Tuesday 29 April 2025
Speedy Tigers crushed by Kookaburras in friendly
By Aftar Singh
National coach Sarjit Singh (in yellow) speaking to his players during the friendly against Australia in Perth on Monday. PIC FROM MHC
PERTH: As expected, the Speedy Tigers were thrashed 5-2 by world No. 6 Australia in a friendly at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Monday.
Singapore women’s hockey team overcame stomach flu to win maiden AHF Cup
Melvyn Teoh
The Singapore women's hockey team celebrates their AHF Cup triumph after a penalty shoot-out victory over Chinese Taipei.PHOTO: ASIAN HOCKEY FEDERATION
SINGAPORE – A bout of stomach flu had threatened to derail the Singapore women’s hockey team during their AHF Cup campaign from April 18-27 in Jakarta.
Oman wins first AFC Hockey Cup, qualifies for Asia Cup
Jakarta, Indonesia – Oman won the AFC Hockey Cup for the first time defeating Chinese Taipei 4-3 in a closely fought final in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.
Junior Hockey League - first domestic U21 event since 2019 marked a big step forward
The first-ever New Zealand Junior Hockey League wrapped up just before Easter, bringing together the country’s most promising U21 talent.
The Future of South African Hockey on Display: SA U21 IPT Preview
As the dust settles on the historic double triumph at the Junior Africa Cup, South Africa’s next generation of hockey stars will quickly shift their focus to another major challenge — the 2025 SA Hockey Under 21 Interprovincial Tournament, hosted at Cornwall Hill College from 29 April to 3 May.
Dutch hockey legend Bovelandar stresses physical fitness of players
By Abdul Mohi Shah
Legendary Dutch hockey icon Floris Jan Bovelandar. — APP/File
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Dutch hockey icon Floris Jan Bovelandar has issued a clarion call to Pakistan’s hockey authorities, emphasizing the urgent need to revamp training systems to focus on developing the physical fitness, strength, and stamina of young players -- the essential characteristics to meet the rigorous demands of modern international hockey.
Bovelander optimistic about Pakistan hockey’s future
Kashif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Former Dutch hockey great Floris Jan Bovelander on Monday expressed optimism about the future of hockey in Pakistan, stating that with proper training and international exposure, the national game could regain its former glory.
Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan
This remarkable recognition places Sreejesh alongside the legendary Major Dhyan Chand
New Delhi: Hockey India today proudly extended its warmest congratulations to PR Sreejesh, former Indian Men’s Hockey Team goalkeeper and the current coach of the Indian Junior Men’s Team, for being honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.
Sreejesh gets third highest Indian civilian honour
K ARUMUGAM
Hon’ble President of India Draupati Murmu conferred Padma Bhusan award to Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh today in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Padma Bhusan is the third highest civilian award. Only hockey legend Dhyan Chand had the honour of getting the acclaim before. He was given the honour in 1956. It means, Padma Bhusan to Indian hockey player after nearly seven decades!
ABN AMRO EHL Hockey ID lights up Den Bosch
The wonderful ABN AMRO EHL Hockey ID tournament brought together eight teams from six different countries, playing 16 high octane matches at HC ’s-Hertogenboch last Sunday.
Widdall to be Inducted into Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Alesha Widdall, U.S. Women's National Team athlete from 2011 to 2018 and Rio 2016 alternate athlete, is one of 12 individuals and one team in the 2025 induction class of the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame. The 2025 inductees are Bob Bucher, Steven "Red" Chanecka, Gary W. Farneti, Karen Cornell Funk (field hockey coach), Dave Hogan, Brenda Buglione Kirwood, Emily Mackay, Clarence "Bucky" McGill, John A. Moreu, Brad Penrith, Vickie "Coach" Sax, Alesha Widdall (field hockey) and the 1970 Triple Cities Jets Football Team.