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Watch.hockey App is Finally Out! A good news for field hockey fans as the most awaited Watch.Hockey app is finally out now!With a closure of around a year, strived to improve the app and making it more functional for the field hockey fans, the FIH has come up with a successful maintenance of the app. Live Streaming and Match Access The Watch.Hockey app will be offering live streaming of each field hockey event from now on.The live streams, along with the highlights, replays, and match live stats, will be available for the viewers to enjoy with. Subscription Options There will be seasonal passes along with monthly passes available for the users to subscribe to the content available on Watch.Hockey.The seasonal passes will involve almost all the FIH international events excluding the Hockey World Cup 2026 (for which the passes will be sold separately). The seasonal pass will cost USD 20 for a whole year, which will renew on 1 November 2026. On the other hand, the monthly pass, which will cost USD 5, will be covering all the international field hockey events to be played in that month. So if you buy a monthly pass at the start of June, that will last till the end of June, and so on. Availability The Watch.Hockey app will be available to fans and is live from 28th May.It is available on their website named as Watch.Hockey, where you can sign up and enjoy the unlimited field hockey content. Classic Matches, Replays, and More The content not only serves the live matches, but it also provides the replays and highlights from the previous FIH Pro League, Nations Cup, World Cups, and so on.Viewers can enjoy hockey classic matches available on the Watch.Hockey app as well. Stay Connected To stay updated with the FIH Pro League and all other field hockey news and updates, stay connected with our website and our YouTube channel, Sports Cursor.

FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 The 2024–25 Men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup is an international field hockey tournament scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 15 to 21, 2025. This event serves as a qualification opportunity for the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Pro League, offering the winning team a chance to compete in the elite league. Tournament Overview Host: Malaysia Dates: June 15–21, 2025 Venue: National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Participating Teams 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇿🇦 South Africa 🏴 Wales 🇲🇾 Malaysia (Host) The Nations Cup is divided into two pools. Each team plays against every other team in their pool. The top two teams from each pool advance to the semifinals, leading to the final match that determines the champion. The winner of the tournament earns a spot in the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Pro League. Pool A 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇿🇦 South Africa 🏴 Wales Pool B 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇲🇾 Malaysia (Host) Team Profiles New Zealand New Zealand, ranked 12th in the world, won the 2023/24 FIH Hockey Nations Cup and earned a promotion to the 2024/2025 FIH Pro League. They have a history of competing in the Olympics and World Cups and are often considered an upsetter in such tournaments. The Nations Cup is crucial for New Zealand to maintain their global rankings and ensure they continue to play competitive hockey at the highest levels through a potential return to the Pro League. South Africa South Africa, ranked 11th in the world and the top team in Africa, finished 3rd place in the 2023/24 Nations Cup. Their dominance in continental competitions is well established, but breaking into the top international tier remains a challenge. They participated in the 2023 World Cup and showed flashes of brilliance despite limited resources. The Nations Cup is a key opportunity for South Africa to bridge the gap between regional dominance and global competitiveness. A strong showing here would help them gain more visibility and perhaps secure Pro League participation. Pakistan Pakistan, ranked 15th in the world, marks a significant chapter in its attempt to re-establish itself as a force in international hockey. Pakistan has struggled in recent decades due to declining domestic support, infrastructure issues, and inconsistent international performances. Although their current world ranking is outside the top 10, this tournament offers Pakistan a valuable opportunity to rebuild its reputation and challenge stronger teams. It’s also their chance to qualify for the FIH Pro League. Pakistan finished 4th place in the 2023/24 Nations Cup, and 7th in the 2022 Nations Cup. France France, ranked 9th in the world, enters the tournament as one of the top contenders. They bring a well-balanced squad, combining youthful energy and experienced leadership. France will be aiming not only to maintain