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European Hockey Federation launches gender balance charter
Hockey continues to be a ground-breaking sport when it comes to equality, with the European Hockey Federation (EHF), in its 50th year, announcing the launch of a new Gender Balance Charter.
Phil Gillanders – A valued volunteer in Tauranga
Phil Gillanders has invested a massive amount of his time into helping grow the game of hockey at the Tauranga Hockey Association. So much so that in May of 2019 Phil was rewarded with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award at the Hockey New Zealand Annual Awards Dinner.
Picture perfect: hockey takes centre stage in Zimbabwe
Schools across Zimbabwe in Africa are combining sport and art in celebration of Olympic Day on 23 June.
Pupils of all age groups are being encouraged to design a poster as the Zimbabwe Hockey Association (ZHA) pulls out all the stops to raise awareness among children of both the message and ideals of the Olympic movement as well as the inclusivity of hockey as a sport for all.
The competition has already opened and children up and down the country have been tapping into their creativity to come up with original and inspiring works of art.
The winning entries in the various age groups will win new hockey sticks, while the schools that field the most entries will win a coaching course, run by experienced coaches and provided by the ZHA.
The winning posters will be on display on 23 June, at various venues around the country, to coincide with Olympic Day and the winners will also be shown on various social media channels.
There will also be hockey tournaments taking place at five venues across Zimbabwe: Chiredzi, Bulawayo, Mutare, Kadoma and Harare.
At the Harare event, the Zambian national men's and women's teams will be playing international matches and also getting involved in some coaching.
Coinciding with the hockey tournaments, there are also a number of hockey-related coaching courses that will take place on 22-23 June across the five regions of Zimbabwe – again, these events are designed to raise awareness of the sport and demonstrate that anyone from any background or gender can play hockey.
These courses are a chance for aspiring coaches to work alongside experienced mentors, as well as introducing a whole new generation of people to the sport as players.
In addition, the ZHA is also raising awareness about AIDs and HIV, which is a huge health issue in the country. NGOs have been invited to the events to talk to the participants about healthy lifestyles. There will also be an opportunity for coaches, teachers and parents to get some up-to-date information on safeguarding children in a sporting environment.
The message from the Zimbabwe Hockey Association is that hockey provides a happy, healthy environment for participants and truly is a sport for all. “By promoting hockey awareness and giving away hockey sticks and coaching courses it is hoped that more school and players will start to get involved in hockey nationwide,” said a spokesperson from the Zimbabwe Hockey Association.
The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Olympic Day is a world-wide initiative that aims to promote the values of the Olympic movement, as well as get people active and help them discover new sports. The day is underpinned by three pillars central to the Olympic ideals: to move, learn and discover. And, through the work of our continental federations and national associations, hockey is a sport that has embraced Olympic Day wholeheartedly.
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Malaysian Women’s hockey team will continue to receive funding till end of the year
By K. Rajan
PETALING JAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry and the National Sports Council (NSC) are considering to continue funding the women’s hockey team until the end of the year.
The Hockey Paper launches ‘Watch Your 1s’ campaign to lift domestic game
With ‘Big Stadia Hockey’ and history set fare for The Stoop on Sunday, this week we launch our campaign and competition to boost attendances at 1st XI level and reinvigorate match day atmospheres in the domestic game.
Ansley: There is no decision, just be there
Hockey meets rugby on Sunday 23 June as Great Britain’s men and women play their final FIH Pro League games against New Zealand in a double header match at Harlequins’ Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Hinch expecting Stoop to capture nation's hockey imagination
Hinch v Germany FIH Pro League
HOCKEY history will be made as iconic rugby stadium Twickenham Stoop hosts Great Britain’s FIH Pro League double header against New Zealand later this month.
Australia Face Pre-Finals Test In Antwerp
Mitch Wynd
With qualification for the FIH Pro League finals secured, Australia faces an immediate test against a quality Belgian team in Antwerp on Wednesday.
