News for 26 November 2021
All the news for Friday 26 November 2021
2021-22 FIH Pro League (M) - 26 NOvember
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
All times GMT +1
26 Nov 2021 18:30 NED v BEL (RR)
28 Nov 2021 14:00 NED v BEL (RR)
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FIH Match Centre
Red Lions seek to end year on a high
When you’ve won both the Hockey World Cup and the Olympic Games in the past three-year period, how do you keep the fire in the belly and the quest for victory burning bright?
Testing times for Netherlands men
Since taking over the Netherlands men’s national team after the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Jeroen Delmee has been busy making changes. The Netherlands finished a disappointing sixth after losing out in the quarter-finals to Australia. Delmee is keen to put that result firmly in the past and to inject some energy and new thinking into the squad.
A double derby against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on the Red Lions’ menu to end 2021
The Red Lions will play their last two official games of the year in the Hockey Pro League against the Netherlands on Friday (6.30 p.m.) and Sunday (2.00 p.m.).
Belgium’s Red Lions Crowned FIH Champions
This double confrontation, relocated from Rotterdam to Amsterdam due to the new wave of coronavirus, will take place behind closed doors at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen and will mark the entry into competition of the Oranje under their new coach Jeroen Delmee. The Belgians, Olympic and world champions, remain on two convincing successes in front of Germany, a month ago, at the opening of the tournament in Uccle.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 - 26 November
Bhubaneswar Odisha
All times GMT +5:30
25 Nov 2021 ARG v EGY (Pool D) 14 - 0
25 Nov 2021 NED v KOR (Pool C) 12 - 5
25 Nov 2021 ESP v USA (Pool C) 17 - 0
25 Nov 2021 FRA v POL (Pool B) 7 - 1
25 Nov 2021 CAN v IND (Pool B) 1 - 13
26 Nov 2021 RSA v CHI (Pool A) 5 - 1
26 Nov 2021 KOR v USA (Pool C) 5 - 1
26 Nov 2021 ESP v NED (Pool C) 2 - 3
26 Nov 2021 ARG v GER (Pool D) 2 - 3
26 Nov 2021 19:30 MAS v BEL (Pool A)
27 Nov 2021 09:30 PAK v EGY (Pool D)
27 Nov 2021 12:00 FRA v CAN (Pool B)
27 Nov 2021 14:30 RSA v MAS (Pool A)
27 Nov 2021 17:00 BEL v CHI (Pool A)
27 Nov 2021 19:30 IND v POL (Pool B)
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Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Malaysia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Chile | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 3 | Poland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 4 | Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | -13 | 0 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 3 |
| 3 | Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | -21 | 0 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Argentina | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | -14 | 0 |
South Africa bounce back with superb victory over Chile
The South African U21 Hockey Men reignited their Quarter Final hopes with a brilliant clinical display of attacking hockey against Chile this morning. After a tough opening encounter with Belgium, the Africans knew it would be a tough encounter taking on the 2021 Pan American Championship winners Chile.
MJWC: Spain shatters record as Day 2 in Bhubaneswar becomes a goal frenzy
Day 2: An astonishing 70 goals were scored on the second day of action at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, with Spain setting a new record for goals scored at the event in a single match as the European side put 17 goals past the USA. The previous record was a 13-0 victory for India against Singapore at the 1982 Junior World Cup.
Goals galore, 70 in five games, at Hockey Junior World cup
India men got their campaign started PIC: Hcokey India
Five men’s games and 70 goals. That was day two at the Junior Hockey World Cup as the gulf in class at under-21 level was very much evident in Bhubaneswar.
India swamp Canada but aim to keep feet on the turf
India’s ball control and elimination skills, speed and drag-flicking prowess overwhelmed reserve nation Canada in the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup Pool ‘B’ encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, November 25.
Sanjay, Hundal score hat-tricks as India crush Canada 13-1 to register first win
Stunned by France 5-4 in their tournament opener, the Indians roared back into the tournament, scoring through three goals each through Sanjay (17th, 32nd, 59th) and Hundal (40th, 50th, 51st)
India win against Canada 13-1, with two hat-tricks. Twitter/@FIH_Hockey
Bhubaneswar: Vice-captain Sanjay scored a second consecutive hat-trick while Araijeet Singh Hundal too found the net thrice as defending champions India bounced back strongly to demolish Canada 13-1 in their second Pool B match of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup here on Thursday.
U-21 USMNT Falls to Korea in Second Junior World Cup Game
Images Taken by World Sport Pics/Adimazes & FIH/Hockey India
BHUBANESWAR, India – In their second pool game of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, taking place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, the U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team used learnings from their previous match when they took on Korea. Although presented with a handful of scoring opportunities, it was Korea who made the most of their chances to secure the 5-1 victory.
