News for 17 November 2021
All the news for Wednesday 17 November 2021
Speed & Fitness our strengths, says Janneke Schopman
ERROL D’CRUZ
Janneke Schopman, coach of the Indian women’s team to the 2021 FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is excited over her team’s prospects.
Youngsters well prepared despite odds, says Janneke Schopman
Chief coach Janneke says it will be a mind game in Junior World Cup
Y.B. Sarangi
Janneke Schopman. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K
Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman, who is doubling up as the coach of the under-21 side for the upcoming Women’s Junior World Cup (JWC) in Potchefstroom, South Africa, feels the youngsters are well prepared despite the odds.
‘Confident of winning a medal at the Junior Hockey World Cup,’ says India captain Lalremsiami
The Indian women’s team will compete at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup South Africa 2021, beginning December 5
By Deepti Patwardhan
Indian women’s hockey has never had it this good. The national team broke new ground as they reached the semi-final of an Olympics for the very first time at Tokyo 2020 and just missed the podium. The spotlight will now be trained on the Under-21 team and they gear up for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in South Africa, which will begin from December 5.
Eva de Goede set to miss 2022 Women’s Hockey World Cup
Eva de Goede faces nine months out of the game PIC: EuroHockey
Eva de Goede’s career is hanging in the balance after the Dutch star admitted that she was unlikely to be fit for the 2022 Women’s Hockey World Cup.
Ireland hockey’s World Cup participation in doubt as clubs challenge new fees structure
20 Ulster clubs question paying membership fees per individual rather than per club
Johnny Watterson
Ireland celebrate winning the World Cup European qualifier. Their participation in the tournament may now be in doubt. Photograph: Giuseppe Fama/Inpho
Ireland’s participation in next year’s women’s World Cup will come under serious threat if resolutions are passed at an upcoming Hockey Ireland (HI) extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
Congratulations To Nicola White On Retirement
Following her retirement from international hockey, Great Britain and England Hockey would like to congratulate double Olympic medallist Nicola White for her phenomenal contribution to the sport.
Wazalendo eye memorable return to continental event
By Agnes Makhandia
Wazalendo men's hockey team will carry Kenya's hopes at the next week's Africa Cup for Clubs Championship at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra, Ghana.
Weekend College Games: NCAA Division I Semifinals & Final
And then there were FOUR! The 2021 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Semifinal matches are set! Below is a breakdown of the upcoming games and how to watch!
Victoria Vikes win third-straight U SPORTS Championship in a season unlike any other
Standout performances lead Vikes over Varsity Blues in three-shootout thriller series
By Ben Steiner
TORONTO, ON – There is a highway to the U SPORTS Championship. It’s BC 1 from Duncan to Victoria, and for the UVic Vikes, who captured the 2021 U SPORTS Field Hockey Championship in Toronto on Sunday, it doesn’t get much more complicated than that.
Dutch keeper, 87, bids farewell as umpire, 12, takes up the whistle
Dutch hockey has said goodbye to one of its oldest members and ushered in the new this season.