News for 30 April 2026
All the news for Thursday 30 April 2026
Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
29 Apr 2026 12:30 HKG v SRI (7/8th Place) 6 - 2
29 Apr 2026 15:00 KAZ v UZB (5/6th Place). 1 - 1 ( 2 - 0 SO
29 Apr 2026 17:30 SGP v INA (Bronze Medal) 2 - 2 (1 - 3 SO)
29 Apr 2026 20:00 BAN v TPE (Gold Medal) 1 - 3
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Riya joint highest scorer as Bangladesh finish runners-up in maiden int’l competition
Despite settling for silver, it was a landmark tournament for the women in red and green
Riya joint highest scorer as Bangladesh finish runners-up in maiden int’l competition
Bangladesh women’s hockey team’s historic run at their debut Women’s Asian Games Qualifier ended with a 3-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei in the final in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday.
Liz Thompson scores a 100-metre goal in Jiangsu clash
The Vantage Black Sticks produced a strong 4–2 win over Jiangsu in their third match of the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, delivering an excellent first-half performance before holding on under second-half pressure.
2026 4 Nations Invitational Tournament (Singapore)
Singapore
Senior Mens Outdoor
All times GMT +8
1 May 2026 16:00 VIE v BRU
1 May 2026 18:00 SGP v CAM
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Top scorers: Boers in the lead after fourth hat-trick
Ramon Min
Den Bosch defender Timo Boers is the new top scorer in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men after twenty match rounds, following his second hat-trick in a row and his fourth of this season. In the women's league, Frédérique Matla equalled rival Yibbi Jansen.
Alyson Annan in the focus of latest ‘Women Who Thrive’ episode
Lausanne, Switzerland – The sixth episode of the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series features former Australian Olympian Alyson Annan, who is currently the coach of the Chinese women’s national team.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Renee Chatas
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Over the next few weeks, USA Field Hockey will be celebrating and honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees prior to the Gala, hosted by the USA Field Hockey Foundation.
Project 2011 athletes gain valuable experience
England Hockey’s Talent team launched Project 2011 designed to increase opportunities for a wider group of young people to access a performance-aligned environment.
Lara’s commitment to inclusivity earns 2025 EuroHockey Large Club of the Year award
Lara is the EuroHockey Large Club of the Year 2025, recognising its incredible focus on equality and inclusivity across its entire membership.