News for 04 August 2022
All the news for Thursday 4 August 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022 - 4 August
Birmingham, England
All times GMT +1
Women
3 Aug 2022 09:00 AUS v SCO (Pool B) 2 - 0
3 Aug 2022 11:00 CAN v IND (Pool A) 2 - 3
Men
3 Aug 2022 14:00 CAN v IND (Pool B) 0 - 8
3 Aug 2022 16:00 WAL v GHA (Pool B) 6 - 1
3 Aug 2022 19:00 PAK v SCO (Pool A) 3 - 2
3 Aug 2022 21:00 RSA v AUS (Pool A) 0 - 3
Women
4 Aug 2022 09:00 RSA v NZL (Pool B) 1 - 4
4 Aug 2022 11:00 ENG v WAL (Pool A)
Men
4 Aug 2022 14:00 IND v WAL (Pool B)
4 Aug 2022 16:00 CAN v ENG (Pool B)
4 Aug 2022 19:00 RSA v NZL (Pool A)
4 Aug 2022 21:00 AUS v PAK (Pool A)
Women
4 Aug 2022 09:00 GHA v KEN (9-10)
4 Aug 2022 11:15 WAL v RSA (7-8)
4 Aug 2022 18:00 ENG v NZL Semi-Final 1
4 Aug 2022 20:15 AUS v IND Semi-Fina 2
All Pool Standings
Official results site
Australia’s men and women maintain perfect records
India’s women secure qualification in dramatic fashion and three-way scramble for second place in men’s Pool A set up after big Indian win
Australia’s women made it 4 wins from 4 while India secured their place in the semi-final in dramatic fashion to round out the morning session. India’s men registered a big win over Canada in the first game of the afternoon, while Wales kept their hopes of semi-final alive following a win over Ghana. The evening session began with a thriller between Pakistan and Scotland’s men, with Pakistan edging the tie and keeping their slim hopes of qualification alive. A packed day was ended by Australia making it 3 wins from 3, securing their top spot in Pool A.
Hockeyroos top Pool B with victory over Scotland
The Hockeyroos have ended the pool stage and celebrated Madison Fitzpatrick’s 100th game with a 2-0 win over Scotland, their fourth straight triumph of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Brave Scots lose to Hockeyroos in final pool match
Scotland’s women lost 2-0 to Australia in their final pool match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. An incredibly brave, disciplined performance at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre just wasn’t enough to beat the third best team in the world.
Australia women set up semi-final with India
Scotland and Australia battle for the ball PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
Birmingham — Australia set up a women’s semi-final with India as they came through a final group game against Scotland with a 2-0 victory and clean sheet of matches ahead of the knock-outs.
Late Indian goal seals Canada’s fate
Canada drops 3-2 thriller to India and misses chance at semifinals
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
It was a fight to the very end between India and Canada women as they battled for a place in the semi-finals of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Canada needed just a draw to progress, while for India nothing less than a win would do.
Indian Women Survive Nervy Moments Against Canada Before Sealing Semifinal Berth
The Indian women’s hockey team made heavy weather of their early dominance before eventually weathering the Canadian resistance to snuff out a 4-2 win to sneak into the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Indian eves did the most important thing of wresting the initiative when Salima Tete drew first blood as early as the third minute of play off a Gurjit Kaur penalty corner routine.
Indian women's hockey team qualifies for semifinal
The Indian Women's Hockey Team played a high octane match and booked a place in the Semi-Final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after defeating Canada 3-2. 
Indian Women's Hockey Team (Hockey India/Twitter) B
The Indian Women's Hockey Team played a high octane match and booked a place in the Semi-Final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after defeating Canada 3-2 on Wednesday.
Women take Canada down
India’s Salima Tete after scoring a goal against Canada. PTI
The Indian women’s hockey team survived some anxious moments before beating the lower-ranked Canada 3-2 in its must-win Pool A match to qualify for the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games here today.
Canada defence put to the test against India
Flashes of brilliance not enough as Canada falls 8-0 to India
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
India came into this important match on the back of a fast-paced and intensely competitive encounter with England the day before. It was obvious from the first few minutes of the match that Canada would be hard-pressed to contain the Asian side as they sought to stamp their authority on the game from the off.
Indian Men Pour Out ‘England-Draw Frustration’ on Hapless Canada
There was much at stake for the Indian men’s hockey team after their truly forgettable tie against England in a game, where card indiscipline saw them settle for a 4-4 draw after leading 4-1 at one juncture when they locked horns with Canada. Indians maintained the same tempo exuded against England (for three quarters) against Canada and seemed determined to correct the ‘wrongs’ of the England tie. Balraj Panesar kept Canada in the contest with a superb goalline clearance of a power-packed Harmanpreet Singh penalty corner and that was the lone high point of the Canadian deep defence as India thereafter swarmed over the opposition defence like stinging bees.
