Tuesday 15 April 2025
Junior Africa Cup 2025: Preview
From 18 to 25 April 2025, the best junior men’s and women’s hockey teams from Africa will compete in Windhoek, Namibia in the Junior Africa Cup 2025, with the final three men’s and women’s spots up for grabs in the upcoming FIH Junior Hockey World Cups 2025, to be played in India (men’s) and Chile (women’s), with an expanded competition format that will feature 24 teams in each competition for the very first time!
Kenya U-21 hockey teams ready for Junior Africa Cup in Namibia
By Mkalla wa Mwambodze
Kenya U-21 hockey teams ready for Junior Africa Cup in Namibia
Kenya’s national Under-21 men’s and women’s hockey teams are all set to compete in the 2024 Junior Africa Cup, which kicks off this Friday in Windhoek, Namibia.
Seven former EHL medalists battle for EHL Men’s glory
The ABN AMRO EHL Men’s FINAL8 takes on the now traditional quarter-final knock-out format with eight of Europe’s best sides battling it out for glory at HC ’s-Hertogenbosch.
Expanded EHL Women’s FINAL12 line-up ready to roll
The ABN AMRO EHL FINALS carnival begins on Wednesday, April 16 in HC ’s-Hertogenbosch with four women’s FINAL12 knock-out battles.
Scotland women’s squad announced to host Wales at Peffermill
The Scotland women’s squad have been named to face Wales this weekend in an uncapped series at Peffermill. The contests will take place on Saturday at 3pm; Sunday at 3pm; and on Monday at 10am.
Hoci Cymru Announce Senior Performance Squads for 2025/26 Season
Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce the 24-player squads for the senior Men’s and Women’s teams ahead of the 2025/26 international hockey season. The selections feature a strong blend of experience and youth, including four returning Olympians and several players in line for their senior debuts.
Wales hockey squads named for challenging summer
Gareth Furlong celebrates scoring at the Paris Olympics with Team GB team-mates. He is closing in on his150th cap and 100th international goal. Getty Images
Wales men will have co-captains for the 2025-26 international hockey season, while Beth Bingham will continue to lead the women's side.
Junior U.S. National Teams Prepare for Europe Tours
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - More than 120 athletes, coaches and staff are getting ready to embark on their respective junior tours in Europe from April 15 to 22.
Hockey Australia announces new Chairs of Selection ahead of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
Hockey Australia has today announced the new independent selectors, who will Chair the selection panels, for the women’s and men’s national hockey teams, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Mustapha Cassiem urges South Africa to invest in hockey
South Africa captain Dayaan Cassiem in action PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS WILL PALMER
The dust has settled, but for some in the South Africa team, winning the bronze medal at the Indoor Hockey World Cup is still sinking in even as the outdoor season nears conclusion.
England Hockey Premier Division Review - 12th April
There was a shock result in Women’s Pool B where Loughborough Students won 4-3 at champions Surbiton to throw the pool wide open. Ellie Mackenzie and Holly Payne put Surbiton 2-0 up in the first quarter and all looked to be going to form. However, Olivia Breed and Mhairi Low pulled it back to 2-2 at the break. Sophie Hamilton converted a corner for Surbiton five minutes into the second half but goals in the final quarter from Beth Alexander (Penalty Stroke) and Amy Cradden (penalty corner) secured an amazing win. Reading now top the pool after a 7-0 win over Clifton Robinsons with six different players finding the net in a 35-minute goal blitz between the 22-55 minutes. Any two of the three teams could qualify for the finals depending on results in the last round.
Leek hockey ‘punch above weight’ for double promotion
Leek, the largest club in Staffordshire, celebrated double success as both men’s and women’s 1s battled to promotion. The men will also be playing national league hockey next season.
Four matches decided in women’s hockey
KARACHI: Four more matches were decided in the Dr. Shah Five-A-Side Hockey Tournament in Pakistan. Organized by the KHA Women’s Wing in collaboration with the Karachi Hockey Association, in the first match played at the Mini Astro Turf of the Olympian Hanif Khan and Dr. Junaid Ali Shah Sports Complex, Gulshan-e-Iqbal: Rose Rebels easily defeated Diamond Divas 4-1. Maheen Ali and Sehrish scored two goals each for the winning team.
35 short-listed in National Games hockey trials
Iftikhar urges Mayor Karachi to establish hockey academy
Trials for the 35th National Games hockey event in Karachi were held at the Olympian Hanif Khan and Dr. Junaid Ali Shah Hockey Stadium at KHA Sports Complex, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.