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It wasn’t a near-perfect situation to be in for the South African men’s hockey team when they headed into the inaugural FIH Nations Cup in their backyard at Potchefstroom- the country’s long-standing coach Garreth Ewing had stepped down after the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign and there were reservations about how the national side would perform under newly-appointed interim coach Cheslyn Gie.

By Jugjet Singh


A bad 1-0 start against South Korea, a 3-0 hammering by Ireland in the semi-finals, and then a massive 4-0 defeat to South Korea in the bronze battle sum up coach Arul Selvaraj’s outing. -Pic courtesy of MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian hockey team will return from a bruising Nations Cup on the proverbial "crutches" after suffering a humbling experience in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Going by their own lofty standards it was much much more than just a ‘disappointment’ for the Netherlands men’s hockey team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where they failed to reach the semifinals losing to Australia in the quarterfinal – it was the first time in 37 years that the Dutch had faltered in making it to the last-four stage at the Olympics (at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics they had finished 6th).

Harmanpreet Singh is the world's best drag-flicker right now, but the gulf in class with the others in the Indian team is worrying. (HI) By PTI

Former Pakistan hockey captain Tahir Zaman believes India can reclaim the World Cup title after a hiatus of 47 years if they can handle the pressure of being the hosts and playing consistent games.

Hockey World Cup Trophy

The trophy tour of the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup was kick-started on Monday with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey.

An initial 17 athletes have been named in next year’s Hockeyroos squad as Head Coach Katrina Powell looks to utilise and make the most of the increasing pool of Australian women’s hockey talent.

Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) is proud to announce that Phil Burrows has been appointed as the Vantage Black Sticks women head coach.

Phil Burrows on the sidelines as coach of Hockey Club Melbourne last month. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images

Former Black Sticks men’s star Phil Burrows is the new coach of the New Zealand women’s hockey side.

Ireland men’s indoor hockey team went into their final match against Italy with the chance to win the European Indoor Championship III in Athienou, Cyprus over the weekend, but it wasn’t to be as Brinsley Powell’s men couldn’t unlock the Italian defence.

By Washington Onyango


USIU’s Lyn Mwangi in action against Blazers at City Park. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

After missing out on the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women’s Premier League title, Blazers Hockey Club now aim at finishing second this season.

Clydesdale Western head the women`s division 1 table with wins over Edinburgh CALA, Dundee Wanderers and finally Edinburgh University, but they have played a game more over Watsonians and Wildcats who won their two games.

By Ijaz Chaudhry

Lahore’s Dar Hockey Academy is easily the best hockey nursery in Pakistan. Being run through private sponsors since 2006, with boys scouted from all over the country, the academy is the conveyer belt of quality players; several have donned the national shirt.

The month of November provided a bright spark for hockey, especially youth hockey, in Kenya, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Kenya hockey community, the Dutch Kenya Youth Hockey Development Foundation and a delegation from Johan Cruyff college (Netherlands) that included a training programme for the Kenyan youth and a workshop for the youth hockey coaches of Kenya.

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate people from across the globe who selflessly give their service in the administration and promotion of hockey. From board members and committee chairs to coaches and umpires; from admin workers to the youngest ball patrol boy or girl – have all gone above and beyond to make our sport the very best experience it can be for all participants.

Potchefstroom

4 Dec 2022 08:30     CAN v PAK (7th - 8th)     4 - 5
4 Dec 2022 10:45     FRA v JPN (5th - 6th)      2 - 2 (4 - 2 SO)
4 Dec 2022 13:00     MAS v KOR (3rd - 4th)    0 - 4
4 Dec 2022 15:15     IRL v RSA (Final)             3 - 4

Final Standings

1. South Africa - Promoted to 23/24 Pro League
2. Ireland
3. Korea
4. Malaysia
5. France
6 Japan
7. Pakistan
8. Canada

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A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass leads South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, securing qualification into the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season for the hosts.

After six days of action at the North West University, Ireland and South Africa were the last two standing with an opportunity to win the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup and earn an invite to the FIH Hockey Pro League for 2023/24.

