News for 13 January 2024
All the news for Saturday 13 January 2024
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Valencia - 13 January
Valencia, Spain
All times GMT +1
13 Jan 2024 14:00 ESP v AUT (B)
13 Jan 2024 16:15 KOR v EGY (B)
14 Jan 2024 14:00 KOR v ESP (B)
14 Jan 2024 16:15 AUT v EGY (B)
14 Jan 2024 18:30 BEL v JPN (A)
14 Jan 2024 20:45 IRL v UKR (A)
Pool standings
Women
13 Jan 2024 09:30 GBR v CAN (B)
13 Jan 2024 11:45 ESP v MAS (B)
13 Jan 2024 18:30 BEL v IRL (A)
13 Jan 2024 20:45 KOR v UKR (A)
14 Jan 2024 09:30 CAN v MAS (B)
14 Jan 2024 11:45 ESP v GBR (B)
Pool Standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Ranchi (W) - 13 January
Jharkhand, India
All times GMT +5:30
13 Jan 2024 12:00 GER v CHI (A) 3 - 0
13 Jan 2024 14:30 JPN v CZE (A)
13 Jan 2024 17:00 NZL v ITA (B)
13 Jan 2024 19:30 IND v USA (B)
14 Jan 2024 12:00 CHI v CZE (A)
14 Jan 2024 14:30 JPN v GER (A)
14 Jan 2024 17:00 USA v ITA (B)
14 Jan 2024 19:30 NZL v IND (B)
Pool Standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Pre-Olympic hockey tournaments kick off in three different countries
By Raúl Daffunchio Picazo
GETTY IMAGES
Hockey's final ticket to Paris 2024 will take place in three different countries from 13 January. Spain will host one men's and one women's group, while Oman and India will host the remaining qualifying matches.
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Valencia & Ranchi 2024: what the teams have to say!
With just one day to go till the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia and Ranchi, the coaches and captains have spoken to express their expectations from the event and what their teams will be aiming to achieve over the next two weeks.
Battle for a berth to Paris 2024 begins on Saturday
The Indian Women's Hockey Team will vie to make their third consecutive Olympic qualification
Ranchi: The battle to earn a berth for Paris Olympics begins tomorrow, with the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 kicking off in Ranchi, Jharkhand at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf on Saturday. The eight teams in the fray include world no.5 Germany, Japan, Chile and Czech Republic in Pool A while hosts India are clubbed in Pool B with New Zealand, United States and Italy. Only the top 3 teams in the tournament will make the qualification cut.
Indian women's hockey team prepares for battle of Paris Olympics berth
Indian women's hockey team will be facing the US, Italy and New Zealand in the pool stage of the FIH Olympic qualifiers in Ranchi.
By Pritish Raj
FILE PHOTO: Indian women's hockey team players celebrate after a goal against Japan in their last Pool match at the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
Indian women's hockey team will be walking into their fortress at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf in Ranchi when they take on the USA in the first match of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers.
Paris trip a game of qualifiers
After failing at Asian Games, India looking to make most of final chance to qualify for 2024 Olympics
Indervir Grewal
Captain Savita Punia led India to the Tokyo high. Since then, they have only strayed from their path. PTI
India’s astonishing fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics was the pinnacle for women’s hockey in the country. It instantly elevated the team’s status in world hockey — from also-rans India were upgraded to medal contenders in the following tournaments.
India eye positive start to qualifying campaign against USA with Paris Games in mind
Hosts India, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, US, Chile and New Zealand are the eight teams vying for the top three slots here to book their Paris berths.
The India women's hockey team trains in Ranchi ahead of their FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier fixture against USA. Image credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia
Ranchi: Putting behind the disappointment of finishing third at Asian Games, the Indian women’s team will look to cash in on home advantage and secure a ticket to Paris as it faces the USA in its FIH Olympic Qualifiers opener in Ranchi on Saturday.
Women’s Olympic Qualifier – Mega Preview
Everything you need to know to get you ready for the FIH Olympic Qualifier
Rowan Harris, National Women's Goalkeeper. Photo: Yan Huckendubler
The time has arrived. The Canadian Wolf Pack is about open its tournament against Great Britain and begin the challenge of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Eight top-ranked teams vying for just three spots.
Speedy Tigresses want to tame the big guns in Valencia
By Jugjet Singh
The national women’s team in Valencia, Spain, for the Olympic qualifier. PIC COURTESY OF MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Coach Nasihin Nubli wants his national women's hockey team to fight and perform well against their higher-ranked opponents at the Olympic qualifier in Valencia.
Hockey team to touch down in Oman for Olympic Qualifiers in three batches
The first batch of eight players left for Oman from Islamabad
Pakistan hockey team. - PHF
ISLAMABAD: The members of Pakistan hockey team have started departing for Muscat (Oman) to figure in the Olympic Qualifying round scheduled to start from January 15.
Arul: Speedy Tigers have right mindset to qualify
PETALING JAYA: The high level of energy and team spirit of the Speedy Tigers are the right tonic for them to overcome Pakistan and China at the Olympic Qualifiers in Muscat, Oman from Jan 15-21.
Forward Shahril urges Speedy Tigers to silence critics
By Aftar Singh
“We need to silence our critics and make fans have faith in the national team again,” said Shahril. NSTP/EFFENDY RASHID
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team can only silence their critics by qualifying for the Paris Olympics, said forward Shahril Saabah.
Jiwa urges Speedy Tigers to make their caps count in Olympic Qualifier
By Aftar Singh
The Speedy Tigers will open their Group A campaign against the 23rd-ranked China, the most inexperienced team in the qualifier. -NSTP FILE
KUALA LUMPUR: With the highest number of caps, the Speedy Tigers should stand out as one of the favourites in the Olympic qualifier in Muscat, Oman, starting on Monday.
Strathmore Scorpions look to sting KU as league resumes
By Agnes Makhandia
Strathmore University Scorpions will be playing a catch-up as Kenya Hockey Union women's Premier League resumes this weekend across various venues in Nairobi.
Wonderful donation to the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group
Valerie Crombie, a former GB/Scotland internationalist and captain, presented a very generous £1000 cheque to Jenny Grassick, Chair of the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group, and Martin Shepherdson, Chair of Scottish Hockey, on the 30th November at The Grange Club in Edinburgh.
FIH signs agreement with Spring Media for betting live video rights
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has engaged in a partnership with Spring Media to offer fans a betting package that includes all FIH events, representing more than 1,300 matches across a four-year cycle.