Repositioning Modern Hockey into a Rocket Science.
By Shane Sadanand
This is purely a hypothetical situation. Today, 9th August, 2024! We are watching Paris Olympics hockey final at Stade Yves-du-Manoir. Indians are taking on Belgium in the final. Scores are tied at 2-2. Only two minutes are left for the final hooter. One Indian attack has just been foiled by the Belgium defence. And they are preparing for an all out counter attack.
Collaboration is key to Nacho’s success
Sarah Juggins
Nacho Lopez
Ignacio ‘Nacho' Lopez has been a hockey coach for many years. But not for one minute is he an ‘old style’ coach. Where coaches in the past ran their teams strictly along ‘command style’ coaching – telling the players what to do – Nacho is one of a modern breed of coaches who seek buy-in and collaboration with the athletes.
Match report Belfast Harlequins V UCD and all weekend games.
Hockey Haryana, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, and Hockey Karnataka crowned Champions in their respective Zones in 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023
Hockey Punjab, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Jharkhand, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh crowned Champions of 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023
Hong Kong Hockey Quadrangular Tournament (men's)
By Tariq Ali
Following is the list of teams' ranking in the past Men's Hong Kong Hockey Quadrangular Tournaments
6th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament - 27 March
Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
24 Mar 2023 15:00 THA v TPE (One Pool) 5 - 0
25 Mar 2023 16:15 HKG v THA (One Pool) 0 - 2
26 Mar 2023 14:30 HKG v TPE (One Pool) 4 - 2
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11th Hong Kong Quadrangular Hockey Tournament - 27 March
Senior Men, Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
23 Mar 2023 19:45 THA v HKG (One Pool) 2 - 2
25 Mar 2023 18:30 HKG v TPE (One Pool) 3 - 1
26 Mar 2023 12:15 TPE v THA (One Pool) 0 - 5
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2023 Test matches AUS v CHN (W) - 27 March
Bunbury and Perth (AUS)
All times GMT +8
Bunbury
23 Mar 2023 18:00 AUS v CHN 0 - 0
Perth
25 Mar 2023 16:00 AUS v CHN 0 - 2
26 Mar 2023 16:00 AUS v CHN 3 - 4
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Nyamira, St Joseph Kitale and Sinyolo Girls reign supreme in Kenyan hockey
Day 7 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023
New Delhi: The action in the 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 continued today in the North, South, East, and West Zones with Hockey Haryana, Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Kerala Hockey, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Bihar, and Hockey Rajasthan registering victories in their respective Zones.
Day 7 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023
New Delhi: The action in the 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 continued today in the North, South, East, and West Zones with Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Jharkhand, and Hockey Maharashtra registering victories in their respective Zones.
6th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament - 26 March
Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
24 Mar 2023 15:00 THA v TPE (One Pool) 5 - 0
25 Mar 2023 16:15 HKG v THA (One Pool) 0 - 2
26 Mar 2023 14:30 HKG v TPE (One Pool) 4 - 2
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11th Hong Kong Quadrangular Hockey Tournament - 26 March
Senior Men, Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
23 Mar 2023 19:45 THA v HKG (One Pool) 2 - 2
25 Mar 2023 18:30 HKG v TPE (One Pool) 3 - 1
26 Mar 2023 12:15 TPE v THA (One Pool) 0 - 5
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2023 Test matches AUS v CHN (W) - 26 March
Bunbury and Perth (AUS)
All times GMT +8
Bunbury
23 Mar 2023 18:00 AUS v CHN 0 - 0
Perth
25 Mar 2023 16:00 AUS v CHN 0 - 2
26 Mar 2023 16:00 AUS v CHN 3 - 4
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2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (M) - 10 March
Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
10 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v GER (RR) 3 - 2
11 Mar 2023 19:10 AUS v GER (RR)
12 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v AUS (RR)
13 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v GER (RR)
14 Mar 2023 19:10 GER v AUS (RR)
15 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v AUS (RR)
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Zambia names men's preparation squad of 34 for hockey's return to African Games
Sikhs, Lord’s and Hockey
by Dil Bahra
India v Great Britain match at Lords
Lord’s Cricket Ground, referred to by many as the ‘home of cricket’, is the most revered cricketing arena in the world.
