News for 10 July 2024
All the news for Wednesday 10 July 2024
India defend for the win to fulfil hockey gold dream
By Forrest Crellin
FILE PHOTO: Commonwealth Games - Men's Hockey- Pool B - India v Ghana - University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash centre, Birmingham, Britain - July 31, 2022 India's Singh Manpreet in action with Ghana's Christopher Dogbe REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov/File Photo
PARIS (Reuters) - India broke a 41-year medal drought in Olympic men's hockey with a bronze in Tokyo three years ago, triggering hopes that a ninth gold medal for the once dominant power in the sport might be on the cards in Paris. 
'Defend to win, hunt on counterattack': Hockey team's mantra for Paris
Sabi Hussain
India hockey players. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Indian men's hockey team has spelt out its success mantra for the Paris Olympics - defend to win, hunt for goals on counterattack and concede fewer penalty corners.
Harmanpreet Singh: A drag-flicker par excellence
As the 22nd skipper of the Indian hockey team at the Olympics, Singh will be gunning for yet another podium-finish.
By Kaustav Banerjee
The setback of Rio aside, Harmanpreet Singh has had a stellar career. (File photo)
Regarded as one of the vital cogs of the Indian defensive line, Harmanpreet Singh has been at the heart of India's hockey’s resurgence over the past few years.
Field Hockey’s Rising Star – Meet Onthatile “Thati” Zulu
Onthatile “Thati” Zulu is a rising star in field hockey with her sights set on the Olympics; she is perfecting her training and working hard to fly the South African flag!
Photo Credit: Supplied
South Africa – Onthatile “Thati” Zulu is a field hockey rising star with a bright future in the sport. Having landed a major sponsor to boost her career, Thati has spent a great deal of time perfecting her field game at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre (APC) nestled in the heart of Austria, just outside Salzburg.
Olympic Games Hockey Records - Most matches played
By Tariq Ali
The following are the records of men's as well as women's hockey categories of the players who played 25 or more matches in the Olympic Games
Players played most matches in the Olympic Games - Men's Hockey
Matches
35 Teun de Nooijer (Netherlands) 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012
32 Pol Amat (Spain) 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012
32 David Alegre (Spain) 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
31 Surjit Singh Panesar (Kenya) 1960 1964 1968 1972
31 Richard Charlesworth (Australia) 1972 1976 1984 1988
30 Tobias Hauke (Germany) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 Andra Muschs (Belgium) 1956 1960 1964 1968
28 Jamie Arbas (Spain) 19721976 1980 1984
28 Kirsten Fischer (Germany) 1984 1988 1992 1996
28 Volker Fried (Germany) 1984 1988 1992 1996
28 Jacques Brinkman (Netherlands) 1988 1992 1996 2000
28 Eddie Ockenden (Australia) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 John-John Dohmen (Belgium) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 Cedric Charlier (Belgium) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 Felix Denayer (Belgium) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 Thomas Briels (Belgium) 2008 2012 2016 2020
27 Eric Pearce (Australia) 1956 1960 1964 1968
27 Guy Miserque (Belgium) 1964 1968 1972 1976
27 Juan Amat (Spain) 1968 1972 1976 1980
27 Dhanraj Pillai (India) 1992 1996 2000 2004
27 Guus Vogels (Netherlands) 1996 2000 2004 2008
27 Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands) 1996 2000 2004 2008
27 Matthias Watthius (Germany) 2000 2004 2008 2012
27 Jamie Dwyer (Australia) 2004 2008 2012 2016
26 Mark Knowles (Australia) 2004 2008 2012 2016
26 Kim Yong-Bae (South Korea) 1996 2000 2004 2008
26 Seo Jong-Ho (South Korea) 1996 2000 2004 2008
26 Eddie Tubau (Spain) 2000 2004 2008 2012
25 Jay Stacy (Australia) 1988 1996 1996 2000
25 Barry Middleton (Great Britain) 2004 2008 2012 2016
25 Yeo Wun-Gon (South Korea) 2000 2004 2008 2012
25 Quico Cortas (Spain) 2008 2012 2016 2020
Women's Hockey
32 Natascha Keller (Germany) 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012
30 Eva de Goede (Netherlands) 2008 2012 2016 2020
30 Lidewij Welten (Netherlands) 2008 2012 2016 2020
28 Aicega Magdalena (Argentina) 1996 2000 2004 2008
28 Luciana Aymar (Argentina) 2000 2004 2008 2012
28 Noel Barrionuevo (Argentina) 2008 2012 2016 2020
27 Helen Richardson Walsh (Great Britain) 2000 2004 2008 2012
27 Kayla Whitelock (New Zealand) 2004 2008 2012 2016
25 Fanny Rinne (Germany) 2000 2004 2008 2012
Zimbabwe’s Golden Girls: The first Olympic Gold Medalists in Women’s Hockey
In the annals of Olympic history, few stories are as inspiring as that of the Zimbabwe women’s hockey team, affectionately known as the "Golden Girls." Their triumph at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games is a testament to the power of determination, unity, and passion for the sport. In an exclusive interview with Ann Grant, the captain of the team, we delve into the incredible journey of these pioneering women.
