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Bangladesh U-21 hockey team start World Cup preparations

Drawn in Group F, Bangladesh will face France, Australia, and South Korea.

Bangladesh through to semis in U-18 Hockey Asia Cup

Bangladesh confirmed the semifinal berth in the AHF Men’s U-18 Asia Cup after Pakistan came from behind to beat hosts China 2-1 in the final Pool A match in Dazhou, China on Wednesday.

Bangladesh lose to Pakistan in U-18 Asia Cup

Bangladesh suffered a 6-3 defeat to Pakistan in their last match of the pool stage of the AHF Men's U-18 Asia Cup at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China, on Tuesday.

Bangladesh off to winning start in U-18 Asia Cup Hockey

Forward Din Islam starred for the team, netting a brace in the 20th and 26th minutes to put Bangladesh firmly in control.

Holders Bangladesh eye winning start

Bangladesh hockey team will begin their AHF Cup title defence as they take on Kazakhstan in a Group B encounter in Jakarta today (6:00pm Bangladesh time)..Bangladesh are also targeting qualification for the upcoming Asian Cup, with only the top two teams advancing to the main event..

Hockey players feel the pressure of past successes in AHF Cup

Bangladesh national hockey team feel the pressure of maintaining their streak in the AHF Cup as the winners of the last four editions are set to attempt a fifth straight triumph later this month.

Pakistan’s Shahbaz, Tahir recall the good old days of Bangladesh hockey

The two Pakistani hockey legends are saddened by the sorry state of Bangladesh's hockey right now

BHF ready to face controversy for hockey's progress

Asked about the exclusion of Jimmy, the committee’s general secretary Lt Col (rtd) Riazul Hasan said, “We have been given the responsibility by emphasising development. If we talk about development, it consists of both the present and future.

Bangladesh clinch maiden Junior Hockey World Cup berth

Bangladesh qualified for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup for the first time following a 7-2 thrashing of Thailand in a place-deciding match of the Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Tuesday.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Hockey team upbeat ahead of Pakistan tie

Fresh from a convincing 3-1 win against Oman in their opening match, Bangladesh U-21 hockey team are looking forward to a strong performance against Pakistan in the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup in Muscat today.

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024

‘Final at the beginning’ for Bangladesh

Keeping sights on a spot in next year’s Junior World Cup, Bangladesh are looking to make a winning start in the Junior Asia Cup against Oman in ‘the final at the beginning’ in Muscat today.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Netherlands secure Olympic hockey double with women's gold

The Netherlands completed a remarkable double in Olympic hockey on Friday when their women's team, the defending champions, beat China 3-1 in a shootout to take gold just 24 hours after the men's side had triumphed over Germany.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Netherlands beat Germany to win men's hockey gold

A tense game ended all square at 1-1, with fourth-quarter goals in quick succession from Dutch captain Thierry Brinkman and Germany's Thies Prinz.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

Girls pull a big surprise as boys retain title

Bangladesh men’s team became unbeaten champions in Men’s Junior AHF Cup with a 4-2 win over China in the final while women’s team emerged runners-up in Women’s Junior AHF Cup with a 7-1 win over Singapore in their last pool match in Singapore yesterday.

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

Junior women's hockey team secure maiden Asia Cup berth

Bangladesh have booked a place in Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey for the first time following a 10-1 win against Indonesia in the Women’s Under-21 AHF Cup today.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Men's team in semifinals, women suffer first defeat

Bangladesh men's U-21 team continued their winning streak in Junior AHF Cup to ensure their semifinal berth with a 4-2 win over Thailand but women's U-21 side tasted their first defeat in a 3-0 loss to Chinese Taipei in Singapore today.

June 15, 2024
June 15, 2024

Women's hockey team make winning start in Singapore

Bangladesh women's team started their AHF Cup U-21 Women’s Tournament on a high with a 5-4 win against Thailand in Singapore today.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Waking up after decades of hibernation

In post-independent Bangladesh, there was a deliberate effort to kick-start women’s hockey, much before women’s cricket or football was a thing in this part of the world.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Hockey federation slaps unprecedented ban on players, officials

In an unprecedented decision, Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) yesterday slapped suspensions of various tenures on 14 players and 10 officials, including veteran Mohammedan player Rasel Mahmud Jimmy and Mohammedan manager Ariful Haque Prince, following a meeting of the governing body on Saturday.