England men have booked their place for the Hockey World Cup after playing against India. The result guarantees their entry in the tournament. FIH President Tayyab Ikram was in attendance for day three of the 2026 tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands. His presence underlined the importance of the event as the host nations prepare for competition.

In North American hockey, the Edmonton Oilers found themselves 20th in off-season rankings as several publications voiced skepticism. The low ranking triggered discussion after media outlets analysed the roster.

Away from professional leagues, members of a women's hockey team decided to speak up after players on a boys' team kept going into their dressing room. The recurring breaches caused significant distress among the squad, who called for clear boundaries. Club organizers are now expected to review facility access to prevent any similar incidents.