World Cup: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela Getting a Makeover for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup

With less than five months left for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, 2023 to commence, hockey lovers across the world are excitedly looking towards Odisha, which will host the mega sporting event. As Odisha is not only the hosting state, but also sponsoring the national men’s and women’s hockey teams, it is leaving no […]
FIH: Marc Coudron- “I Received Dozens of Messages Encouraging Me to Represent Myself”

The former president of the Belgian Hockey Federation (ARBH) will stand for the presidency of the FIH following the “resignation” of Narinder Batra, the one who beat him for two votes in May 2021. Unhappy candidate for the election to the presidency of the FIH (International Hockey Federation) organized in 2021, Marc Coudron (52) announced […]
FIH: Movements in World Rankings Following the Commonwealth Games

Lausanne, Switzerland: The recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England and a series of test matches between Poland, Austria and Chile have made some impact upon the FIH World Rankings among both the men’s and women’s nations. While there have been shifts and movements up and down the table, the top of the men’s and women’s […]
FIH: November Elections

by Ernst Baart – Studio Hockey These next months might prove to be crucial for the future of our sport… While the fans still celebrate (or mourn) the Netherlands taking a 3rd world cup in a row in women’s hockey… For the more engaged follower of our sport the day after was marked by the […]
FIH: Bids Are In for World Cup 2026

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 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 […]
Hockey Needs a Reform, Not a Revolution

Hockey Needs a Reform, Not a Revolution.
What does Batra hold over the @fihockey???
An outstanding and must-read article by Ashley Morrison.
Pro-League: Young Honamas Lose to Serene Indians

FIH Pro League: India vs. Germany 3:0 (2:0) With a young team in which ten players played their first game for the Honamas, the Honamas lost 3-0 to sovereign Indians. The goals for the Indians by Singh Harmanpreet (18th/27th) and Abhishek (45th) all came from penalty corners. Coach Andre Hennig’s team will continue on Friday with the […]
Pro-League: Ton-up Harmanpreet Sets Up India Win Over England

Hat-trick hero Harmanpreet Singh dominated the battle of the set-piece in the FIH Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. His triple strike helped India beat England 4-3 in the second match of the doubleheader after the home side took a bonus point after a draw in the first on Saturday. The […]
JWC Round-up World Cup 21 day 3: Party at India after stunt against Germans

After two big victories (9-0 and 11-0) the Dutch Juniors enjoyed a well-deserved rest day. But of course, a lot of other teams came into action on the site of the North-West University in Potchefstroom. India stunted against Germany and Argentina took the full loot again. Malaysia – Wales 3-3 ’15 1-0 Martin’24 1-1 Howell (sc)’34 2-1 […]