contested encounter with the visitors edging out the local side 3-2.

The hosts turned the tables in the second game with a big 3-0 win. Dar HA were han,dicapped as they had to replace their first-choice goalkeeper midway into the second half who fell ill with the scoreboard reading 1-0.

Hence, the third match became a virtual final.

The Wah side included several experienced boys who have appeared for the departmental sides such as the army and Mari Petroleum in the domestic competitions.

But the youngsters of the Dar Academy completely outplayed the POF Wah Hockey Academy in the third tie by six goals to two and thus won the series 2-1.
Forward Abdullah emerged as their top scorer with five goals while full-back Rizwan was outstanding in the defence.

The Dar HA squad's manager Irfan Zia and the coaches Ejaz and Salim Nazim expressed their gratitude to the hosts, "we greatly enjoyed the hospitality; excellent accommodation and food. The boys had great fun in the pool".
The hosts also arranged a coaster to take the guests from Wah to Rawalpindi railway station.

Importantly, the Dar HA Colts gained invaluable match experience playing against strong and experienced opponents in alien surroundings.

Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him & his work, visit http://www.sportscorrespondent.info

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EuroHockey Championship Qualifier A Men 2024
Vienna, Austria

All Times GMT +2

23 Aug 2024 15:30     LTU v CRO (5th/8th place (M5))     1 - 4
23 Aug 2024 17:45     HUN v SUI (5th/8th place (M6))     0 - 13

24 Aug 2024 12:00     UKR v SCO (Semi-final 1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     AUT v POR (Semi-final 2)     

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EuroHockey Championship Qualifier B Men 2024
Dublin, Ireland

All times GMT +1

23 Aug 2024 15:30     LUX v TUR (5th/8th place (M5))     1 - 4
23 Aug 2024 17:45     MLT v ITA (5th/8th place (M6))      0 - 12

24 Aug 2024 12:00     WAL v CZE (Semi-final 1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     IRL v POL (Semi-final 2)         

FIH Match Centre

EuroHockey Championship Qualifier A Women 2024
Glasgow, Scotland

All times GMT +1

23 Aug 2024 18:30     CRO v LTU (5th/6th Place)     0 - 3

24 Aug 2024 12:00     CZE v WAL (SF1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     SCO v AUT (SF2)     

FIH Match Centre

EuroHockey Championship Qualifier B Women 2024
Douai, France

All times GMT +2

23 Aug 2024 17:30     LUX v SUI (5th-7th Place)     0 - 14

24 Aug 2024 12:00     ITA v POL (SF1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     FRA v UKR (SF2)     

FIH Match Centre

Luxembourg grab historic first senior international goal in Dublin, as Türkiye and Italy get crucial victories.



Dublin: Only two games down for decision on Friday in the 5th – 8th place round of the EuroHockey Championships B Qualifiers at the Sport Ireland Campus. The first play-off saw Luxembourg face Türkiye, with both sides suffering heavy defeats to Wales and Czechia respectively the day prior. In the early evening, Italy, who were looking to make amends following their shootout loss to Poland, faced a Maltese side that had to lift their spirits after their opening defeat at the hands of Ireland.

Lithuania take fifth spot in Women’s EuroHockey Qualifier in Glasgow



Croatia 0-3 Lithuania

A 3-0 victory saw Lithuania secure fifth spot at the Women’s EuroHockey Championship Qualifier in Glasgow.

Scotland women’s EuroHockey Qualifier matches to streamed by BBC



Scotland women’s EuroHockey Qualifier matches will be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and website as they bid for European qualification on home soil.

Highest match scores recorded in EuroHockey Qualifiers

By Tariq Ali

Ireland men's hockey team recorded the highest score 25-0 against Malta in the EuroHockey Qualifiers B 2024 in Dublin, Ireland, during the course of the match Alistair Empey scored 6 goals for the Irish team.

Austrian men's hockey team scored 24-0 against Hungary in the EuroHockey Qualifiers A 2024 on the home soil Vienna. Fulop Losonci scored 7 goals for the Austrian team.

Wales men's hockey team scored 17-0 against Luxembourg in the EuroHockey Qualifiers B 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

Italian men's hockey team scored 12-0 against Malta in the EuroHockey Qualifiers B 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. Clement Geronimo scored 4 goals for the Italian team.

Switzerland men's hockey team scored 13-0 Hungary in the EuroHockey Qualifiers A 2024 in Vienna, Austria. Loris Grandchamp scored 6 goals for the Swiss women's team.

Scotland men's hockey team scored 10-2 against Croatia in the EuroHockey Qualifiers A 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

French women's hockey team scored 22-0 against Luxembourg in the EuroHockey Qualifiers A 2024 on the home soil Douai.

Switzerland women's hockey team scored 14-0 against Luxembourg in the EuroHockey Qualifiers A 2024 in Douai, France. Sofie Stomps scored 5 goals for the Swiss team.

“The closest hockey competitions in Olympic history”



Double Olympian with Great Britain’s hockey team – in 2000, where he captained the team, and previously in 1996 – Jon Wyatt (195 international caps) Interim Senior Director, International Hockey Federation (FIH), gives his analysis of the Paris 2024 hockey competition from a sport and technical perspective.

