Japan National Women’s Team “Sakura Japan” were featured during the Torch Relay in Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan on 4 April 2021.
The Uzbekistan U-14 Boys and Girls National Championship is successfully concluded at the Stadium Barkamolavlod, AHF Polytan Hockey Pitch in Andijan Region.
Uzbekistan U-14 Boys & Girls National Championship 2020 – Boys Result
The Uzbekistan U-14 Boys & Girls National Championship is set to take place from 2 to 6 November, 2020.
Kazakhstan Men & Women National Championship successfully concluded on 2nd November 2020 at the Taldykorgan Hockey Stadium
The Uzbekistan National U-16 Boys & Girls National Championship was successfully concluded today
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games are being promoted at the 14th edition of the Chinese city’s Cultural and Creative Industry Expo.
With this communication, the AHF formally announces the postponement of the Bangabandhu Al-Arafah Islami Bank Men’s Junior Asia Cup Dhaka 2020.
The Uzbekistan National U-16 Boys & Girls National Championship is taking place from 26 to 31 October 2020. This youth level national championship is being played at the Stadium Barkamolavlod, AHF Polytan Hockey Pitch in Andijan Region.
On the fourth day (26-10-2020) of the 5th National Tray Hockey Championships, three matches were played at the National Hockey Stadium
The Final Results of 11th Thailand Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Championship (Royal Cup) 2020 are in
The Final Round of the Men & Women National Championship is underway and Day 1 of the Men’s National Championship at the Taldykorgan Hockey Stadium has successfully been concluded.
The 11th Thailand Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Championship (Royal Cup) 2020 is moving forward to the Semi Final Stages with exciting action and thrilling matches.
Kazakhstan Hockey Federation is set to organize the Final Round of the Men & Women National Championship from 26 October to 3 November 2020 at the Taldykorgan Hockey Stadium.
The U-16 Boys & Girls National Championship to take place at the Stadium Barkamolavlod, AHF Polytan Hockey Pitch from 26 to 31st October, 2020
Meeting on 22nd October 2020 via online conference under the chairmanship of FIH President Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) ratified the reviewed FIH Gender Equality Policy.
Korea Hockey Association to hold High/Middle School Tournament
Korea Hockey Association will hold a tournament for middle school and high school from October 24 to 27 (for 4 days).
The Asian Hockey Family pledge once again to follow the foot steps of their great leader the late Sultan Azlan Shah on his 6th Anniversary after he left us.
India took a big step towards a place in Saturday’s final as they demolished fellow contenders Australia 5-1 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has signed a lead partnership agreement with AirAsia to further develop hockey in Asia.
The Bangladeshi National Indoor team is ready to participate in the AHF Asian Indoor Hockey 2019 tournament. The team is well set and excited about the challenge, they are determined to show off their hard work with a good showing in the competition.
A national level coaching course is taking place under the Raja Ashman Shah AHF Hockey Academy Education Program 2019 Chinese Taipei National coaching course will be held from 12 April to 14 April in Changhua Chinese Taipei.
The stage is set for the final day of matches at the 28th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
India and Korea will face each other in the final while hosts Malaysia take on Canada for the bronze as Japan battle it out with Poland to avoid the wooden spoon.
Malaysia tops the pool standings at the end of match day two of the 28th Edition Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
“It is no easy task to fill the shoes of His Majesty King Abdullah,” admitted Dato Fumio.
Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, the hereditary ruler of the central Malaysian state of Pahang, and the esteemed President of the AHF (among many other titles) has been chosen as the country’s new King
The President of the Asian Hockey Federation HRH Abdullah Ahmad Shah was recently ascended to be the sixth Sultan of Pahang Darul Makmur.
A National Coaching Course is all set to be held from the 28th January to the 2nd February, 2019 in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan
The program saw a sizeable turnout of participants as a total of 41 children signed up and for the program. The age bracket of those attending was between 3 and 12 years.
A Coaching and Umpiring seminar was held during the Afzal Manna International Tournament, that attracted audiences from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and all over Pakistan, who attended the event.
An under 16 tournament was recently held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan with the help of the Development and Engagement wing of the AHF.
The Haier Hockey Series Open has commenced and is scheduled to take place from the 17th till the 22nd of December in Lahore, Pakistan at the National Hockey Stadium.
There were 4 Asian teams competing in the 14th edition of the World Cup in Bhubaneswar and while no Asian team managed to make it to the Semi-Final stage, the performance put up by all 4 throughout the tournament was truly heartening.
With a young and vibrant squad and having come from an excellent run at the 5th edition of the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat, where they were declared Joint Champions, India has taken the World Cup opportunity with both hands.
Having held the honor to participate for the first time ever at the World Cup, China decided to step it up at the International stage. It gets better, they made it to the Crossovers where they face France
One of the all-time Japanese hockey legends Kihara Seiji recently passed away on the 4th of December. Mr. Seiji’s contributions towards the sport and the hockey fraternity are one for the record books.
The World Cup is perfectly placed for Malaysia to take on the best in the world. Malaysia are placed alongside Germany, the Netherlands and Pakistan in Pool D.
The feedback was incredibly positive as they praised the initiatives held under Raja Ashman banner that they found to not only be learning oriented, efficient but also to be a unique experience.
Team India has been placed in Pool C of the World Cup alongside Belgium, Canada and South Africa, and would be fancying their chances to performing well in the Pool matches, which would give them a strong boost moving further in the tournament.
In the first eight editions of the World Cup, Pakistan reached the final on 6 occasions and lifted the trophy for a total of 4 times. They won their titles in Barcelona 1971, Buenos Aires 1978, Mumbai 1982 and Sydney 1994.
The 2018 edition of the World Cup is going to feature 16 teams from around the world, with 4 hailing from the continent of Asia. Hosts India as well as Pakistan, Malaysia and China are to take part starting the 28th of November
Six of the best women sides from across the world are scheduled to meet in Changzhou, China for the 23rd edition of the Champions Trophy.
Shahbaz has represented the Pakistan Hockey Team in many events such as the Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, Asian Games in Beijing and World Cups
India and Pakistan were declared joint winners of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday after a thunderstorm and heavy showers forced the final to be abandoned
Malaysia Won by 3 Goals to 2 In the Shootout After the Regulation Time Was Drawn at 2 All
Defending champions India and two-time winners Pakistan will meet in the title encounter of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
India prevail 3-2 In Hard-Fought Semi-Final Against Japan and Now Face Pakistan in the Final of Hero Asian Champions Trophy
Two-time Winners Pakistan entered the final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 by overcoming Malaysia 3-1 in the shootout after a 4-4 draw in the regulation period
Korea claim the fifth position in the six-nation Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 with a 2-1 victory
Following the goalless draw against Malaysia, Harendra Singh believes the strikers need to buck up
Pakistan suffered a setback when their captain, Muhammad Rizwan Sr limped off the pitch with a hamstring injury and did not play any more role in the game.
Asian Games gold medallists Japan scored a 5-0 victory over hosts Oman in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
Irfan Jr scored the Match-Winner for Pakistan against Malaysia
Harmanpreet scores hat-trick for India; Japan split points with Pakistan
Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick to give India a 4-1 victory over Korea on Wednesday in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018.
Two-time champions Pakistan banked on Mubashar Ali’s penalty corner conversion to earn a 1-1 draw with Asian Games gold medallists Japan
The AHF, on Tuesday, announced it’s decision to showcase their gratitude by naming His Excellency Sheikh Sa’ad bin Mohammed bin Said al Mardhouf al Sa’adi for the President Award
This is Korea’s first victory after three losses in the preliminary round-robin league of the six-nation competition, providing the Koreans a glimmer of hope to make the semi-finals.
India and Malaysia played a draw in a fast-paced encounter at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
Korea twice rallied from the arrears to post a 4-2 victory over a fighting Oman in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy
Penalty corner shooter Aleem Bilal scored a hat-trick to boost Pakistan to an
8-1 victory over hosts Oman in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
Malaysia had to work hard for their third successive victory in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, overcoming South Korea 4-2 to secure a place in the semi-finals
Impressed with India’s skills and determination, Aikman says India’s attacking style is a sight to watch.
Polytan is a proud partner of the Asian Hockey Federation and keen to promote the growth of hockey throughout the region, from grassroots through to the elite.
Indian coach Harendra Singh was pleased by his team who had executed the game-plan. “The way we played was good. We played to a plan and did not allow Japan’s team to play in a certain manner,” said Harendra.
Indian Men’s hockey team Chief Coach Harendra Singh wants the strikers to sharpen up and take less time in making decisions.
Titleholders India rallied after conceding a goal in the opening minute to post a 3-1 victory over Pakistan. Earlier, Asian Games champions Japan got into winning form with a 2-0 victory over South Korea.
Titleholders India rallied after conceding a goal in the opening minute to win against Pakistan 3-1 in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
Asian Games gold medallists Japan got into winning form with a 2-0 victory over South Korea in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018
“Oman’s players have the potential to stand up against top sides. They just need to keep focus and mentally brace for the challenge,” says Zaman, a former Pakistan captain
Two-time winners Pakistan began their Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 campaign with a 3-1 victory over South Korea, while Asian Games silver medallists Malaysia had to work hard for their 3-1 victory over a fighting Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here today.
Malaysia posted their second successive victory when they prevailed 3-1 over a fighting Oman in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here today.
Two-time winners Pakistan began their Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 campaign with a 3-1 victory over South Korea at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here today.
Three goals from young striker Dilpreet Singh enabled India with a victory over hosts Oman, two early penalty corner strikes paved the way for Malaysia’s 3-0 victory over Asian Games gold medallists Japan
Young striker Dilpreet Singh scored a hat trick as India started their campaign of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 title with a victory over hosts Oman
Malaysia posted a sound 3-0 victory over Japan in the opening encounter of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex
Japan will take on Malaysia in the opening match at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Muscat 2018 while India plays hosts Oman in the second match of the day.
The course program consisted of theory sessions and practical training. There were interesting discussions on the application of rules with regard to the aerial ball receiving, application of the 5m rule in crucial areas and impact of video umpiring on the outcome of some of the matches.
Ipoh, Malaysia: The Raja Ashman Shah AHF Hockey Academy National Technical Official/Judges course was conducted in Ipoh, Malaysia from the 12th to the 14th of September with more than 20 individuals participating in the 3-day course.
The Hero ACT has matches involved that have high intensity, pride and rankings at stake. The crowds are likely to witness some of the best hockey being played globally, in their home country.
The 2018 Sultan of Johor Cup is set to begin from the 6th to the 13th of October in Johor Baru, Malaysia. The tournament is a high profile event, as it features 3 of the top Asian sides that will go head-to-head with Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
The tournament was a 4-way fight between World Numbers 1 and 2, Australia and Argentina with the finalists of the Asian Games 2018, Japan and Malaysia.
The FIH AHF Raja Ashman Shah Academy National Coaching Course is scheduled to be conducted from the 26th of September to the 1st of October in Pyongyang, DPR Korea. The course is being conducted by Mr. Lim Chiow Chuan.
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy is all set to take place in Muscat, Oman from the 18th of October 2018. The event will feature hosts Oman and the top 5 sides of Asia. With Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Oman, and India to compete in Muscat, the stakes could not be higher.
The 2018 Darwin International hockey open is set to begin from tomorrow. The event is taking place in Darwin Australia. Team Japan, Malaysia, and Argentina will partake in the tournament, besides the hosts. The Hockey Open is set to commence from the 18th till the 22nd of September. Each team in the Hockey Open plays one match against each of the remaining teams, which will be the basis for qualifying for the final.
The SOMPO Cup, taking place in Osaka Japan, has reached its end, with Japan’s Women Hockey Team putting up yet another stellar performance to win the 4 nation tournament. Besides Japan, the teams taking part in the Cup were Korea, Australia and the United States.
Sardar Singh, the former captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, is a name familiar to many. Sardar Singh has announced to retire from professional hockey after having served the Indian Senior Team for more than 12 years. Mr. Singh made his debut against Pakistan back in 2006 and since then has achieved significant milestones both individually and collectively.
In today’s day, it is highly improbable, if not impossible, to witness a game of hockey without witnessing a penalty corner. In professional hockey, from several hours, days to months are put in to perfect the penalty corners. Teams all across wish to establish penalty corner specialists. While the revamping of the game has brought with it numerous changes, one change that has also tagged along is the common use of drag flicks in hockey.
