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Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 to be held in Punjab

Pakistan has withdrawn from the upcoming Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026, and Bangladesh will take their place. The tournament is scheduled to run from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. India is set to open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 after an opening ceremony. The…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play after three Canadian provinces decied to stay on daylight saving time

The Independent UK · Oct 8

India turn focus to Asian Champions Trophy after Asian Games triumph

India will participate in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5. The tournament will take place in Jalandhar and Mohali with six competing teams. Head coach Craig Fulton emphasised the need for continued focus and discipline after their Asian Games success. Matches will be held at the…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Canadian aunt’s hockey fundraiser grows from C$10,000 to over C$1 million

A hockey tournament born from a family cancer diagnosis has grown into a decade-long fundraising effort, turning a group of friends, a few teams and a shared love of the game into a million-dollar community movement. For Canadian organiser Dianne Andernacht, what began as a deeply personal experience eventually became…

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘Target was clear’: Harmanpreet leads India to Asian Games hockey gold, Olympic berth

India's men's hockey team secured the Asian Games gold medal by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted their confidence to rebound from previous disappointments, emphasizing their dominance in Asia. The victory also qualified them for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, addressing their ambition for a…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

India-Pakistan cricket final, hockey semifinal most-watched in Asian Games history: OCA

India's clashes with Pakistan in cricket and hockey at the Asian Games attracted unprecedented viewership figures. The Olympic Council of Asia reported record audiences for both events, highlighting their significant impact. While acknowledging some logistical challenges, the OCA emphasized the overall success and high athlete participation at the Games. Various…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: India’s biggest hits and misses after 85-medal campaign

India concluded the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place with a total of 85 medals. The nation achieved 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals during the event. Notable performances came from archery, hockey, and cricket teams, securing multiple golds for India. However, tennis and badminton underperformed, with a…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: India make history, beat Malaysia 5-1 to defend men's hockey gold

India made Asian Games history on Saturday, beating Malaysia 5-1 in the men’s hockey final to retain their gold medal. The victory gave India back-to-back Asian Games titles for the first time and secured their place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, extending their dominance in continental hockey.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

I'm a team player, will work as 'full back': New Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh

Pargat Singh, the newly-appointed president of Punjab Congress, aims for a united approach despite past factionalism. He expressed respect for his predecessor, Raja Warring, and highlighted team collaboration for future decisions. Singh emphasized the need to restore democracy in the country and sees the party as a collective effort under…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Asian Games Day 14 India full schedule: Men's team eyes cricket gold against Pakistan, hockey title and Olympic quotas

On Day 14 of the Asian Games 2026, India will compete in several significant events. The men's cricket team will face Pakistan for the gold medal, while the men's hockey team will play Malaysia. Important Olympic qualification opportunities are available in archery and wrestling, where multiple athletes will seek medals.…

The Economic Times · Oct 3