Pakistan to take government advice on playing India in Hockey World Cup

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:44 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will take government advice on playing India in this year's FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, as the tension between the two countries has spilt over into sports, a news report said on Thursday.

India, Pakistan in same Pool for Men's Hockey World Cup; women up against England

IANS | March 17, 2026 10:27 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been grouped in the same Pool D for the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in the event jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Matches will be played in Amsterdam and Wavre (Belgium) from August 15 to 30, 2026.

Indian women's team to feature in FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025-26 in June

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the women’s and men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup (respectively), with the winners being offered the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Hockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final

IANS | March 13, 2026 9:37 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Women's Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday.

Hockey WC Qualifiers: Uruguay enjoy dominant 3-0 win over Austria

IANS | March 13, 2026 5:10 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) Uruguay enjoyed a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in their 5/8th place encounter at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Teresa Viana (21',44') and Captain Manuela Vilar (4') were the goalscorers.