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

Hockey Africa Cup of Nations 2025 The 12th edition of the Hockey Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Ismailia, Egypt from 20 to 31 August 2025. Serving as the qualifier for the Hockey World Cup 2026, the tournament holds significant value. The top 8 teams from all over Africa will take part in this tournament, including: South Africa Egypt Kenya Ghana Namibia Zambia Uganda Nigeria Tournament Format The tournament will be played in a group format, with the teams divided into 2 pools of 4 teams each. 2 teams from each pool will qualify for the Semi-Final stages. The remaining teams finishing 3rd and 4th in each pool will then play for classification from 5th to 8th place. Note: The pools are yet to be announced for the tournament. Qualification Breakdown South Africa and Egypt got automatic qualification into the tournament based on FIH World Rankings. Ghana and Nigeria qualified as North West African teams, while Kenya and Uganda qualified as North East African teams. The Central-South Africa Qualifier was held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from where Namibia and Zambia made their way into the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. World Cup Qualification Importance The tournament holds great significance, as it is the sole opportunity for all the participating teams to qualify for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Only 1 team will get direct qualification into the Hockey World Cup 2026. The runner-up will advance to the next round of qualifiers, the Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, scheduled for the end of February 2026. The team finishing 1st qualifies directly for the World Cup, while the runner-up moves into the next qualification round. The Battle for African Glory The competition to be the champions of Africa will be intense. But most importantly, the aim to secure a spot in the World Cup 2026 will be the top priority for every team. South Africa are the 8-time defending champions of the Africa Cup of Nations. They last won in 2022, as the tournament typically occurs every 3 or 4 years. South Africa won the 2022 edition by defeating Egypt in the final via penalty shootout, thus qualifying for the Hockey World Cup 2023. Nigeria secured 3rd place after defeating Kenya 4-2 in the 3rd place playoff. Where to Watch? The official broadcasting rights for the tournament are yet to be announced, but it is strongly expected that SuperSport will broadcast the matches live. For further updates and clarification, stay connected with our website and our YouTube channel  SportsCursor to stay updated!

Oman Hockey Arrives in Pakistan: Schedule Announced The Oman hockey team got a warm welcome upon their arrival today at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore.They will be playing a 4-match series against the Pakistan national team from 8th to 12th April 2025. The schedule for the 4-match series has been officially announced: The opening match of the series will be played in Lahore on 8th April (Tuesday) at 7:30 PM. The second match of the series will be held on 9th April 2025 in Lahore as well, also at 7:30 PM. The third and fourth matches will then be played in Islamabad, on 11th and 12th April, respectively, both starting at 4:30 PM. Teams Started Training in Lahore The Oman national team has started their training camp today, 6th April, at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore.The team is focusing on training well through this series, as they prepare for an important championship ahead—the AHF Hockey Cup 2025, which serves as a qualifier for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025.Their focus will be high, aiming to gain as much experience as possible from this important international friendly series. The Pakistan national hockey team has also started their training camp at the DHA Hockey Arena, Lahore, ahead of the 4-match series against Oman. Where to Watch? The broadcasting rights for the series are yet to be announced.Stay connected with our website and YouTube channel – Sports Cursor to get the latest updates and full coverage of this exciting hockey series!

