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News for 28 March 2025

Published: Friday, 28 March 2025 10:00 | Hits: 2523

All the news for Friday 28 March 2025
Pakistan hockey team not invited for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup despite finishing runners-up last year; here's why

Pakistan are yet to receive an invite for this year’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup from the Malaysian Hockey Federation despite finishing runners-up last year due to unpaid dues owing to “some bad decisions” by the Pakistan Hockey Federation in the last edition.


Pakistan had reached the final of the 2024 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, defeating hosts Malaysia as well as South Korea en route to the final, where they lost to Japan on penalties. PTI

The Malaysian Hockey Federation has not invited last year’s runners-up Pakistan for the Azlan Shah Cup this year in November owing to an “outstanding debt”.


Former Olympians urge Pakistan Hockey Federation to secure Pakistan’s entry in Azlan Shah Cup

LAHORE: Former hockey Olympians Manzoor-ul-Hasan Senior and Tauqir Dar have called on the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to take immediate steps to secure the national team’s participation in the upcoming Azlan Shah Cup, set to begin in Ipoh, Malaysia on November 22.


Sarjit gives the 'uninvited' Najmi a chance

By Aftar Singh


National hockey player Najmi Farizal Jazlan.

KUALA LUMPUR: The "uninvited" Najmi Farizal Jazlan has helped himself to a place in the national hockey team.


Day 7 Results: National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 (Final Phase)



Ranchi: On day-7 of the Hockey Bengal, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jharkhand had a successful outing as they secured win in their last league match in Pool A of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.


Madhuri Kindo strives to fulfill brother’s dreams through her hockey career

The young goalkeeper is part of the core probable group of the ongoing Senior Women’s National Coaching camp at SAI Bengaluru



New Delhi: In a story of determination and familial bond, 23-year-old Madhuri Kindo, a rising star in Indian women’s hockey, has once again been named in the core probable group of the ongoing Senior Women’s National Coaching camp. This is the second time the Odisha-born goalkeeper has been selected for the prestigious camp, having first been included in 2024. While she is yet to make her senior team debut, Kindo is determined to carry forward the hopes and dreams of her family, especially her elder brother Manoj, who was an accomplished hockey player at the national level.


19 Players Added to Centralised Programme



GB Hockey are proud to announce a total of 19 players have been selected to join the centralised programme at Bisham Abbey.


Premiership titles, European play-off places and relegation could be decided this weekend

Scottish Premiership titles, European play-off places and relegation issues could all be decided this weekend. In fact the women`s Premiership title could be resolved on Thursday evening when leaders Clydesdale Western travel to Edinburgh University for a catch-up fixture. The Titwood-based side are currently five points ahead of second placed Watsonians and another three points on Thursday would result in an unassailable eight point margin and the title.


Kellie Joyce named Head Field Hockey Coach



Smithfield, RI -- Bryant University Vice President Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith announced Kellie Joyce as the next head coach of the Bulldog field hockey program on Thursday.


St Teresa’s High School’s first team hockey player put her best foot forward at the Senior Indoor IPT

Dannika was invited to represent the Southern Gauteng Invitational team at the Senior Indoor IPT, competing alongside university students and seasoned players.



St Teresa’s High School in Rosebank proudly celebrated the incredible Dannika Ramroop, a Grade 11 learner, U17 hockey sensation, and first-team captain.


Jo Coates named interim CEO of England Hockey



England Hockey is pleased to announce that Jo Coates will take on the role of Interim CEO for up to six months, starting 14 April 2025.


USA Field Hockey & Longstreth Renew Valued Sponsorship and Vow to Grow the Game



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey and Longstreth are pleased to announce a renewal of their sponsorship and partnership which strives to grow the game, succeed internationally and support, serve and inspire USA Field Hockey Members and athletes with special offers on some of the industry’s highest quality equipment and brands.

News for 24 March 2025

Published: Monday, 24 March 2025 10:00 | Hits: 2087

All the news for Monday 24 March 2025
Boeren lands Rotterdam a memorable win over Bloemendaal



Menno Boeren’s cracking strike on the run earned HC Rotterdam a memorable 4-3 win over Bloemendaal in the men’s Hoofdklasse topper on Saturday evening.


Old Georgians winning streak lands Euro ticket again



Old Georgians produced a big comeback to defeat Surbiton on Sunday, a day after assuring they will top the English men’s Top 6 phase of the league, earning them a return to Europe next season.