The FIH-AHF Raja Ashman Shah Coaching Course was conducted in Yangon, Myanmar from the 24thto the 28thof August.
Jakarta was chosen as the destination for this year’s meeting with an agenda to discuss the AHF’s journey that was carried out keeping its vision in mind for the present as well as the future.
The AHF recently conducted its development and engagement committee meeting in Jakarta that was attended by the Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of Mr. Yokoyama Hide, with the aim to further enhance the impact and reach of hockey developmental activities within Asia.
With the Asian Games coming to an end, one thing everyone seems to be interested in is as to which team has made its way to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
1st September, when the 3rd shot was converted at the shootout at the GBK stadium in Jakarta, the Japan Men’s team had been declared Gold medalists at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta Palembang.
China’s upward progression in the tournament ended on a high as they edged Korea 2-1 in the bronze medal match of the women’s Hockey event of the Asian Games in Jakarta.
Defending champion and world number 5 India clinched the bronze medals in the men’s hockey event at the Asian Games after a 2-1 win over Pakistan at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
6 of the best Men’s Asian teams will lock horns to prove their mettle at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Oman from the 18th to the 28th of October 2018.
Jakarta: Japan won their first ever gold medal in men’s Hockey when they defeated Malaysia 3-1 in a shootout after the match ended 6-6 in regulation time at the GBK Hockey Stadium in Jakarta.
Samurai Japan proved their mettle as the deserving team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, although they were automatic qualifiers by virtue of being hosts.
JAKARTA: Japan finally after 36 years won the gold medal at the Asian Games in the women’s hockey event at the GBK Hockey Stadium here.
Japan continued their ways as they clinch a 1-0 victory in the semi-final with against Pakistan at the GBK Hockey Stadium. This is their first ever final in the Asian Games and they will meet Malaysia in the final on Saturday.
Malaysia defeated India 7-6 in a nail-biting shootout to book their place in the Final of the Asian Games.
Thailand came back from a goal down to beat Indonesia 2-1 and clinch 9th place in the Men’s Hockey Event at the Asian Games 2018.
India qualified for the final of the women’s Hockey competition when they edged China 1-0 at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Japan, ranked 14 in the world beat South Korea 2-0 in the women’s first semi-final at the Asian Games at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Jakarta: Indonesia finished in seventh place in the women’s hockey event when they defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the classification play-off at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Japan fought their way into the semifinals of the Asian Games by edging Korea 3-2 in a thrilling match at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Pakistan topped the table and moved on to the semi-final battle with a 5-0 win over Bangladesh in their final Group B match at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
The Asian number 1s, India with a convincing win over Sri Lanka; 20-0 at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Malaysia brushed aside the challenge from Oman to secure their semi-final place in the Asian Games.
JAKARTA: Thailand chalked up their first win in Group B in the Asian Games here with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Kazakhstan at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Indonesia chalked up their first ever win in the Asian Games series when they downed Hong Kong, China 3-2 in their final Group A match at the BK Hockey Stadium.
Japan booked their place in the semi-finals of the women’s competition after their win against China 4-2 at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta.
JAKARTA: For the Indonesians, who are playing in only their second Asian games, scoring the goal was an achievement. In the opening game, they India. They last played in the 1962 Games which were also held in Jakarta.
Malaysia had another easy win, this time beating Thailand 10-0 at the GBK Hockey Stadium in Jakarta.
Jakarta: Koji ‘Alexander’ Murafushi, Olympic Hammer Throw Champion (Gold Athens 2004, Bronze London 2012) made an appearance at the GBK Hockey Stadium during the 18th Asian Games 2018! The two-time Asian Games Gold Medalist (Bangkok 1998 and Busan 2002) took to the field with Chief Executive of the Asian Hockey Federation, Dato Tayyab Ikram, for a quick one-on-one session for the crowds.
JAKARTA: Former champions South Korea turned in a comfortable performance to beat Sri Lanka 8-0 in a Group A match at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
India showed no mercy as they hammered Kazakhstan 21-0 in the women’s competition at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Former champions South Korea were restricted to a five-goal margin victory by Asian Games debutants Indonesia at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: China warmed up for their Asian challenge with a 9-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Group A match in the women’s hockey event at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Japan moved closer to a semi-final berth in Group A of the women’s hockey event after a 6-0 win over Hong Kong China at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Jakarta: It was a harsh day for the hosts Indonesia as they were undone by the masters from India, who inflicted them with a 17-0 defeat at the GBK Hockey Stadium in Jakarta.
Malaysia routed Kazakhstan 16-2 to launch their campaign for the gold medal of the men’s Hockey competition at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Jakarta: Bangladesh edged Oman 2-1 in a closely contested Group B match at the GBK Hockey Stadium in Jakarta.
JAKARTA: On a day of high scoring matches, Japan joined the fray with 11-0 victory over Sri Lanka in Group A at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Former champions Pakistan began their men hockey campaign on a winning note as they thumped Thailand 10-0 in their opening Group B match at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Jakarta: South Korea put in a spectacular performance as they beat Hong Kong China 11-0 in the opening men’s hockey event in the Asian Games.
Jakarta: India put eight goals past Indonesia in their group A opener at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
Malaysia defeated Hong Kong 8-0 in the Women’s Pool A Hockey competition at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Japan started their women’s hockey campaign in earnest when the routed Chinese Taipei 11-0 in their opening Group A match at the GBK Hockey Stadium.
JAKARTA: Kazakhstan registered a 3-1 win over Thailand in a Group B match at the women’s hockey event of the Asian Games at the GBK hockey stadium
The hosts have all to play for in front of their home fans at the prestigious GBK Stadium, Jakarta. Indonesia open their campaign against the mighty Indian Eves in the women category, which might as well be the biggest challenge for them at the Asian Games.
JAKARTA: The elite men’s hockey teams of Asia go into battle for an Asian Games podium finish, but their eyes will be on only the gold color as they seek to cement their berth to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Jakarta: With only three days remaining in the tournament, Jakarta is heating up to host one of the most anticipated hockey tournaments in the calendar year. The players have unpacked their bags, checked into the village and have started training on the pitches. From the looks of it, they are here to win. Both Pool A and Pool B of the Men’s and Women’s Event looks competitive, but the winner takes it all, a place in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The National Umpiring Course, as part of the AHF Development, Coaching and Education Program 2018, was conducted from the 1stto 5thof August in Myanmar. The Coaching Course was organized by the Myanmar Hockey Federation and conducted by the former World Cup and the Olympics umpire Mr. Rashad Mahmood Butt.
Muscat: The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) is pleased to announce the match schedule and releases the event logo for Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2018 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from 18 to 28 October.
London: The biggest event in Women’s Hockey starts tomorrow! China (WR: 8), South Korea (WR: 9), India (WR: 10), and Japan (WR: 12) will be participating in the 14th edition of the prestigious event.
Nantou, Chinese Taipei: After the success of the AHF National Umpiring Course, Chinese Taipei Hockey Association organizes the National Coaching Course which will be held between the 20th and 23rd of July. FIH Expert Mr. Seugnjin Yoo will conduct this course that aims to introduce international best practices and techniques in the booming hockey family of Chinese Taipei.
Jakarta: The fixtures for the Asian Games 2018 Jakarta-Palembang have been announced. The 18th edition of the Asian Games will see the highest ever number of participating teams in the history of Hockey Competitions at the Asian Games. 21 Teams from 14 countries will go head to head in the Men’s and Women’s categories in 60 matches over a course of 14 days. The winners of the Men’s and Women’s categories will book their place in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. All matches will be played in the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nantou, Taiwan: National Umpiring Couse, Chinese Taipei is underway in Nantou, Taiwan. Chinese Taipei Hockey Association, in collaboration with Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy and in light of the AHF Development and Education Program 2018, conducted the three day National Umpiring Course. Over 24 candidates, including current professional umpires and upcoming umpiring professionals, are participating in the program.
Muscat: The official schedule for the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy has been announced by the Asian Hockey Federation. The tournament will commence from the 18th of October, and the final will be played on the 28th of October. Asian Champions and Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy Silver Medalists, India, two time Asian Champions Trophy winners Pakistan, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, and Oman will go head to head in the 10-day event.
Breda: Earlier today, Pakistan suffered a defeat at the hands of the world number three side, Belgium. The loss leaves Pakistan at the bottom of the table and will contest for the 5th/6th position at their final match of the tournament. The Asian Champions India are on level points with the hosts, the Netherlands in third, and the two teams will compete against each other, in which the winner will book its -place in the final to face the reigning champions and world number 1, Australia.
The prestigious annual FIH Awards will be presented later this year at the FIH Congress Meeting New Dehli India.
Afghanistan: The International Olympic day was celebrated under the title of Peace and solidarity in Afghanistan on June 23rd. Despite security threats and limited facilities, hundreds of athletes and sports founders participated in the event with enthusiasm.
Singapore: The 4-day program, Technical Officials Course, concludes in Singapore. 14 participants from 8 countries received certifications from the AHF Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy, which strives to enhance the standards of, and the development of, hockey professionals in Asia. The course was conducted by Ms. Elisabeth Fuerst, Mr. Bjron, and Mr. Mathavan Devadas.
Breda: India won their second match of the event by beating Argentina by 2 – 1. Pakistan, and especially the goalkeeper, Imran Butt, played brilliantly but failed to take their chances as they lost to Australia by 2-1. The hosts secured their first win of the event by beating Belgium 4-0.
Breda: The Asian giants started the tournament and gave this final edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy the perfect inauguration. The match ended 4-0 in the Blue’s favor, however, both teams played a terrific end-to-end game with lots of created chances. The hosts, Netherlands were undone by Peillat and Matias Paredes, Argentina defeated the Netherlands by 2-1. The final match of the day saw the world number-one side Australia clashed with the world number 3, Belgium. An exhilarating display of performance was presented by both the teams, in a match which ended 3-3.
Singapore: AHF Raja Ashman Shah Academy in collaboration with Singapore Hockey Federation has organized a Technical Officials course. The course commenced from the 21st of June. FIH Experts, Elisabeth Furst, Bjorn Isberg, and Mathavan Devadas are conducting the 4-day course.
The world will come together in the celebration of the Olympic Day on the 23rd of June this year. The Olympic Day is an annual affair and is much more than just a sports event. It is a day for the world to get active, learn about Olympic values and discover new sports. it allows the global community to come together and integrate with one another. The spirit of the Olympics is spread across communities and across borders – a message of positivity, harmony, and great good is the basis of such an event.
Breda: Arguably the biggest sporting rivalry in the history of Hockey has been that of India and Pakistan. The neighbors have always promised high paced, high tempo, and aggressive display of skills. The stakes are always high and the crowd is always on its feet! The much-awaited match between Pakistan and India will be held on the 23rd of June, and will be the inaugural match of the Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy!
Breda: The final edition of the prestigious Hockey Champions Trophy will start from the 21st of June in the heart of Netherlands. 6 teams, namely; India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Australia, Germany, and Belgium, will go head to head in the 12 day event to claim a podium spot in the last playoffs of an event that has been etched into the souls of hockey professionals and followers alike.
Dhaka: The Bangladesh National Coaching Course commenced yesterday. FIH Trainer and Coach, Mr. Seungjin Yoo is conducting the course while Mr. Ashiquezzaman and Mr. Moududur Rahman Shuvo are the course coordinators. A total of 23 participants have signed up for the course. Participants will get a chance to learn and interact with one of the leading FIH Trainers till the 6th of June!
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Under the umbrella of AHF Development and Education Program 2018, and in collaboration with Bangladesh Hockey Federation, AHF will conduct a National Coaching Course in Dhaka, between the 3rd – 7th of June 2018. FIH High-Performance Coach, Mr. Suengjin Yoo, has been appointed as the conductor for the national course.
Pyongyang, DPR Korea: 28 Participants get certified at the FIHA-AHF National Umpiring Course conducted by FIH Umpire Ms. Yuen Ki Yau.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Hockey Federation (QHF), in collaboration with International Hockey Federation Academy (FIHA) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), organized a National Level 1 Coaching and Foundation Level Umpiring Course between the 23rd and the 26th of May 2018. 25 participants received certifications at the end of the course and joined the ranks of qualified Coaches and Umpires in the hockey family. Participants included professional coaches, multi-sports trainers, and school personal education teachers. The diverse pool of participants was to ensure the development of hockey at all levels in Qatar.
