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Women International Ireland 2-1 Germany
Ireland defeated Germany, ranked 10 places about them in the World Rankings, at No. 6, in the first of the 3 nations in Dusseldorf this afternoon, Germany were first on the attack winning first PC of the gamer in the 2m, and the resulting drag clipped Irish defenders foot for another corner. The second PC drag was saved by McFerran and Ireland countered but Germany cleared the danger.
Women's international hockey: Germany 1-2 Ireland
Ali Meeke scored the winning goal as Ireland secured a fine win over Germany
Ireland's women continued their World Cup preparations with an impressive 2-1 win over Germany in Dusseldorf.
Canada beat Pakistan's Development Squad 3-0
In the first of the five match hockey series, Canada defeated Pakistan Development squad 3-0 at Tamanawis Park, Surrey.
The hosts settled down quickly and took an early lead when Gordon Johnston converted the first penalty corner with a high flick. However, it was more or less an even play in the first quarter.
Canada appeared a better side during the next 15 minutes. After wasting a penalty corner, they doubled the lead through open play. A good attack from the right side saw a fine back pass to Sukhi, one of the two Panesar brothers, standing unmarked at the top of the circle. Sukhi found the net with a strong hit.
Pakistani players were seen slipping on the surface quite a few times while the Canadians appeared more comfortable.
In the second half, the visitors probably got adapted to the pitch and had better of the exchanges.
Three penalty corners came their way but went unutilised. In the waning minutes, Canada had their third goal against the run of play. Again, after a right side move, the ball was passed back and Mathew Sarmento put it in on the rebound.
It is worth mentioning that the hosts are fielding their national (first string) side while the development squad is Pakistan’s second string. Their national team is in Holland for the Champions Trophy.
The boys inexperience showed at times.
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Men’s Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy 2018 all set for action
Argentina's Gonzalo Peillat is one of many superstars on show at the Men's Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy 2018. Copyright: FIH / Getty Images
On Saturday 23 June 2018, the 37th edition of the prestigious Men’s Champions Trophy will get underway in the Dutch city of Breda, with De Bredase Hockey & Bandy Club playing host to an event with a glorious past.
Singapore Hockey Series Open begins Saturday
The second event in the inaugural Hockey Series Open will spring into action on Saturday as Singapore hosts six men’s and six women’s teams at the Seng Kang Sports Club between 23 June and 1 July.
1 month to go until the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup
It’s just one month to go until the biggest women’s sporting event in London this summer, the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup.
Coaches Corner: Farry fast-tracking Japan to World Cup success
Japan women will be looking to build on their success ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Photo: FIH/Getty Images
In this week’s Coaches Corner, we meet a coach who is hoping to lead an Asian team to the World Cup podium for the first time since China’s third place finish in 2002.
England Hockey close to announcing women’s World Cup squad
By Richard Bright
Alex Danson will lead England at the women’s hockey World Cup
England Hockey has yet to finalise a date for the announcement of its squad for the Vitality women’s hockey World Cup with one month to go.
A positive frame of mind for Wales ahead of 2018 Open Series
Stevie Marie-Jones
With the Gold Coast now just a memory and with the Poland test series having given a number of young players a first taste of senior international competition, Wales’ senior men have completed their preparation ahead of the first round of the Open Series in Croatia.
When Powell’s Stars Collided At The Sydney Olympics
Alexie Beovich
The 2000 Sydney Olympics were a momentous occasion in Australian sporting history but with them came immense pressure and expectation on 1996 gold medallists the Hockeyroos.
Irish PSi Showdown reaches climax with world stars bound for Gormanston Park
Seventeen teams and a wealth of indoor hockey fans will descend on Gormanston Park to enjoy the inaugural PSi Showdown this weekend as the event reaches its climax.
Magnolias, Malvern women continue impressive start
Nigel Simon
Shandy Carib Magnolias and Malvern continued their impressive unbeaten starts to the T&T Hockey Board Women’s Championship Division at the National Hockey Centre, Tacarigua on Tuesday.
Great initiative from Hockey New South Wales
Many people seem to forget that a lot of our umpires are young and learning. They aren't World Panel umpires and will get some decisions wrong. It's not the end of the world.
