News for 22 October 2026
All the news for Thursday 22 October 2026
Sultan Of Johor Cup 2026
Johor, Malaysia
All times GMT+8
21 Oct 2026 17:05 CHN v JPN (RR) 1 - 4
21 Oct 2026 19:35 PAK v MAS (RR) 2 - 3
22 Oct 2026 was a rest day
23 Oct 2026 17:05 JPN v PAK (RR)
23 Oct 2026 19:35 MAS v CAN (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Unbeaten Malaysia edge Pakistan 3-2 to close in on SoJC final
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in blue) in action against Pakistan during today’s Sultan of Johor Cup at Taman Daya Stadium in Johor. Pic from MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia overcame Pakistan 3-2 to remain unbeaten in the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor today.
Malaysia edge Pakistan in Sultan of Johor Cup
The hosts remain undefeated in the competition
Photo: MHC
Malaysia edged Pakistan 3-2 to maintain their unbeaten record at the Sultan of Johor Cup and move closer to securing a place in the final.
Experienced Adam Asyraf eyes SoJC glory for Malaysia
By Aftar Singh
National player Adam Asyraf Johari (left) attempts to get past a challenge from Pakistan’s Mustafa Ghulam during a match at the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium on Oct 21, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Adam Asyraf Johari's main goal is to help Malaysia lift the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC).
‘We dared to dream big here’: Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 brings life full circle for Surjit Hockey Academy stalwarts
It will be an emotional moment for captain Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Krishan Pathak, who will not just play an international match for the first time on home soil in Punjab but will do so at the same ground in Jalandhar where they learned the sport
New Delhi: Between his senior India debut in 2011 and coming October 27, star playmaker Manpreet Singh played 430 matches, won two Olympic medals and became three-time Asian Games gold medallist, but never got a chance to play in front of fans in his home state – Punjab. In less than a week, that void will be filled by the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026, which will be hosted in Jalandhar and Mohali.
ACT: Unique record of midfield maestro Manpreet Singh
K ARUMUGAM
Indian hockey stalwart Manpreet Singh is set to achieve a unique milestone at the Asian Champions Trophy, with the Jalandhar–Mohali edition marking his eighth participation in the continental tournament. The landmark appearance will place the former India captain at the top of the country’s participation records in the competition, underlining his extraordinary longevity and consistency at the highest level of Asian hockey.
Speedy Tigers aim to build on Asian Games silver in India
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia lining up for the start of the Asian Games final against India in Kakamigahara, Japan on Oct 3, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers hope to build on their previous performance at the Asian Champions Trophy as they compete in Punjab, India, from Oct 27 to Nov 5.
Sanders retires from international hockey after sparkling career
Three-time Euro Hockey League champion Pien Sanders has retired from international hockey following a glittering career with the Netherlands.
Sarah Jamieson retires from international hockey
Scotland forward Sarah Jamieson has announced her retirement from international hockey after an outstanding decade in the Scotland shirt, bringing a successful career to a close on the biggest stage of all.
What you need to know about Match Round 5 (men)
Ramon Min
Den Bosch are out to score against Schaerweijde, whilst Pinoké are hoping to finally break their goal drought against SCHC. Here are the stats for midweek match round 5 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Men.
Top scorers: a productive start for Charlotte Schrijvers
Ramon Min
The top scorers’ lists in the Hoofdklasse are starting to take shape following the first few match rounds. In the women’s competition, Frédérique Matla (Den Bosch) and Yibbi Jansen (SCHC) are now joint top scorers with ten goals each. In the men’s competition, Fabian Verzuu (HDM) remains the sole leader for the time being.
Round Three Preview: The first Melbourne derby, a top-of-the-table clash and every Govers goal a new record
Round Three of the ONE Active Hockey One League is a round of firsts. On Sunday, the Melbourne Cobras and HC Melbourne meet for the first time, in the first Melbourne derby in Hockey One history. It’s also the first time Blake Govers takes the field as the league’s outright leading men’s goalscorer, and the chase is already on. Joel Rintala, one goal behind on 43, plays his first game of the season for the Blaze on Saturday, a few hours after Govers takes on Perth in Sydney. Will Rintala start reeling him back in, or will Govers make it three from three? Before that, the league’s two top men’s scorers go head-to-head in Hobart on Friday night. Ehren Hazell and Jake Staines both have five goals, and both their teams are unbeaten.
Hockey Haryana crowned champions of 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026
Jhansi: Hockey Haryana came from behind to beat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the Division ‘A’ final and win the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 in Jhansi. Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-1 in the third-place match.
MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup 2026 Preview: Streaming innovations, returning contenders and old ambitions
The tournament’s 2026 edition follows India’s tremendous success at the Asian Games, where both teams won gold to secure a place in the LA 2028 Olympics, hoping to reignite the passions of the hockey-loving coastal city.
Aaromal Dcruz
The prize money announced is INR 7 Lakh for the winning side and INR 5 Lakh for the runner-up. Each semifinalist will be given INR 50,000 apart from individual awards for performances of note. | Photo Credit: Aaromal Dcruz
The 97th edition of the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup got underway with the ceremonial inauguration match in Chennai on Wednesday.
NCAA Division 1 Fixture - 22 October 2026
Two top ranked teams meet
Top ranked Northwestern (14 - 1) meets second ranked Maryland (14 - 0) in a clash on the Terps home ground today.
Undefeated Maryland field hockey keeps lofty hopes as it approaches final stretch
Sean Decker
Field hockey coach Missy Meharg stands on the field during their 1-0 win against Wake Forest on Sept. 20, 2026. (Mallory Domio/The Diamondback)
The NCAA field hockey season is winding down; a little more than one week of play remains before the postseason begins. Still, it’s far from over.
Josie Hollamon: Offseason Inconvenience ‘A Blessing’ For Maryland Field Hockey
Andrew Diveley
Josie Hollamon
Maryland field hockey entered the 2026 season trying to make sure 2025 was merely a hiccup.
Behind the making of UNC field hockey’s mentorship program
North Carolina’s field hockey mentorship program is more than advice — it’s the chance to build meaningful relationships with notable alumni from the program.
Jeremiah Artacho
Head Coach Karen Shelton beams with pride after her team won the NCAA Championship Game against Princeton University in Kentner Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. UNC won 6-1, marking their 8th national championship. Angelina Katsanis
As a senior in 2022, former UNC field hockey back Madison Orobono created a mentorship program for the field hockey team with the approval of former head coach Karen Shelton — a winner of 10 national championships amongst a host of other prestigious accolades.
Championship preview: OUA Field Hockey
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues travel just up Yonge Street to compete in the 2026 OUA Field Hockey Championship, hosted by York University from October 24-25.
Germany’s Hockey World Cup champions featured in new film
A feature-length documentary chronicling the German men’s national field hockey team’s dramatic journey to their World Cup title will hit cinemas next month.
FIH Executive Board endorses strategic framework to shape the future of world hockey
Three days ahead of the 50th FIH Statutory Congress, the FIH Executive Board (EB) convened today in Doha, Qatar, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram.
Andy Taylor remembered for his contribution to England Masters and club hockey
Tributes have been paid to Andy Taylor, a long-serving England Hockey Masters team manager and coach who helped develop clubs across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, who died last month.