their top-10 status but to win the Nations Cup. France finished 5th place in the 2022 Nations Cup and are set to participate in the upcoming tournament. Japan Japan, currently 16th in the FIH world rankings, is one of the most technically disciplined teams in the competition. Japan also participated in the 2022 Men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Japan is no stranger to high-pressure international hockey. Their goal in the Nations Cup will be to confirm their status as one of the top Asian teams and to qualify for the Pro League. Korea South Korea, ranked 14th globally, is another experienced Asian team with a strong legacy, especially in the early 2000s when they reached the Olympic finals. Korea finished 6th place in the 2023/24 Nations Cup. Korea has consistently performed well in the Asian Games. Their ability to play structured, defensively sound hockey allows them to compete closely with higher-ranked teams. Malaysia Malaysia, ranked 13th and serving as the host nation, carries both the advantage of home support and the pressure of expectations. Malaysian hockey has seen heavy investment and development in recent years. Malaysia finished 7th place in the 2023/24 Nations Cup. They will look to capitalize on their home conditions and crowd support to deliver a strong showing. For Malaysia, the tournament is not only a competition but a showcase of how far they’ve progressed and a springboard to qualify for the Pro League. Wales Wales, ranked 18th, is the lowest-ranked team in this tournament but has been steadily improving in recent years. Their qualification for the 2023 World Cup and solid outings show they are on an upward path. Wales finished 11th place in the 2023 World Cup. Their goal in the Nations Cup will be to cause upsets, gain experience, and prove they can compete with better-ranked nations. Match Schedule Sunday, June 15, 2025 France vs. Korea South Africa vs. Wales New Zealand vs. Japan Malaysia vs. Pakistan Monday, June 16, 2025 Korea vs. Wales South Africa vs. France Japan vs. Pakistan Malaysia vs. New Zealand Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Korea vs. South Africa France vs. Wales New Zealand vs. Pakistan Japan vs. Malaysia Friday, June 20, 2025 5th–8th Place Matches Semi-Final Matches Saturday, June 21, 2025 3rd–4th Place Match Final To stay updated with the FIH Pro League and all other field hockey news and updates, stay connected with our website and our YouTube channel, Sports Cursor.

Irish Men’s Hockey Team Set for Three-Match Series Against India The Ireland men’s hockey team is ready to face India in a three-match series. The series will kick off on May 30, 2025, and ends on June 3, 2025. The series will be going to be performed at Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It is going to be held at Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club. This series will be the preparation for FIH Pro League for both India and Ireland. Craig Fulton’s return to Ireland—now as head coach of the Indian team and formerly at the helm of the Irish men’s squad—adds a compelling twist to the series, bringing added excitement and emotional significance for both players and supporters. Head Coach of Ireland Men’s Team Said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for both our Senior and Development squads to test themselves against one of the world’s top teams.It’s not often we get the chance to welcome a top 8 nation like India to Irish soil, and these matches will be invaluable in our preparation for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures.For our Senior players, it’s a chance to sharpen our game against world-class opposition, while for our Development Squad, it’s an exceptional learning experience and a rare opportunity to play at this level.We’re looking forward to three high-quality matches and to building momentum as we head into a crucial phase of the season.” Ireland’s Squad The Ireland squad for the three-match series against India includes: James Milliken, Luke Roleston, Ben Ryder, Nick Page, Lee Cole, Luke Witherow, Tim Cross, Fergus Gibson, Mark McNellis, Luke Madeley, Kyle Marshall, Peter McKibbin, Kevin O’Dea, Adam McAllister, Ben Pasley, Sam Hyland, Jonny Lynch, Ben Walker, Matthew Nelson, Louis Rowe, Jeremy Duncan, Daragh Walsh, Ben Johnson, Ben Nelson, and Conor Empey. India’s Squad The Indian team comprises: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep, Yashdeep Siwach, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Rajinder Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Shilanand Singh, and Dilpreet Singh. Opportunites Facing a strong team like India provides Ireland with a chance to test their skills against top-tier opposition. It helps players get used to the pace and pressure of international-level play. The series offers valuable international experience. These matches help players maintain and assess their match fitness in the summer calendar. Hosting a high-profile team like India brings attention to Irish hockey internationally. A positive performance could boost fan engagement. On the other hand, this series provides a warm-up for India before the FIH Pro League matches in the Netherlands. It offers room to improve India’s penalty corner strategies. India Vs Ireland Series Schedule: 30 May, 2025 🕐 13:00 – 14:30 2 June, 2025 🕔 17:30 – 19:00 3 June, 2025 🕢 19:30 – 21:00