India thumps Canada 8-0, moves top of Pool B
Commonwealth Games: India extended its commanding run over Canada with its thumping with six players entering the scoresheet on Wednesday in Birmingham.
Santadeep Dey
India stormed onto the top of the points table of Pool B with a resounding victory over the Canadians and now has one foot in the men’s hockey semifinal. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES
The Indian men’s hockey team bettered its already impressive head-to-head record against Canada to 27-4, flooring the side 8-0 in a Commonwealth Games Pool B encounter at the University of Birmingham. Manpreet Singh and Co, with seven points from three games, have now moved to the top of the group, and have one foot in the semifinals.
Another Furlong Hat-Trick Helps Wales to Victory Over Ghana
IMAGE: Sporting Wales, Team Wales
Wales men sail to victory in their third match of the Commonwealth Games with a 6-1 win over Ghana.
Narrow loss for Scotland Men v Pakistan in final pool game
Scotland’s Men suffered another agonising defeat in Pool A at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A late winner for Pakistan gave them a 3-2 win against the Scots in front of a big crowd at the University of Birmingham Hockey Centre.
Kookaburras get job done against South Africa
The Kookaburras have sewn up top spot in Pool A after overcoming a plucky South Africa 3-0 in their penultimate pool match of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
South Africa impressive in defeat to Australia
Australia started frenetically with two early goals against the South Africans but were made to work incredibly hard for the remainder of the game to seal a victory and confirm their spot in the Semi-Finals of the Commonwealth Games.
Wales set for another day of destiny against India
Mohammed Osumanu and Dale Hutchinson battle for possession in Birmingham PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
Birmingham — Wales will attempt to halt India’s charge to a fourth successive men’s semi-final at the Commonwealth Games by reaching the knock-outs for the first time in history.
England v Wales will be classic home nations, says Hinch
Maddie Hinch is relishing England's final group game against Wales PIC: Worldsportpics
Birmingham — England women’s Maddie Hinch expects another home nations tussle against Wales in their last group game before the semi-finals and a likely match-up with New Zealand.
Hockey Social: Jake Whetton, Australia
Jake Whetton consoles Lukas Windfeder after their Olympic semi-final in 2020 PIC: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Jake Whetton, the 31-year-old Queenslander, is playing his third Commonwealth Games for Australia and going for a hat-trick of titles with the Kookaburras.
Ireland make it two from two against Chile
Men’s international test match)
Ireland’s men picked up a second successive win over Chile as they saw off the South American side 3-1 at the Sport Ireland Campus with a fine second half showing in their latest capped fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium one of four venues in Men's 2026 World Cup bid
With the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the truly inspirational backdrop of England winning the UEFA Women’s Euros 2022 and the 10-year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games, England Hockey combining with Hockey Wales are delighted to announce further information on how our own major events can excite and inspire our sport through our bid to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2026.
Call for Support as England and Wales Bid to Host 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup
Wales and GB hockey player Jacob Draper. IMAGE: David P McCarthy Photography
With the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the truly inspirational backdrop of England winning the Women’s Euros 2022, and the 10 year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games, England Hockey combining with Hockey Wales are delighted to announce further information on how our own major events can excite and inspire our sport through our bid to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2026.
England Hockey bids to host 2026 men’s World Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur stadium
By Rod Gilmour
Hockey has been played at Harlequins' Stoop ground PIC: Worldsportpics
England and Wales Hockey have put in a “compelling” bid to host the men’s 2026 Hockey World Cup, which includes using three top rugby club stadia and staging the finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Junior Black Sticks programme to make return
We are delighted to announce that our Junior Black Sticks (JBS) programme is kicking back off after an enforced hiatus due to Covid and the lack of international opportunities as a result.
Maryland field hockey releases 2022 schedule
Taylor Lyons
Coach Missy Meharg celebrates after Maryland field hockey's 2-1 win over Syracuse on November 14, 2021. (Cam Andrews/The Diamondback)
Maryland field hockey didn’t play to the standard it set for itself in the 2021 regular season.
Retirement Beckons After 71 Seasons
One of England's longest serving officials, Ian Marsh has decided to hang up is clipboard after an incredible 71 seasons involved in the sport.
SC refuses to interfere with Delhi HC order to constitute COA for managing Hockey India
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the order of the Delhi High Court to form a three-member CoA to manage the affairs of Hockey India. 
Indian men's hockey team (Source: Hockey India/twitter)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the order of the Delhi High Court to form a three-member committee of administrators to manage the affairs of Hockey India till its constitution is amended and elections are held in accordance with the National Sports Code.