It took a final quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Hockey Nations Cup final that didn’t go Ireland’s way in Potchefstroom this afternoon. Ireland had almost double the shots on goal that South Africa did, but it was the cutting edge that the Irish were missing while the hosts were clinical in this high-stakes match.

Dayaan Cassiem celebates for South Africa in Nations Cup PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS

It took a final quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Nations Cup final as the hosts delighted the home crowd in Potchefstroom – and the Cassiem brothers once again notching another brilliant storyline in their rising status in hockey.

South Africa celebrate winning the final match of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2022 against Ireland at North West University in Potchefstroom on December 4 2022.
Image: Nathier Sulaiman/Gallo Images

A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass led South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, securing qualification into the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League for the hosts.

Ireland were frustrated as they fell to a 4-3 defeat in the Nations Cup final in South Africa

Ireland missed out on qualification to the FIH Pro League after a 4-3 defeat by South Africa in the final of the Nations Cup in Potchefstroom.

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia (in yellow) and South Korea in action in today's Nations Cup bronze playoff in Potchefstroom, South Africa. - Pic courtesy of FIH

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were soundly hammered in the Nations Cup bronze battle, as South Korea sailed away to a 4-0 win at Potchefstroom, South Africa today.

Pakistan looked in solid touch against 14th-ranked Canada


- FIH

Pakistan ended Nations Cup in South Africa on a winning note after they beat Canada 5-4 in the 7th or 8th position match on Sunday.

The Kookaburras showed they will be a force to be reckoned with at next month’s World Cup after a 5-4 win in the fifth and final match of the series against India at MATE Stadium in Adelaide.

India and Australia battle it out in Adelaide

It ended as it started as Australia showed they will be a force to be reckoned with at next month’s World Cup after a 5-4 win in the fifth and final match of the series against India in Adelaide.

India had lost 4-5 and 4-7 in the first two Tests before winning the next match 4-3. The visitors lost the fourth game 1-5.


India lose hockey Test series against Australia. Image credit: Twitter/@Kookaburras

India suffered a 4-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the fifth and final hockey Test to lose the series 1-4 in Adelaide on Sunday.

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During the 2010 World Cup, the then Foreign Minister of Australia (Stephen Smith) and Human Resources Minister of India (Kapil Sibal), jointly unveiled a trophy called Ajit Pal – Charlesworth Trophy. It was meant to be given to winners of any bilateral series between the two hockey powers. However, we did not hear about it beyond that day. But the Series continued, both teams met often in the last decade. The tradition peaked this month with the 5-Match Series that was completed today at Adelaide.

Beating Australia in a Test series in their backyard was always going to be a daunting task for any side let alone India – at the end of it, India can take pride from the fact that they were able to win a Test match and avoid a whitewash against the world number one side. The fact that India held their own Australia without their wheels entirely coming off should be enough indication that they are learning their lessons from the 1-7 and 0-7 defeats at the hands of the Kookaburras in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Men’s Indoor Hockey Team that will represent Australia at the sixth edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup from 5-11 February 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa has been announced.

Athienou, Cyprus

4 Dec 2022 10:15     GRE v SRB (Pool A)     0 - 3
4 Dec 2022 11:30     IRL v ITA (Pool A)         1 - 6
4 Dec 2022 13:00     DEN v CYP (Pool A)     7 - 1

Final Pool standings

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Bratislava, Slovakia

4 Dec 2022 08:30     POR v ITA (Pool A)         1 - 4
4 Dec 2022 11:00     SVK v POR (Pool A)       3 - 2
4 Dec 2022 13:30     ITA v SVK (Pool A)         1 - 0
4 Dec 2022 16:00     ITA v SVK (Final)            1 - 1 (2 - 1 SO)

Final Pool standings

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In the opening round of matches in the Scottish Men’s Indoor National league 1 Grove Menzieshill showed their intent on the title with the inclusion of some old favourites: Ross McPherson, Olly James, Gavin Byers and Gavin Tomlinson, and an even older management of Bruce Cuthill in the coaching role, and Billy McPherson as manager… and they opened with a 9-2 win over Grange.

By Avtar Bhurji OLY


Allen Mayo (l) and good friend Avtar Burji OLY (R)

Allen Mayo, a very good friend for the last 45 years is no more.