Spain Defeats U-21 USMNT in Junior World Cup Opener
Images Taken by World Sport Pics/Adimazes & FIH/Hockey India
BHUBANESWAR, India – The U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team opened up their FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup journey at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India with a tough loss to Spain. Facing a quick, offensive threatening team in Pool C, the Red Sticks’ experience overpowered USA on their way to a commanding 17-0 win.
India face Poland in must-win match to keep title hopes alive
After a shocking loss to France in the opener, India has to win their encounter against Poland to keep title chances alive 
Indian junior hockey team in action at the World Cup (Source: Hockey India/Twitter)
Their campaign might be back on track following a massive win over lowly Canada, but defending champions India are still not out of the woods and would need to beat Poland in their final Pool B match to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup.
Malaysia need Belgium buffer
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia must seize the day and beat Belgium today.
Sihle Ntuli the path-breaker: The only black coach at Junior Hockey World Cup
Only black coach at the World Cup doesn’t feel the pressure of being a flag-bearer, says South African ecosystem is becoming more diverse and is a reflection of their demographics
By Swaroop Swaminathan
South Africa chief coach Sihle Ntuli (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
BHUBANESWAR: As far as legacies go, Sihle Ntuli is on the verge of etching a chapter for himself in South Africa’s hockey history. On Wednesday, he became the first black man to be the chief coach for the country at a men’s FIH event.
Akashdeep returns as India announces team for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy
Bhubaneswar, 26 November 2021: As many as eight Tokyo Olympians and return of Akashdeep Singh mark the 20-member team for the forthcoming Indian team for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy which will commence at Dhaka on 14th next month.
Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh not named in the Asian Champions Trophy squad
The squad for the tournament, which is India's first outing after the Tokyo Olympics, has plenty of new faces. 
Tokyo Olympic bronze-medal winning goalkeeper PR Sreejesh (Source: TOI)
Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member Indian men's hockey team, which doesn't feature veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, at next month's Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka.
Nasihin puts his faith in new faces
By Jugjet Singh
Nasihin Nubli
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian National women's hockey coach Nasihin Nubli made a bold move today.
New CGF chief executive confident Indian hockey teams will compete at Birmingham 2022
By Duncan Mackay 
Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Katie Sadleir has claimed she expects Indian hockey teams to participate at Birmingham 2022 ©Getty Images
New Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Katie Sadleir has joined officials growing increasingly confident that India will reverse a decision to withdraw its hockey teams from Birmingham 2022.
Wazalendo knocked out of Africa Cup in Ghana
By Washington Onyango
Wazalendo Hockey Club attacking midfielder Danstone Wabwire. PHOTO COURTESY
Kenya’s Wazalendo Hockey Club are out of the 2021 Africa Cup for Clubs Championship.
Wazalendo out of Africa Clubs Championships title contention
By Agnes Makhandia
Wazalendo's hopes of progressing in the 2021 Africa Cup for Clubs Championship were extinguished on Thursday after a 1-0 loss to hosts Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA) at the Theodosia Ikoh Stadium in Accra, Ghana.
Race For The Top Six Going To The Wire In Men's Premier Division
Photo credit: Debbie Christopher
Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper previews what's set to be a gripping final day of action in the Men's Premier Division before the mid-season break, with three teams in with a chance of qualifying for the top six.
Hotly Anticipated Clash Between Hampstead & Westminster And Surbiton
Photo credit: Mark Clews
Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper previews the final week of action in the Vitality Women's Premier Division before the winter break.
England Hockey previews: Hampstead & Westminster aiming for perfect 10
Hampstead have been in stellar form since opening win over Wimbledon PIC: Mark Clews
With the top six placings already decided in the Vitality Women’s Premier Division, Hampstead & Westminster return to top flight action looking to record a 10th straight win ahead of the winter break.
England Hockey’s GMS ‘biggest system ever’ as issues ironed out
All action with the GMS according to England Hockey PIC: Graeme Wilcockson/Focus Images Ltd
England Hockey says it now has “the biggest hockey system that has existed” in the sport in England after ironing out problems which has blighted the Game Management System this season.
US National Hockey Festival: Fun in the Sun on Day 1 of the 40th Edition
Images Taken by AM Photography
TAMPA, Fla. - This Thanksgiving, USA Field Hockey is truly thankful to be back playing under the palm trees at the first day of the 2021 National Hockey Festival kicked off at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla. More than 140 teams competed on the first day of play, while the U.S. Women’s Masters Team showcased their skills at practice. Be sure to catch them back in action from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m tomorrow (Field 21) and Saturday (Field 19).
Scottish coach up for lifetime achievement award
A Scottish hockey coach has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at Aberdeen’s Sports Awards next month as he aims to get more young people to take up the sport.