News for 07 January 2024
All the news for Sunday 7 January 2024
Germany Women's Hockey Team arrives, targets spot for Paris Olympics at FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
Germany will open their campaign against Chile
Ranchi: The 2004 Olympic Gold medalists Germany Women's Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, hoping to secure a spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The World No. 5, led by Captain Nike Lorenz, are placed in Pool A, and will open their campaign against Chile in their first game of the tournament on 13th January. Germany will take on Japan on 14th January and Czech Republic on 16th January in their final two pool games. 
Shahril and Kirendeep make men's and women's Olympic Qualifier teams
By Jugjet Singh
PIc courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's and women's Olympic Qualifier teams were named yesterday, and the notable inclusions were Shahril Saabah and Kirendeep Kaur to help carry the nation's hopes in Oman and Spain respectively.
Speedy Tigers forward Faizal sad but accepts Arul's decision
By Aftar Singh
NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Experienced forward Faizal Saari remains committed to the Speedy Tigers, despite being dropped from A. Arul Selvaraj's squad for the Olympic Qualifier in Muscat on Jan 15-21 due to a gout problem.
Goalkeeper Haslinda wins praise for stellar performance against the Kiwis.
By Jugjet Singh
Goalkeeper Haslinda Zainal Abidin.
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team gave New Zealand their money's worth in the second friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday.