Nick Bandurak’s Forced Departure from Holcombe: A Disappointing End to a Decade of Excellence
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the hockey world, Nick Bandurak, one of the sport’s biggest stars, has been left out of the men’s first-team squad at Holcombe Hockey Club against his will. After ten years of remarkable service, over 200 goals, and becoming the face of the Kent-based club, Bandurak’s departure is […]
Grace O’Malley Kumar: A Life Celebrated in Sport and Beyond
Grace Kumar, a promising sports star and beloved member of her community, is being remembered by many for her outstanding talent and vibrant personality. Tragically, O’Malley Kumar, who was a 19-year-old university student, was killed in the recent Nottingham attacks. A gifted athlete, O’Malley Kumar’s passion for sports was evident in her achievements on both […]
Breaking: Former Chile National Field Hockey Goalkeeper Claudia Schüler Dies at 35 After Battling Cancer
The world of sports, especially hockey, is in mourning after the announcement on Monday of the untimely passing of Claudia Schüler, the former goalkeeper of the national field hockey team. Schüler, who was just 35 years old, was diagnosed with liver metastasis and other parts of her body in August 2022, shortly after participating in […]
England: Hockey Writers’ Club Announce Player of Year Awards
Maddie Hinch, of HC Tilburg HC, and Holcombe’s Nick Bandurak have been named UK women’s and Mercian men’s players of the year for 2022 by the Hockey Writers’ Club. The award was made at the Hockey Writers’ Club (HWC) Annual Awards Presentation Lunch on Wednesday, 8th February 2023, at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, Knightsbridge. Next […]
HOCKEY WRITERS’ CLUB ANNOUNCE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Hockey Writers’ Club is proud to announce Hampshire’s Rob Jenkins as the inaugural recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award, sponsored by Hockey World News. Rob is a true representative of the sport, having officiated 500 England Hockey League outdoor games over 19 years as an umpire and officiated five indoor finals nights for […]
England: England Hockey & Hockey Wales Miss Out On FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 Bid
England Hockey and Hockey Wales have today expressed disappointment that both countries will not get the opportunity to host a home World Cup after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 will take place in Netherlands and Belgium. They will also host the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup at […]
Great Britain: Ward – “I’ve Given My All and It’s My Time to Call It a Day”.
Becky Ward retires from international hockey After 179 caps for Scotland and 14 years playing in the senior women’s squad, Becky Ward has retired from international hockey. During a tremendous international career Becky has represented Scotland at three Commonwealth Games, several EuroHockey and FIH tournaments, and been a key part of Scotland women’s programme. Becky […]
England: The Thriving Heart of Stafford Hockey Laid Bare
Following on from the announcement from Beacon Sport and Fitness that they are re-laying their artificial pitch and turning it into a 3G surface, Stafford Hockey Club are looking for support from their local community and further afield in securing a new playing pitch surface in the local area. After 30 years at Beacon Sport […]
