News for 04 January 2024
All the news for Thursday 4 January 2024
Jharkhand gears up to host FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 will be held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India from 13 to 19 January 2024. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in Muscat, Oman (Men’s – 15-21 January 2024) and Valencia, Spain (Women’s and Men’s – 13-21 January)
Ranchi: Jharkhand is all set to host the FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, scheduled to take place from 13 to 19 January 2024 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. This prestigious event is one of the three Olympics Qualifiers happening globally, with counterparts in Muscat, Oman (Men’s) and Valencia, Spain (Women’s and Men’s).
Upbeat Indian Women’s Hockey Team arrives for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
Experienced forward Vandana Katariya has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury; will be replaced by Baljeet Kaur 
Ranchi: With their sights set on a third consecutive Olympic berth, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Wednesday evening for the much-awaited FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024. The Indian team led by seasoned goalkeeper Savita will begin their campaign on 13th January 2024 against the United States, a team they fought against in 2019 for a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics.
Blow for India as forward Vandana Katariya ruled out due to cheekbone fracture
Vandana will be replaced by youngster Baljeet Kaur, while local star Nikki Pradhan has been named as the Vice Captain.
With their sights set on a third consecutive Olympic berth, Vandana was expected to play a key role in India's campaign and was originally named as the vice-captain. (Hockey India)
The Indian women’s hockey team received a setback in their quest to qualify for Paris 2024 as star forward Vandana Katariya was ruled out of the squad for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers taking place in Ranchi.
Italy Women's Hockey Team arrives for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, expresses hope of earning maiden Olympic berth
Italy Women's Hockey Team will face off against New Zealand in their first game
Ranchi: With their sights set on their maiden Olympic berth, the Italy Women’s Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Thursday morning for the highly-awaited FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024. The Italian team led by Co-Captains Federica Carta and Sara Puglisi will begin their campaign on 13th January 2024 against the New Zealand, which will be the first meeting between the two teams in seven years.
Pakistan announce squad for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024
Olympian Kaleemullah Khan, who heads the selection committee, was unable to reach Islamabad and supervise the trials
Pakistan hockey team. - PHF
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation announced the 18-member squad to compete in the Olympic Qualifying round to be held in Oman from January 15-23.
Pakistan still a threat to Malaysia after Oltmans sacking
By Aftar Singh
(FILE PHOTO) Dutchman Roelant Oltmans, who used to coach Malaysia, was sacked by Pakistan Hockey Federation last month after they finished eighth among 16 teams at the Junior World Cup (JWC) in Bukit Jalil last month. -NSTP FILE
KUALA LUMPUR: Dutchman Roelant Oltmans, who used to coach Malaysia, was sacked by Pakistan Hockey Federation last month after they finished eighth among 16 teams at the Junior World Cup (JWC) in Bukit Jalil last month.
No Stones Unturned
Last Home Training Session With The Ireland Women’s Hockey Squad Ahead Of Olympic Qualifiers
Dublin: Following the announcement of the 18-player squad in late December, the Ireland Women’s Hockey team had their last training session today at the Sport Ireland Campus before they leave for Spain this Saturday ahead of their Olympic Qualification tournament later this month.
Tigresses captain Juliani set to reach historic 200-cap mark
By Aftar Singh
Captain Juliani Din is set to become the first national women’s hockey player to earn 200 caps during the Olympic qualifier in Valencia, Spain, on Jan 13-20. NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Captain Juliani Din is set to become the first national women's hockey player to earn 200 caps during the Olympic qualifier in Valencia, Spain, on Jan 13-20.
CBS Sports to broadcast US women’s hockey team’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier matches 
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has signed a media rights agreement with US major free-to-air broadcaster CBS for the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
South Africa’s Men’s Hockey Team gear up for Summer Series
The upcoming Summer Series will be take place in the Western Cape and South African Hockey has unveiled their squad for the series.
by Lilitha Bodlani
Matt De Sousa of South Africa Image: Garry Bowden/Shutterstock/BackpagePix
The series will see the South African Men’s Hockey team face off against formidable opponents in France, the Netherlands, and India.
Hockey coach Jarryd Byron on teaching old dogs new tricks
Once you get to masters level everyone knows what they're doing. I'm 35, so sometimes you have to convince them to trust a coach who is younger.
James Anderson
Jarryd Byron (back, fourth right) with the gold medal winning over-50 team.
North Coast hockey coach Jarryd Byron is already a World Cup winner and hopes to add another gold medal to his tally in 2024.
2023 a year to remember for Hockey Wales sides
It’s been quite the year for Hockey Wales. A year filled with firsts and lasts, Welsh hockey has featured on the world stage like never before in 2023, with Women’s and Men’s senior sides, and our Youth sides, doing Wales proud.
From goalkeeping gloves to hockey gear
Former JC goalkeeper finds his place in non-traditional sport
Roxroy McLean
Jamaica’s Giovanni Gordon on the go.
DURING HIS days playing football in high school, Giovanni Gordon was one of the many standout players for serial Manning Cup winners Jamaica College (JC).