Wednesday 26 March 2025
Countdown to Junior Africa Cup Qualifiers begins
Abraham Graham in action for Namibia u16 against Zimbabwe at a tournament in 2023. Photo: Helge Schütz
The countdown to the Junior Africa Hockey Cup Qualifiers has begun with the tournament to be hosted in Windhoek in less than a month’s time.
Pakistan excluded from Azlan Shah Hockey Cup despite last year's final appearance
Japan, who defeated Pakistan in the final, is also excluded from this year's tournament
Pakistan hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal. - Flash Sukan
Pakistan has been left out of the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup, despite finishing as runners-up in the previous edition.
Pakistan, Japan excluded from Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey 2025
LAHORE: Pakistan and Japan have been surprisingly excluded from this year’s Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. They were the finalists of the last year’s event. The reasons behind the omission of both teams remain unclear.
"A welcome opportunity to play against teams from all over the world" - José Maldonado
Following a frantic start to 2025 that saw multiple FIH competitions involving teams from all around the world, we are speaking with players who competed across the events to know more about their experiences and learnings. In today's video we speak with José Maldonado of Chile, following his team's participation in the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025!
Day 6 Results: National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 (Final Phase)
Ranchi, 25th March 2025: On day-6 of the Final Phase of National Women’s Hockey League, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Bengal secured another win in their respective matches.
Week 17 Review of the England Hockey League
Reading were able to celebrate a return to the Premier Division after a year’s break by taking the Mens Division One South crown. They did so in beating Team Bath Buccaneers 4-0 with goals from Charlie Ellison, Sam Welsh and Tom Minall (2). Their closest rivals Indian Gymkhana won 4-3 at Canterbury but the four point gap between the teams is now unassailable. Third placed Sevenoaks won 2-1 at Havant and Exeter University beat Old Loughtonians 6-0 with Harry Markham scoring three. A 1-0 loss at Teddington means that Bristol University are relegated. They will be joined by either Canterbury or Bath who meet at Polo Farm with Canterbury needing a win to send the away side down in their place.
Defence Force, Paragon cop men, women opening day hockey titles
Jonathan Ramnanansingh
A TTPS player avoids an uncoming tackle from Paragon at the National Hockey Centre, Tacarigua on March 22. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) and Paragon hockey clubs battled to the opening day men and women’s titles respectively after pulling off penalty shootout wins at the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua on March 23.
‘This recognition gives me more energy to contribute to the team and the country’: Amit Rohidas reacts to winning Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2024
Rohidas also acknowledged the excitement and support he received from friends and well-wishers
New Delhi: Indian Men’s Hockey Team stalwart Amit Rohidas has shared his reaction after being honoured with the Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards. Rohidas, who received a cash prize of INR 5 lakh along with the award, expressed his surprise and gratitude, reflecting on the hard work and teamwork that contributed to this achievement.
Community Unites to Get Kids Off Their Phones and On The Hockey Field!
Remember the thrill and spirited rivalry of looking forward to a sports match against a neighbouring school after class? That very excitement is what a Durban community is hoping to rekindle by collecting hockey sticks for distribution to primary schools.
by Nothando Mthembu
Bluff, South Africa – With a shared vision to reignite the excitement of hockey in the charming town of Bluff and inspire youth to step away from their screens, community members, along with the Bluff Assist team, are joining forces to turn this dream into a vibrant reality.