Sri Lanka men's national field hockey team
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The Sri Lanka men's national field hockey team represents Sri Lanka in international field hockey competitions. It is ranked as the fourth best nation in the South Asian region behind India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and ranked 39 
(9 March 2026)[1] in the world.
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| Association | Sri Lanka Hockey Federation | ||
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| Confederation | AHF (Asia) | ||
| Head Coach | Mohamed Rifas | ||
| Manager | R. Maheshwaran | ||
| Captain | Tharindu Hendeniya | ||
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| FIH ranking | |||
| Current | 39 (9 March 2026)[1] | ||
| Highest | 34 (2007) | ||
| Lowest | 56 (2006) | ||
| Asian Games | |||
| Appearances | 8 (first in 1962) | ||
| Best result | 5th (1966, 1974) | ||
| Asia Cup | |||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 1982) | ||
| Best result | 7th (1982) | ||
Medal record | |||
History
Sri Lanka was once considered a contender in the 1970s but failed to perform well at the international level for about four decades. The field hockey team from Sri Lanka participated in the Hockey World League for the first time in their history when they took part in the 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 1[2] and they performed really well by defeating every team that they had played in pool matches. They also qualified for the finals of the Hockey World League Round 1 in the Asian category. In the finals Sri Lanka played a draw in full-time against China, with 3 goals from each team. China went on to win the final by scoring 4-2 in the penalty shootout and Sri Lanka secured the silver medal at the end of Round 1 competition. After emerging as runners-up the Sri Lankan team qualified to play in the 2016-17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 2.[3] However, Sri Lanka did not win a single game and crashed out from the FIH Hockey World League. In Round 2, Sri Lanka secured 7th place by beating Fiji in the 7th place playoff.[citation needed]
In 2016, Sri Lanka made history by qualifying to play in the finals of the Asian Hockey Federation Cup for the first time. In the finals, Sri Lanka lost 0-3 to Bangladesh and secured the silver medal.[4]
Sri Lanka also qualified to compete at the 2018 Asian Games in the men's team event after a third-place finish in the Asian Games qualification round.[5] They placed 8th in the Asian Games hockey tournament.
Tournament history
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2026
2026 Asian Games Qualifier
| 2 April 2026 Pool B | Sri Lanka  | 3–1 |  Uzbekistan | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 12:00 | Ranasingha  7', 55'Weerappuli 23' |
Report | Khaytboev 45' |
Stadium: Royal Thai Air Force Hockey Stadium |
| 3 April 2026 Pool B | Sri Lanka | 3–2 |  Bangladesh | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 12:00 | Bothale 6' Weerappuli 16'Rathnayake 49' |
Report | As. Islam 13' Am. Islam 49' |
Stadium: Royal Thai Air Force Hockey Stadium |
| 6 April 2026 Pool B | Chinese Taipei  | 3–1 | Sri Lanka | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 12:00 | Chang 27' Wei 44'Lu 49' |
Report | Karunamunige 13' |
Stadium: Royal Thai Air Force Hockey Stadium |
