Inaugural Punjab Hockey League to begin on June 29

IANS | June 27, 2024 8:01 PM

Mohali, June 27 (IANS) The Punjab Hockey League (PHL) will commence its inaugural season on Saturday (June 29) starting with the junior age group event. Six teams representing different teams in the state will participate in this edition of the league, which follows a home-and-away match format.

Australia qualify for FIH hockey Men’s World Cup 2026

IANS | June 23, 2024 10:50 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), June 23 (IANS) Following Britain’s loss against Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League match on Sunday, Australia have qualified for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 to be held in Belgium and Netherlands.

Hockey Pro League: Flawless Dutch women secure second straight title with three matches to spare

IANS | June 22, 2024 11:06 PM

Utrecht (Netherlands), June 22 (IANS) Returning to action for the first time since February, the Netherlands Women defeated Germany 4-0 for a dominant win – their 13th from 13 matches this season – and secured their fourth title overall with three matches to spare in FIH Hockey Pro League here on Saturday. The odds were stacked against their opposition, Germany, who had not beaten the Dutch in regulation time since the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, as the home team, which was on the cusp of wrapping up a second straight title, came out strong and never allowed them many chances.