The Legacy of the Games for America



There isn’t a single member of the hockey ecosystem who wouldn’t want to participate in the Olympic Games: players, coaches, referees, officials... It’s the biggest celebration of sports in the world, and being there is magical, regardless of the position, role, or outcome.

Fighting spirit earned Indian hockey team Olympic bronze despite many unforced errors: Jagbir Singh

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Arjuna awardee and former Indian men’s hockey captain Jagbir Singh analyses bronze medal win at Paris Olympics, areas of improvement, losing PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet Singh’s influence.

Akaash Dasgupta


Former captain Jagbir Singh with Indian hockey team players during a ceremony. Image: Jagbir Singh on X

Are Indian hockey’s glory days back for good? Well, maybe not just yet, but as former Indian centre-forward and two time Olympian, Jagbir Singh says - fan sentiment is beginning to go back to the old days, when one medal from Indian men’s hockey was as good as assured at an Olympic Games. That’s the impact the Paris Games bronze, the first time India has won back-to-back medals at the Olympics since 1972, has had.

Army Chief General Asim Munir arranges medical cards for hockey players

PHF president says efforts are underway to restore the federation to its former glory.



The President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Tariq Bugti, announced during a press conference that Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has graciously arranged medical cards for the federation's players.

U.S. Men’s National Team Adds Five to Roster



CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Following the U.S. Men’s National Team Open Trials in June in Charlotte, N.C., USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the addition of Doug Allison (Westlake Village, Calif.) and Emil Collins (Christchurch, New Zealand). Furthermore, three athletes who have been members of the U-21 USMNT will move up to the senior squad in Tom Curtis (London, U.K.), Lasse Nobereit (Koenigstein, Germany), and Russell Smith (Camarillo, Calif.).

Nazrien brothers target gold for Perak in Sukma final

By Aftar Singh


Perak's Nazrien brothers Rahuul Fazrien (left) and Disairul Fazrien.

KUALA LUMPUR: Nazrien brothers, Disairul Fazrien Muhammad Nazrien and Rahuul Fazrien Muhammad Nazrien, are determined to lead Perak to victory in the Sarawak Sukma men's hockey final against Pahang in Kuching tomorrow.

Reading appoint Todd Williams head of men’s hockey performance


Todd Williams, centre, has been a long-serving coach in the UK PIC: Supplied

Australian Todd Williams has been named Reading HC’s new head of men’s performance.

Kenya's hockey boys inch closer to recapturing East African crown


Musingu Boys celebrate after beating St Anthony's Kitale during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association Hockey finals Term One games in Machakos County. April 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

After playing second fiddle to Uganda, Kenyan boys may reclaim the title that has eluded them for the past two years.

All the news for Friday 23 August 2024
EuroHockey Championship Qualifier A Men 2024
Vienna, Austria

All Times GMT +2

22 Aug 2024 11:00     UKR v LTU (M1)         8 - 0
22 Aug 2024 13:15     SCO v CRO (M2)     10 - 2
22 Aug 2024 15:30     SUI v POR (M3)       1 - 1 (SO 3 - 4)
22 Aug 2024 17:45     AUT v HUN (M4)     24 - 0

23 Aug 2024 15:30     LTU v CRO (5th/8th place (M5))     
23 Aug 2024 17:45     HUN v SUI (5th/8th place (M6))     

24 Aug 2024 12:00     UKR v SCO (Semi-final 1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     AUT v POR (Semi-final 2)     

FIH Match Centre

EuroHockey Championship Qualifier B Men 2024
Dublin, Ireland

All times GMT +1

22 Aug 2024 11:00     WAL v LUX (M1)     17 - 0
22 Aug 2024 13:15     CZE v TUR (M2)      9 - 1
22 Aug 2024 15:30     ITA v POL (M3)      0 - 0 (SO 3 - 4)
22 Aug 2024 17:45     IRL v MLT (M4)     25 - 0

23 Aug 2024 15:30     LUX v TUR (5th/8th place (M5))     
23 Aug 2024 17:45     MLT v ITA (5th/8th place (M6))     

24 Aug 2024 12:00     WAL v CZE (Semi-final 1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     IRL v POL (Semi-final 2)         

FIH Match Centre

EuroHockey Championship Qualifier A Women 2024
Glasgow, Scotland

All times GMT +1

22 Aug 2024 16:15     WAL v CRO (QF2 (M1))     7 - 0
22 Aug 2024 18:30     AUT v LTU (QF3 (M2))     1 - 0

23 Aug 2024 18:30     CRO v LTU (5th/6th Place)     

24 Aug 2024 12:00     CZE v WAL (SF1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     SCO v AUT (SF2)     

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EuroHockey Championship Qualifier B Women 2024
Douai, France

All times GMT +2

22 Aug 2024 13:00     POL v TUR (QF2)     5 - 1
22 Aug 2024 15:15     UKR v SUI (QF3)      4 - 1
22 Aug 2024 17:30     FRA v LUX (QF4)     22 - 0

23 Aug 2024 17:30     LUX v SUI (5th-7th Place)     

24 Aug 2024 12:00     ITA v POL (SF1)     
24 Aug 2024 14:15     FRA v UKR (SF2)     

FIH Match Centre

Irish men's hockey team target EuroHockey Championship glory

By Avice Meya



The Irish men’s hockey team is gunning for a chance of European glory in the EuroHockey Championship B Qualifiers on the Sport Ireland Campus this week.  