Donghae: Korea lift the trophy of the 2018 Donghae Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, beating India by 1 – 0 in the Final match of the tournament. It is the third title for Korea in four appearances at the event, making them the leader in the trophies table. China defeated Malaysia by 2 – 0 to win Bronze.
Donghae: Finalists, India and Korea, drew their round-robin tie 1 – 1, while China won their match against Japan 2 – 0, and will play Malaysia in the Bronze medal games tomorrow.
Donghae: India won three out of their three matches, beating Malaysia 3-2 in the latest encounter. Korea confirmed their spot as well by defeated China 3 – 1 in a thrilling match. The two teams will play the final on the 20th of May, however, they are yet to face each other in the round-robin tie, which is scheduled to be held on the 19th of May.
Donghae: India showed their class by beating Asia’s number 1 ranked team China by 3 – 1 in the second match of the day. Malaysia defeated Japan 3-2 in a closely contested match and picked up three points, their first of the tournament.
Donghae: India and Korea secure wins on the opening day of the tournament. India defeated Japan by 4 – 1 thanks to a hattrick from Navneet Kaur. In the second match, Korea defeated Malaysia by 3-1.
Donghae, Korea: The much awaited, 5th Edition of the Champions Trophy starts today in the partly cloudy setting of Donghae City! Reigning Champions India will take on the Bronze Medalists of the 2016 Edition of the tournament, Japan, in the opening match of the day.
Raja Ashman Shah Academy goes to Singapore next! The Regional Technical Officials Course will be held in Singapore between the 21st-24th of June 2018, alongside FIH Hockey Series Open Men’s and Women’s Singapore. FIH Experts Mr. Bjorn Isberg, Ms. Elisabeth Fuerst, and Mathavan Devadas will conduct the course.
Bangkok: Most of the teams have arrived and the stage is set! 11 Men’s and 9 Women’s teams will go head to head in a thrilling, 5-day Hockey 5’s event. The tournament will start on the 25th of April. A total of 58 matches will be played over the course of the tournament, at the end of which, 2 top Men’s and Women’s teams will qualify for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires.
Bangkok: Ahead of the Asian Youth Olympic Games Qualifiers starting from the 25th of April, Thailand Hockey Association held a press conference. AHF Chief Executive Dato Tayyab Ikram, and President Thailand Hockey Association, Mr. Chaiyapak Siriwat lead the proceedings. Event officials, media representatives, and the host nations participating squad attended the press conference, which presented the details of the event, and what fans may look forward to.
The Hockey event will be held between the 5th and the 14th of April. Women’s teams will clash first with thrilling matches to look forward to, which include; India v Wales, Scotland v New Zealand, England v South Africa, and Australia v Canada. In the men’s category, Pakistan will face Wales, followed by a match between South Africa and Scotland. Top two team from each pool of each category will qualify for the Semi-finals which will be held on the 12th of April for Women and 13th of April for Men. The final for both categories will be Saturday, 14th of April.
Bahrain Hockey, under the official recognition of Asian Hockey Federation organized the Mini Olympics 2018 Inter School Hockey event. A total of 5 teams from three schools, namely; Sacred Hear School, Shaikha Hesaa Girls’ School, and St. Christopher School, participated in the event. St. Christopher’s Leafs won Gold, St Christopher’s Lighting won Silver, while Shaikha Hessa Purple won Bronze.
Bangladesh, top ranked team for the event at no. 30, Thailand (world no. 47), Oman and (world no. 32) and Sri Lanka (world no. 38) qualify for the semi-finals of the Men’s Asian Games Qualifiers at the end of the group stages matches. With that, they confirm a place for the main event, Asian Games 2018 Jakarta, which will commence from the 18th of August. With only one more spot to be filled, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, will compete to secure fifth place in the coming two days.
Australia emerged as Champions of the 2017 Azlan Shah Cup by defeating England 2-1 in the final. It was the 10th title for the Aussies who have made 15 finals since the inaugural tournament in 1983. England end the campaign with Silver and Argentina win Bronze.
120 participants from over 30 countries participated in 5 coaching and umpiring courses between 28th February and 8th March, 2018 in Ipoh Malaysia. Level 2 and Level 3 Coaching Courses, Level 2 Umpiring Course, Educators Course and Umpiring manager courses were covered in this years editions of the annual program which is held along side the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Over 10, highly decorated and accomplished trainers conducted the course including, FIHA senior trainer and Japan’s Head Coach, Seigfried Aikman, FIHA senior educator Mike Joyce, and many more.
Malaysia pulled off a shock 2–1 win over reigning Olympic Champions Argentina. The win moved Malaysia to second spot in the standings with six points, the same with Argentina but the host team have a better goal advantage. The three points will now give Malaysia a chance to vie for a place in the final provided they defeat India and England in their last two matches.
Australia and Argentina continued their winning ways by registering wins over Malaysia and Ireland respectively as India and England picked up their first points in day two of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. A total of 14 goals, one short of the first day, were scored but the quality of matches was even better, as there was no great disparity amongst the teams. Play resumes on Tuesday as the European neighbors, England and Ireland open the day, followed by India taking on a strong Australian side, both of which play a very fast paced attacking game. Last but not the least, the hosts will take on Argentina and try to break the defenses and hope not to give away any shot corners.
Ipoh, Malaysia: The opening day of the 27th Edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah went as promised; End-to-end, thrilling, action packed 180 mins of action. What was interesting to note was that all matches saw five goals being scored. First up were Olympic champions Argentina who edged Asia Cup champions India 3-2 in a rain disrupted match and that was followed by an emphatic 4-1 by Australia over England. And when the crowds started filling up the stands in the final match between home side Malaysia and Ireland, which saw the Malaysians win comfortably by 4-1.
The 27th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup gets underway in Ipoh, Malaysia from March 3 to March 10. Six world class teams will battle for honors in the world’s longest running invitational tournament that was inaugurated in 1983. The trophy, named after the late Sultan Azlan Shah, a prime mover for Hockey in Malaysia and Asia will see the participation of current world number one ranked team Australia, 2016 Rio Olympic Gold medalists Argentina, England, Asia Cup champions India, debutants Ireland and hosts, Malaysia.
The schedule for the fifth edition of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy has been announced. The tournament will be held in Donghae City, Korea, between the 13th and 20th of May 2018. China, India, Malaysia, Korea and Japan will participate in this prestigious event. Click here for more details.
Ipoh, Malaysia: It was the first day of the Level 3 Coaching Course of the FIH-AHF Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy. 29 participants attended seminars and lectures by some of the worlds top-most coaches and educators.
Malaysia: 2018 FIHA-AHF Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy courses commenced today with a ‘Level 3 Coaching Course’, in Impiana Hotel, Ipoh. 27 participants are set to partake in the four day educational, as well as practical, development course. These participants include upcoming hockey professionals from Sri Lanka, Iran and Hong Kong, as well as, experienced coaches of teams with the likes of Pakistan.
Bhubaneswar, India: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the pools and match schedule for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, taking place in India between Wednesday 28 November and Sunday 16 December 2018.
On behalf of International Hockey Federation (FIH) and England Hockey (EH), Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) is pleased to announce the initiation of Media Accreditation process for Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup 2018, London England. Below is the official Media Release, published by FIH and EH, in regards to the same.
The 27th Edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will commence from the 3rd of March 2018, and will showcase the talent of some of the best athletes in the world. England, the reigning champions, will surely seek to retain the title and take their form into the prime events of 2018, including the Vitality Hockey World Cup 2018, Bhubaneswar. Australia, the leading title holders for the event, with 9 titles to their name, will look to extend the lead even further. The Olympic Champions, Argentina, are also set to participate in the tournament, who will look to show their dominance at the topmost level of the sport.
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat: Japan (FIH World Ranking 16) beat Pakistan (world number 13) 3-2 in the Final match of the tournament. Pakistan finished on top of their rivals in the round robin contest, but could not dominate their opponents in the finale.
Halfway through the event, world number 13, Pakistan, and world number 16, Japan, are tied at the top with equal points as well as an equal goal difference; the two teams drew two all in the head to head tie, and won three nil each against the hosts, Oman (world number 32). With three more matches and final still to be played (on the 20th of February), here is a recap of the tournament thus far.
Iran only lost one match (semi-final against Germany) out of a total of 8 played at the main event. Ranked currently at world number 7, Iran drew against Austria (world number 2), won against Russia (world number 4), and against Czech Republic (world number 6) at the event. Their campaign started with a 5-1 victory over Switzerland followed by a draw against Belgium (3-3) at the opening day of the World Cup 2018. On the second day, the Asian Champions drew against a strong Austrian side (Indoor Hockey World Cup 2018 Champions) followed by a win over South Africa (6-3). Iran played Russia in the last game of the group stages, winning by 4 goals to 3. Iran finished on level points along-side Austria atop Pool B in the Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup 2018. Iran took on Czech Republic in the quarter finals which ended 2-2 at the buzzer. Iran won the match on shoot-out, owing to heroics from Sasan Hatami Nejad (Iran Goalkeeper) who only allowed one shoot to pass him by. The host nation, Germany, proved to be too strong and overcame Iran with a 6-2 victory.
Incredible Iran move through to the semi-finals at the Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup 2018, after a remarkable unbeaten streak in the tournament thus far. The quarter-final against Czech Republic was an action packed, end to end, drama fest, in which both teams played their hearts out.
Prolific Iran have won two and drawn two at the Indoor Hockey World Cup 2018. In their first match of Day 2, Iran took an early two goal lead against Austria. The disciplined Iran Men’s side held Austria back, however, the opposition, ranked world no 2, showed their class by gaining a 3-2 lead over the Asian Champions. Iran, with high spirits kept attacking until Navid Taherirad equalized with splendid diving push into the bottom right corner at the end of a strong solo run. In their second match, against South Africa, Iran won with a comfortable 6-3 scoreline at the buzzer. With all to play for in Pool B as every team, apart from South Africa, can qualify for the quarter finals, Iran will take on a strong Russian team on the third day of the prime event.
The fifth edition of the tournament kicked off with a bang in Max-Schmeling-Halle, Am Falkpl., Berlin, Germany. 24 matches showcased an action packed match-day with a 192 goals in the opening day alone, for both, Men’s and Women’s categories.
The Asian Hockey Federation are very pleased to announce AHF International High Performance Goal Keeper Training & Coaching Course 14-16 March 2018 which will be held alongside the Men’s Asian Games 2018 Qualifier Muscat , Oman 8-17 March 2018.
The fifth edition of the Indoor Hockey World Cup will be hosted in Berlin, Germany between 7th – 11th February 2018. In the Men’s category, Kazakhstan will face Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, Poland, Germany and Czech Republic in Pool A. In Pool B, Iran will go head to head against Austria, Belgium, Russia, South Africa and Switzerland. In the Women’s category, Kazakhstan will take on Poland, ranked world number 5 and a strong Netherlands side, who are the reigning champions and ranked at number 3, in the first day of the event.
National Umpiring course was conducted between 23rd and 28th January 2018 under the AHF Development and Education Program 2018. The course conductor was former Pakistan Hockey International, Dilawar Bhatti. During the program, 25 umpires were engaged, including 15 men and 10 women. The course was a Level 1 Umpiring educational course, focused on educating the youth on prospects for Technical Officials not only in Asia, but also internationally.
The 5th edition of the biennial event will take place at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Oman will host the event for the first time since the introduction of the tournament in 2011. The tournament will take place from October 18 to 28, 2018, and will be titled the ‘Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2018’.
Belgium became the gold medalist for both legs of the tournament. India, being unbeaten in the Round Robin of both legs lost both the finals at the hands of the world number 3. The Black sticks won Bronze in the first leg while Japan recovered and secured a podium position in the second leg of the event.
The second leg of the 2018 4 Nations Invitational Tournament will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand between 24 – 28 January. Olympic silver medalists Belgium, Asian Champions India, New Zealand and Japan, are the four participating nations.
Under the AHF Education & Development Program 2018 Cambodia National umpiring Course will be held from 21-25 January in Phnom Penh. Cambodia. Former International Mr. Dilawar Hussain Bhatti appointed as course conductor of Umpiring Course .
The top four teams in the final ranking of the Women’s Asian Games Qualifier Bangkok 2018 will qualify for participation in the women’s hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games, taking place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, from 18 August to 2 September 2018. However, Korea, China, India, Japan and Malaysia are qualified automatically based on the final ranking of the previous Asian Games’ women’s hockey competition.