Speedy Tigers bounce back after mauling by Germany
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia players (in blue) in action against Monchengladbach in a friendly match in Germany.
KUALA LUMPUR: Following a 10-1 thrashing by world champions Germany in a test match a few days ago, the national men's hockey team found a weaker opponent yesterday.
Junior Pan American Championship 2024
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
All times GMT -7
Men
9 Jul 2024 12:00 BRA v MEX (One Pool) 1 - 0
9 Jul 2024 16:00 ARG v USA (One Pool) 12 - 0
9 Jul 2024 20:00 CHI v CAN (One Pool) 0 - 3
10 Jul 2024 09:00 BRA v MEX (5th place)
10 Jul 2024 13:30 ARG v USA (SF 2)
10 Jul 2024 20:15 CAN v CHI (SF 1)
Pool Standings
Live Scores
Women
9 Jul 2024 10:00 ARG v CHI (One Pool) 2 - 0
9 Jul 2024 14:00 URU v MEX (One Pool) 11 - 0
9 Jul 2024 18:00 CAN v USA (One Pool) 1 - 4
10 Jul 2024 11:15 CAN v MEX (5th Place)
10 Jul 2024 15:45 ARG v URU (SF 2)
10 Jul 2024 18:00 USA v CHI (SF 1)
Pool Standings
Live Scores
FIH Match Centre
Men’s Semifinal set-up will repeat Day 5 as Argentina play USA, Canada host Chile
The stage is set for semifinal action and it will be a repeat of Day 5 action as Brazil edged Mexico 1-0, Argentina roared past the USA 12-0, and Canada put on a hometown show winning 3-0 over Chile. The same teams will face off again tomorrow with more on the line.
Semifinal stage set as Uruguay to face Argentina, Chile to play USA
The semifinal stages are set with the Top 4 of Argentina, USA, Chile and Uruguay due to play for three guaranteed Junior World Cup berths. Argentina dropped Chile 2-0, while Uruguay shutout Mexico 11-0. The USA women beat Canada 4-1. Uruguay will return to the Top 4 since their silver medal finish in 2021.
Junior Pan Ams – Daily Updates
2024 Junior Pan American Championships Daily Blog
Feature Photos taken by Blair Shier
The Junior Pan American Championship is taking place in Surrey, BC, between the dates of July 3-12, 2024. The tournament was previously hosted in Canada in 2016, in Toronto, and has subsequently been hosted in Chile and Barbados. This is the second time that Canada will play host in the history of the event.
U-21 USMNT Fall to Argentina at JPAC, Look Ahead to Rematch in Semifinals
WorldSportPics
SURREY, BC, Canada – In their final match before crossovers at the 2024 Junior Pan American Championships (JPAC) in Surrey, Canada, the No. 25 U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team faced No. 3 Argentina. The Junior Wolves were stifled by a powerful Argentina attack, but will now look ahead to semifinals tomorrow.
FIH Hockey Pro League’s Poligras Magic Skill Award 2023/24: Victor Wegnez and Jocelyn Bartram take top prize
Following the conclusion of yet another thrilling season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, we are delighted to reveal the winner of the Poligras Magic Skill Awards, as voted for by hockey fans the world over.
Elders appointed new chairman of EHL board
Peter Elders has been appointed as the new chairman of the Euro Hockey League board following the latest board meeting.
2nd Hockey India Junior Men & Women South Zone Championship 2024 to begin in Andhra Pradesh
A total of six teams will participate in both men's and women's categories
New Delhi: The 2nd Hockey India Junior Men & Women South Zone Championship 2024 is set to unfold from July 10 to July 17. Hosted in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, this thrilling tournament will see a total of six teams competing fiercely for the championship title in each category.