Showstopping homecoming as IRL Men hit Malta for 25.



DUBLIN: Ireland recorded a record win in international hockey in their quarter-final game with Malta. Ireland, with a World Ranking of #9, took on World Ranked #72  Malta, in the fourth quarter-final of the European B Qualifiers in Sports Campus Ireland on Thursday evening. Ireland also came into this tournament on the back of 5 Olympic Pool matches and 16 FIH Pro League matches played earlier this year.  They were very clinical in front of goal and ran out 25-0 winners.

Scotland men off to a winning start in Vienna



A 10-2 victory over Croatia for Scotland men saw them get off to a great start at the EuroHockey Qualifier in Vienna.

Day one sees Wales and Austria reach the Women’s EuroHockey Qualifier in Glasgow



Wales 7-0 Croatia

A tremendous 7-0 victory for Wales women over Croatia saw them book a place in the EuroHockey Qualifier semi-final at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitates Indian Men’s Hockey Team for their historic bronze at the Paris Olympics



Bhubaneswar, 21 August, 2024: Chief Minister of Odisha,  Mohan Charan Majhi today felicitated the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for their phenomenal achievement at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics. The 16-member squad, which included 11 members from the Bronze winning Team in Tokyo Olympics, created history by winning back-to-back medals for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

Indian hockey team‘s bronze-winning performance in Paris better than gold: former captain Baskaran

Baskaran, who led India to an Olympic gold in the 1980 Moscow Games, was impressed at how the side handled pressure situations throughout the Paris showpiece.


FILE PHOTO: Former Olympian and former coach of Indian hockey team V. Baskaran during an interview with `The Hindu’ in Chennai. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M/ The Hindu

Former captain V. Baskaran on Thursday said India played the best brand of hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics while earning a bronze medal, commenting it was better than winning gold.

P R Sreejesh: The legend who made the land of Football fall in love with Hockey

In a state where football reigns supreme, Sreejesh’s influence has been profound and lasting.

By Aswathy Santhosh


PR Sreejesh announced his retirement from hockey at the Paris Olympics. (Photo credit: Getty)

When PR Sreejesh announced his retirement after clinching another Olympic bronze in Paris, Kerala found itself at a crossroads of emotions.

Overcoming Loss & Embracing Hope: My Olympic Journey

by Megan Rodgers Valzonis



I decided to share my story in the hope of inspiring others, providing support, and being completely raw about who I am, what my family endured, and where I am today.

Thati Zulu, South African hockey player and Red Bull athlete

By Evan-Lee Courie



Onthatile 'Thati' Zulu is a South African hockey player known for her contributions to the sport in South Africa. She made her debut for the South African national team in 2019, during a qualifying event for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Her strong performances in the lead-up to the Olympics earned her a place on the South African squad.

Van Geffen’s Australian adventure – ‘Special final chapter’


Photo: Willem Vernes

She played eighteen seasons in the Hoofdklasse. She actually wanted to add a nineteenth year to that, at HGC. Until an opportunity came along that she couldn’t pass up. That’s why Margot van Geffen won’t be playing her last official match in the Netherlands, but in Australia.

Maddie Hinch shares club hockey delights as coaching takes hold


Maddie Hinch celebrates with Sophia Gladieux in Paris PIC: Worldsportpics

Eight years on from leaving Holcombe following a triumphant Rio Olympics, Maddie Hinch returned to Holcombe Park for an MH1 coaching camp, her team also including former Holc Laura Myers and current goalkeeper and England under-21 international Tilly Woodhead.

Dear Coach, Your time as Coach is Over

Shane Sadanand

Will we still see large coaching teams of specialists in the future?

Perak and Pahang to battle in Sukma hockey final

By Aftar Singh


Malaysia Games men’s hockey semi-final results. PIC FROM MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: Goalkeeper Rafaizul Saini was the hero for Perak in their 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the Federal Territories, securing a spot in the Malaysia Games men's hockey final.

Three Bulldogs Chosen for USA Field Hockey U-21 Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp


Gigi Caldero (left), Kaitlyn Chang (center) and Emma Ramsey (right)

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Three members of the Yale field hockey team have been chosen to attend USA Field Hockey's U-21 Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp:

UNC field hockey looks for more after another championship season

Last year's title was a turning of the page for the program in a way, the first title as a head coach for former star player Erin Matson.

By Travon Miles

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- The cooler temperatures outside in recent days have given a hint that the fall sports season is on the way, and at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina's field hockey team is back on the turf.

New year, same mindset: Bears ready for preseason

Michelle Moshkovoy


Cal field hockey plays against Stanford at Underhill Field on Sept. 29. Anita Liu | Senior Staff

Last season was close to a storybook ending for Cal field hockey in its final year in the America East Conference.

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