Under the AHF Development and Education Program 2017 Tajikistan National Coaching Course was being held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. FIH Coach Educator Mr. Zahid Ali was appointed as Coaching Course Conductor. 18 participants took park in the course which delivers a positive message to the officials nearing the end of the year. Ms. Ekaterina Yousoova was appointed as the local coordinator. A closing ceremony was held in the NOC Head Quarter with attendance by Mr. Muhammadsho Abdullzodo, Secretary General NOC.
The venue and dates have been confirmed for the Women Asian Champions Trophy 2018 and the hosts will be Korea! The city of DongHae will be the center stage for the big event. Korea hosted the Women Asian Champions Trophy in 2010 in Busan when hosts won the tournament in the final against Japan.
Host nation India caused a massive upset on the first of two days of quarter-final action at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Final Bhubaneswar 2017, while title holders Australia also claimed a place in the competition final four at the Kalinga Stadium.
Under the AHF Development and Education Program 2017 Myanmar National Coaching Course Level 2 is being held in Yangoon, Myanmar. FIH Coach Educator Mr. Zahid Ali was appointed as Coaching Course Conductor. 25 participants took park in the course which delivers a positive message to the officials nearing the end of the year. The President of Myanmar Hockey Federation Htaw Saw Lulu was opening the ceremony today at the national stadium.
Chinese Taipei was the far more dominating team within the tournament as they proved it with a 30 goal difference to take the top spot at the concluding match at the Men’s Asian Challenge 2017, Yangoon, Myanmar.
Voting has now opened for this year’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Stars Awards, celebrating the athletes, coaches and umpires who have lit up the world of hockey this year.
Fuelled by a passionate home crowd and fresh from their superb title success at the Asia Cup in October, India are also expected to be a serious threat in Pool B. The Asia Cup victory was the perfect start to the tenure of new Head Coach Sjoerd Marijne, who will be hoping his side can reproduce that excellent form in the Kalinga Stadium. With a third-place finish at June’s Hero Hockey World League Semi-Final in London and a bronze medal at August’s Rabo EuroHockey Championship in Amsterdam, England are another team that have every reason to feel optimistic about their chances of success in Bhubaneswar.
AHF Development and Umpiring Education Program 2018 in cooperation with Myanmar Hockey Federation is holding a National Umpiring Conference in Yangon, Myanmar on the 30th November 2017.
Tactical nous won out in the bronze medal match as Korea won their first Hockey World League Final medal with a composed victory over the world number two team, England. In the opening quarter of the bronze medal defence, Korea continued to surprise as they defied their status as lowest-ranked team at the tournament to take the lead against England.
With just over four months to go until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, taking place between 5-14 April, the Pools and match schedule have been released, and there are some intriguing match-ups in store for the teams and fans.
Men’s Asian Challenge 2017 hockey competition will be hosted in Yangon Myanmar from 25 November to 2 December.
Netherlands continued their dominant form with a win against Korea whilst USA secured their first win in what was the last Pool A matches of the Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final 2017 being held at Harbour Hockey Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
FIH-AHF DPR Korea National Coaching Course was held from 4-9 November 2017 in Pyongyang, DPR Korea. FIHA Educator Mr. Arif Ali was appointed as Coaching Course Conductor.
Mr. Jang Kil Ryong president DPR Korea hockey took the opportunity to express his gratitude towards the AHF:
The latest International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hero World Rankings have been revealed following the conclusion of the 2017 Continental Championships’ cycle.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team create history as they beat China in a tense shootout to lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2017 after 13 years and qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup as Continental Champions here at Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium in Japan.
FIHA-AHF Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy Coaching Course DPR Korea 4-9 November 2017
The first Semi Finalist; China beat Korea 3-2 in the highly anticipated match. The Chinese eves were rocked in the 6th minute when Hyejin Cho scored in the opening minutes. Meiyu Liang equalized in the 28th minute with a strike that beat the goalie.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team got off to a great start against their match with Malaysia at the Women’s Asia Cup 2017 in Kakamigahara, Japan. The team led by Rani dominated against Malaysia but the goals came in late, India won by 2 goals.
India, Korea and Japan take comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Women’s Asia Cup 2017
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team won their third match of the 7th Sultan of Johor Cup 2017 with a convincing 22-0 win against USA at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium here today.
Pakistan were in their true elements as they clinically demolished the Korean side 6-3 to end their Hero Asia Cup 2017 campaign with a Bronze Medal.
Malaysia held their nerve till the final hooter to make the Hero Asia Cup 2017 Final with a 1-1 draw against Korea here at the Moulana Bhashani National Stadium.
India booked their berth in the Final of the Hero Asia Cup 2017 with a convincing 4-0 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super 4s match here today at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium.
China beat Oman 3-2 in a closely fought encounter to end their Hero Asia Cup 2017 campaign in the 7th place.
Japan beat Bangladesh 4-0 to end their campaign at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 in the 5th position.
Even as hockey fans around the world gear up for yet another exciting India Vs Pakistan encounter on Saturday here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 Super 4s stage, Indian team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne stated that his team will be focused on improving their performance from their previous outing where they beat them 3-1 in the Pool stage.
It was a Diwali blockbuster in Dhaka as a resilient Indian men’s hockey team edged out Malaysia 6-2 in their Super 4s match to stay on course to make the Hero Asia Cup 2017 Final here at the Moulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan and Korea played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their second match of the Super 4s stage in the Hero Asia Cup 2017 here today at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium in Dhaka.
Japan and Oman played out an entertaining encounter in their classification match at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 here on Wednesday. It was Japan who emerged victorious with a 5-3 win against a spirited Oman team.
India held their nerve till the last hooter to hold defending Champions Korea to a 1-1 draw in their first Super 4s match here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 on Wednesday.
Malaysia started their Super 4s stage of the Hero Asia Cup 2017 campaign with a narrow 3-2 victory over Pakistan here today at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium in Dhaka.
The Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, Bangladesh, his Excellency Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday felicitated the Indian Men’s Hockey Team who are here for the prestigious Hero Asia Cup 2017. The event organized at the Indian High Commission also saw Mr Tayyab Ikram, Chief Executive, Asian Hockey Federation, grace the occasion.
As the Hero Asia Cup 2017 inches closer to an exciting summit clash on Sunday, October 22, Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Korea who have qualified for the Super 4s stage are gearing up for top-quality action to ensure a spot in the final.
Defending Champions Korea outclassed China with a 4-1 win here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 at the Moulana Bhashani Hockey National Stadium on Monday.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Monday announced the appointment of Mr. Shafiullah Al Munir as the Chairman of newly-formed AHF Event Strategy and Development Committee.
Malaysia notched up a formidable 7-1 win against Oman in their last Pool B match here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 being held at the Moulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Monday.
India survived a close encounter with nemesis Pakistan to continue their winning streak in the Hero Asia Cup 2017 here in Dhaka.
Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Saturday signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the Oman Hockey Association who have been chosen as the host nation for the Men’s Asian Games Qualifier 2018.
Malaysia were outstanding in their effort to beat defending champions Korea 2-1 in an exciting Pool B encounter here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 being held at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
China overcame a stiff challenge from Oman to win 2-1 in their Hero Asia Cup 2017 Pool B clash here at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
It’s Super Sunday once again when Indian men’s hockey team will take on Pakistan in a high-voltage encounter here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 in Dhaka.
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team continued to dominate at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 as they won 7-0 against hosts Bangladesh in their Pool A match here at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Friday.
Pakistan and Japan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Pool A encounter here at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 held at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium, Dhaka on Friday.
In the second match of the day, defending Champions Korea overcame an early 0-1 setback to beat Oman 7-2 in their opening game of the Hero Asia Cup 2017 here at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Thursday.
Malaysia began their campaign at the Hero Asia Cup 2017 with a strong 5-0 win against China in their Pool B match here at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
It was the Pakistan vs hosts Bangladesh match that enthralled the local audience on the opening day of the Hero Asia Cup 2017 here at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Wednesday.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team started off their Hero Asia Cup 2017 campaign with a 5-1 win over Japan here at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium today. SV Sunil (3′), Lalit Upadhyay (22′), Ramandeep Singh (33′), Harmanpreet Singh (35′, 48′) were the goal-scorers for India as they emerged victorious.
Asian Hockey Federation with support of hosts Bangladesh Hockey Federation and Title Sponsors Hero MotoCorp assures 12 days of exhilarating hockey starting October 11; Winner of the title will be elevated to No.1 spot in Asia and also win berth for 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup
The South Korean National Hockey team is the most successful team in Asia Cup’s history with four title wins (1993, 1999, 2009, 2013).
The Malaysian Men’s Hockey Team have enjoyed some significant victories this year which included two strong wins against India in major international tournaments.
“The prestigious event returns to Bangladesh after 32 years and I believe this will initiate a new era for hockey in the country. Hero Asia Cup 2017 is a big platform and the matches being played under floodlights, the live telecast and great level of hockey definitely opens a new horizon for the sport,” expressed Mahabub Harun, Chief Coach of Bangladesh men’s team.
Mr. Rinat said “It is great opportunity provided by Asian Hockey Federation to allocated umpiring and coaching courses for the educational development in Uzbekistan”
The Indian Men’s Hockey team will go into the Hero Asia Cup 2017 as the favourites to win the tournament as they are the highest ranked Asian team in the world. But the assignment at hand for the Indians should not be taken for granted.
The Pakistan Hockey Team has not been able to perform up to expectations in the past few years, but with a recoup that took place after a 7th-placed finish at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in London earlier this year, the record 4-time World Champions are ready to prove their mettle yet again as they go into next month’s Hero Asia Cup 2017.
‘Men’s Asian Hockey Challenge 2017’ will take place at Yangon, Myanmar, the first time hosts will team up to battle against defending champions Sri Lanka.
‘Women Asian Hockey Challenge 2017’ will take place at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, the first time hosts will team up to battle against defending champions Sri Lanka.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the pools and schedule for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Final, Bhubaneswar 2017. Seven teams who qualified through the Hockey World League Semi-Finals plus hosts India will go head to head to be crowned champions of season 3, which started back in April 2016.
‘Hero Asia Cup 2017’ will take place at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka, returning to Bangladesh for the first time since 1985. The tournament will take place from October 11 to 22, 2017, and the world will get to see the Asian Giants Collide!
The AHF congratulates Asian umpires on the lates upgrades cycle from the months of June/July:
In the Final match, Thailand defeated Indonesia 4-1 to secure the inaugural SEA Games Women’s Indoor Hockey Gold medal thanks to a hat-trick of field goals by Tikhamporn Sakunpithak (20’ 27’ 31’).
Malaysia, ranked 12th in the world began the goal feast in the first minute by Faizal Saari before goal number two and three came within a two minute interval in succession by Fitri Saari and Razie Rahim.
The Green Shirts, currently ranked 14th in the FIH Hero World Rankings, finished in seventh position in the Hero Hockey World League Semi-Final in London, meaning they faced an anxious wait to see if that was good enough to earn them qualification to the blue riband event that takes place in India next year from 28 November to 16 December.
The national men and women indoor hockey squads had their first taste of action at MITEC Hall, venue for the indoor hockey competition which got underway on August 21.
The project by the Federacion Uruguaya de Hockey sobre Cesped (Uruguay Hockey Federation) was chosen as the best one this year by an FIH Panel, with the Myanmar Hockey Federation picking up the second best activity award.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) today announced Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, as the title sponsor of the Men’s Asia Cup 2017, which will be hosted by the Bangladesh Hockey Federation.
The course was attended by 22 coaches including 4 women from three provinces and nine districts from the capital Vientiane. It was conducted in English with the assistance of a translator. Throughout the duration of the course, the participants have shown great interest and enthusiasm to learn and participated actively in classroom discussions and practical activities.
Under the Raja Ashman Shah AHF Hockey Academy Education Program 2017 Chinese Taipei National umpiring and coaching will be held from 31 July to 7 August in Changhua Chinese Taipei. FIH Coach & Educator Mr. Seung Jin Yoo Appointed as Coaching Course Conductor and FIH Umpire Manager & Educator Mr. Billy Dillon appointed as course conductor of Umpiring Course which will be held in 4 to 7 August 2017.
