English Field Hockey

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, let us celebrate ‘World Hockey Day’

Lausanne, Switzerland – In exactly 100 days, the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 will start with an exciting match between the Australian and Japanese Women’s national teams. This symbolic milestone also marks the day the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has designated for the third edition of its now annual ‘World Hockey Day’, launched on the occasion of its Centenary in 2024.

Hockeyroos gear up for Pro League and World Cup with India and USA warm-up matches

The Hockeyroos step up preparations with key warm-up matches against India and the USA ahead of Pro League and the 2026 World Cup.

The Hockeyroos are set to ramp up their preparations for a pivotal international campaign, with a series of high-quality warm-up matches against India and the United States providing the perfect launchpad towards the FIH Pro League and the 2026 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.

The Vantage Black Sticks Women finish 4th at Changzhou Invitational

The Vantage Black Sticks closed out their Changzhou Invitational Tournament campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 loss to China A in the bronze medal match, finishing fourth overall.

Attention now shifts towards Bronze medal match after Argentina defeat

The Vantage Black Sticks faced a tough challenge in their third meeting with world No. 2 Argentina at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, coming up against a side that delivered a strong and clinical performance across the full 60 minutes.

INTERVIEW: Qualifying for LA2028 Olympics Pakistan’s main focus, says Manzoor Sr

Ibrahim Farooqi

Pakistani players photographed during the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier semi-final against Japan on March 6. — Photo courtesy APP

KARACHI: The year 2026 is crucial for Pakistan hockey that has endured many crises on and off the field for ages.

The Vantage Black Sticks Women advance to Bronze medal match on Monday

The Vantage Black Sticks took on world No. 2 Argentina for the second time at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament, in what was an exciting rematch and another valuable test against one of the best teams in the world.

Hockeyroos Target Consistency on World Stage

Quietly confident and adaptable, the Hockeyroos enter the World Cup focused on consistency, seizing key moments, and blending emerging talent with experience. Read the full interview with Australian women's team head coach, Rhett Halkett:

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

Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta

All times GMT +7

28 Apr 2026 12:30     HKG v KAZ (5th to 8th Place)     0 - 0 (3 - 4 SO
28 Apr 2026 15:00     SRI v UZB (5th to 8th Place)       1 - 6
28 Apr 2026 17:30     BAN v SGP (Semi Final 1)           3 - 1
28 Apr 2026 20:00     INA v TPE (Semi Final 2)             2 - 3

29 Apr 2026 12:30 HKG v SRI (7/8th Place)                   6 - 2
29 Apr 2026 15:00 KAZ v UZB (5/6th Place)
29 Apr 2026 17:30 SGP v INA (Bronze... Читать дальше...

Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2026
Jakarta

All times GMT +7

27 Apr 2026 was a rest day

28 Apr 2026 12:30     HKG v KAZ (5th to 8th Place)     0 - 0 (3 - 4 SO
28 Apr 2026 15:00     SRI v UZB (5th to 8th Place)         1 - 6
28 Apr 2026 17:30     BAN v SGP (Semi Final 1)     
28 Apr 2026 20:00     INA v TPE (Semi Final 2)     

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