On the final day of the women’s competition in Nanjing, the Chinese hosts claimed the gold medal in dramatic fashion. Three goals in the first period plus one more in the 16th minute gave China a four goal lead by the middle of the match. The Dutch women were far from...

The Hockey World League, the tournament that makes the dream of reaching the Rio 2016 Olympic Games a possibility for every hockey playing nation, returns to action at the start of September. No fewer than nine different Round 1 tournaments will take place over 13...

Two top class semi-finals in the women’s competition yesterday designated the Netherlands and China the 2014 Youth Olympic Games finalists. In a semi-final that was another instance of the defining women’s rivalry in the last few years, the Netherlands took on...

Who would want to be a goalkeeper? Facing shots of up to 100mph, head to toe in foam and peering out from behind a grille. England and Great Britain’s George Pinner talks about staying safe between the sticks. George Pinner is recognised as one of the best goalkeepers...

Today marks one year until the start of the EuroHockey Championships 2015. The event promises entertainment on and off the pitch, featuring the 16 best men’s and women’s teams in Europe, including both England teams. Tickets went on sale last month at...

New Zealand and Germany were the first men’s teams to take to the field today. The Blacksticks handed the injury-plagued Germans their third defeat in the tournament which makes tomorrow’s match between Germany and Mexico a decider: only the winner reaches the...

On Aug 12th, David Balbirnie, former European Hockey Federation Hon. General Secretary visited Musco Shanghai facility. David served in European Hockey Federation for more than 20 years in the position from Executive Board member to Hon.General Secretary. With his...

Day 3 at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games hockey competition started off with an absolute highlight as the men of Australia took on South Africa. By the second period, Australia had a 5-0 advantage, and when South Africa scored their first in the dying seconds of...

The world’s top two women’s hockey nations put their stamp on the Hockey5s competition as the Netherlands opened their campaign with double digits against Fiji, while Argentina secured their second shutout in as many matches. The final women’s match was the closest...

A day after the stunning opening ceremony to the Youth Olympic Games, the Hockey5s event got off to a promising start with goals galore and eight action-packed encounters. The big surprise of Day 1 was delivered by the Uruguayan women who stunned top hockey nation...

14.08.2014-16 hockey nations will fight it out for the Hockey5s medals at the 2nd Youth Olympic Games After months of intense preparation and countless hours training, the finest young hockey players in the world are gearing up for what is certain to be the biggest...

On 1st August 2014 the EHF welcomed our new Competitions Co-ordinator to the EHF Office in Brussels. David Voskamp, refreshed after a short break following the hugely successful Rabobank Hockey World Cup, is really looking forward to working with the rest of the EHF...

Both English teams managed to get on the podium at the latest edition of the Commonwealth Games, with the men taking the bronze and the women taking the silver. England's men beat New Zealand to claim Commonwealth Games hockey bronze in a match played in monsoon...

The Real Federación Española de Hockey(RFEH) has announced that French coach Frédéric Soyez will become the new coach for the Senior men national team. He has most recently been coach of the French men national team, as well as the U21 teams. He is very familiar with...

The Fintro EuroHockey Junior Championships have finished, but we would like to remark on some of the most outstanding players and teams from this fantastic tournament, as they are the ones whose tremendous effort, skill and sportsmanship made this a wonderful...

The last day of the EuroHockey Junior Championship II in Hradec Kralove brought us a lot of action and a lot of goals! Azerbaijan – Gibraltar 4:3 First match of the  day of the tournament was full of goals – there was a lot at stake, as the 4th spot was in contention....

26/07/2014: There used to be a rumor in hockey that it takes 10 seconds to score a goal and thereby change your destiny in a game but the Dutch men this week changed that to 7 seconds…. That’s how near they were to playing the Relegation pool! But a great goal from...

Since it's inception in 1997. 8 wins apiece! So who would break the draw and make it 9? In fact the last time they were in the Final of the EuroHockey Junior Championships, was in Valencia in 2008, Germany came out winners, but that was not the case today! Germany had...