Saudi Arabia celebrated Olympic day on July 7 at the Ettifaq sports club. They had many players from various clubs in Saudi and also players from their neighboring country Bahrain were present with their Junior and Senior teams to celebrate Olympic day. Many friendly matches between senior club players were played out and there were also matches for the school kids. The event was organized in a very spirited manner and the importance of sports and participation for all was highlighted with great enthusiasm.
A wonderful Hockey World League Semi-Finals event drew to a close on Sunday, with USA women and the men of Belgium winning the showpiece finals in front of a capacity crowd at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Olympic silver medallists Belgium made a statement of intent with a big victory on the opening day of the men’s competition at the Hockey World League Semi-Final, where Spain and Ireland were also winners at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Following the gripping Semi-Final events in London (men) and Brussels (women), the Hockey World League roadshow moves on to South Africa. Johannesburg welcomes 20 international teams all targeting the prize of qualification for two of the sport’s most prestigious competitions – the Hockey World League Finals 2017 and the Hockey World Cups 2018.
Netherlands, China, New Zealand and Korea all qualified for the Hockey World Cup in New Zealand (17-26 November 2018), while Australia joined the four top placed teams to take their place as the fifth qualifier at the 2018 Hockey World Cup in London.
China stunned Australia when they turned on the style and saw their counter-attacking strategy pay off. The Netherlands continued their serene progress towards the semi-finals with a win over Spain; New Zealand put in a workmanlike performance to defeat Italy and Korea broke the hearts of a stadium full of Belgium fans to take the fourth semi-final place.
On 23 June the world celebrated Olympic Day – an annual occasion which is much more than just a sports event. It is a day for the world to get active, learn about Olympic values and discover new sports.
The Netherlands are the winners of the Hero Hockey World League Semi-Final, storming to a 6-1 victory over Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalists Argentina in a wonderful event final at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre on Sunday (25 June).
Mr. Tayyab Ikram, CEO AHF ““The Raja Ashman Shah AHF Hockey Academy Education Program 2017 was important for me because I believe that you can’t lead others unless you have a strong foundation based on educational resources and technical staff. Sri Lanka is essential in sustainable development of hockey in Asia”
Race for Hockey World League Final and Hockey World Cup 2018 gathers pace Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre hosts ten of the world’s best international sides.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed today the teams that will participate in a new unique global international team-sport league – the Hockey Pro League.
The AHF and Sri Lanka Hockey are pleased to announce that AHF National Coaching and Umpiring Courses will be held in Jaffna and Columbo, Sri Lanka from 18 – 28 June 2017. The event forms part of the AHF Education and Development Program 2017.
Ireland won 2 out 3 matches played against Pakistan at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club, Comber Road, Hillsborough, Co Down. This game was in marked contrast to the defence dominated battle on Thursday night that ended in a draw.
Mandeep Singh (45’) and Sardar Singh (45′) scored back-to-back goals in India’s second match at the 3 Nations Invitational Tournament.
We would like to express our gratitude for the kind hospitality and the support from Vietnam Hockey Federation in organizing this important event. Former National Coach of Japan, China & Korea FIH Coach & Educator Olympian Mr. Seung Jin Yoo conducted the coaching course.
The 3rd Indoor Qatar Hockey League was an 8 team’s round-robin competition. Stars Hockey Team claimed the title of champions after defeating Mesaieed Hockey Club on 26 May 2017 at the Aspire Dome, Qatar. Stars Hockey Team won 7 – 5 in a thrilling final match.
As the TNBMJHL wraps up we saw Tunku Mahkota Is Sports School Thunderbolt (SSTMI) teams lifted the TNBMJHL Men and Women Overall Cup at the Tun Razak Hockey Stadium.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the final line-ups for the men’s Hockey World League Semi-Finals following the conclusion of Round 2 and the subsequent update to the men’s FIH Hero World Rankings.
Great Britain enthralled fans to defeat World champions Australia 4-3 in the final of the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to lift the title for the first time as Great Britain and the second time in 23 years a British side won the title as it was England that won in 1994.
Malaysia knocks India out of the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2017 with a 1-0 win. India had needed to win by a two goal margin to play Australia in the final but never looked like scoring even though they were awarded five penalty corners.
The Asian Hockey Federation teamed up with the FIH Hockey Academy and Raja Ashman Shah AHF Hockey Academy to conduct courses. This happened alongside the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2017 from 27 April to 6 May 2017 in Ipoh, Malaysia.
FIH Event Portfolio Implementation Panel to evaluate submissions and make a final recommendation to FIH Executive Board next month Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has today announced that 15 National Associations have advanced in the selection process for the forthcoming global Home and Away League, which is due to begin in 2019.
Australia moved a step closer to their 13th Sultan Azlan Cup final after a hard earned 2-1 win over Great Britain while India edged Japan 4-3 as hosts Malaysia went down 1-0 to New Zealand. Australia lead the table with 10 points – three more then Great Britain, New Zealand and India.
Defending champions Australia and Great Britain are on 7 points with Australia occupying top spot due to superior goal difference. Australia clawed back from a goal down to defeat India 3-1
The next two match days of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will determine the fate of the six teams participating. After two matches, Australia lead the standings with four points, followed by India and Great Britain, also on four points but an inferior goal difference.
Day two of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup saw India registered a 3-0 win over New Zealand. Japan went down 3-5 to Great Britain while hosts Malaysia went down 1-6 to Australia.
The weather played havoc in the opening day of the 26th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia. A downpour caused all matches to be pushed back by two hours but when play got underway , the fans were treated to world class action.
Iran maintained their stranglehold on the men’s Indoor Asia Cup hockey for yet another year, defeating Kazakhstan 10-1 in the final at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Friday.
Six teams, led by defending champions Australia, India, Great Britain, New Zealand, Japan and hosts Malaysia will battle it out over a week for the prestigious trophy named after former Asian Hockey Federation President Sultan Azlan Shah.
Defending champions Iran set up a clash with Kazakhstan in a repeat of the last edition’s final in the men’s Indoor Asia Cup hockey after the six-time champions defeated Uzbekistan 12-2 in the first semifinal at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Thursday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday announced the composition of its commissions for 2017. For the third consecutive year, FIH Executive Board members Marijke Fleuren and Tayyab Ikram will give hockey a voice in two commissions which provide assistance to the IOC.
Hosts Qatar showed resilience and punched their way into the men’s Indoor Asia Cup hockey semifinals, beating Malaysia 5-4 in a nerve-wracking Group A match at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Wednesday.
Saudi Strikers (Green) beat MOI Bahrain Police 2-1 in the final of the friendly yournament at Ettifaq Sports Club grounds. In another event MOI Bahrain beat Saudi Strikers(Blue) 2-1 in penalty shoot outs.
Holders Iran took a step closer to the semifinals when they defeated hosts Qatar 9-3 in Group A match of the Men’s Indoor Asia Cup 2017 at the Aspire Dome on Tuesday.
Over at the women’s matches; Thailand defeated Uzbekistan by 3-1 securing a solid victory. Off to a good start were also Malaysia piling up 15 goals against China.
The Indoor Hockey Asia Cups (Men and Women) will commence this coming week! Catch the first day of matches on Monday, 24 April.
The second match at the European tour in Amsterdam Holland was against MOP Vught. It was held yesterday and saw the squad coached by Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah.
With less than 10 days to go for the commencement of the 26th Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia, ace dragflicker Rupinder Pal Singh asserted that the youngsters in the team are well-prepared to take on the challenge against top teams like Malaysia, Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand and Japan.
The India School team registered an emphatic 5-1 win against Malaysia to lift the title at the 5th Asian School Hockey Championship here at the Aishbagh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
It was a super Sunday for the Indian Senior Women’s team as they triumphed over Chile in the final of the Women’s Hockey World League Round 2 here.
FIH & AHF National Coaching Course-2017 Dhaka, Bangladesh at the National Hockey Stadium. The course was organized by Bangladesh Hockey Federation with Tahir Zaman (Senior Coach – FIH) appointed as course conductor. The Course coordinator was A. N. M Mamun Ur Rahsed.
Lively attacker Tanaka netted his ninth goal in six games with a 35th minute strike to level the match after Scott Tupper’s penalty stroke had given Canada the lead four minutes earlier. Takuro Sasaki converted a penalty corner effort in the 40th minute, a goal which proved to be the winner.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has officially launched pre-registration for tickets for the 2018 Hockey World Cups taking place in England and India next year.
The Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that there will be construction of two outdoor field hockey stadiums by 2021. An indoor hockey stadium is also to be constructed by 2019 which will accommodate estimated 1,200 seats. These stadiums will be equipped with state of the art training pitches supported by turfs in accordance with international standards.
On Thursday, 30 March 2017, the AHF Ordinary Congress, the biennial gathering of Member National Associations, took place in Muscat, Oman. Delegates and guests enjoyed a fruitful exchange of information and ideas in beautiful Muscat and enjoyed the exceptional hospitality of the Oman Hockey Association under the progressive leadership of its President Captain Talib Khamis Al Wahaibi.
Macau-Hong Kong Inter-port Cup is an annual association football match between Hong Kong and Macau. The matches are hosted by the two alternatively each year. The tournament has been around since 1937 and the world has seen more than 70 successful tournaments take place each year.
25 promising umpires of Bangladesh will be participating in this course. International umpire Mr. Salim Lucky has been appointed as local coordinator of the course. More information will be available as the course commences.
Malaysia fought back from two goals down against China to claim shoot-out victory. They claimed the final of the men’s Hockey World League Round 2 event in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A dramatic shoot-out took place at the Moulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium on Sunday (12 March).
Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced the team for Pakistan National Senior Hockey team’s tour of New Zealand and Australia in order to develop a competent batch of players.
The men’s Hockey World League kicks off today in Bangladesh at Dhaka’s Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium. The tournament will feature 5 Asian teams that include hosts Bangladesh along with Oman, Malaysia, China and Sri Lanka.
Sarjit Singh’s THT retained the TNB Cup for the fourth consecutive year since 2014 following a 5-4 victory over Charity Shield and Premier League champions Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club in a penalty shootout after both teams were tied 4-4 in regulation time.
Moritz Fuerste led from the front as Kalinga Lancers ended Dabang Mumbai’s dreams of lifting the coveted trophy in their first-ever final appearance.
Manpreet Singh’s two field goals in the 9th and 32nd minute were the highlights in Ranchi Rays’ 6-2 win against the Delhi Waveriders here in the Coal India Hockey India League.
The 1st FIH Hockey Academy/Asian Hockey Federation National Development Management Course will take place in Ipoh, Malaysia from 28 to 30 April 2017.
Application deadline is 28 February 2017.
For queries regarding this program or other FIH Hockey Academy programs please contact hockeyacademy@fih.ch
The FIH Hockey Academy High-Performance Coaching course will be held in Ipoh Malaysia from 27 April to 1 May 2017.
The Asian Hockey Federation is very pleased to announce a Combined FIH Hockey Academy/ Raja Ashman Shah AHF-MHC Hockey Academy Level 2 Coaching Course & Level 1 Umpiring Course 2017, which will be held alongside the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Ipoh Malaysia, from 3-6 May 2017. The event forms part of the FIH Hockey Academy & Raja Ashman Shah AHF-MHC Hockey Academy.
It was a day to savor for the victor’s Team Coorg at the Sultan Qaboos Complex on 17th & 18th February 2017. As they clinched the top honors at the Starcare Gulf Hockey Fiesta 2017 organized by UTSC associated with OHA. In an exciting finale of the Asian Hockey Federation recognized the event, Team Coorg defeated UTSC 2-0.
Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club (KLHC) lifted the TNBMHL 2017 Premier League title following a 3-2 victory over three-time champions Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) at the Kuala Lumpur HA Stadium.
It was an important clash between the Uttar Pradesh Wizards and the Delhi Waveriders as a win would ensure a Semi Final spot in the fifth edition of Coal India Hockey India League.
The 26th Bangladesh national u-18 youth hockey tournament was held at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium Dhaka this month. 39 teams all over Bangladesh participated in the tournament.
A resilient Uttar Pradesh Wizards came up with an inspired show to beat the home team. and defending Champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors 6-2 here on Monday. Shamsher Singh (5′), Ajay Yadav (40′) and Akashdeep Singh (58′) ensured they took home five points from the match.
Oman Starcare Gulf Fiesta 2017 will be held in Sultan Qaboos sports complex Muscat, Oman from 17-18 February 2017. The competition is being organized by the United Thalasary Sports Club Oman in association with Oman Hockey Association.