Tom Boon Leads Top Scorers as FIH Pro League 2024-25 Reaches Halfway Some interesting stats to look at as we reach the halfway point of the Men’s FIH Pro League 2024-25. A total of 162 goals have been scored so far, with some players dominating the charts. At Number 1, it’s Tom Boon, a Belgian forward who has scored a total of 14 goals with an outstanding average of 1.75 goals per match. Not only is he the top scorer among all players, but an interesting fact is that he has scored more goals than Argentina and Ireland combined, as both teams have scored 11 goals each in the FIH Pro League so far. Number 2 on the list is Samuel Ward, who has scored 11 goals. The forward from England has an average of 1.38, being one of only three players with an average above 1 in the FIH Pro League so far. The positions are followed by PRINZ Thies, Tomas Domene, and Koen Bijen, all with 5 goals in the league so far. The full list of top scorers is here: [Click Here]. Team Standings at Halfway Point At the halfway mark, England and Belgium both have 16 points, sitting in 1st and 2nd position, respectively. India follows closely behind with 15 points, currently in 3rd place. The Netherlands sit in 4th place with 14 points, while Germany are in 5th place with 13 points. Interestingly, Germany has scored the most goals in the tournament so far, with an average of 3.25 goals per game. They have scored a total of 26 goals so far. Australia is currently in 6th place with 12 points, having conceded only 12 goals—the least number of goals conceded by any team, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. Spain also has 12 points, tied with Australia. Argentina sits in 7th place with 9 points. Ireland, currently at the bottom of the table and on the verge of relegation, has only 1 point, which came from a draw against England. What’s Next? A great second half of the league is expected, with all teams still having a chance at winning. The upcoming 8 games will be crucial for every team, as the World Cup 2026 spot also depends on the team finishing at the top. If Belgium, Netherlands, and Australia—who have already qualified for the World Cup 2026—finish at the top, the spot will be given to the highest-finishing team after them. Upcoming Games The FIH Pro League will continue on 7th June 2025, with Spain taking on Argentina, and Netherlands facing India. Both games promise to be big as we head into the second half of the league. Where to Watch FIH Pro League 2024-25? The FIH Pro League 2024-25 is streamed on Sports 18 HD in India, while viewers can also watch it on Star Sports and Hotsats. ESPN broadcasts the matches in Argentina, and Super Sports covers large parts of Africa. To get the full streaming details, [Click Here]. 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.

Hockey Men’s Pan American Cup 2025 The Hockey Pan American Cup 2025 is set to commence, serving as a qualifier for the Hockey World Cup 2026. The 7th edition of the Pan American Cup will be held in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, from 24 July to 3 August 2025. Participating Teams The teams in the tournament include: Argentina Canada Uruguay Chile United States Brazil Mexico Trinidad and Tobago These eight teams have qualified for the Pan American Cup Hockey 2025. Argentina, the highest-ranked American team. Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and the United States qualified from the 2022 Pan American Cup, finishing as the top six teams in the tournament. Uruguay qualified as the host nation. Trinidad and Tobago secured their spot as the winner of the Pan American Challenge Cup 2024. Tournament Format & Qualification The pools for the tournament are not yet announced. This tournament holds great significance as it is a qualifier for the Hockey World Cup 2026. The winner of the tournament will secure direct qualification for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Favorites & Teams to Watch Argentina is expected to be the favorites for the tournament, as they are the highest-ranked team in the competition and are also currently playing the FIH Pro League , giving them valuable experience. Teams like Canada, Chile, and the United States have been improving in recent years, and a strong performance can be expected from them. These teams will be determined to give their best, as the stakes for qualification into the Hockey World Cup 2026 will be high. Previous Champions & History Argentina is the three-time defending champion of the Pan American Cup and holds the record for the most titles, winning the championship four times. Canada has won the tournament once. Cuba has also won it once. Previous Edition – Pan American Cup 2022 In the last edition in 2022: Argentina won the final, defeating Chile 5-1. Canada finished 3rd, beating United States 3-1 in the third-place playoff. Where to Watch? The official streaming details for the tournament have not been announced yet. Stay updated with our website and YouTube channel SportsCursor, for all the latest updates. Keep following for more updates on the Hockey Men’s Pan American Cup 2025!

Men’s Hockey Junior Africa Cup 2025 The 13th edition of the Men’s Hockey Junior Africa Cup is set to be held in Namibia from 18th to 25th April 2025. The tournament is an Under-21 event, meaning that all participating players must be under the age of 21 to be eligible. Participating Teams A total of 8 teams will be participating in this edition: South Africa Egypt Namibia Nigeria Ghana Zambia Zimbabwe Kenya Tournament Format The teams have been divided into two pools of 4 teams each. The top 2 teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals, while the teams finishing 3rd and 4th in their respective pools will compete in 5th to 8th place classification matches. Pool A: South Africa Namibia Nigeria Kenya Pool B: Egypt Ghana Zambia Zimbabwe Tournament Importance This tournament holds great significance as it serves as a direct qualifier for the Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. The top 3 teams will qualify for the World Cup: The two finalists will earn direct qualification. The third qualification spot will be decided through a playoff between the two semi-final losing teams. Opening Matches The opening match of the tournament will be played between Kenya and Nigeria, followed by South Africa taking on Namibia. The full match schedule for the tournament is: Click here  Defending Champions & Past Winners South Africa are the current defending champions and have won the tournament five times. They defeated Egypt in the 2023 final in a penalty shootout. The third position in the last tournament was secured by Kenya, who won 2-1 against Zimbabwe in the 3rd place playoff. The top goal scorer of the previous edition was James Flint of South Africa, who scored 5 goals. Where to Watch? The broadcasting rights for the tournament have not yet been announced. Updates regarding live streaming and TV coverage will be provided on our website and YouTube channel as soon as they are officially confirmed.

