AHF: Netherlands take another flawless step as Germany strengthen their credentials on Day 5 in Santiago
The Netherlands once again confirmed why they are the tournament’s leading contenders: they closed the pool phase with a commanding 13–0 win over Malaysia, reaching 31 goals scored without conceding and showing a level of tactical authority unmatched in Santiago. Iris de Kemp’s hat-trick and an offensive production with no comparison on Chilean turf underlined […]
AHF: Celebrating the champions behind the scenes on International Volunteer Day 2025
Volunteers are the quiet heartbeat of hockey. They umpire, organise, coach, guide, uplift, and build communities. They are the first to arrive, the last to leave, and the reason the sport continues to grow in every corner of the world. On International Volunteer Day 2025, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) proudly recognises extraordinary individuals from […]
AHF: England Prove Too Strong as South Africa Battle in Second Pool Match
Dec 4, 2025 In their second game of the tournament South Africa faced a slick English outfit eager to ignite their own campaign after drawing their opening match with China. It proved a far tougher assignment for the young South Africans who fought throughout but ultimately fell to a four one defeat. England came out […]
AHF: Argentina showcase attacking power as Australia reinforce their consistency on Day 2 in Santiago
Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025 had Argentina as its standout team, opening their campaign with a commanding 13–0 win over Zimbabwe, driven by a relentless attacking volume, a clinical penalty corner unit and hat-tricks from Chiara Ambrosini and Lourdes Pisthon, one of the day’s key performers […]
AHF: DAY 1 – FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025
02 Dec, 2025 The opening day of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025 delivered a high-scoring start and several standout performances. Defending champions the Netherlands set the tone for the tournament with a commanding 10-0 win over hosts Chile, driven by an exceptional display from their captain, Noor van den […]
AHF: South Africa Crush Canada to Keep Quarter-Final Hopes Alive
December 1, 2025 South Africa produced a statement performance in their final Pool A match, beating Canada 9–1 in Tamil Nadu to record their biggest Junior World Cup victory since a 9–0 triumph over Mexico back in 2005. The result gives the African champions a faint but very real chance of finishing as one of […]
AHF: South Africa Edge Ireland in Crucial Junior World Cup Clash
November 29, 2025 South Africa kept their Junior World Cup campaign alive with a hard-earned 2–1 victory over Ireland, a result that injects fresh momentum into the group after the disappointment of the opening match. Ireland entered the contest full of confidence after their win over Canada, and with their head coach, a former South […]
AHF: FIH President Tayyab Ikram Welcomes the World’s Rising Stars
FIH President Tayyab Ikram arrived in Chennai to a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere as India proudly welcomes the world’s brightest Rising Stars. He expressed his deepest gratitude to the Government of Tamil Nadu and to Hockey India for their outstanding hospitality and exceptional arrangements, which have set the perfect stage for this global celebration of […]
AHF: FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025: let’s hear from the teams!
With less than 24 hours remaining until the start of the 14th edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, which will take place in the cities of Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, here are the latest quotes from the participating teams: Lucas Balthazar, Captain, Belgium “The last two World Cups didn’t go […]
AHF: Xan de Waard (NED) and Tom Boon (BEL) named FIH Players of the Year
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 FIH Player of the Year awards: Women’s Player of the Year: Xan de Waard (NED) Men’s Player of the Year: Tom Boon (BEL) 2024 Women’s Player of the Year – Xan de Waard (NED) Xan de Waard delivered yet another outstanding […]