Rupinder Pal Singh (57’) and Simon Child (59’) scored the crucial goals in the dying minutes of the match. They won the match for Delhi Waveriders with a 6-4 win at the Coal India Hockey India League.
Vietnam Olympic Solidarity Development National program started under the supervision of FIH Coach Educator, FIH Coach HP, former Olympian, and former coach of Japan and Korea’s National Women’s Teams Mr. Seung Jin Yoo.
Uttar Pradesh Wizards drew with Kalinga Lancers 2-2, knocking the visitor’s chance of climbing back on top of the points table in a thriller of a game here at the Coal India Hockey India League on Friday.
It was the home team’s goalkeeper Tristan Clemons who was rock solid in the post to defend a narrow 1-0 lead that ensured Jaypee Punjab Warriors beat Ranchi Rays in their maiden home game in the fifth edition of the Coal India Hockey India League here on Thursday.
Under the Asian Hockey Federation Coaching Development Program 2017, AHF National Coaching course was held in Nantou, Chinese Taipei from 23-26 January 2017.
The 1st Pakistan Women Hockey League final was held on 8 February 2017. Lahore Lions clinched the titles after defeating Quetta Panters 2-0 at national hockey stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mr. Mansor Haji Ibrahim, President of the Brunei Hockey Association expressed his gratitude to Mr. Tayyab Ikram, Chief Executive AHF for the initiative and consistent development of the Equipment Support Program 2017.
Singapore’s 2-0 test series victory over Thailand has given head coach K. Rajan more options in their preparation for the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year.
Malaysia will play in the Men’s Hockey World League Round 2 in Dhaka which is scheduled to get underway from March 4-12 at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium.
Singapore’s head coach K. Rajan has beefed up the national men’s hockey team with the inclusion of nine senior players for the two Test matches against Thailand on Feb 3-4 at the National Hockey Centre in Bangkok.
China’s preparation for the FIH Women Hockey World League Semi-finals is taking great shape in the annual Cape Town Summer Series currently taking place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Observatory, Cape Town from 20th January to 3rd February 2017.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced yesterday that 18 National Associations have progressed to the candidate stage of the selection process for the forthcoming global Home and Away League due to begin in 2019.
Kalinga Lancers and Dabang Mumbai made entertaining starts in the 5th edition of the six-team Hockey India League (HIL) which kicked off earlier this week.
Malaysia’s plans of turning the table around on Ireland did not materialise when the host lost 3-0 in the final of the Women Hockey World League Round 2 at the Tun Razak Stadium today.
Malaysia created history by qualifying for the World League Semi-Finals in Belgium following a sensational 2-1 win over World No 15 Italy in sudden-death penalty shootout on Saturday.
Singapore created the biggest upset after seven days of action in the Women Hockey World League Round 2 by carving a 4-1 victory over World No 33 Kazakhstan in the 5-8th classification match at the Tun Razak Stadium on Friday.
Yoshida San is the former Chairman of the Japan Hockey Association. He is also the Founder and head of Hyojito Co.,Ltd, which was founded in 1967. The company’s line of business includes preparing advertising and placing such advertising in periodicals, newspapers, radio and television, and other media outlets. With his enthusiasm and love for hockey and the initiatives taken to contribute to the welfare of the sport, he has provided many job opportunities to active and former hockey player.
Three goals in the last 22 minutes of play gave Malaysia a deserving 3-0 victory over Thailand and a place in the semi-finals of the Women Hockey World League Round 2 at the Tun Razak Stadium here on Thursday.
Malaysia Tigress triumphed 13-1 over Kazakhstan whilst Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand were subdued by European opponents in the final pool matches in the Women Hockey World League Round 2 at the Tun Razak Stadium on Tuesday.
Ireland’s Green Army weathered the storm against a rejuvenated Malaysia Tigress in the fourth quarter to escape with a 2-1 victory in the Women Hockey World League Round 2 Pool B match at the Tun Razak Stadium on Monday.
It was fright night for Asian challengers Thailand and Singapore in Day 2 action of the Women Hockey World League Round 2 at the Tun Razak Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
It’s more of an Asia versus Europe battle when the Women Hockey World League Round 2 gets underway on Saturday (14 January) at the Tun Razak Hockey Stadium here.
Malaysia Tigress head coach K. Dhaarma Raj has retained 17 players that competed in the 4th Women Asian Champions Trophy last year for the upcoming Women Hockey World League Round 2 from January 14 to 22, 2017, at the Tun Razak Stadium.
Iran’s National Men’s hockey team celebrated a glorious innings by lifting the Croatia Indoor Cup 2017 following a 5-4 victory over the host nation in the final.
With this global visibility comes responsibility for the world of sport. Because of the unifying power of sport, there are high hopes and even higher expectations for sports organisations from the general public – and rightly so. The role of sport in society is more relevant today than ever before. Consequently, sports organisations everywhere, need to justify the trust that people have placed in sport.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched the application process for the ‘game-changing’ global Home and Away League due to begin in January 2019.
Athletes with intellectual disability will be provided with more opportunities to play Para-hockey following the signing of a long-term agreement between the International Hockey Federation and International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability (INAS).
In a move to standardise playing time, all international matches involving the men and women teams will adopt four quarters of 15 minutes at every levels beginning 1 January, 2017.
Naqi Strikers KSA defeated Don Bosco Kuwait 7-1 in the final of the Bahrain National Day Hockey 5s at St Christopher Senior School Astroturf recently.
Afghanistan (NOC) President Lieutenant General Mohammad Zahir Aghba praised the love and determination of athletes young and old for the sport of hockey while also admiring and functionally supporting other sports activities like cycling and Judo.
China’s dream of capturing the Women Under-18 Asia Cup was magnificently realized with a 4-2 victory over defending champions Japan in the final at the National Hockey Training Centre in Bangkok on Thursday.
With a positive and proactive team of officials backing him to the hilt, the newly-elected chairman of Oman Hockey Association (OHA) Talib Al Wahaibi — who is also an equally forward looking administrator, is making sincere and serious efforts for the overall development of hockey in the Sultanate.
Dato’ Sri Tayyab, the AHF’s chief executive, presented the AHF Medal of Merit to Raisi for his ‘outstanding contribution to hockey over the past four and half decades’.
High riding teams Korea, Japan, China and India advanced into the semi-finals of the 4th Women Under-18 Asia Cup at the National Hockey Training Centre in Bangkok.
The hosts defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in front of an estimated 15,000 fans in an electrifying atmosphere. It was the second time in the history of the Junior World Cup that India clinched the title after their 2001 triumph in Hobart, Australia.
Malaysia scored an emphatic 7-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in a Group A match on day two of the 4th Women Under-18 Asia Cup at the National Hockey Training Centre in Bangkok on Saturday.
Hockey India today announced the schedule for the fifth season of the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) in 2017.
The Malaysian Juniors received a standing ovation from a section of the fans here after completing their journey in the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 with an 11th finish following a 2-1 victory over Austria in penalty shoot-out today.
Host India and Belgium qualified for the final of the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016 on Friday.
The Indians reached the final for the third time in history since 1979 inaugural event in France. They lost to Australia 3-2 in the 1997 final in Milton Keynes, England but defeated Argentina 6-1 in the 2001 final held in Hobart, Australia.
Shiho Kobayakawa scored four goals in defending champion Japan’s 13-0 victory over Singapore in the 4th Women Under-18 Asia Cup on Friday.
India overcame a gritty Spain 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016 at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Thursday.
Two late goals in the second half resulted in the Malaysian Juniors 3-1 defeat against New Zealand in the 9-12th classification match of the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 on Wednesday.
Defending champions Japan lead a field of former champions in India and Korea into the 4th Women Under-18 Asia Cup which begins on Friday until December 22 at the Bangkok Hockey Stadium.
Hockey India today announced an 18-member squad for the 4th Women U-18 Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 16-22, 2016.
Malaysia, Japan and Korea will feature in Wednesday’s 9-12th and 13-16th classification matches in the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey stadium.
Late-entry Malaysia scored a goal in each half to beat African continental champions Egypt 2-0 in the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Sunday.
India rode on the back of a 5-3 victory over England to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 on Saturday.
Germany checked into the quarterfinals of the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 on Friday at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium here.
Sixteen teams – four from Asia in the form of hosts India, Japan, Korea and late entry Malaysia, will do battle in the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016, which gets underway on Dec 8 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium here.
Argentina defeated three-time champions Netherlands 4-2 in the final of the 8th Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile on Sunday.
Japan defeated China 2-0 to finish in ninth spot in the Women’s Junior World Cup at Club Deportivo Manquehue in the Chilean capital city of Santiago on Saturday.
The Netherlands and Argentina qualified for their third consecutive Women’s Junior World Cup final on Sunday at Club Deportivo Manquehue.
Asian junior champions China and Japan will battle in the 9-10th classification match while neighbours and arch rivals Korea plays host Chile for 11-12th spots in the Women’s Junior World Cup in the Chilean capital city of Santiago on Saturday.
Defending champions the Netherlands pulverised Germany by registering an emphatic 5-0 victory in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday.
Japan joined the ranks of China and Korea into classification matches in the Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile on Tuesday.
Bangladesh scored a hat-trick by winning the Men’s AHF Cup for a third consecutive time following a 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka in the final at the King’s Park Hockey Centre here on Sunday.
China and Korea’s challenge for quarterfinals berths in the 2016 Women Junior Hockey World Cup fizzled on Sunday leaving Japan as Asia’s only bright hope now following final group matches at Club Deportivo Manquehue.
India concluded its campaign in the Four Nations International Festival of Hockey in Melbourne on Sunday with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Malaysia in the play-off for bronze medal.
Japan played a well disciplined game to hold France to a scoreless draw on Saturday and now need to up the ante against Germany to harbour hopes of qualifying for the quarterfinals in Pool B of the Women Junior World Cup.
Bangladesh brushed aside Macau 13-0 to seal a spot in Saturday’s semi-finals of the 5th Men’s AHF Cup at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday.
Malaysia, fresh from the Asian Champions Trophy campaign, will look to the inaugural International Festival of Hockey from Nov 23-27 at the State Netball & Hockey Centre in Melbourne to chart their progress for the upcoming World League Round 2.
The Bangladesh juggernaut continued in the 5th Men’s Asian Hockey Federation Cup (AHF) at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium in Hong Kong on Monday.
Korea, China and debutants Japan will aim to stamp their mark as Asian flag bearers against a powerful field in the 8th Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 which will take place between 24 November and 4 December in Chile.
Sri Lanka started their campaign in the 5th Men’s AHF Cup with a massive 7-2 win over Uzbekistan at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Bangladesh’s mission of a third consecutive Men’s AHF Cup got off to a rousing start following a 4-2 victory over host Hong Kong at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
Bangladesh will be seeking a third consecutive title when the 5th Men’s Asian Hockey Federation Cup (AHF Cup) gets underway at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium from Dec 19-27 in Hong Kong.
India’s Dr Narinder Batra was elected as International Hockey Federation (FIH) President at the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dr Batra, who was an Executive Board Member of FIH as well as the Vice-President of the Asian Hockey Federation, will replace outgoing FIH President Leandro Negre, for a four-year term at the helm.
ASIAN champions India, Japan, Pakistan and Korea will step into the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016 from 8-18 December oozing some form of confidence following successful performances in recent international events.
Pakistan surrendered an early lead to go down 1-3 against Australia in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.
India ended a six-year wait by claiming the 4th Asian Women’s Champions Trophy with a 2-1 win over China in the final at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore on Saturday.
China maintained its world ranking performance with a 3-2 win over India while defending champions Japan defeated Korea by the same margin in the last of round-robin league matches of the 2016 Women Asian Champions Trophy at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium today.
Japan defied all odds and clawed back in the Sultan of Johor Cup by taking the scalp of defending champions England 2-1 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Baru on Wednesday.
Malaysia Tigress stunned defending champions and World No 10 Japan 2-0 today in one of the biggest upsets the Asian Women Champions Trophy has seen in four days of the competition in Singapore.
Japan bounced back from a lacklustre performance against Australia on Monday to beat New Zealand 4-1 today and Pakistan saw its game tearing apart against England before pulling off a 2-2 draw in the Sultan of Johor Cup at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium here.