2019 FIH Pro League (Women) - 19 June
19 Jun 2019 BEL v AUS (RR) 1 - 0 Wilrijkse Plein Antwerp, Antwerp
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Unofficial Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Win Draws | Loss Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 28 | 39 | 92.9 |
| 2 | Argentina | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 83.3 |
| 3 | Australia | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 30 | 66.7 |
| 4 | Germany | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 57.8 |
| 5 | Belgium | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 21 | 46.7 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 29 | -1 | 18 | 40.0 |
| 7 | China | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 40 | -13 | 14 | 29.2 |
| 8 | Great Britain | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 36 | -17 | 11 | 24.4 |
| 9 | United States | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 44 | -31 | 7 | 15.6 |
The FIH inexplicably and confusingly use a system not used in any other sports League in the World, of making the Percentage more important than Points until the end of the League when they will revert to Points only. Fieldhockey.com prefers to use the conventional Points and so the Unofficial Pool Standings on this site are reflected in this manner.
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2019 FIH Pro League (Men) - 19 June
19 Jun 2019 NED v ARG (RR) 2 - 2 (Shoot out 2/4 - 4/ 5) SV Kampong, Utrech
19 Jun 2019 BEL v AUS (RR) 0 - 2 Wilrijkse Plein Antwerp, Antwerp
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Unofficial Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Win Draws | Loss Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Percent |
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| 1 | Australia | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 29 | 74.4 |
| 2 | Belgium | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 64.1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 28 | 8 | 23 | 59.0 |
| 4 | Argentina* | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 32 | -2 | 22 | 56.4 |
| 5 | Germany* | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 20 | 47.6 |
| 6 | Great Britain | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 19 | 48.7 |
| 7 | Spain | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 45 | -12 | 16 | 38.1 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 45 | -19 | 4 | 10.3 |
* A cancelled match contributes 1 point to each team's results that is not shown in the tables as a cancelled match
The FIH inexplicably and confusingly use a system not used in any other sports League in the World, of making the Percentage more important than Points until the end of the League when they will revert to Points only. Fieldhockey.com prefers to use the conventional Points and so the Unofficial Pool Standings on this site are reflected in this manner.
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Canada’s young stars look to make a mark at the Hockey Series Finals
Elise Wong and Anna Mollenhauer. Feature photo: Kevin Underhill
Many field hockey players grow up dreaming of playing at the international level for their country. This week, Anna Mollenhauer and Elise Wong will have that opportunity.
Supergroup South Africa set for Spanish Exam
No sooner had the dust settled on the FIH Hockey Series Finals in India than South African hockey eyes switched to Spain for the Valencia based Hockey Series Final. The tournament is a Road to Tokyo Olympic Qualifying event, where the top 2 teams progress to the Olympic Qualifying Matches later this year.
FIH Women's Series Finals Valencia 2019 - Day 1
Valencia (ESP)
Fixtures (GMT +2)
19 Jun 2019 BLR v NAM (Pool A) 7 - 0
19 Jun 2019 ITA v THA (Pool B) 7 - 0
19 Jun 2019 RSA v WAL (Pool B) 2 - 2
19 Jun 2019 ESP v CAN (Pool A) 1 - 1
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Belarus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Namibia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Italy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Thailand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 |
India beats Fiji 11-0 to reach semifinals
Gurjit Kaur converted four penalty corners and Monika scored a brace as India beat Fiji 11-0 in the final Pool A fixture of the FIH Women's series finals at Hiroshima.
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India completed a 11-0 rout of Fiji to advance to the semifinals of the FIH women's series finals at Hiroshima. - Twitter
Penalty-corner specialist Gurjit Kaur scored four as the India women's hockey team defeated Fiji 11-0 and advanced to the semifinals of the FIH Women's Series Finals at Hiroshima on Tuesday.
FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019 - Day 5
Hiroshima (JPN)
Results and Fixtures (GMT + 9)
18 Jun 2019 URU v POL (Pool A) 0 - 0
18 Jun 2019 IND v FIJ (Pool A) 11 - 0
18 Jun 2019 JPN v MEX (Pool B) 6 - 0
18 Jun 2019 RUS v CHI (Pool B) 5 - 2
19 June is a rest day
20 Jun 2019 15:45 POL v JPN (QF)
20 Jun 2019 18:00 CHI v URU (QF)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Final Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 9 |
| 2 | Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Fiji | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | -21 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Russia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Chile | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | -19 | 0 |
Scotland men defeat Egypt with sensational late winner
A sensational late winner by Kenny Bain gave Scotland men a 3-2 win over Egypt in their final Pool match of FIH Series Finals in Le Touquet. The result puts the Scots in at least the quarter finals as they progress in the tournament.
Ireland hammer Singapore to top group and reach semi-finals
O'Donoghue scored his 99th, 100th and 101st Ireland goals in the Singapore win
Ireland stepped up their Olympic qualification bid by beating Singapore 11-0 in France to reach the semi-finals of the FIH International Series.