Former Uganda International Umpire Kirpal Bahra passes away
by Dil Bahra
Kirpal Singh Bahra, the former Uganda International umpire passed away in Watford, Hertfordshire in the UK on 22nd December 2022 aged 85.
RIP, my friend
By Avtar Bhurji OLY
Allen Mayo (l) and good friend Avtar Burji OLY (R)
Allen Mayo, a very good friend for the last 45 years is no more.
Tokyo 1964 Olympian, Amar Singh Mangat passes away
by Dil Bahra
Amar Singh Mangat
Amar Singh Mangat, who represented Kenya at Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, died in Calgary, Canada on Wednesday 28 September 2022. He was aged 87.
England Men win thriller against France and England Women vs China goes to a penalty shootout
By Rob Wheeler
The first home games for England Hockey of the 2021/22 FIH Pro League were played at Lee Valley and they did not disappoint with a dramatic late winner from Sam Ward for the men against France and the women facing China in a match that went to a penalty shootout.
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge
Northern KZN Regional Ferrum Hoërskool: Saturday 26 February
Finally, we can play! Ferrum Hoërskool’s First Hockey XI is excited to host the first tournament of the 2022 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge 2022 on Saturday 26 February. Pictured here are the team’s Andiswa Mduli (Vice-Captain), Marlene Combrink (Captain) and Clarisse Whitehead (Vice-Captain), gearing up to welcome eight teams for the Northern KZN Regional. Photo by Dean Bond
The first of the ten regionals for the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge kicks off on Saturday 26 February in Newcastle where Ferrum Hoërskool hosts eight teams for the Northern KZN Regional.
Inaugural Men’s World Cup - Barcelona 1971
By Shahid Khan
The triumphant Khalid Mahmood holding the World Cup
This month marks exactly half a century since the first Men’s Hockey World Cup tournament which took place from 15th to 24th October 1971 in Barcelona.
Fifty years ago – when Kenya made it to the semi-finals of Barcelona World Cup
by Dil Bahra
Kenya’s Captain Avtar Singh Sohal leading his team at the opening ceremony of the first World Cup
in Barcelona in 1971. Photo: Avtar Singh Sohal collection.
The idea of holding a Hockey World Cup had come from India and Pakistan, then the two dominant nations in international hockey, in early 1969.
Ernest Wall OBE (1924 – 2020)
by Dil Bahra
Ernest Wall OBE
It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Ernest ‘Ernie’ Wall on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Windyhall Care Home, Ayr in Scotland. He was aged 95.
Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Senior remembered
by Dil Bahra
Leandro Negre, Dil Bahra and Balbir Senior at FIH function London 2012 Olympics
I first met Balbir Singh Senior at the Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, Netherlands in 1982. I was with a group who had earlier gone to the Bombay World Cup in that year. Whilst we sat down in the lounge after the match, having our drinks, Balbir, who was the coach of the Indian team at that tournament, was passing through the lounge on his way out. He noticed our group and came over to talk to us.
Kenya Sikh hockey players remember Legend Jack Simonian in London
by Dil Bahra
Former Kenya and Sikh Union Club Nairobi players celebrated the Life of their former colleague, Jack Simonian at an invite only event held at Indian Gymkhana Club London on Sunday 15 March 2020.
Although the evolving situation of coronavirus prevented many from attending, the event organisers decided to carry on. Suzie, Jack’s daughter, who was due to fly from Sardina, Italy especially for this event was one of those who was unable to attend following Government advice.
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A tribute to Jack Simonian, one of Kenya’s best all round Sportsman in the sixties
by Dil Bahra
Jack Simonian 1970
John Levon (Jack) Simonian who was the East African motor cycling, motor rally and track Champion and who represented Kenya at hockey at three Olympic Games passed away in Sydney, Australia on Monday 23 December 2019. He was aged 84.
Memories of a very special friend.