Photo: Harry Gibson (ENG) was named Men's Keeper of the Tournament - EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 26/07/2014: England dominated the first ten minutes of the game for the fourth place and forced thus several penalty corners against Belgium. The English were perfectly...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 26/07/2014 - England and Spain met each other for the second time at the Fintro EuroHockey Championships in the game for the third and fourth place. The game started out fairly balanced with a few changes on either sides but both...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 26/07/2014 Spain beat Poland to finsh 5th at the Fintro EuroHockey Junior Championships here in Waterloo. A disappointed Spain, who had targeted a semi-final slot for this Championships, nevertheless were determined to at least...

26/07/2014 - The last game in the mens Pool C between France and Austria was an important one as it decided who would relegate to EuroHockey Championships II. France needed a win to be save, as Austria had a better goal difference. The high stake of the game clearly...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 26/07/2014 - Nothing to win or lose in this game but Belgium was clearly here with the purpose to win and grab the 5th place at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships 2014.The host took all initiatives and had ample...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijleobroek (c) 26/07/2014 Opening game of the day was Czech Republic v Russia. As both teams are already relegated to the EuroHockey Junior Championships II it was a game of pride and earning the right to have an easier pool in 2016. Czech had...

Slovakia – Gibraltar 2:2 Amazing performance by Gibraltar again. They look strong and playing with big hearth. In a first game of the second day they made another surprise and didnt lose again. And the opponent was Slovakia - team with ambitions to go up have lost...

Photograph: Germany celebrate! EHF/Frank Uijlenboek (c) 25/07/2014 - Germany started very fierce and pinned Belgium on their own side. The German pressure payed off and in the 9th minute they were awarded 4 pc's in a row. At the fourth PC Belgium had only three...

Photograph: Tom HIEBENDAAL scores the winning goal (EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c)) 25/07/2014: England reached the semi-final after an excellent run in their pool with wins over the host Belgium in the opening game 1-0, followed by comprehensive win 6-2 over Poland and...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 25/07/2014: In a very close first half, neither team wanted to make mistakes as it was a vital game for both teams to get some points in this Relegation Pool C and indeed 3 points may well be the necessary points to earn a place...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 25/07/2014: Spain had an early lead as Eduardo GARRIGA dragged the first Spanish PC on the backboard. French goalie Corentin SAUNIER touched the ball with his stick but couldn't avoid the 0-1. After that the game was balanced....

Fairly even first half with both teams having chances. Netherlands from their penalty corners and Spain from open play. A nice solo run and goal from Lisanne de LANGE in the 19th minute was the only goal that divided the teams in the first half. Photograph: EHF/Frank...

24/07/2014 Host Belgium started fiercely and pinned the Russian team in their half. After only 2 minutes Belgium was awarded a PC and Elise DAUW scored the early opening goal for Belgium. After the goal the energy left the game a bit and the action was mostly...

The Czech Republic had a good chance to score an early opening goal but Klara HANZLOVA's shot hit the post. Three minutes later it was Marine DELANNOY who scored on the other side via PC. Quickly after Macha LOCKWOOD doubled the French lead. The Czech players didn't...

The first semi-final of the day was fought out by Germany v England. Germany had finished in the Pool seconds behind an impressive Dutch team and England had topped their pool seeing off Russia, but then losing to Spain and a win v France had put them into the...

Tickets for the EuroHockey Championships London 2015, the pinnacle of European international hockey, have gone on sale today. The European Hockey Federation (EHF) event will be hosted by England Hockey at the new Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Queen Elizabeth...

(Photo: EHF/ Frank Uijlenbroek) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board has approved several changes to the rules of indoor hockey following a proposal from the Rules Committee. The majority of the changes are aimed at improving gameplay and the...

Photo: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek 23/07/2014 - At the beginning Germany was the stronger team. Then Belgium took the lead and played very well. Germany equalised 1-1 with their first goal from Selin Oruz from a PC. Germany went ahead again via Julia Dudrov. In the second...

Photograph: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 23/07/2014 - Belgium takes on Germany in the semi-finals at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships after a 7-0 win against Poland. Belgium started the game with very high pressure and the Polish defenders had the greatest...

23/07/2014 - The Netherlands have been the best women team at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships and they proved that again today against the Czech Republic. Little surprisingly the Dutch team dominated the entire match and won with a high goal score. Lieke...

