Saturday 28 March 2026
Competition Continues on Day 2 of 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup
NOTTINGHAM, England - Competition continued on day two of the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup (MIWC) at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham, England. Eight U.S. teams competed, with the O-45 Women and O-50 Men picking up their first wins.
Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh named Players of the Year
Zafar Iqbal recognised with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award
New Delhi, March 27, 2026: The Hockey India 8th Annual Awards celebrated the finest performers and contributors to Indian hockey over the past year, bringing together players, officials, and Member Units for a gathering that recognised excellence across the sport, on Friday.
An Evening of Excellence: The 8th Hockey India Annual Awards revealed
K. ARUMUGAM
In a glittering celebration of excellence, the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards today reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone of the sport’s ecosystem. More than just a ceremony, this trendsetting initiative serves as a powerful catalyst for the national game, offering a massive incentive for the stars of today and the champions of tomorrow. By recognizing the sweat and spirit of our athletes, Hockey India has set a benchmark in sporting professionalism. From honoring legends to spotlighting emerging prodigies, the event underscores a commitment to nurturing talent, ensuring that the fire of Indian hockey continues to burn brighter than ever.
Gurjant Singh retires from international hockey after injury layoff, to continue playing domestic and Hockey India League
The 31-year-old forward from Khailara village in Amritsar was also a member of the Indian team that won back-to-back bronze medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
Gurjant Singh played in 130 senior matches for India and was part of the team that won the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh on Friday retired from international hockey, saying it was the right time to step away after losing his place in the national team due to a back injury last year.
What you need to know about men's match round 17
Ramon Min
The Tulp Hoofdklasse Men is ready for match round 17. Rotterdam is set to face Kampong in a bid to set a new home-game scoring record, while Den Bosch is looking to secure its first win at Bloemendaal in nineteen years. Read the facts and figures here.
What you need to know about women's match round 17
Ramon Min
Match round 17 is on the menu in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women. SCHC and Kampong, the numbers one and two of the rankings meet in Bilthoven, while Oranje-Rood tries to avoid a negative club record. Check all previews here.
Orange-Rood extends contract of women's coach Mark Dekker
Peter Klanke
Mark Dekker Daphne van der Velden Oranje Rood
Mark Dekker will remain head coach of the women's team of Oranje-Rood for the next two seasons. He recently signed a contract extension. Assistant coach Daphne van der Velden will also stay with the Eindhoven club for two years.
Iglesias and Campo’s fair chance at EHL pursuit
Alvaro Iglesias’s sportsmanship was one the of images of the EHL Men’s KO16 in Barcelona as the Real Club de Campo captain talked the umpires out of giving Royal Léopold’s Dimitri Cuvelier a yellow card.
Blanca “double-excited” after year out with Campo
After a year on the sidelines, Blanca Pérez says she is “double excited” to return to European hockey as Real Club de Campo prepare for yet another tilt at the EHL Women’s competition at Den Bosch next week.
Edinburgh University on the verge of the Scottish men’s Premiership title as others falter
As we approach this weekend`s penultimate series of Premiership fixtures Edinburgh University are on the verge of their first men’s title after both Watsonians and Western Wildcats are held to a draw. As it stands the students have a six point lead over Wildcats – but they have a game in hand and entertain Edinburgh at Auchenhowie on Saturday. So the outcome is still live.
Chance to play with Tenaga’s seniors energises Andywalfian
By S. SAKTESH
PETALING JAYA: National hockey player Andywalfian Jeffrynus (pic) is relishing the opportunity to play alongside his seniors after joining Tenaga Nasional for the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) next month.
South African Hockey Pays Tribute to Bob Gagel
It is with great sadness that South African Hockey notes the passing of Bob Gagel, a true giant of the game whose contribution to hockey, both locally and globally, leaves an extraordinary legacy.
Friday 27 March 2026
FIH reveals winners of World Cup Qualifiers Poligras Awards!
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2006 Qualifiers will undoubtedly remain one of the highlights of this year for international hockey. Held across three continents – Ismailia (Egypt), Santiago (Chile) and Hyderabad (India) – these tournaments were a testament to sporting excellence and high emotions. This bodes well for the World Cup!
