The hockey turf revolution began 50 years ago at 10am on 18 July 1976, when India and Argentina played the first match of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. This was Hockey Turf Day One.
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The 2006 FIH World Cup Qualifiers delivered standout performances across three continents, culminating in four athletes being honoured with the Poligras Magic Skill Award.
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Eindhoven Hockey Club’s shift to Poligras Paris GT zero shows how modern dry turfs can deliver elite play while saving over 2 million litres of water a season.
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Teams from across the hockey world head to Chile, Egypt and India this March for the final, high‑stakes qualifiers that will decide the last places at the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
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The 7th season of the Hero Hockey India League wrapped up in Bhubaneswar with fiercely contested finals that highlight the league’s rising competitiveness.
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AstroTurf, a longtime partner of the NFHCA and USA Field Hockey, served as presenting sponsor of the 2026 Convention and Hall of Fame Dinner, where Melissa Vassalotti Twist spoke to coaches nationwide.
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Future stars took centre stage in India as the Junior World Cup delivered drama, comebacks and breakthrough moments. From shootout-deciding finals to emerging nations rising, this tournament revealed why hockey’s future looks bright.
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World Cup preparation. Olympic qualification. Seven months of elite international hockey. The FIH Pro League 2025/26 is underway, with the world’s best teams tested across continents, conditions and pressure.
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Former Black Stick Michelle Hollands steps into Hockey New Zealand’s top job with big ambitions for 2032 and a lifetime of hockey in her veins. Fresh off the back of the New Zealand’s Premier Hockey League, she reveals the plan shaping the sport’s next era…
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Barry Dancer’s story—from Ipswich grass fields to Athens Olympic gold—shows how his vision and leadership forged the Kookaburras into champions, shaping Australian hockey through pivotal moments and enduring culture.
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The stage is set for the 2026 World Cup. Installation of the Poligras surface is now complete at Belgium’s national stadium, the Belfius Hockey Arena — where half the tournament’s action will unfold.
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Sash Herceg, Executive Manager of Hockey One and GB hockey great, Simon Mason, on the Hockey One league before season five rolls into action.
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Triple Olympian Katrina Powell shares her journey from Hockeyroo to Head Coach, opening up on the World Cup prep, the rising post Paris, and why there will be no easy games on hockey’s biggest stage in Belgium -Netherlands 2026.
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Former international Jack Rhodes reflects on NTU’s transition to Poligras Paris GT zero turf—highlighting improved performance, reduced injuries, and sustainability gains from a non-irrigated surface that plays consistently year-round.
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He’s the world’s most experienced hockey turf installer and has laid more than 300 Poligras turfs to date. At the 2025 EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach, Rico Graf reflects on 35+ years shaping the sport’s biggest stages— from Olympic stadiums to World Cups and everywhere in between…
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With a rich cultural history, Sri Lankan hockey is entering a new era. Kumar de Silva reflects on its legacy and explains how new Poligras turfs are sparking fresh ambition. Here’s why it matters…
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Developed for the 2026 FIH World Cup, Otago’s new Poligras Platinum turf has boosted consistency and performance while being more sustainable. Pathway Manager and former Black Stick Hymie Gill shares how it’s positively transforming hockey in Dunedin.
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Developing an Olympic hockey turf takes years of planning, innovation, and collaboration. Polytan’s Paul Kamphuis shares how elite performance, sustainability, and player input will shape the surface for Los Angeles 2028 and beyond.
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The 2024/25 Pro League concluded in Germany and Belgium having spanned host cities across the world from Amsterdam to Valencia. From Dutch dominance to Spanish surprises relive the action with us here.
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Melissa Vassalotti-Twist champions Astroturf, producer of the field hockey turfs driving sustainability, accessibility, and excitement as the sport eyes growth ahead of LA 2028.
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