George Brink
I first met Jack Simonian through umpiring hockey at Rugby Hockey club in Warwickshire. In typical Jack fashion he never let on his Hockey pedigree, so it was with complete surprise when umpiring a game together a few years later some know-it-all player disagreed with a decision Jack made by claiming he had played in Premier League so he knew Jack was wrong. Quite calmly Jack said, "I've been to three Olympics so I know I'm right". Needless to say the player was put firmly in his place, but my mouth fell open at this statement as I had never suspected he was an Olympian let alone a triple Olympian, Jack was so unassuming.
Review of a Hockey NOVEL
By Ijaz Chaudhry
When one thinks of sports books, it is the biographies, coverage of some event, record books, coaching manuals, etc. Sports Novels (fiction) are uncommon.
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
by Dil Bahra
Rodu Bharaj doing what he enjoyed most – Koroga for his friends
Nirpal Singh Bharaj, fondly known as Rodu, a hockey personality both in Kenya and London died suddenly on Friday, May 25. He had just turned 60.
Jagjit Singh Kular (1942 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jagjit at Mexico 1968 Olympic Games
Jagjit Singh Kular who represented Kenya at Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972 Olympic Games passed away in Toronto, Canada on Monday 12 June 2017. He was aged 75.
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana (1970 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana, the talented hockey player, who played for England U21 and represented the country at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia in 1989 died on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 following a short illness. He was aged 46.
Stats Speak: Asian Champions Trophy winner India in down under
By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)
Asian Champions Trophy winner Indian men and women will open their campaign in Melbourne Hockey Festival on November 23 against hosts Australia. Indian men (World Ranking 6) team will face Kookaburras (World Ranking 1) in 4-nations tournament league match, while Indian women (World Ranking 12) will challenge Hockeyroos (World Ranking 4) in first test of 3-match series. Statistical highlights are:
Journalist Patrick Rowley receives British Empire Medal for Services to Hockey
Patrick Rowley (BEM) receives his British Empire Medal Award at the Tower of London by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. Left to Right: Lord-Lieutenant of London, Mr Kenneth Olisa OBE, Elizabeth Rowley (wife), Patrick Rowley BEM, Alison Heeks (nee ROWLEY his daughter) and Constable General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC
International sports journalist Patrick Rowley received the British Empire Medal for services to Hockey at a ceremony held at The Tower of London on Friday 4 November.
Patrick Rowley awarded British Empire Medal
Patrick Rowley, arguably the best known hockey journalist there is has been rewarded for his outstanding services to hockey with the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Patrick Rowley honoured
Pat Rowley. Photo: Hockey Writers Club
When I started Fieldhockey.com 20 years ago one of the first journalists to support and encourage my efforts was the English writer Pat Rowley, I am utterly delighted to report that Pat has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Hockey in the Queen's Birthday Honours list released today.
Alex Danson - Player of the Tournament
By Dil Bahra
Alex Danson displaying why she won Player of the Tournament. Photo: Koen Suyk
There have been a few great action photos in our sport of hockey over the years but this photo by Dutch photographer Koen Suyk tops them all. Koen, a photographer for over 40 years has covered seven Olympic Games and states that Sports photography is his great love, with hockey, golf and tennis as his specialties.
Egbert Carmo Fernandes (1941 – 2014)
by Dil Bahra
Kenya Hockey Team on tour of India, April 1964 Back Row (L - R): Surjeet Singh Jnr,; Saude George; Anthony Vaz; Amar Singh Mangat; Egbert Fernandes; Sang Singh; Edgar Fernandes; Jack Simonian; Jagnandan Singh. Sitting (L - R): Hardev Singh; Hilary Fernandes (V.Capt,); Hardial Singh (Coach); Anthony D'Souza (Manager); Sukdev Singh (Asst Manager); Avtar Singh (Capt.); Alu Mendonca. Ground (L – R): Santokh Singh; Arif Khan; Silu Fernandes; Leslie Pinto; Reynolds D'Souza.
Kenya’s triple hockey Olympian, Egbert Carmo Fernandes, died in Canberra, Australia on 6 November 2014. He was aged 73.
12 Punjab Warriors players? Judge for yourself
These screen grabs are from The Official YouTube stream. Note the running time of the video in the bottom left. This covers a pan from 2:47:27 - 2:47:30. Punjab Warriors are in blue.
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