India continued its winning form and Japan climbed to second in the table standings with wins over Malaysia and China respectively today in the 4th Women Asian Champions Trophy at the Sengkang Hockey in Singapore.
A Technical Delegate seminar was organized in Singapore at the start of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy from 27 October to 30 October.
Korea and India may have made great starts in the Women Asian Champions Trophy but the Malaysians have found their confidence and rhythm here at the Sengkang Hockey in Singapore.
Malaysia’s Under-21 Junior team manager Yahya Atan wants his players to emulate the performance of the seniors in the just concluded 4th Asian Champions Trophy when they open their campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup against England at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in this southern city of Malaysia today.
India defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the final of the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan here today.
Korea overcame a gritty Malaysia 5-2 and India held Japan to a 2-2 draw in day one of the 4th Women Asian Champions Trophy at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore on Saturday.
The 2016 4 Nations Invitational, Valencia for Junior Men teams eyes it’s main event today as India face off Germany 6:30 pm IST on 30 October 2016.
Defending champions Pakistan and India advanced to Sunday’s final of the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan.
A historic re-match between India and Pakistan in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy could very well be on the cards should the traditional arch rivals get their acts right in tomorrow’s semi-finals encounters at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan.
Drag-flick specialist Razie Rahim plucked Malaysia Tigers out of the abysses with a late penalty corner strike as the hosts drew 1-1 with Korea in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium today.
China leads Asia’s top five women teams into battle for supremacy as the 4th Asian Champions Trophy moves into top gear at the world-class Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore from Oct 29-Nov 6.
Rupinder Singh Pal won it for India as they triumphed 2-1 in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan today.
Pakistan, the two-time champions, faced the brunt from a highly motivated Japan before prevailing 4-3 in this twice rain-interrupted QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy match at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan today.
Midfielder Fitri Saari believes Wednesday’s classic encounter between Malaysia Tigers and top-ranked India will be entertaining and that the host will need to play eight times far better than the former QNET Asian Champions Trophy winners.
The Asian Hockey Federation aims to assist the technical staff with the AHF Development, Coaching and Education Program 2016. The developments in training coaches, umpires and technical officials are progressing faster than ever with more and more Asian federations taking productive participation in the courses.
Paul Lissek’s Korea recovered well in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy and moved closer to the semi-finals with a 5-3 win over China at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan.
Kuantan (23 Oct, 2016): India defeated arch rivals Pakistan 3-2 in a high-profile clash of the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan today.
Before today’s first match, India v Pakistan, Australian umpire Murray Grime will be honoured for umpiring his 200th senior international game.
Korea held top ranked India to a 1-1 draw while China triumphed 2-1 Japan as the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy moves into top gear at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan.
Japan head coach, Yamasori Takahiko has promised some form of ripples when they meet Malaysia in their second match of the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in this east coast city of Kuantan on Sunday.
Korean hockey consultant Paul Lissek says he hopes his new outlook team will gain from the experience of competing in the QNET 4thAsian Champions Trophy and that their opening match against Pakistan on Friday will give him an insight on their journey.
Malaysia Tigers continued their superb form to down China 5-1 and Pakistan bounced back from a bad start to defeat Korea 1-0 in the QNET 4th Asia Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan today.
India’s ace forward SV Sunil and midfielder Manpreet Singh have been ruled out of the Asian Champions Trophy to begin on October 20 in Kuantan, Malaysia, due to injury.
Visa issues and injuries have ruled out several key players in Pakistan and India teams leaving a beaming host Malaysia with a ‘balanced side’ when the curtains in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy go up on Thursday in this coastal city of Kuantan, Pahang.
Defending champions Pakistan arrived in the 4th edition of the QNET Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2016 in Kuantan, Pahang looking to change their fortunes around and fortify their position at the top of world hockey once again.
The Asian Hockey Federation aims to assist the technical staff with the AHF Development, Coaching and Education Program 2016.
Malaysia’s national men’s team head coach Stephen van Huizen has set a semi-finals target for the host nation in the upcoming QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy in Kuantan, Pahang.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the official match schedule for the Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men, Lucknow 2016 which will take place between 8-18 December 2016 in Lucknow, India.
Experience and youth will be Japan’s forte in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy which begins in the Malaysian coastal city of Kuantan, Pahang from Oct 20-30.
Thailand clinched the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation Cup at the Thailand National Hockey Stadium in Bangkok today.
Thailand and Singapore qualified for Sunday’s final of the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup at Thailand National Hockey Stadium in Bangkok.
Hockey India today announced the squad for the fourth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy organized by the Asian Hockey Federation which will be held in Kuantan, Malaysia, starting 20 October 2016.
Ivy Chan pulled Singapore out from the jaws of defeat with a late strike to force a 1-1 draw against Pakistan in the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation Cup in Bangkok today.
Thailand outclassed Sri Lanka 5-0 to confirm a spot in the semi-finals of the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup in Bangkok today.
Uzbekistan finally got off the mark in the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup on Tuesday with a 16-nil victory over Indonesia in Bangkok.
The Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) announced today that Global Direct Selling Company, QNET will be the title sponsor for the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy which will be held from 20 to 30 October in Kuantan.
Pakistan overpowered Cambodia 11-0 and in the process catapulted to the top of Group B in the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup in Bangkok today.
Hockey India today announced the women’s national team for the 4th edition of the Asian Champions Trophy to be played in Singapore between October 29 and November 5 at the world-class Sengkang Hockey Stadium.
Sri Lanka, one of the top contenders in the 4th Women Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup, produced enough firepower to knock 19 goals past Indonesia in a Group B match in Bangkok today.
Perth, 2 October 2016: India’s Junior team and Canberra Lakers played a tough 1-1 draw in their Pool B game of the AHL today.
It was Bangladesh that dominated the game early after team captain Roman Sarker’s 21st minute goal from a rebounded shot after a penalty corner strike was poorly cleared by an Indian defender.
Nine teams will be competing for two tickets to next year’s Asia Cup, which is also the qualification tournament for the 2018 FIH World Cup hosted by England from July 7-21 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
The Argentines, ranked seventh in the FIH World Rankings, defeated World No 6 and favourites Belgium 4-2 in Thursday’s final at the Olympic Hockey Centre in Deodoro Park.
New Zealand capped a fine performance to end three-time gold medal winners Australia’s reign with a 4-2 victory in the quarterfinals of women’s hockey in the Rio Olympics on Monday at the Olympic Hockey Stadium in Deodoro Park.
Eight-time champions India, Australia, New Zealand and Spain bowed out medal running in the Rio Olympics men’s hockey event after losing their quarterfinals matches at the Olympic Hockey Centre in Deodoro Park on Sunday.
India’s chances of advancing to the quarterfinals from Group B rest very much on their match against Argentina on Saturday. With just a point to show following the 2-2 draw against Japan, India is now in fifth spot behind Argentina who have 3 points.
First it was the Germans and now the Dutch. Eight-time Olympic champions India stuttered once again just when it mattered most by going down 1-2 gainst reigning silver medallist Netherlands in the Rio Olympics on Thursday.
After posting rapturous start to their campaign in Rio Olympics, World No 6 China suffered a mild hiccup in the women’s hockey event at the Deodoro Olympic Park on Wednesday.
India slipped back into the race for a quarterfinals berth with a 2-1 win over Argentina in the men’s Group B hockey match in the 2016 Rio Olympics at the Olympic Hockey Centre in Deodoro Park on Tuesday.
Christopher Ruhr is a name Indian hockey fans will never forget in the 2016 Rio Olympics following the 1-2 defeat on Monday against defending champions Germany at the Olympic Hockey Centre in Deodoro Park.
Asian flag bearers China, Japan and India weathered the storm but neighbors Korea withered under intense pressure in their opening matches of the Rio Olympics women’s hockey event at the Deodoro Olympic Park on Sunday.
Eight-time Olympic champions India got off to an explosive start in the 2016 Rio Olympics by defeating Ireland 3-2 at the Deodoro Olympic Park on Saturday.
RIO DE JANEIRO promises the biggest party during the opening ceremony at the legendary Maracana Stadium on Friday with three female performers from three different generations among just some of the attractions.
RIO DE JANEIRO promises the biggest party during the opening ceremony at the legendary Maracana Stadium on Friday with three female performers from three different generations among just some of the attractions.
But the Brazilian city of Rio has a difficult act to follow after London 2012’s jaw dropping version. As for now even the identity of the person carrying the Olympic torch to ignite the cauldron remains a mystery.
Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) will fully support Dr. Narinder Batra for his candidacy for the top position of International Hockey Federation (FIH).
They had demonstrated their strength in athletics by winning 51 gold medals in Beijing in 2008 and 38 in London in 2012.
Despite Canada’s fresh start in the first quarter, India were the ones who broke the deadlock via Poonam Rani in the 19th minute. Canada equalised shortly after via Natalie Sourisseau.
The World No 8-ranked side have assembled an experienced team that comprises five players with more than 130 international caps.
Manheim, USA 23 July 2016: India beat Canada 3-1 in their second consecutive encounter at Pennsylvania today.
The Korean women’s team competed in every Olympic Games since making its debut at home in the city of Seoul in 1988. A silver medal, much to their surprise, turned out to be a turning point in the greater development of hockey in this East Asian nation.
Newly appointed captain and gritty defender Sushila Chanu will lead India’s eves in a Three-Nation Invitational Tournament involving host Team United States and Canada from July 18-26 in Pennsylvania.
Siblings Yuri and Hazuki Nagai are among 16 players selected by Japan Hockey Association (JHA) in women’s field hockey for the Rio Olympic Games.
New Delhi (12 July, 2016): India’s 16-member men’s squad for Rio Olympics was announced on Tuesday in New Delhi by Hockey India president Narinder Batra in the presence of FIH president Leandro Negre and newly appointed Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
Around the world, National Olympic Associations and their members hold special celebrations to mark the Olympic Day.
Team Support Grant is a highly recognized source of potential growth for any nation. The program offers NAs technical and financial assistance focused on the preparation of a team for domestic and international tournaments.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the Singapore Hockey Federation are pleased to announce their agreement regarding the hosting of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2016 at Singapore’s Sengkang Hockey Stadium, from 29 October to 6 November 2016.
Twenty-Five Asian hockey-playing nations are poised to celebrate Olympic Day with various activities ranging from competitions to exhibitions and seminars.
The Indian hockey team arrived back in the country today after a strong showing at the 6 Nations Invitational tournament in Valencia and a Silver medal from the Champions Trophy in London. The team has recently risen to Number 5 in the official FIH World Rankings.
Twenty-Five Asian hockey-playing nations are poised to celebrate Olympic Day with various activities ranging from competitions to exhibitions and seminars.
Sakura Japan maintained an unbeaten run of four consecutive wins in the recent Test series at home against Canada in their run-up to the Rio Olympics.
India, ranked World No 7, makes a last pit stop in the Valencia Six-Nation Invitational Tournament with the return of team captain Sardar Singh on their journey to the Summer Games.
Twenty-Five Asian hockey-playing nations are poised to celebrate Olympic Day with various activities ranging from competitions to exhibitions and seminars.
Maggid Abu-Talib, Head Coach at Qatar Men’s Senior National Hockey Team and Nadeem Ahmed FIH Educator conducted the Level 1 Hockey Basics Coaching Course, Doha, Qatar as part of the development and support from Asian Hockey Federation to the countries in the region.
Twenty-Five Asian hockey-playing nations are poised to celebrate Olympic Day with various activities ranging from competitions to exhibitions and seminars.
Level 3 FIH Hockey Academy Coaching Course, FIH Academy High Performance Coaching Course and FIH Academy Final Coaching Course take the course from 20 – 25 June, 2016 at the Loughborough University London.
It began with under 14 girls match where the girls showed their prowess remarking a good performance. After that a Veteran Exhibition match was held with a range of former Olympians, internationals and national stars) and the Punjab Sports Board team was held.
Japan and Canada’s senior national women teams are set for an exhilarating experience as the two nations are down for a four-match Test series from June 23-28 in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Gifu.
London (17 June, 2016): Australia defeated India 3-1 in penalty shoot-out to claim the 36th edition of the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy in a final that was enveloped by controversy at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on Friday.
By the twist of luck and fate India qualified for the final of the 36th edition of the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday.
London (14 June, 2016): A remarkable performance from team captain Sunil Sowmarpet left Korea reeling in the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy as India triumphed 2-1 and moved closer to a podium finish.
