Tuesday 1 April 2025
Bloemendaal and Kampong share spoils in rollercoaster battle
Bloemendaal and SV Kampong played out a stunning 4-4 draw in the men’s Hoofdklasse as the home side came back from 2-0 and 4-2 down to rescue a point.
Den Bosch and SCHC share spoils in Hoofdklasse topper
Den Bosch and SCHC shared the spoils in the meeting of the top two in the women’s Hoofdklasse, a preview of potential fireworks from both sides at Easter’s EHL.
Campo’s men strike late to win Copa del Rey
Club de Campo’s men stormed to the Copa Del Rey title for the 15th time as they defeated hosts Club Egara 3-0 in the final on Sunday.
Egara stun Campo to win Copa de la Reina title
Club Egara’s women proved the surprise package at the Copa de la Reina as they not only qualified for the final for the first time but, in front of their home fans, defeated reigning champions Club de Campo.
England Hockey Premier Division Review
Old Georgians have already clinched top spot in stage 2 and a European place in 2026 but saw their 100% record this season ended by Wimbledon after a 5-5 draw. Sam Ward put OGs two up in the first quarter but Euan Gilmour and Liam Ansell levelled things up. Ward completed his hat-trick and Tom Carson made it 4-2 before Ansell pulled one back. Chris Griffiths made it 5-3 early in the last quarter but a second for Gilmour and one for Fred Newbold made it 5-5. Wimbledon drop down to fourth, overtaken by Holcombe, who won 5-0 at Oxted with Teague Marcano scoring twice. After a 4-1 win at Paddington Rec Surbiton will finish second and Hampstead & Westminster fifth.
‘Constant pressure’: Durham University hail historic England Hockey top tier status
By Rod Gilmour
Durham captain Scarlett Spavin leads celebrations at Gloucester on the final day PIC: Supplied
With Beeston breathing down their necks all season and the club well aware of the hundreds of alumni refreshing GMS for final day results, there was a considerable amount of pressure on Durham University women as they bid for Women’s Premier Division status for the first time at the weekend.
Phil Burrows, veteran striker and hockey legend, announces surprise return to international hockey
In a wild turn of events, New Zealand's most capped Black Sticks player of all time, Phil Burrows, has announced that he is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Vantage Black Sticks Men again. The news comes eight years after Burrows hung up his stick, having an incredible career that spanned 16 years and included 343 tests, three Olympic Games, four Commonwealth Games, and four World Cups.
Vandana Katariya Bids Farewell to International Hockey: A Journey of Grit, Glory, and Legacy
The forward retires as the most capped player in Indian women’s hockey history
New Delhi: Indian women’s hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years. With 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, Vandana leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey. But beyond the numbers, she leaves behind an inspiring legacy—a tale of resilience, quiet determination, and a relentless hunger to push Indian women’s hockey to greater heights.
Hockey legend Vandana Katariya announces international retirement: 'I want to bow out at zenith of my career'
Vandana Katariya has established an exceptional legacy in Indian women’s hockey, amassing 320 international caps and 158 goals, making her the most-capped player in the nation’s history.
Vandana Katariya was part of Indian women's hockey team that finished fourth at 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Image: Hockey India
Vandana Katariya, one of India’s most iconic women’s hockey players, has announced her retirement from international hockey, ending a 15-year career at the zenith of her success.
Rajgir to host Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 as Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar State Sports Authority
The tournament will be played from 29th August to 7th September at Rajgir Hockey Stadium
New Delh: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, is all set to host the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority today. The tournament will take place from 29th August to 7th September at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium, marking a significant milestone in India’s sports infrastructure and Bihar’s emergence as a global sporting hub. This will be the second international sporting event hosted by Rajgir, following the successful Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November 2024, where India emerged victorious.
Despite India's Champions Trophy snub, Pakistan hockey team set for Asia Cup trip to India
India had declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. Despite this, the Pakistan hockey team plans to participate in the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup hosted by India.
Pakistan men’s hockey team was also in India in 2023 for the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai. Image: PTI
While the Indian cricket team did not visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan men’s hockey team is set to arrive in India for the Asia Cup in August-September 2025. The Hockey Asia Cup will be played from 29 August to 7 September in the newly-built sports complex in Rajgir, Bihar.
Energetic OTHL Juniors win Silver at the Delhi State Women’s Hockey Championship
s2h team
Led by ebullient midfielder Neha, One Thousand Hockey Legs XI (OTHL XI) won Silver in the prestigious Delhi State Women’s Hockey Championship 2025. The NGO team beat local outfit Kheda Kalan XI in the semifinal in shoot out before going down to a superior team in the final.
Can St Anthony Kitale end their title drought at KSSSA hockey nationals?
By Elizabeth Mburugu
St Anthony's Captain Linton Nayombe and Peter Wachira of Musingu Boys during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association Hockey match Term One games in Machakos County. April 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Will the gods of hockey finally smile at St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale and end their two years of pain?
Sun shines on Peffermill for the U14 Club Cup Finals
Scottish U14 Boys Club Cup Final: Hillhead 6-3 Inverleith
The match started with early pressure from Inverleith who had a good chance saved by Rory Comerford in the Hillhead goal. In the 8th minute Hillhead earned a penalty corner which well worked and finished at the back post by Bob Buckland to make it 1-0.
Hockey initiatives flourishing across Africa
Leading up to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which takes place on 6 April, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will spend the upcoming days celebrating hockey’s place in promoting peace and development via a range of projects and initiatives. The stories come from across the five hockey-playing continents, with today’s story coming from three countries across Africa.
IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry: The Olympic Movement can showcase the best of humanity
Kirsty Coventry was 9 years old when she first glimpsed the global sporting event that would change her life and secure her place in history.