AHF Hockey Cup 2025 The Asian Hockey Federation has announced the schedule for the 7th edition of the Men’s AHF Cup. This edition will consist of 10 teams from across Asia. The tournament will be held from 17th to 27th April in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participating Teams The teams include: Oman Bangladesh Sri Lanka Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Hing Kong China Indonesia Thailand Singapore Chinese Taipei Tournament Format The 10 teams have been divided into 2 pools of 5 teams each. The top 2 teams from both pools will qualify for the semi-finals. The teams finishing 3rd and 4th in both pools will play for 5th to 8th place classification. Pool A: Oman, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Singapore, Uzbekistan Pool B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan Tournament Significance The tournament holds great importance as it serves as a qualifier for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. The top 2 teams will qualify for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which in turn serves as a qualification event for the Hockey World Cup 2026. It will be a great opportunity for all participating teams to aim for a top-2 finish and secure their spot in the Asia Cup. Statement from AHF President Fumio Ogura, President of the Asian Hockey Federation, expressed his excitement about the event: *”It is with great excitement that we welcome the upcoming Men’s & Women’s AHF Cup 2025, set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. This tournament serves as a crucial platform for emerging hockey nations in Asia to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level. I extend my gratitude to the Indonesian Hockey Federation for their commitment and efforts in organizing this prestigious event. To the players, officials, and fans—your dedication and love for hockey are what make this sport truly special. I wish all teams the best of luck and look forward to witnessing a tournament filled with outstanding performances and sportsmanship. Let us come together to celebrate the *spirit of hockey in Jakarta!” Match Schedule for Day 1 The official match schedule for the tournament has been announced. The opening match on 17th April will feature: Chinese Taipei vs. Singapore Indonesia vs. Thailand Sri Lanka vs. Kazakhstan Hong Kong China vs. Uzbekistan  Check out the full Schedule Here. Click Link Defending Champions & Past Winners Bangladesh are the current champions of the AHF Cup, having won the title four times. They last won in 2022, defeating Oman in the final on penalty shootout. Sri Lanka secured bronze in the 2022 edition, winning 4-3 against Kazakhstan. Where to Watch? The match broadcasting details for the tournament have not yet been announced. Updates regarding fixtures and streaming will be provided on our website and YouTube channel SportsCursor as soon as they become official.

Pakistan Set for 4-Match Series Against Oman The Green Shirts are set to take on Oman in a 4-match series. This series will be a great preparation for the upcoming Hockey Nations Cup 2025 in June and the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in August. Both tournaments hold great importance, as the Nations Cup provides a spot in the FIH Pro League 2026, while on the other hand, the Asia Cup serves as a qualification event for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Series Schedule & Venues The official dates for the international series against Oman are not yet announced, but the matches are expected to be held in April. A total of 4 matches will be played between Pakistan and Oman. The first 2 games will be held in Lahore. The remaining 2 games will take place in Islamabad. National Training Camp & Future Plans Both the Pakistan senior and junior teams are set to have a national camp after Eid. The President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Tariq Hussain Bugti, and the Secretary General addressed the media regarding the training camp for the national team. They also discussed the initiative of inviting Oman and other international teams to Pakistan. The national training camp for both teams will be of high importance, as there are big events ahead for both the junior and senior sides. The junior team is also set to participate in the Sultan Johor Cup 2025 and the Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 this year. Where to Watch? The official broadcasting rights for the series are not yet decided. However, the matches are expected to be broadcast on A Sports, which has been covering Pakistan hockey matches for quite some time now. They recently covered the Pakistan vs. Germany international junior friendly series as well. For further updates regarding streaming and fixtures, stay connected with our website and YouTube Channel SportsCursor.