Reading men lap up England Hockey Premier Division promotion


Milk & More has become official partner at Reading PIC: Milk & More

Reading secured their return to the Men’s Premier Division at the first time of asking on Sunday.


Railway land huge win in Irish league



Railway Union put Loreto’s potential title celebrations on hold as they produced a remarkable 4-0 win over their title rivals in Ireland’s EY Hockey League.


Goals a-plenty in the Scottish Premiership

Clydesdale Western are still galloping towards the women's Premiership title

The chasing pack would be hoping for Glasgow University to put the breaks on Clydesdale Western's relentless drive towards the Premiership title…and they would be disappointed as the Titwood-based side were 3-0 winners. The goals came from Ava Graham, Anna Winter and Rhiannon Carr. So nothing has changed, Clydesdale are still five points ahead of Watsonians, and with a game in hand against Edinburgh University, and only two scheduled fixtures left.


2025 JHL Officials Panel Announced



The officials panel for the 2025 Junior Hockey League (JHL) in New Zealand has been announced, bringing together a blend of experienced umpires and promising talent. The group will oversee the tournament which is set to take place at Kings College in Auckland over Sunday 13th April – Thursday 17th April.


Tim Strapp to lead the Jillaroos to the 2025 Junior World Cup



Jillaroos’ Assistant Coach, Tim Strapp, has today been announced to step up as the Head Coach of the team and will lead the side to the Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, this December.


Let’s pledge to respect officials and umpires at all levels of hockey in 2025



To the Australian Hockey Community,

As another exciting hockey season hits off across the country, it's a perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the vital importance of showing respect and courtesy to our dedicated officials and umpires at every level of the game.


Australian HC Neil Hawkins visits Islahuddin Hockey Academy, donates equipment



LAHORE  -  Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins visited Olympian Islahuddin Dr. Shah Hockey Academy in North Nazimabad, Karachi, where he donated hockey sticks and related equipment to 200 young players as a gesture of support for Pakistan’s hockey revival.

News for 10 March 2025

Published: Monday, 10 March 2025 10:00 | Hits: 3291

All the news for Monday 10 March 2025
13th Hong Kong Quadrangular Hockey Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)

All times GMT +8

Men

7 Mar 2025 13:00     INA v THA (One Pool)      0 - 4
7 Mar 2025 17:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool)      2 - 1
8 Mar 2025 11:30     TPE v INA (One Pool)       8 - 1
8 Mar 2025 18:15     THA v HKG (One Pool)     1 - 5
9 Mar 2025 12:15     THA v TPE (One Pool)      1 - 6
9 Mar 2025 16:45     HKG v INA (One Pool)      4- 0

Pool Standings

8th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament

7 Mar 2025 15:15     SGP v TPE (One Pool)      1 - 0
7 Mar 2025 19:45     HKG v INA (One Pool)     4 - 0
8 Mar 2025 13:45     TPE v INA (One Pool)      6 - 1
8 Mar 2025 16:00     HKG v SGP (One Pool)    4 - 3
9 Mar 2025 10:00     INA v SGP (One Pool)     0 - 5
9 Mar 2025 14:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool)     2 - 2

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre


2025 Junior Pan American Challenge
Bridgetown, Barbados

All times GMT -4

Men

9 Mar 2025 10:00     BRA v GUA (Pool 1)     9 - 0
9 Mar 2025 14:00     BAR v TTO (Pool 1)     1 - 1

10 Mar 2025 14:00     GUY v TTO (Pool 1)     
10 Mar 2025 16:00     VEN v BAR (Pool 1)         

Pool Standing

Women

9 Mar 2025 08:00     GUY v MEX (Pool 1)     0 - 6
9 Mar 2025 12:00     PUR v TTO (Pool 1)     13 - 0
9 Mar 2025 16:00     BAR v GUA (Pool 1)      6 - 0

10 Mar 2025 is a rest day

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre


Elias snatches draw for U-21 Calypso Stickmen



Canada-based Aidan Elias scored in the final quarter to earn the Glen “Fido” Francis-coached T&T Junior (Under-21) “Calypso Stickmen” a 1-1 draw with host Barbados in their round-robin opener of the Junior Pan Am Challenge at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex Hockey Centre in Wildey, Bridgetown, Barbados, Sunday


Quarter-Final Results: 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025



Panchkula: As we go ahead in the much-anticipated, 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, we have seen some action-packed encounters in Quarter-Finals of the tournament. Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Haryana won their respective games to secure a birth in the Semi-Finals.