O’Donoghue hits century mark as Ireland take full advantage to top FIH Series group
Shane O’Donoghue celebrates his 100th international goal. Pic: France Federation de Hockey
Shane O’Donoghue’s historic hat trick helped Ireland on their way to the all-important top spot in Le Touquet, putting them within one win of a confirmed Olympic qualifier place.
Irish Men beat Singapore 11-0 to secure a Semi-final on Saturday
Ireland’s Leading Goal Scorer passes the 100 Goal Marker as Ireland beat Singapore 11-0 to secure a Semi-final on Saturday
After a disappointing meeting with Egypt on Sunday the Irish Men’s squad picked themselves up to defeat Singapore 11-0. 26-year-old Shane O’Donoghue, Ireland’s all-time leading goal scorer, not only provided a hat-trick for himself by the third quarter but also surpassed the 100 international goal mark, making him the first Irish Hockey player to do so, as Ireland top Pool A and secure a semi-final spot for Saturday.
FIH Men's Series Finals Le Touquet-Paris Plage 2019 - Day 5
Le Touquet (FRA)
Results and Fixtures (GMT +2)
18 Jun 2019 UKR v KOR (Pool B) 2 - 8
18 Jun 2019 SCO v EGY (Pool A) 3 - 2
18 Jun 2019 IRL v SGP (Pool A) 11 - 0
18 Jun 2019 FRA v CHI (Pool B) 3 - 0
19 June is a rest day
20 Jun 2019 15:30 SCO v CHI (QF)
20 Jun 2019 18:00 KOR v EGY (QF)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Final Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Ireland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| 2 | Scotland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Singapore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | -19 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 7 |
| 2 | Korea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
| 3 | Chile | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19 | -14 | 1 |
Clean Sport Partnership between FIH, JHA and JADA for Inspiring the Next Generation, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games
The International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) and the Japan Hockey Association (JHA) successfully organised a comprehensive clean sport education session at the FIH Women’s Series Finals event in Hiroshima, Japan, 17 June 2019.
Prague celebrates hockey's diverse appeal
The value of team work, innovation within sport, championing diversity, celebrating the sport's international dimension – hockey is going into hyperdrive on 23 June in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague.
Gary Fraser – “His rapport with visiting teams is legendary”
Visiting World Cup Silver Medallists, Ireland Women's team
Gary Fraser is someone that you will often see around the hockey turf during a Vantage Black Sticks test match or even the local Ford NHL tournament. He has liaised with several visiting teams over the years and is involved in all areas of trying to help Hockey New Zealand run its events and tournaments. Some may say he is a man of many talents, jack of all trades, an all-round good guy. In our eyes he is a Superstar Volunteer!
UJ’s USSA squad aim to learn from Varsity Hockey
University of Johannesburg’s Kristen Paton will have an important part to play in their bid for the women’s title at the University Sport South Africa hockey tournament in Stellenbosch from July 1 to 5. Photo: Luke Thorrold
The University of Johannesburg women’s hockey team will be aiming to improve their finishing skills when they challenge for the University Sport South Africa title next month.
Plennevaux to return to Leo after two years on the road
©: Frank Uijlenbroek / World Sport Pics
Max Plennevaux will return to Royal Leopold after two years on the road following a year with Real Club de Polo and one with HGC.
U.S. Masters Teams Set to Compete in 2019 Grand Masters Hockey European Trophy
ANTWERP, Belgium - The U.S. Men's and Women's Masters Teams are set to compete among more than 70 international squads in different age categories from June 19 to 29 in the highly coveted Grand Masters Hockey (GMH) European Trophy. Taking place at the KHC Dragons in Antwerp, Belgium, USA will be represented by an O-60 team in the men's and women's divisions, with the men's team being coached by Ian Wilson (Glasgow, Scotland) and the women's side by Ashley Johnston (Phoenixville, Pa.).
Grand Masters chase European success in Belgium
Scotland O60 Men
Whilst the Scotland senior men’s and women’s teams are competing in the FIH Series finals, four of our more ‘experienced’ national teams along with two Thistles teams will be taking part in their European Championships and Trophy Tournament in Antwerp, Belgium from 19th to 29th June.