Hockey Asia Cup 2025 The 12th edition of the Hockey Asia Cup will be held in Rajgir, India, from 27 August to 7 September 2025. A total of 8 teams will participate in this edition of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Participating Teams Six teams have directly qualified based on the FIH world rankings:  Pakistan India  Malaysia Korea Japan China The remaining two teams will qualify through the 2025 AHF Cup, which is scheduled to be held from 17th to 27th April in Jakarta, Indonesia. Tournament Format The teams will be divided into two pools of four teams each. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals. Teams finishing in 3rd and 4th place will play classification matches for the 5th position and other rankings. The official pools will be announced after the AHF Cup, where the final two teams will be confirmed. Importance of the Tournament The Hockey Asia Cup 2025 holds great significance as it provides an ultimate qualification spot for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, set to be held in Netherlands and Belgium. The team winning the tournament will automatically qualify for the World Cup. Teams finishing in 2nd to 6th place will have another opportunity to qualify through the FIH World Cup qualifying events in 2026. Therefore, even the classification matches for 5th to 8th position will be crucial for teams that fail to make it to the semi-finals. Defending Champions South Korea are the defending champions of the Hockey Asia Cup. They won the 2022 edition, defeating Malaysia 2-1 in the final. India secured 3rd place after defeating Japan 1-0 in the bronze medal game. South Korea holds the record for the most Asia Cup titles with five championships. India and Pakistan have each won the tournament three times. Tournament Venue The Rajgir Hockey Stadium in India will host the tournament. This venue previously hosted the Hockey Asian Women’s Champions Trophy in 2024. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 8,000 to 10,000 spectators. Where to Watch? The official broadcasting schedule for the tournament has not been announced yet. However, there is a strong possibility that matches will be streamed on the FIH official website. For further updates, stay tuned to our website and our YouTube channel, SportsCursor, to keep track of all the latest news and coverage!

Hockey Euro Championships 2025 The 20th edition of the Hockey Euro Championships will be held in Mönchengladbach, Germany. A total of 20 matches will be played at the Warsteiner HockeyPark from 8th to 16th August. This time, the championship features the best 8 teams from all over Europe. Participating Teams: Netherlands Belgium Spain Germany England France Austria Poland Tournament Format: The teams were seeded into 4 pots depending on their World Rankings, with each pot consisting of 2 teams: Pot 1: Germany, Netherlands Pot 2: Belgium, England Pot 3: France, Spain Pot 4: Austria, Poland A team from each pot was then divided into 2 pools, each containing 4 teams. Pools for the Euro Hockey Championships 2025: Pool A: Netherlands Belgium Spain Austria Pool B: Germany England France Poland The top 2 teams from each pool will advance into the semi-final stage, while the remaining teams finishing in 3rd and 4th place will compete for the 5th spot in the tournament. Significance of the Tournament: This championship holds great importance as it provides direct qualification for the Hockey World Cup 2026. The team finishing on top secures a World Cup spot. However, if Belgium or Netherlands win the tournament, the next best-ranked team will qualify for the World Cup. The remaining teams finishing between 2nd to 6th place will qualify for the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Defending Champions: The Netherlands are the two-time defending champions of the Euro Championships. They defeated England in the 2023 final with a score of 2-1. Belgium finished 3rd, beating Germany 2-0. Venue: All matches will be played at the Warsteiner HockeyPark, which has a seating capacity of around 9,000 people. This championship holds great value as teams compete to be the best in Europe. All matches played in the tournament are recognized under FIH international rankings, meaning that points gained from them will count towards the world rankings. Where to Watch? The official broadcasting rights for the tournament have not yet been announced. However, the matches are expected to be broadcast on the FIH Hockey official page or watch.hockey. This is not confirmed yet, so stay updated with us as we will provide official confirmation once it is announced. Stay connected with our YouTube channel and website to get the latest updates about the tournament!