Photo: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek 23/07/2014 -Coming into the game as the underdogs clearly suited the well organised Austrian team. In the first half the Netherlands had all the possession and chances but apart from a PC in in the 12 minute converted by Pelle VOS, they...

Photo: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek 23/07/2014 - England won the last game in Pool B at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships v France and finish at the top of their pool. Although the English girls dominated through-out the game it took until the 25th minute until...

Photo: EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek 23/07/2014 - The women of Spain and Russia kicked off the last day of the pool matches at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships. Russia was looking for their first points of the tournaments and after only 4 minutes Elena SAZHINA...

Day 1 Lithuania – Slovakia 1:2 (1:1) Exciting first game of the tournament where the underdogs from Lithuania was a very tough opponent for Slovakian team. Slovaks started strong and scored a goal in 14th minute, but Lithuanians came with fast answer and equalized the...

Photograph: Lieke van WIJK (NED) EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) Netherlands top Pool A with a decisive win over Germany A fairly even start to the game saw both teams with early chances. In the 3rd minute Lieke van Wijk had her first chance to score when her team earned a...

A hat-trick from France's captain Marie Billore earns France 3 points in Pool B  Photograph: Elena Sahzina (RUS) (EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c)) The second day of the Fintro EuroHockey Junior Championships opened with a really important game between France and Russia. The...

EHL 2014/15 - Round 1 Draw and Match Schedule Pau Negre Stadium, Barcelona, 10th-12th October 2014 Brussels, 21 of July 2014, - The European Hockey Federation and EHL are delighted to release the draw and match schedule for Round 1 of the 2014/15 edition of the Euro...

Photograph: Victor Charlet scores - EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c) 20/07/2014 - Both French and Polish defenses played a strong game during the first half. Neither team could easily find its way into the D. All three French goals were scored by captain Victor Charlet via...

Italy won the EuroHockey Junior Championship II for women in Vienna. The Italians drew 3:3 against Ireland in an exciting and fast thriller in the decisive and last game on Sunday, taking their opponents with them on the two promotion-spots for Championship one. For a...

Photograph: Vivien Tahal (right) celebrating (EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c)) Impressive 12-1 win for Germany over the Czech Republic (w) 20/07/2014 - The German girls scored early on in the match and continue to do so throughout the entire game. However, the Czech...

Photograph: Thierry Brinkman (NED) (EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c)) Netherlands and Spain draw 3-3 The first men's game at the Fintro Junior EuroHockey Championships between the Netherlands and Spain started of with a minute of silence in respect for the victims of the...

Photograph: The line-ups of the opening game Spain v France (EHF/Frank Uijlenbroek (c)) Spain Women win opening match against France The women of Spain and France opened the Fintro EuroHockey Junior Championships 2014 in Waterloo. Spain dominated the entire first half...

Scotland 1 – Ireland 3 The game between Scotland and Ireland was typical of a match played between close rivals: physical, strong and with fast performance, adrenaline, and not so many goals. So, the draw of the first 35 minutes was perfectly acceptable. On the 46th...

As the sun sets on the final day of preparation at the famous Belgian Club of Waterloo Ducks, the excitement of the players is palpable. They have been training for the opportunity to play at the Fintro EuroHockey Championships, each team with their own target, stay...

Nothing has been decided in Vienna so far. Sunday will see three true finals on the last day of EuroHockey Junior Championship II for women with Ireland and Italy fighting for the gold medal and promotion, Scotland and Poland battling for 4th place and Austria vs....

Italy took the pole position on the first day of the second group stage at the EuroHockey Junior Championship II for women in Vienna by securing a well earned 3:1 against Ukraine. Captain Dalila Mirabella opened scoring in the 4th with a beautiful backhand. Maria...

Today, the Royal Dutch Hockey Association has appointed Sjoerd Marijne  as coach of the Dutch national Women's team. The contract is effective from August 1, 2014 and runs until the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The announcement was made during a press...

The  group-stages of the EuroHockey Junior Championship II for women in Vienna is over – and it gave us  some  thrilling games! Only Ukraine managed to top their pool alone, while Italy and Ireland won their groups only on goal-difference, beating Belarus and Scotland...

As the EuroHockey Junior Championship II got underway, with the hosts Portugal winning their opening game on Sunday evening 5-2. The second game of the day was delayed due to the late arrival of the Belarussian kit. Yesterday evening Russia took on a newly promoted...

