Saturday 24 January 2026
NZL 2025 Summer Series (W)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Times GMT +13
21 Jan 2026 18:30 NZL v USA (RR) 1 - 2
22 Jan 2026 16:30 USA v JPN (RR) 4 - 0
24 Jan 2026 16:00 NZL v JPN (RR) 1 - 0
FIH Match Centre
Vantage Black Sticks secure a spot in the Gold Medal final
The Vantage Black Sticks faced Japan in their third match of the Summer of Hockey, a virtual semi-final with both teams fighting for a place in the gold medal match against the United States. With the Vantage Black Sticks holding the advantage on goal difference, a win or a draw would be enough to secure qualification but conditions made nothing easy. Dunedin delivered some of its toughest weather, with sideways rain, strong winds, and cold temperatures creating a gritty contest.
USWNT Defeats New Zealand A in 3 Nations Tournament
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – In an unsanctioned match against New Zealand A, the No. 11 U.S. Women’s National Team put up a 4-1 win in their third match of the 3 Nations Tournament in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Defensive Grit and Growth as Netherlands Take Second Test in Cape Town
The Netherlands men’s national hockey team completed a two match series victory with a 4 0 win over the South Africa men’s national hockey team in the second test at a vibrant Hartleyvale Stadium.
Valencia test series finishes with Scotland women drawing with Spain
Scotland women drew 1-1 with world number five Spain in the final game of a three-match test series in Valencia. The result follows a 1-1 draw in the opening match and a 5-2 win for Spain in the second match, giving Scotland excellent preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier tournament in India.
Ex Argentina hockey star switches nationalities to Germany
Lucina von der Heyde had succesful junior career PIC: DHB
Former Argentina international Lucina von der Heyde has been cleared to represent Germany after world hockey approved her switch of allegiances.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers book their spot in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26
A brace from Alexander Hendrickx helped the Lancers clinch a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1
Bhubaneshwar,: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Alexander Hendrickx bagged a brace to give his side a 2-0 lead before Mandeep Singh pulled one back for the Royals.
Kalinga Lacers through to final; Toofans to face Royals in second qualifier
Hendrickx twin strikes on either side of half-time got Lancers a 2-1 win over Royals. In the Eliminator, Hyderabad Toofans eased past HIL GC 2-0 to stay alive in the competition.
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Lancers relied on a brace from Alexander Hendrickx to overcome Ranchi Royals in the first qualifier. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers relied on Alex Hendrickx’s brilliant brace to edge past Ranchi Royals 2-1 in the keenly-fought Qualifier 1 and book a spot in the Hockey India League final at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday.
"Managed key moments, still room to improve": Kalinga Lancers captain Arthur after reaching HIL finals
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India]: After his side's win over Ranchi Royals to advance to the finals of the Hockey India League (HIL), Vedanta Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren spoke on factors contributing to the win, such as fine defence, communication and sticking to their processes that had got them so far.
Men’s Hero HIL 2025-26 Qualifier 2 Preview: Everything on the Line as Hyderabad Toofans Take on Ranchi Royals in Do-or-Die Clash
The Toofans won the Eliminator, while the Royals suffered close defeat in Qualifier 2
Bhubaneswar: The battle for a place in the Final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 reaches its decisive stage as Hyderabad Toofans take on Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 2, scheduled to be played on 25th January, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST.
The business end of this season's Scottish indoor division 1
This weekend`s indoor division 1 fixtures fall into two parts. The first four games of the day are the last remaining pool matches to decide final positions in the table – although much has already been decided. The afternoon session starts with the two semi-finals, then a game between the teams that finished third in their pool, followed by the fourth placed sides fighting to avoid relegation, and finally a 3/4 place play-off involving the losing semi-finalists.
Pakistan hockey players boycott training over allowance dispute
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan hockey team on Thursday boycotted their scheduled training session at Bunda Ground in protest against the non-payment and drastic reduction of their daily allowance.
State association, city council at odds over stalled Seremban 2 hockey stadium upgrade
By Aftar Singh
The deplorable state of the Seremban 2 Hockey Stadium in Negri Sembilan. Pic by Aftar Singh f3
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being the sport's governing body in the state, the Negeri Sembilan Hockey Association (NSHA) has no say over the renovation of the Seremban 2 Hockey Stadium, closed since 2020 and still awaiting a long-promised upgrade.