News for 10 December 2025
All the news for Tuesday 10 December 2025
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Men
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
9 Dec 2025 11:30 GER v BEL (RR) 1 - 4
10 Dec 2025 11:30 ENG v GER (RR)
11 Dec 2025 11:30 BEL v ENG (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
9 Dec 2025 19:00 NED v PAK (RR) 5 - 2
10 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v NED (RR)
11 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v PAK (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
9 Dec 2025 14:00 ENG v BEL (RR) 0 - 3
10 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v BEL (RR)
11 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v ENG (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
9 Dec 2025 21:30 GER v NED (RR) 0 - 2
10 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v GER (RR)
11 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v NED (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Belgium and Dutch Sides Shine Across Four Pro League Openers
Belgium and the Netherlands made a statement on the opening day of the FIH Hockey Pro League, sweeping all four of their men’s and women’s fixtures. Dominant set pieces, disciplined defending and standout goalkeeping defined a day where both nations set an early tone against tough European and Asian opposition. Individual milestones were also highlighted as Michelle Struijk celebrated her 150th cap for the Belgium women, while Yibbi Jansen celebrated her 100th international for the Netherlands.
Day One delivers plenty of action at the Sport Ireland Campus as the FIH Hockey Pro League gets underway
Dublin: Two thrilling games of hockey raised the curtain on Day One of the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin. An eager crowd of onlookers braved the gusty conditions to watch four world class teams go toe-to-toe, as the Belgium Men and Women triumphed over Germany and England, respectively.
Third-quarter meltdown sees Pakistan go down to Dutch on Pro League debut
Defending champions Netherlands started their FIH ProLeague campaign with a win over debutants Pakistan. — Photo courtesy International Hockey Federation
On their FIH Pro League debut, Pakistan had shown grit and resilience to stay on level terms with the Netherlands halfway through their match at the Santiago del Estero Hockey Club in Argentina, only for a meltdown in the third quarter seeing the Dutch power to a 5-2 victory on Tuesday.
FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Madurai and Chennai
All times GMT +5:30
Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium
9 Dec 2025 12:30 CHI v SUI (15/16) 2 - 1
9 Dec 2025 15:00 JPN v MAS (13/14) 1 - 1 (SO 0 - 3)
9 Dec 2025 17:30 AUS v RSA (11/12) 4 - 2
9 Dec 2025 20:00 ENG v IRL (9/10) 2 - 0
10 Dec 2025 12:30 FRA v NZL (7/8) 4 - 1
10 Dec 2025 15:00 BEL v NED (5/6)
10 Dec 2025 17:30 IND v ARG (3/4)
10 Dec 2025 20:00 GER v ESP (Final)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
England finish 9th to round off 9/24-place classifications in Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
England signed off from the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 with their fifth consecutive win, which was good enough for them to earn a 9thplace as the fiercely-contested tournament witnessed the conclusion of the 9-24-place classification rounds.
England pips Ireland to finish ninth; Malaysia beats Japan via shootout
In the final phase, England controlled the tempo and maintained possession to nullify the Irish threat to clinch the contest.
Saikat Chakraborty
FILE PHOTO: The English side took the lead in the 10th minute after being awarded a penalty stroke. | Photo Credit: PTI
England brushed aside Ireland 2-0 to claim ninth place in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
Malaysian hockey records worst-ever finish in Junior World Cup
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Japan during Tuesday’s Junior World Cup classification match in Chennai. PIC FROM MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The future of Malaysian hockey looks bleak after the country recorded its worst-ever finish at the Junior World Cup (JWC).
South Africa Fall to Australia and Conclude Junior World Cup Campaign in 12th
South Africa were unable to close out their Junior World Cup campaign with a win as they went down 4 to 2 to Australia in Tamil Nadu in the playoff for eleventh place. It meant the South Africans finished in twelfth position overall. After the disappointment of the previous game the boys dusted themselves off and committed fully to one more effort, but Australia were sharper in the critical moments.
U21 Men finish ninth at Junior World Cup 
England's U21 men secure ninth place at the Junior World Cup after securing five out of six victories.
Spain on the prowl to take down seven-time champ Germany for first-ever world title
Germany, the tournament’s powerhouse, seeks its eighth title, while Spain aims to secure its first-ever world title.
Saikat Chakraborty
Spain players will look to bag the country’s first-ever world title come Wednesday. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM
The grand finale of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 between Spain and Germany is a classic David vs. Goliath battle. On one side, Germany is aiming for a historic eighth title in the U-21 tournament, while on the other, Spain is dreaming of securing the first-ever world title in its history.
Preview: India and Argentina to face off for Bronze at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team Head Coach PR Sreejesh confident ahead of the crucial match
Chennai: After a hard-fought campaign marked by resilience and attacking flair, the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team will look to conclude the tournament with a medal when they take on Argentina in the 3rd/4th Place match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 on Wednesday, December 10 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai.