As predicted, final pool standings came right down to today’s final match. In the first contest of the day, Poland worked hard to get their first points of the competition and in so doing prevent the Czech Republic from keeping their second place in the table going...

Gold medals and a promotion to the EuroHockey Championships in 2016 were the prizes won by the Swiss team at the EuroHockey Championships II today in Vilnius. In a cracking game of 12 goals, 7 of which came in the second half. Switzerland went ahead via Stomps in the...

Our fourth day commenced with fears of a delayed start as the skies blackened and there was a spectacular storm.  In the end this this only proved the spark that Italy needed to get their match against Poland off to a great start with a goal scored within the first...

After 3 days of play at the EuroHockey Youth Championships, Boys in Vilnius the Final will be played later today between the 2 strongest teams here, Switzerland and Azerbaijan. Gibraltar finished the pool with a full 6 points after 2 wins. Switzerland were not a...

After a disrupted build up which saw this Championship reduced to a 5 Nation, single pool competition play started a day early in summer rain with Russia showing early dominance with a resounding 8 – 0 win over hosts Italy.  Goals were evenly spread amongst the...

There is no doubt in the EHF that without our wonderful volunteers that we could not carry on our work! At the EuroHockey Hockey Youth (U16) Championships in Bologna we have a youth tournament not only on the pitch but off it. Along with the young players and umpires,...

The EHF would like to extend our congratulations to the following European Officials who have been appointed to the FIH Indoor World Cup in Leipzig, Germany, 4 - 8 February, 2015: Men: TO's - Christian DECKENBROCK,GER and Rogier WARRIS,NED Umpires Manager - Philip...

The EHF has today sent letters of entry and offers to host to the National Associations  today. The deadline for entries and offers to host is 31st July 2014. EuroHockey Club Championship (Men) 2015, Trophy and Challenge: 22 -25 May 2015 Qualified Clubs Each National...

Maximum points from four games was enough to secure Russia an emphatic victory in the Hockey World League Round One and to cement their bid to re-emerge as a potential contender at the top table of field hockey after a 24-year absence from the major international...

Austria is the new European U16 Champion! The hosts won the EuroHockey Championship for Boys in Vienna after a 3:2 in a dramatic and high quality final against Poland in front of 700 spectators in Viennas Hockeystadion. Austria and Poland picked up the pace early on...

Austria and Poland will meet in the final of the EuroHockey U16 Championship in Vienna on Sunday. An exciting final day of the group stage saw hosts Austria win 2:1 after a high-level-fight against Italy for the final. Poland went through after a tough match against...

Clubs and schools in Ireland have received a major boost with the announcement of €1,134,775 in capital funding across 13 applications. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring who announced grants of €40.5...

Hosts Austria won their second game at the EuroHockey U16 Championship for boys on Friday. In front of a packed stadium in Vienna Coach Robert Beles boys beat a motivated Croatia by 3:0 and will now meet Italy for the spot in the gold-medal-game on Saturday. Austrias...

Host Austria had a perfect start into the EuroHockey U16 Championship in Vienna. The Austrian boys won their opener with a convincing 6:1 against Ukraine to close a high-scoring day one. Lucas Loser scored the first goal with a fine effort two minutes into the game....

Following the completion of the 2014 EuroHockey Club Tournaments, the EHL and EHCCC, the EHF has announced today what teams have qualified for the 2015 EuroHockey Club Tournaments. The Final positions and promotions and relegation for the Women's Tournaments can be...

It's a friendly 21 degree day today in Vienna as the EuroHockey Youth Championships Under 16 gets underway in the Prater Park. 8 teams will battle it out over the coming four days to be crowned Champions of Europe! Russia, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia,...

The men's Hockey World League Round One started in Croatia yesterday in the Zagreb town of Sveti Ivan Zelina, with Switzerland and Croatia getting off to the perfect start. Five teams are contesting the title, and there is an extra frisson to all the Hockey World...

At the end of the second women's Hockey World League Round One competition, Belarus won all three of their games to emerge as the overall winners of the competition, thus booking their place in Round Two, which will take place in the autumn. The final standings in the...