Remember - NO RESPECT, NO OFFICIALS, NO GAME
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Dilip Tirkey praises Odisha CM Patnaik's initiative to popularise hockey
BHUBANESWAR: Former Indian hockey team captain Dilip Tirkey on Thursday appreciated Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's initiative to officially notify hockey as the national game of the country.
Hockey as National Game: Rathore sees no need for official word
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Sports Minister
A day after Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare hockey the National Game, Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said no official proclamation was required to love the sport.
Perth Pythons win Australian Pride in Sport award for LGBTI community work
By Richard Bright
Kookaburra Dylan Wotherspoon helped raise club funds PIC: Perth Pythons HC
Perth Pythons, Western Australia’s only LGBTI+ hockey club, has won prestigious awards at the Australian Pride in Sport awards.
Hockey Australia Appoints New GM Strategy & Game Development
Penny Sidhu
Hockey Australia (HA) today confirms the appointment of Michael Johnston to the newly created role of GM, Strategy and Game Development.
Great Britain men draw with Germany on European Tour
Great Britain men celebrate
Luke Taylor netted his second goal in two games to help Great Britain to a 1-1 draw with Germany in Cologne.
Kirandeep excited over dream call-up for World Series
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Kirandeep Kaur (pic) is all smiles after winning a spot in the national hockey team at a tender age of 15.
Oltmans makes six changes in squad for Champions Trophy
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: Showing full control over the final selection, Pakistan head coach Roelant Oltmans made six changes in the squad from the Commonwealth Games to announce the 18-member team for the upcoming Champions Trophy Men’s hockey tournament to be held in Breda, Netherlands from June 23 to July 1.
Sardar’s presence will give motivation to other players, says Manpreet
A team man to the core, Manpreet Singh has no qualms about losing captaincy and feels returning veteran Sardar Singh’s presence in the middle will act as motivation for other players in the upcoming FIH Champions Trophy in Breda, the Netherlands.
Breda to host last Champions Trophy
By Shahid Khan
Air Marshal Nur Khan – PHF President
The southern city Dutch city Breda will host the last edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy from 23rd June to 1st July 2018.
1994 saw Pakistan's Last Champions Trophy Success
By Ijaz Chaudhry
The upcoming 37th edition of the Champions Trophy starting from June 23rd is going to be the last. Let us recall, Pakistan’s last victory in this event.
Lovell The Hero At 2016 Champions Trophy
Alexie Beovich
Kookaburras goalkeeper Tyler Lovell was the hero two years ago when Australia won a dramatic Champions Trophy decider in a shootout against India in London.
England star aiming to make World Cup most sustainable ever
England athlete Joie Leigh has taken on the voluntary role as Sustainability Manager for the upcoming World Cup Photo: FIH/WSP
We all know that green is a cool colour. It is the colour of nature, growth and harmony. It's also the colour of money. So for the Sustainability Manager at the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup London 2018 to be talking about the social, environmental and economic impact of a strong and embedded green policy makes huge sense.
Over 400 English hockey clubs are a part of Your World Cup
Alex Danson, England
England Hockey is delighted to announce we have over half hockey clubs who are part of the ‘Your World Cup’ campaign. The aim of the campaign is to inspire clubs to utilise the increased visibility of hosting a home World Cup to inspire their communities to get involved with hockey.
Notify hockey as national game: Naveen Patnaik
Patnaik’s request to PM Modi
Prafulla Das
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik speaks to the media after inspecting progress of the Kalinga Hockey Stadium’s renovation work in Bhubaneswar on June 17, 2018. Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout
As Odisha prepares to host the men’s hockey World Cup 2018 here in November, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to notify hockey as the national game of India.
National Game: Should it be hockey, kabaddi or wrestling?
Odisha CM requests PM to notify hockey as National Game
In hockey, India have won eight gold medals at the Olympics.
Hockey started bringing India sporting glory when the country was still not independent. In sentiment at least, hockey became India’s national sport. Now Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially name hockey the National Game. Orissa will host this year’s hockey World Cup and in a first such deal, the state will also sponsor the national teams. In his letter to the PM, Patnaik wrote: “…while reviewing the preparations, I was surprised and shocked to know that what is popularly known as the National Game, hockey, has in fact never been notified as our National Game.”