Jr WC Co-Host Madurai is a lost glory; time to retrieve its hockey
K. ARUMUGAM
Madurai is cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, the state that hosts Jr World Cup in two cities. The temple town, a co-host of the ongoing Junior World Cup, had been a great hockey destination. However, as it happened with many other cities in India, time has weathered the sports even without trace
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025
City of Santiago
All times GMT -4
9 Dec 2025 09:00 IRL v KOR (13/16) 2 - 1
9 Dec 2025 11:15 ESP v JPN (9/12) 1 - 0
9 Dec 2025 13:30 IND v URU (9/12) 1 - 1 (SO 3 - 1)
9 Dec 2025 15:45 WAL v RSA (13/16) 2 - 0
9 Dec 2025 18:00 ENG v USA (5/8) 1 - 2
9 Dec 2025 20:15 GER v AUS (5/8) 1 - 0
10 Dec 2025 09:00 AUT v NAM (21/24)
10 Dec 2025 11:15 MAS v ZIM (21/24)
10 Dec 2025 13:30 NZL v SCO (17/20)
10 Dec 2025 15:45 NED v BEL (SF)
10 Dec 2025 18:00 ARG v CHN (SF)
10 Dec 2025 20:15 CAN v CHI (17/20)
11 Dec 2025 13:30 RSA v KOR (15/16)
11 Dec 2025 15:45 WAL v IRL (13/14)
11 Dec 2025 18:00 URU v JPN (11/12)
11 Dec 2025 20:15 IND v ESP (9/10)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
USA and Germany lead a balanced, tactical day that reshaped the classification routes at the Women’s Junior World Cup
The ninth day of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago delivered several decisive moments across the classification pathways, with the United States and Germany securing their places in the fifth-place play-off after narrow but authoritative wins over England and Australia. India also progressed in the race for ninth position following a shoot-out victory against Uruguay, while Spain held firm in a 1–0 performance against Japan.
India beat Uruguay in shootout after a 1-1 draw at the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2025
Goalkeeper Nidhi denied Uruguay thrice in the shootout to ensure the win for India 
Santiago, Chile: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team defeated Uruguay 3-1 in shootout after an intense 1-1 draw in their 9/12 qualification match in the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Tuesday. Manisha (19') was the goalscorer for India while Justina Arregui (60') scored the equaliser for Uruguay.
South Africa Left Frustrated After Narrow Defeat to Wales in Thirteen to Sixteen Playoff
South Africa met Wales in the thirteen to sixteen playoff matches and despite creating enough chances to take something from the game they were left disappointed after a two nil defeat.
U-21 USWNT Victorious Over England in 2025 JWC Thriller
SANTIAGO, Chile – An electric fourth quarter goal propelled the No. 6 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team to victory over No. 4 England at the 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, securing them a spot in the 5th/6th place match on Friday.
Dutch dominance, a Chinese hat-trick and a combative Argentina: semi-finals set in Santiago
The quarter-finals delivered a clear picture of the tournament’s leading contenders, with the Netherlands advancing through an imposing win against England and China reaffirming their competitive strength against Australia thanks to a hat-trick from Wang Lihang, one of the standout names of the event. Belgium also secured their spot among the top four after overcoming the United States with a consistent display, in a phase where tempo, efficiency and tactical adjustment clearly separated the teams still in contention from those who fell short.
SEA Games Thailand 2025 (Hockey5s)
Bangkok (THA)
GMT +7
Men
9 Dec was a rest day
10 Dec 2025 09:00 MAS v PHI (Semi-Final) 10 - 1
10 Dec 2025 10:00 THA v INA (Semi-Final) 3 - 8
10 Dec 2025 14:30 MAS v INA (Final) 7 - 3
Pool standings
Women
9 Dec was a rest day
10 Dec 2025 11:00 MAS v PHI (Semi-Final) 7 - 0
10 Dec 2025 12:00 THA v INA (Semi-Final) 7 - 2
10 Dec 2025 15:30 MAS v THA (Final) 1 - 7
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Malaysian Tigresses on the hunt for ninth SEA Games gold
By Saiful Affendy Sapran
Malaysian Tigresses’ head coach Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim.
BANGKOK: The national women's hockey squad will start the hunt for their ninth SEA Games gold medal as they take on Singapore at the National Sports University, Chonburi, tomorrow.
Malaysia crush Philippines 10-1 to reach SEA Games Hockey 5s final
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) in action during a SEA Games Hockey 5s match in Bangkok. Pic from socmed
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia thrashed Philippines 10-1 to qualify for the men's Hockey 5s final in Bangkok today (Dec 10).
Malaysia reach men's and women's Hockey 5s finals in Bangkok
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) will face Thailand or Indonesia in the SEA Games women’s Hockey 5s final in Bangkok.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia outplayed the Philippines 7-0 to reach the women's SEA Games Hockey 5s final in Bangkok today (Dec 10).
Hockey troubles go beyond coaching fails
Under Harendra Singh, the women finished last among nine teams in the FIH Pro-League, losing 11 of the 16 matches they played. Coaching definitely seems to be an issue, but Hockey India and the Sports Authority must introspect beyond this
Head Coach Harendra Singh(Photo | PTI)
Last week was not the best of times for Indian hockey, both on and off the field. First came the exit of Harendra Singh, head coach of the women’s senior team, following his unimpressive stint and allegations of high-handedness. Singh took over after Janneke Schopman resigned following a tumultuous few months, during which India failed to qualify for the 2024 Olympics after finishing fourth in an eight-team competition at Rourkela, followed by a dismal run at the FIH Pro League in India. It culminated in an emotional outburst by the Dutch coach against the system, which included her co-employer Hockey India. Weeks later, Singh, who had coached the women’s team earlier, took over. However, favourable results kept eluding the team.