News for 09 March 2022
All the news for Wednesday 9 March 2022
India-Germany (Men) postponed
The FIH Hockey Pro League matches between India and Germany (Men), initially scheduled on 12 and 13 March in Bhubaneswar, India, have been postponed due to a high number of COVID cases affecting the German team.
German men's team hit by COVID-19, Pro League games against India postponed
The Pro League double-header between the Indian men's hockey team and Germany later this week has been postponed following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the visitors' camp, FIH said on Tuesday.
The Pro League double header between the Indian men's hockey team and Germany later this week has been postponed following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the visitors' camp, the sport's governing body FIH said on Tuesday.
Germany arrive in Bhubaneswar for FIH Women's Hockey Pro League matches
Germany will play two matches against hosts India on March 12 and 13 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. 
The German team at the Biju Pattnaik International Airport on Tuesday (Hockey India)
The Germany Women's Hockey team arrived on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, ahead of the double-header against the hosts India in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22, scheduled to take place on March 12 and 13 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
High-On-Confidence Indian Eves Will Look to Extend Germany’s Losing Streak
Three wins in the first four Pro League games and a 3rd spot in the points table ensure 9th ranked Indian hockey eves would have many positives to fall back on when they meet 5th ranked Germany in the double-leg Pro League games. Undoubtedly, the biggest positive has been the stupendous goalkeeping of Indian skipper Savita – time and again she impressively executed the rescue act whenever India appeared to be perilously close to conceding a goal. Just having a brave goalkeeper is not enough – it has to be backed by the fullbacks. Vastly experienced Deep Grace Ekka as well as the young quartet of Gurjit Kaur, Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan and Udita need to instil discipline in their defence work and complement Savita. More importantly, they must plug gaps in defence as on many occasions Savita was seen ploughing a lonely furrow, foiling raids in one-to-one situations.
Austria joins FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup
Following last week’s decision by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to exclude Russia from the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, the national team of Austria will now join this top-flight event scheduled from 1 to 12 April in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Men’s Indoor Programs to Host Canada in 2022 CanAm Indoor Series
SPRING CITY, Pa. – After a 5-year hiatus, USA Field Hockey and Canada Field Hockey’s Indoor Programs are bringing back the CanAm Indoor Series. Taking place March 19 and 20 at The Training Center in Spring City, Pa., the series will feature the Junior U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team and Senior U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team.
Oman sticks to the task of taking Women’s Hockey to a new level
By K. ARUMUGAM
Oman has long been an oasis for hockey in the Gulf. In recent times, however, the Sultanate has taken rapid strides to make its presence felt on a continental scale by hosting the 2018 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy and the 2021 Women’s Asia Cup.
Jess Fatnowna - Cairns 2022 Young Woman of the Year
Courtesy of OHF
International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on 8 March and serves to focus the world on women’s rights.
What International Women's Day Means For Hockey This Year
Hockey Umpires having a discussion with a coach
This International Women’s Day (IWD) has a theme of breaking the bias. It is a request to take action and for individuals to make a personal difference to help women and girls progress. Also to take the time to consider what may be happening in our systems and cultures that inhibit women and girls.
GB Captain: What Must Be Done For Women's Sport
Great Britain and England hockey captain Hollie Pearne-Webb has spoken to Sky Sports news as part of this year's International Women's Day.
There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players
India ended at fourth place in the Tokyo Games women's hockey after losing to Great Britain in the bronze medal play-off last year.
Indian players celebrate their victory against Australia during women's field hockey quarterfinal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. - PTI
The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women's hockey in the country immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in large numbers, India players Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur said on Tuesday.
Indian Oil forms women’s hockey team, Sharmila, Ishika, Bichu Devi in it
Twenty two years ago, the oil major Indian Oil stunned the hockey world by forming a vibrant hockey team. Most of its stars such as Deepak Thakur, Prabhjot Singh, Viren Rasquinha etc shone for them since then, even reaching the finals of Senior National Championship and Sr Nehru Cup in the debut year.
Indian Oil announces first ever corporate women's hockey team on International Women's Day
Nine women hockey players were presented the appointment letters on the occasion by IOC Chairman S. M. Vaidya in presence of the full IOC board.
Three players, namely, Suman Devi Thoudam, Rajwinder Kaur, Rashmita Minz, were present in person for the ceremony. - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
On International Women's Day, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced India's first corporate women's hockey team.
How hot milk and calm shoot-out head lifted Ireland women’s hockey
In an extract from new book Great Irish Sports Stars: Ayeisha McFerran, Ireland’s No 1 recalls a key moment in Green Army’s rise
Wonder goalie, Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran PIC: England Hockey
Unlike most of the girls on the Irish team, Ayeisha wasn’t a fan of coffee. She found a drink of milk to be more calming, especially on a big match day.
Female Performance Coach Development programme up and running
PCD mentor Una McCarthy. Picture: Max Fulham
Hockey Ireland is delighted to announce that our Female Performance Coach Development programme (PCD) has launched with eight coaches on the first year of the programme.
FIH supports #OneHumanity UNAOC campaign
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has pledged its commitment to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) #OneHumanity campaign, which calls for solidarity, compassion and unity in the face of discrimination and divisiveness.
Lop-sided leagues? No play-offs? The side effects of England Hockey restructure
If just one team is promoted or relegated there is potential for a side to spend several seasons languishing in an unsuitable league
By Rupert Barker
Horsham 1s take on Canterbury 2s in the East Conference. PIC: UK HOCKEY PHOTOS
The England Hockey league restructure has already been a source of controversy for a smorgasbord of administrational and logistical reasons, but how has it impacted the hockey that we are playing week in week out?
Where Indian Men Hockey Players Are Employed!
Indian men’s hockey team is riding high after bagging a coveted bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics – the country’s first Olympic medal in 41 years – India had won the gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The national team consists of players from every nook and corner of the country, who have a secure government job, which allows them to focus on reaping laurels for the country.
Ex-Olympian Tahir Zaman urges Sindh to set up hockey centre of excellence
Anwar Zuberi
KARACHI: Former Olympian and International Hockey Federation (FIH) Master Trainer and Educator Tahir Zaman urged the Sindh government to set up a Centre of Excellence for grooming players and producing quality coaches to help Pakistan regain its lost glory in the sport.
Hockey player campaigns to educate young in CPR and defibrillator use
Anna Pim in action PIC: Charles Beaumont Photography
A teen hockey player is campaigning for more young people to be educated on CPR and defibrillator use in Northern Ireland.