Burras Finish Fourth in U21 Eight Nations Tournament after Tough Match Against Belgium
Mitch Wynd
The Australian U21 men’s team, the Burras, are leaving Europe after a week of playing some of the top hockey nations.
Pinner excited to make history at The Stoop
On Sunday 23 June Great Britain face New Zealand at Harlequins’ Twickenham Stoop Stadium in the final home games of the FIH Pro League with the men commencing the day at 2pm before the women’s match at 4:30pm – both games will also be shown live on BT Sport.
Field Hockey Canada announces Pan American Games Men’s National Team roster
Pan American Games 2019: Olympic qualification on the line in Lima
VANCOUVER — Field Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, officially announced the athletes nominated to represent Canada in the men’s field hockey competition at the 2019 Pan American Games. Field hockey will take place July 29 to August 10, 2019 in Lima, Peru.
From battling depression to proving himself all over again, Ramandeep Singh's unfinished story of redemption
Anish Anand
A smiling Ramandeep Singh (L) after scoring against Japan. Hockey India
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the FIH Men's World Series in Bhubaneswar, Ramandeep Singh had his back to the wall. He was making a comeback to the national team after missing the action for almost a year. He suffered a chondral fracture in his right knee during India's match against Pakistan at the FIH Men's Champions Trophy in June last year, and that was expected to rule him out of action for two years.
Korea crash Irish party but Green Army reflect on Olympic qualifier spot after joyous week
Player of the tournament and top goalscorer Anna O’Flanagan. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
When Jina Kang clipped home the killer goal with six seconds on the clock, an eerie quiet fell over a sold out Banbridge as the game was up in pursuit of FIH Series gold, a slightly deflating end to a joyous week for the Green Army.
Canada looks for top-two placement at FIH Series Finals in Valencia
Team Canada departs for next step towards Olympic qualification
Feature Photo: Emma Van Mol
The long-awaited time has arrived. Field Hockey Canada’s Women’s National Team departs next week for Valencia, Spain for the FIH Hockey Series Finals. The goal: simple. Finish in the top two at this tournament and move one step closer to the Olympics. Getting here: not so simple.
Conversion rate needs to improve, says Marijne
At number nine, India is top ranked side in the tournament and has conceded just one goal in two matches played so far. It beat Uruguay 4-1 before blanking Poland 5-0.
Sjoerd Marijne, chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team alongw with skipper Rani Rampal at the SAI in Bengaluru. - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Tackling a lower-ranked Fiji should not be problem for the Indian hockey team at the FIH Women’s Series Finals but chief coach Sjoerd Marijne says the job will get easier if his side could improve its “conversion rate“.
Gurjit Kaur scores four as India beats Fiji 11-0
After impressive victories against Uruguay and Poland in its opening two matches, India will face Fiji in its last Pool A encounter. Catch the live updates from the match here.
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The India women's hockey team during a practice session ahead of the FIH Women's Series finals. - PTI
Hello and welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of the India versus Fiji at FIH Women's Series Finals in Hiroshima. I am Amal and I will take you through the proceedings today.
FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019 - Day 4
Hiroshima (JPN)
Fixtures (GMT +9)
18 Jun 2019 URU v POL (Pool A) 0 - 0
18 Jun 2019 IND v FIJ (Pool A) 11 - 0
18 Jun 2019 JPN v MEX (Pool B) 6 - 0
18 Jun 2019 RUS v CHI (Pool B)
19 June is a rest Day
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 9 |
| 2 | Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Fiji | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | -21 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Chile | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | Russia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | -19 | 0 |
FIH Men's Series Finals Le Touquet-Paris Plage 2019 - Day 4
Le Touquet (FRA)
Fixtures (GMT +2)
18 Jun 2019 11:15 UKR v KOR (Pool B)
18 Jun 2019 13:30 SCO v EGY (Pool A)
18 Jun 2019 15:45 IRL v SGP (Pool A)
18 Jun 2019 18:00 FRA v CHI (Pool B)
19 June is a rest Day
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Egypt | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Singapore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | France | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2 | Korea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Chile | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 1 |
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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Unofficial Pool Standings * A cancelled match contributes 1 point to each team's results that is not shown in the tables as a cancelled match
The FIH inexplicably and confusingly use a system not used in any other sports League in the World, of making the Percentage more important than Points until the end of the League when they will revert to Points only. Fieldhockey.com prefers to use the conventional Points and so the Unofficial Pool Standings on this site are reflected in this manner.
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