News for 11 March 2022
All the news for Friday 11 March 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League (W) - 11 March
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
12 Mar 2022 17:00 IND v GER (RR)
13 Mar 2022 17:00 IND v GER (RR)
Keep up to date with all the latest news on the FIH Hockey Pro League via the Watch.Hockey app, event website and through FIH social media channels - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Men's Hockey Pro League games fall victim to COVID-19 but Indian women can go top
By Ali Iveson
Hockey Pro League fixtures continue to be impacted by COVID-19 ©Getty Images
India can go top of the women's Hockey Pro League standings this weekend, although a coronavirus outbreak means corresponding men's fixtures with Germany have been called off.
Vandana Kataria: Journey From a 17-Year-Old Debutant to Being India’s Most Capped Women Hockey Player!
Vandana Kataria is a vital cog in the Indian women hockey team’s forwardline – her eye-popping stick work, clinical finishing and proficiency in pulling off deflection goals in goalmouth melees are a visual treat. The 29-year-old, who hails from Roshnabad village in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, has indeed come a long way since bursting on the international stage as a 17-year-old, making her senior international debut at the 2009 FIH Champions Challenge II Tournament held at Kazan, Russia.
Men's AHF Cup Jakarta 2022 - 12 March
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
11 Mar 2022 13:30 SGP v IRI (Pool B) 1 - 2
11 Mar 2022 15:45 THA v KAZ (Pool A)
11 Mar 2022 18:00 SRI v UZB (Pool A)
11 Mar 2022 20:15 BAN v INA (Pool B)
12 Mar 2022 14:30 OMA v IRI (Pool B)
12 Mar 2022 16:45 THA v UZB (Pool A)
12 Mar 2022 19:00 SGP v INA (Pool B)
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Thailand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Singapore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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Wales Squad and partners for FOH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup annoounced
Hockey Wales is excited to announce its squad for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup.
Birmingham 2022 hockey schedule revealed with repeat of Gold Coast 2018 finals the highlight
By Eliott Brennan
Australia's men's team won the Commonwealth Games gold medal for the sixth consecutive time and will be favourites again at Birmingham 2022 ©Getty Images
The men’s and women’s hockey schedule for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been revealed with the Gold Coast 2018 finals set to be repeated in the group stages.
Tickets now on sale for ABN AMRO EHL FINALS 2022
The tickets for the ABN AMRO EHL FINALS at the Wagener Stadium from April 13 to 18, 2022 are now on sale as the Easter spectacular comes into view.
Newcomers Negri Sembilan are an instant success
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Newcomers Negri Sembilan beat Sabah 4-0 today to claim the Women's Malaysia Hockey League title with one match in hand.
Preview and highlights: Men's Hockey League
With crucial games at the top and bottom of leagues across the country, Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper gives a run down of what to look out for in this weekend's matches in the English Men's Hockey Leagues.
Top of the table clashes in Scotland are a weekend highlight
All games are important – but top of the table clashes are of special interest. At this stage with seven matches still to go this weekend`s games between Western Wildcats and Grange (men) along with Watsonians and Clydesdale Western (women) will not decide the destiny of the Premierships, but they could provide some hints.
How India rise has helped Nilakanta Sharma improve family’s living conditions
Nilakanta Sharma made debut for India in 2017 PIC: Nilakanta Sharma/ WORLDSPORTPICS
Nilakanta Sharma first picked up a stick in the hope of representing India. Hailing from Manipur, the north east region of India, he has now been able to build a new home for his family. Further, the storylines from Tokyo 2020 has given new impetus that more hockey players could emerge from the region and continue to trump football.
Edgar Mascarenhas appointed as coach of Odisha hockey teams
Former India international Edgar Mascarenhas has been appointed as coach of the Odisha hockey teams for the upcoming Hockey India National Championships. 
Edgar Mascarenhas
Former India international Edgar Mascarenhas has been appointed as coach of the Odisha hockey teams for the upcoming Hockey India National Championships.