Category: FIH

Pro-League: England Prove a Tough Test for World Champions Belgium

WSP2206180330 - Pro-League: England Prove a Tough Test for World Champions Belgium - The Olympic champions managed to line up a 10th meeting without defeat in this Pro League (2-2). But they suffered against England, who did not let them develop their game.

The Olympic champions managed to line up a 10th meeting without defeat in this Pro League (2-2). But they suffered against England, who did not let them develop their game. For their last duties in the Pro League, the Belgian players faced England with the desire to close this 3rd season of the world competition […]

Pro-League: USWNT’s Comeback Falls Short

USA WNT - Pro-League: USWNT's Comeback Falls Short - At the HC Rotterdam in The Netherlands, the World Number 15, U.S. Women’s National Team, took on World Ranked 13 China in their first meeting of the FIH Hockey Pro League. Scoreless after the first quarter, China capitalized twice in the second and again in the fourth. A determined USA fought hard to cut the deficit, but their late push fell short, 3-2.

At the HC Rotterdam in The Netherlands, the World Number 15, U.S. Women’s National Team, took on World Ranked 13 China in their first meeting of the FIH Hockey Pro League. Scoreless after the first quarter, China capitalized twice in the second and again in the fourth. A determined USA fought hard to cut the […]

Pro-League: India Secure Famous Victory Over Champions Argentina

India Women scaled - Pro-League: India Secure Famous Victory Over Champions Argentina - Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women’s hockey team dished out a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Argentina 2-1 in the shoot-out after a 3-3 stalemate in regulation time in the first match of the double-leg FIH Pro League tie here on Saturday.

Indian women’s team registers momentous win over Olympic silver medalist Argentina in FIH Pro League Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women’s hockey team dished out a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Argentina 2-1 in the shoot-out after a 3-3 stalemate in regulation time in the first match of the double-leg […]

Pro League: A Narrow Defeat for the Red Panthers Against England

WSP2206187203 - Pro League: A Narrow Defeat for the Red Panthers Against England - Although the Belgian players failed to win against the English, they offered an excellent first period against one of the title candidates at the next World Cup. 30 minutes of high intensity which suggest great prospects for the world tournament.

Although the Belgian players failed to win against the English, they offered an excellent first period against one of the title candidates at the next World Cup. 30 minutes of high intensity which suggest great prospects for the world tournament. After having achieved a clear round against India, in the Pro League, last weekend, in […]

Belgium: Wavre Candidate City

B9731245236Z.1 20220616155807 000GLTKN91PD.2 0 - Belgium: Wavre Candidate City - Belgium, which has proposed Wavre as the host city, and the Netherlands, with Amstelveen, have submitted a joint bid to organise, in 2026, the Women's and Men's Hockey World Cups.

Wavre candidate to organize the 2026 World Hockey Championships, “a logical choice” for the ARBH Belgium, which has proposed Wavre as the host city, and the Netherlands, with Amstelveen, have submitted a joint bid to organise, in 2026, the Women’s and Men’s Hockey World Cups. “Our file presenting the outline of our candidacy has returned […]

FIH: Bids Are In for World Cup 2026

FFU 3889 - FIH: Bids Are In for World Cup 2026 - Lausanne, Switzerland: After completion of the bidding process for hosting the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cups, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that bids from four continents (Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania), to host either one or both World Cups, have been received.

Nations from four continents bidding for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cups! Lausanne, Switzerland: After completion of the bidding process for hosting the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cups, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that bids from four continents (Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania), to host either one or […]

FIH: Belgium & Netherlands Joint Bid for the World Cup

The Red Lions winners of the second edition of the Hockey Pro League

The 2026 Hockey Worlds in Belgium? An application has been submitted with the Netherlands Belgium and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to organise, in 2026, the Women’s and Men’s Hockey World Cups. The FIH, the international hockey federation, announced it on Wednesday. T he Belgian-Dutch candidacy proposes two sites, one in Wavre and […]

Belgium: Raoul Ehren’s Tough Choice for the World Cup

Raoul Ehren - Belgium: Raoul Ehren's Tough Choice for the World Cup - Before that, Belgium travel to London this weekend to take on England and then finish the Pro League against the United States in Den Bosch. Four new life-size tests to fine-tune the details and gain momentum before the start, on July 3, against South Africa before facing Australia and Japan.

Panthers coach Raoul Ehren had to decide to put down the names of his 18 players and 2 reserves for the world competition. A complex decision which is a first for this constantly evolving group since the Dutch coach took office in December 2020. Never before in the history of the women’s national team, the […]

Germany: Valentin Altenburg Names His Danas World Cup Squad

Altenburg Germany - Germany: Valentin Altenburg Names His Danas World Cup Squad - A challenging group phase awaits Valentin Altenburg's team: Last weekend, the Danas played their group opponents, the reigning world champions, the Netherlands twice in Hamburg and lost both games. The opening opponent of the German team, Chile, is taking part in a World Cup for the first time. It is also the first encounter in a competitive game between the two teams. Nonetheless, the squad should not be underestimated as the team qualified for the World Cup as one of the top 3 teams in the 2022 Pan American Cup. The game against Chile takes place on July 2nd at 4:30 p.m., before the Germans want to celebrate a revenge against the Netherlands on July 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Last group opponent is Ireland. The game will take place on July 6th at 4:30 p.m. For the Irish it is already the 4th participation in the World Championships and in 2018 they were able to surprisingly win the silver medal. In a direct comparison, however, Germany is still undefeated: Germany won two of four matches and the other two games ended in a draw.

FIH Women’s World Championship 2022 The squad stands! 18 players will line up for the Danas at the Hockey World Championships in the Netherlands and Spain, which begin on July 1st. Our captains Sonja Zimmermann and Nike Lorenz lead the squad. In addition to the two leading players with Selin Oruz, Anne Schröder, Charlotte Stapenhorst […]

Pro-League: Two Goals in Two Minutes for Spain Ends USWNT Party

BT2206121113 3804 - Pro-League: Two Goals in Two Minutes for Spain Ends USWNT Party - ANTWERP, Belgium – In their second FIH Hockey Pro League game of the weekend at the Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plien in Antwerp, Belgium, the No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team and No. 7 Spain battled until the end. After USA held the lead twice, Spain came from behind in the final minutes to defeat the red, white and blue, 3-2.

Spain Comes from Behind in Final Minutes to Defeat USWNT in FIH Hockey Pro League ANTWERP, Belgium – In their second FIH Hockey Pro League game of the weekend at the Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plien in Antwerp, Belgium, the No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team and No. 7 Spain battled until the end. After USA held […]

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