The Netherlands women took a step closer to securing the FIH Hockey Pro League title without playing a match on Tuesday after their closest rivals, Argentina and Belgium, failed to win their respective matches in regulation time. Argentina went down 2-1 to Spain in a scorching London, while Belgium’s women drew 1-1 with Australia before claiming a bonus point in the shootout. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s loss to India in an entertaining encounter confirmed their relegation from the men’s tournament. In the other matches of the day, Spain’s men also pulled off a victory over Argentina, while Australia’s men beat the Netherlands 2-0, and Germany’s women secured a win over Ireland by the same margin.

Lausanne, Switzerland - As the global sporting community comes together to celebrate Olympic Day on 23 June, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will launch its inspiring new campaign, “Made for Hockey. Made for LA”, across its digital platforms and at FIH Hockey Pro League venues.

Belgium’s men inched closer to the FIH Hockey Pro League title with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Spain in a steamy Wavre on Sunday. In the other match of the day in Belgium, Argentina’s women edged China in a shootout. Over in London, the relegation battle in the women’s tournament continued with Australia edging England in a shootout to earn an important bonus point. In the corresponding men’s fixture, England claimed a solid 3-1 win over the Kookaburras. Meanwhile in Rotterdam, India produced a superb display to beat the Netherlands 3-2, while Spain pushed the table-topping Dutch women all the way before eventually going down 1-0.