India Announced Squad for Pro League European Leg 2025 Hockey India announced a 24-member squad for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024–25, scheduled from June 7 to June 22 in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium.The team will be led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, with Hardik Singh serving as Vice-Captain. Matches Schedule India vs. Netherlands (7th & 9th June) India vs. Argentina (11th & 12th June) India vs. Australia (14th & 15th June) India vs. Belgium (21st & 22nd June) Coach’s Perspective “We wanted a bit more experience in the squad this time around and I am really happy with the selection.”“The team has been training well as we’re looking to try and push as hard as possible and win the Pro League.”— Indian men’s team chief coach Craig Fulton Craig Fulton has expressed optimism about the team’s performance in the upcoming FIH Pro League 2024–25. The squad aims to maintain their current third-place standing in the points table and continue their pursuit of qualification for the 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup. Indian Men’s Hockey Team – European Leg (June 7–22, 2025) Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera Krishan Bahadur Pathak Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (Captain) Jarmanpreet Singh Amit Rohidas Sumit Sanjay Jugraj Singh Nilam Sanjeep Yashdeep Siwach Midfielders: Hardik Singh (Vice-Captain) Vivek Sagar Prasad Manpreet Singh Nilakanta Sharma Shamsher Singh Rajkumar Pal Rajinder Singh Forwards: Mandeep Singh Abhishek Sukhjeet Singh Lalit Kumar Upadhyay Gurjant Singh Akashdeep Singh Shilanand Singh Dilpreet Singh India are currently at number 3rd at the FIH Pro League 2024-25 standings. They have so far secured 15 points in 8 games, with still being in the top 4, their hopes for winning the inaugural FIH Pro League title are alive. To stay updated with the FIH Pro League and all other field hockey news and updates, stay connected with our website and our YouTube channel, Sports Cursor.

New Zealand Announced Squad for Nations Cup 2025 Hockey New Zealand has announced the Men’s squad to compete at the 2025 FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15–21 June. This group returns to the tournament after a gold medal performance in 2024, with a fresh opportunity to build on that momentum and once again push for top honours in Malaysia. Head Coach Greg Nicol has named a squad that blends international experience with exciting young talent, including three newcomers:Louis Beckert, Gus Nelson, and Finn Ward.Their inclusion reflects the depth and development coming through the New Zealand hockey pathway. “This is a great opportunity to expose new talent to international tournament hockey,” said Nicol.“Our focus is to keep building on last year’s performance, playing a fearless style of hockey and continuing to grow as a group.” Dylan Thomas and Patrick Ward will also travel with the team as partners of the squad. The last test match was during the Paris Olympics in August 2024. This tournament serves as an opportunity to represent New Zealand on a world stage again and to build hockey connections on the field in preparation for the Oceania Cup later this year. Squad for Nations Cup 2025 Louis Beckert Dom Dixon Scott Cosslett Benji Culhane Charlie Morrison Brad Read Simon Yorston Malachi Buschl Sean Findlay Gus Nelson Hayden Phillips Nic Woods Finn Ward George Baker Scott Boyde Jonty Elmes Sam Hiha Sam Lane Dylan Thomas (TR) Patrick Ward (TR) Match Schedule Sunday 15 June – 10.00 PM NZT vs Japan Tuesday 17 June – 12.00 AM NZT vs Malaysia Wednesday 18 June – 10.00 PM NZT vs Pakistan Friday 20 June – TBC – Semi Finals Saturday 21 June – TBC – Finals Importance Promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League By securing the Nations Cup title, New Zealand can secure a spot in the FIH Hockey Pro League, the premier international field hockey competition.This promotion allows the team to compete against top-ranked nations, providing invaluable experience. Competitive Experience Competing in the Pro League offers New Zealand’s players regular matches against elite international teams.This consistent high-level competition aids in player development, tactical refinement, and overall team performance, elevating New Zealand’s standing in the global hockey community. Stay Updates Stay Updated with all the field hockey news, updates, highlights and much more by staying in connected with our website, social media pages and our Youtube Channel.