India went into Monday’s match exuding full of confidence. After all India enjoyed a good record against Belgium although since 2011 the tide has turned in favour of the European rivals.
World No 2 Argentina defeated Germany 2-0 in the final of the Four-Nation Women’s Invitational Tournament at the Hamburger Polo Club in Hamburg on Sunday.
London (11 June, 2016): India’s demolition machinery continued to march in the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy by defeating Great Britain 2-1 while fellow Asian giants Korea stumbled 2-4 against Australia..
India launched a stinging script on the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2016 but fell behind in the last quarter as defending champions Germany staged a late comeback to escape from the jaws of defeat with a 3-3 draw.
The Advance Umpires Course was conducted from 16 May to 21 May, 2016 at the Moulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium, Dhaka. The opening of the course was officiated by the Vice President, Khaja Rahmatullah.
China and South Korea, two of Asia’s leading women teams, will compete in the from June 9-12 in preparations for the Rio Olympic Games.
For India and South Korea, the Champions Trophy in London from June 10-17 will not only be a test of mental strength but a ‘psychological’ battle to banish memories of their woeful past performance.
In recent years, hockey has been a part of Olympic Day activities in some countries. It’s 2016 and today we see The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) and Olympics Association (BOA) observe the Olympic traditions in a similar ritual.
The 2nd workshop of the High Performance Coaching Project 2016 conducted by Tai Beng Hai completed successfully from 13 to 15 May in HCMC, Vietnam. Three sessions were conducted at the Vietnam Hockey Centre in Long An Province and one session at the Su Van Hanh pitch, District 10.
The Korean team won the final match in the Ballsbridge Energie Fitness Club Test Series on Sunday for a victorious ending to the four-match meeting with the Rio-bound Irish men. Overall, Ireland took the series 2-1.
The Japanese women finished third, and India fourth, in the invitational tournament that featured four Rio-bound teams. New Zealand claimed the overall crown ahead of the Australian hosts.
The (AHF) President HRH Prince Abdullah Ahmad Shah and (MHC) President Dato’ Sri Subahan Kamal formally signed the hosting agreement that confirms the hosting of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2016 in Kuantan, Pahang State, Malaysia, from 20 to 30 October 2016.
The tournament, seen as preparation for the Champions Trophy in London from 18-27 June and Rio Olympics, will also feature fourth-ranked New Zealand, world No. 10 Japan and India, currently ranked World No 13.
The Koreans face a gigantic task in this six-nation tournament that boast of World No 1 Australia, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium and 2014 Asian Games gold medallist India in the absence of top notched nations Pakistan, New Zealand and Netherlands.
India’s foray in Hockey Champions Trophy has been akin to a strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a novel by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson first published in 1886.
On Wednesday, the Executive Board of the Asian Hockey Federation met in Dubai, UAE for one of the two annual board meetings. The leadership of the AHF was welcomed by HE Ibrahim Malik, Secretary General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports UAE, and the UAE Hockey Federation.
The City of London will take centre stage with the glittering showpiece of the Men’s Champions Trophy at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in England from 10-17 June 2016, followed by the Women’s Champions Trophy from 18-26 June at the same venue.
Hockey India has announced their squad for the FIH Champions Trophy to be held In London, between 10-17 June, 2016. Like at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, India’s team management has followed a rotation policy, ensuring a mix of experience and youth in the team as a precursor to the Rio Olympics.
The Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award is the Largest Sports Awards Franchise Globally and is the most coveted sports awards ceremony.
To mark 100 days until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the official match schedules for the men’s and women’s hockey events.
The (FIH) has announced the introduction of the prestigious, biennial HRH Sultan Azlan Shah Award and made a formal presentation to celebrate the FIH Honorary Membership bestowed upon the Sultan posthumously in 2014.
The first Round 1 tournament of Hockey World League 2016/17 has come to an end in Singapore but this is just the beginning of the league which spans over almost two years, as HWL continues through 2016 and 2017.
His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, the Ruler of the state of Perak, presented certificates to 31 participants for the Level 2 Coaching Course and Advanced Umpiring course conducted by the FIH & Raja Ashman Shah AHF-MHC Hockey Academy alongside the ongoing Silver Jubilee 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here.
The final and the most anticipated match of Round 1 of the Hockey World League 2016 was the last match of the day. China and Sri Lanka faced each other in this match.
Four teams from the men’s hockey teams qualified for the semi-finals. First Sri Lanka and Thailand came together to compete against each other in the first semi-final of the series.
It was a glorious moment for the Australians when team captain Mark Knowles received the Cup from the Ruler of the state of Perak, HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah amid backdrop of a colorful display of fireworks.
It was the girls day today! The Men’s Hockey teams had a break today while they gear up for the semi finals ahead. Meanwhile, the Women’s Hockey teams gave amazing performances on the field.
The Australians humbled Canada 3-0 to remain unbeaten after completion of the preliminary round while the Indians stomped Malaysia 6-1 in an inspiring performance which had the host’s back paddling in the first quarter itself.
The teams are closer to the Hockey World League Trophy now as today marks the end of the pool matches for the Men’s Hockey teams. Each team is striving to keep its place at the top and eventually reach the Finals to lay hands on the prestigious title of winners of the Hockey World League 2016.
World No 1 and eight-time champions Australia gave hosts Malaysia anxious moments, some of which even leading to heart trepidations among the 10,000 fans. At the end of the day, it was the malady of conceding easy goals that led to the Malaysians losing 1-5 against the tournament favourites.
World No 1 Australia over powered a resilient Japan 3-1 to advance to the final of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and hosts Malaysia spiked Pakistan’s stromg comeback with a solitary goal victory in Ipoh today.
Round 1 of the Hockey World League 2016 is halfway through. Today, the Men’s Hockey matches started off with Thailand facing Vietnam.
Malaysian team captain Razie Rahim has called on all his players to stay focus and not be intimidated by India’s sudden rise in the 25th Silver Jubilee Sultan Azlan Shah Cup when the two nations meet in a crucial match at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh on Friday.
Round 1 of the Hockey World League 2016 has entered into the fourth day. The Female hockey players had a much deserved break today.
India lifted their own game by leaps and bounds to humble arch rivals Pakistan 5-1 with a brace from SV Sunil to move up the ladder alongside world champions Australia in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh today.
The Hawke’s Bay Cup which was a nine day event, started off on the 2nd of April and culminated on the 10th. The event, which was part of the Festival of Hockey, was hosted in Hastings, New Zealand.
There was only one match in the Men’s category, for the day. The spectators saw Thailand and China come head to head on the field. It seemed as if it was China’s day as China attacked the Thailand defender and scored goal after goal.
We are into the second day of the World Hockey League and the teams appear to be in full swing, scoring away goals against their competitors and showcasing spectacular hockey skills on the field.
The Australia-New Zealand match on Tuesday is expected to be explosive and will certainly draw far more than the usual 10,000 fans when two traditional arch rivals in India and Pakistan and the Malaysia-Canada encounters will be passionately contested.
Australia brushed off Pakistan’s hard approach in the second quarter and dominated the game with speed and clinical play en route to a 4-0 victory at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2016.
The World Hockey League’s Round 1 started off on Saturday, 9th of April, in Singapore, with seven matches being held on the first day.
But it was the inspiring performance of hosts Malaysia for the second consecutive day that got the 8,000 fans here all excited following a 4-3 victory over Japan.
Defending champions New Zealand clawed back from the jaws of defeat to hold Malaysia to a 3-3 draw in the opening day of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh today.
Round 1 of the World Hockey League is all set to kick off in April. The World Hockey League, which consists of four rounds and spans over two years, serves as one of the deciding factors for whether a team qualifies for the Hockey World Cup and the Olympics.
The start of March saw the Indian Women’s Hockey Team participate in the final match of the South African tour. The South African Tour which started on the 19th of February saw the Indian Women’s Hockey Team play along with some of the best Women’s hockey teams in the world.
The Hawke’s Bay Cup 2016, which will be held at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings, New Zealand will kick start on the 2nd of April. It is an interesting event held annually as part of the Festival of Hockey.
The 2nd edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards was held in Bengaluru today. In recognition of excellence in performance for 2015 and overall contribution to the game of hockey, the awards carried a total prize money of over INR 2.00 Crore.
New Delhi, 21 March, 2016: Hockey India today announced the 18 member Indian Hockey team led by Sardar Singh that will take part in the 25th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia from April 6-16.
The Singapore Hockey Federation (SHF) is all geared up to produce the best hockey players in the world. Every country’s Hockey Federation aspires to get good Hockey players but few actually implement effective methods to make that happen.
Hockey India today announced the senior women’s squad who will take part in the Hawke’s Bay Cup to be held in Hasting, New Zealand from April 2-10. The 18-member team will be led by Deepika for the tournament.
Hockey India has today released the list of nominations for the much-awaited second edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards.
2016 looks to be a very busy year for the world of hockey in terms of the action packed events line up, as well as a catalogue of development activates including coaching courses and academies continent wide.
The Golf Hockey Fiesta 2016 is a regional event which was held on the 26th of February at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. It was organized by the United Thalissery Sports Club (UTSC), in collaboration with the Oman Hockey Association.
Round 1 of the World Hockey League will be kicking off on the 9th of April. The World Hockey League, which consists of four rounds and spans over two years, serves as one of the deciding factors of qualifying teams for the Hockey World Cup and the Olympics.
The International Women’s Day was closely followed by the Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament, hosted by Hong Kong. This year the Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament was held for the third time. It was a three-day event.
The Men’s Hockey Championship is held after every two years and is considered one of the most awaited events in the hockey world.
The South African Tour which started on the 19th of February saw the Indian Women’s Hockey Team play along with some of the best Women’s hockey teams in the world.
The Gulf Hockey Fiesta for Starcare cup, a regional event held in Muscat, Oman, with international participation took place last Friday, the 26th of February 2016.
The Jaypee Punjab Warriors and the Kalinga Lancers emerged as the two teams competing each other in the finals.
The HIL 2016 final is almost here!!! The Hockey India League, which started off on the 18th of January will be concluding with the final match which will be held on the 21st of February, Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Women’s Junior Hockey League will be starting from the 19th of February and will continue through till the 10th of April. 14 teams will be participating from nine states. The teams are divided into two groups.
The Asian Hockey Federation would like to join the rest of the global hockey community in expressing our sincerest condolences for the recent passing of legendary master coach, Horst Wein.
The SAF Games 2016 come to an end today, the 16th of February 2016. The hockey matches however, concluded on the 12th, with India playing in both the Men’s and Women’s Hockey Finals.
The SAF Games 2016 are well underway. All of the teams are trying their best to prove their worth in the hockey stadium of Guwahati. The hockey matches which commenced on the 7th, in the Moullana MD.
The hockey matches for both Men and Women are currently underway in Guwahati and of late, there have been four Men’s matches and two Women’s matches. The breakup of the matches can be seen below.
Singapore Hockey has been working hard towards youth development and their act can frequently be seen in the form of the National Junior League (NJL).
This time, the SAF Games will be held in the picturesque cities of Guwahati and Shillong, in India. The 12th South Asian Games will commence from the 6th of February and will continue till the 16th with different matches being held simultaneously in Guwahati and Shillong.
The curtains have been raised and the Hockey Stars have been revealed! The much coveted Player of the Year title has been won by Lidewij Welten and Robert Van Der Horst from the Netherlands Hockey.
Singapore Hockey has had a very busy start to the New Year with the National Junior League, SPSS and of course the much hyped TPG International Tri-Series. In addition, there are a lot of coaching and training sessions to be held all year round.
It has been an interesting week for Hockey India; with the start of the Hockey India League. Week One of the HIL 2016 comes to an end and what an eventful week it has been, where we got to see some spectacular goals in the matches that took place over the week.
Hockey enthusiasts, look out! The fourth season of The Hockey India League (HIL) is here! HIL, which has been around since 2013, organized by Hockey India, started off with 5 teams. It has been an annual event of Hockey India since then.
After a highly successful and action packed 2015 has gone by, we shift our focus to the year ahead and get a sneak peak at some of what is coming up in the world of hockey in Asia and around the globe.
The 4th edition of the Annual Hockey India League is just around the corner, getting under way on the 18th of January with fixtures lined up until the 21st of February.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) is pleased to present the launch of its updated and improved website www.asiahockey.org after a complete overhaul of design and content.