Follow Team Canada at the WMH Masters Indoor World Cup
Indoor Masters National Teams travel to Nottingham for WMH Indoor World Cup
Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce the four Canadian masters rosters for the upcoming WMH Indoor World Cup in Nottingham, UK. The tournament is taking place at the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham from March 26-31. Field Hockey Canada will release more information like live-stream, media and schedules during the month of March. We’d like to congratulate all participants and we are looking forward to a tremendous competition.
2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup Kicks Off
NOTTINGHAM, England - All nine U.S. Masters Teams took the courts at the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham, England for the first day of competition at the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup (MIWC). The U.S. O-55 Women picked up their first win, a 2-0 shutout over Alliance.
Wollongong to Host the 2026 Hockey Australia Indoor Masters Invitational
Hockey Australia is pleased to announce that Wollongong will host the 2026 HA Indoor Masters Invitational, with the Illawarra Hockey Centre confirmed as the official venue for the national event.
Aisling Utri: From AFLW to Railway Union and the EHL Dream
When Aisling Utri arrived in Dublin this season, she brought with her more than suitcases and hockey sticks.
Bottom club Hurley must win to avoid historic low
Ramon Min
Daan Dekker of Hurley
Hurley's men are the only team in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men without a win this season. After 16 match rounds, the counter stands at one point (D1 L15) and the pressure is growing to finally get rid of that hateful zero.
Across the EHL | Week Sixteen
Bowdon are all but mathematically confirmed as Open/Mens Division One North champions after the weekend’s games. With one match to play they lead Repton by three points but have a vastly superior goal difference and look set to return to the top flight after a season’s absence.
EuroHockey U18 Championships 2027
The EuroHockey U18 Championships 2027 will take place on the following dates at the venues stated. Participating nations are qualified for pools and divisions based on their final ranking from the 2025 competition.
PHF Congress gathering postponed
ISLAMABAD: The Extraordinary Meeting of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Congress, originally scheduled for Friday, March 27, has been postponed due to the austerity measures adopted by the Federal Government in the wake of Middle East tension.
South African Hockey Pays Tribute to Gordon Pentecost
It is with deep sadness that South African Hockey notes the passing of Gordon Pentecost, a man whose contribution to the game, and to the people within it, leaves an enduring legacy.
Tauqeer Dar: Most Suitable Person for Pakistan Hockey`s Revival
Pakistan has the potential to excel in every field.
By Ijaz Chaudhry
The prime requirement is Right Person for the Right Job
Pakistan's national game is Hockey. Also, the sport which has given us three golds and three silvers at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Pakistan hockey has hit rock bottom. Pakistan has failed to qualify for the last three Olympics.
There is one person who can reinvigorate Pakistan hockey and bring back the past glories.
What are the Foremost Requirements?
-Revitalising hockey at the Grassroots
-Getting Sponsorship
-Arranging Foreign Tours
-Bringing Foreign Teams
Tauqeer Dar (Olympic gold medallist 1984) has the Proven Credentials - Ticks all the Boxes
-He is running the Best Academy in Pakistan, Dar Hockey Academy which is a conveyer belt of talent; providing players to the national teams. Dar Academy boys have been regularly featuring in Pakistan's national and age group teams for the last 10 years
-Arranging Foreign Tours for his academy to top hockey nations: Six tours of Europe in the last 12 years: Holland, Belgium and Germany. Also tours to India & Malaysia.
-All through Sponsorship arranged by his own efforts; not a single penny from the government or federation
-In 2012, when terrorism was at its peak, he arranged a tour of Flying Dutch Veterans to Pakistan. The Dutch team was studded with Olympic & World Cup medallists. The team played three matches in Lahore including two matches at the Johar Town stadium watched by thousands of spectators.
Easily the most suitable person to turn Pakistan hockey’s fortunes around.
If Tauqeer is appointed the Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, he can bring big business tycoons to sponsor hockey in the country. He can turn the PHF into a corporate body. Pakistan hockey will not be dependent on the government for any financial assistance and will also again see the international achievements of the past.
The following two videos give a good insight into the work & achievements of the Hockey Academy:
Dar Hockey Academy - A Great Success Story
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjAcFKWjRI0&t=331s
Dar Hockey Academy (Pakistan) Tour of Europe 2019
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TDyMDqK0Gk&t=32s
Ijaz...Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him & his work, visit http://www.sportscorrespondent.info