Pakistan Hockey Team to Play Tri-Nation Series in July The Pakistani hockey team is set to participate in a Tri Nation Series in July, hosted by Egypt. The series will feature Pakistan, Egypt, and Croatia, with each team playing against the others twice. The top 2 teams after the preliminary round will play for the 1st position playoff. The national camp for the Green Shirts has already begun, as they gear up their preparations for the Hockey Nations Cup as well. The Pakistani team will play the Nations Cup in June, followed by the Tri Nation Series. “This training camp aims to enhance specific skills such as one-on-one and double defense, aerial ball control, and match-based circle strategies. We’re also focusing on physical conditioning, especially reaction time. More importantly, it’s about building team harmony, unity, and ensuring every player understands Pakistan’s tactical structure in both attack and defense. The environment here at Pakistan Ordnance Factory has been excellent for our goals.” — Head Coach Tahir Zaman. Importance of Upcoming Tournaments Both tournaments hold great importance as the Green Shirts are set to play for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in August, which is the qualifier for the Hockey World Cup 2026. On the other hand, the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 also provides the winners with a spot in the Hockey Pro League 2025-26. The Pakistani hockey team missed out on the last edition of the Hockey World Cup 2022, but this time the PHF federation and the players are determined to earn a spot in the upcoming World Cup 2026. The team will get valuable international match exposure in the upcoming months. Stay connected with all field hockey news and updates on our YouTube channel Sports Cursor and our website.

3 Wins for Pakistan Juniors Leading to Series Win Pakistan Juniors and the Oman National Team went head-to-head in a 4-match friendly series hosted by Pakistan. It was Pakistan who emerged victorious, winning 3 out of 4 matches played in the series. This was an important series for both sides as they gear up for some international competitions ahead. Matches in Lahore The first two matches of the series were played in Lahore, Punjab at the National Hockey Stadium — the biggest hockey stadium in the world with a capacity of 45,000. The first match of the series was the most exciting, where in a closely fought game, Pakistan finished victorious over Oman by 4 goals to 3.Sufyan Khan, the elite drag flicker of the Pakistan team, was awarded Man of the Match courtesy of his hat-trick. The second match was a comeback for the Oman National Team, as they defeated Pakistan 3-1 in another closely contested game.Rashid El-Ferrari was declared Man of the Match. Matches in Islamabad The 3rd and 4th matches were played at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad. In the third game, Pakistan came up with a strong performance and won the match with a healthy lead of 6-1.Zikriya Hiyat was named Man of the Match. The fourth and final match was also won by Pakistan, leading them to a series win of 3-1. They won the match by 6 goals to 3. Series Importance for Both Teams The series holds great importance for both sides as many international tours await them. For Oman, this series provided valuable experience before heading into the AHF Hockey Asia Cup, scheduled from 17th to 27th April in Indonesia, which serves as the qualifier for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025.Playing against Pakistan in four games and having some training sessions in Pakistan helped them prepare for the big challenge ahead. On the other hand, the Pakistan Juniors and Seniors both have several important tournaments this year.A back-to-back series for the junior team — first against Germany and now against Oman — gives them much-needed international exposure, helping them train well for the upcoming Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, along with the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, which will be held prior to the Junior World Cup. Looking Ahead They will carry better experience this time into the Junior World Cup 2025.Pakistan has already qualified for the Junior World Cup as they were the runners-up at the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024 last year. Stay Updated To stay updated with all field hockey news, match updates, highlights, and stats, keep following our: 🌐 Website: sportscursor.live 📺 YouTube Channel: SportsCursor