Hockey India announces nominations for Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024

This year’s Hockey India Annual Awards will be held on 15 March, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s historic World Cup victory on the same date in 1975—their first and only title to date



New Delhi, 10th March 2025: Hockey India on Monday officially announced the nominees for the 7th edition of the prestigious Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on 15 March in New Delhi. With a record prize pool of approx INR 12 crores, this year’s ceremony is set to be the biggest yet, celebrating the finest performances in Indian hockey during the 2024 season.


Hockey India Awards 2025 to take place on March 15, Harmanpreet, Savita among nominees for Player of the Year

India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning team will be felicitated at the ceremony, along with the Men’s and Women’s teams that won the Asian Champions Trophy in 2024.


Savita Punia helped India successfully defend the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2024 while Harmanpreet Singh led India to an Olympic bronze at the Paris 2024 Games. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout/The Hindu

The seventh edition of Hockey India Awards will take place on March 15 in New Delhi, India’s apex body for hockey announced on Monday.


Western first reversal while the chasing pack all win in the men's Premiership

It was an interesting start to the Scottish Men’s Premiership’s top six campaign. Western Wildcats’ perfect record was given a 4-1 mauling by a Grange side at the top of their game.


 Is A Prediction Coming True? Is a Sport Under Threat From Its Own Governance?

By Ashley Morrison

Basketball starts with a tip off, Australian Rules Football starts with a centre bounce, both very unique ways in which to commence a sporting contest.



News for 02 March 2025

Published: Sunday, 02 March 2025 10:00 | Hits: 2715

All the news for Sunday 2 March 2025
FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Chile 2024-25
Santiago de Chile

All times GMT -3

28 Feb 2025 was a rest day


1 Mar 2025 11:00     JPN v KOR (5th-8th Place)       5 - 4
1 Mar 2025 13:30     SCO v CAN (5th-8th Place)     2 - 0
1 Mar 2025 16:00     IRL v USA (Semi Final)           2 - 1
1 Mar 2025 18:30     CHI v NZL (Semi Final).          1 - 1 (SO 1 - 3)

2 Mar 2025 11:00     KOR v CAN (7th-8th Place)     
2 Mar 2025 13:30     JPN v SCO (5th-6th Place)     
2 Mar 2025 16:00     CHI v USA (3rd-4th Place)     
2 Mar 2025 18:30     NZL v IRL (Final)     

Final Pool standings

FIH Match Centre


Ireland and New Zealand qualify for Nations Cup Final



Japan staged a stunning comeback against Korea, overturning a 3-1 halftime deficit to win 5-4 in an action-packed match. Scotland secured their place in the FIH Nations Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada, who now face a relegation battle. In the semi-finals, Ireland edged past the USA 2-1, while New Zealand triumphed over Chile in a tense shootout after a 1-1 draw. The Black Sticks will now face Ireland in tomorrow's final.


Ireland Women come from behind to beat USA and book their place in FIH Hockey Nations Cup Final



Santiago: When USA’s Madeleine Zimmer opened the scoring after four minutes, Ireland had to fight from behind to secure their place in tomorrow’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup Final. The team trailed by a goal until the halfway mark of the second quarter when Niamh Carey won Ireland a penalty stroke that Roisín Upton calmly converted. Talismanic forward Katie Mullan produced the decisive moment with just over a minute left in the third quarter to give Ireland the lead. Some defensive heroics were required in the closing minutes, with Ireland weathering a late USA storm to progress to the final in Santiago. The IRL team with play the winner of today’s second semi-final game in Santiago between Chile and New Zealand.


USWNT Knocked Out of FIH Hockey Nations Cup Final with Loss to Ireland



SANTIAGO, Chile – It was a tight contest between the No. 13 U.S. Women’s National Team and No. 12 Ireland in the first semifinal of the 2025 FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Santiago, Chile. Although USA took an early lead, Ireland came from behind twice as the United Eagles fell 1-2. The red, white and blue will play tomorrow in the bronze medal contest.


Ireland women beat USA to make Nations Cup final

Nigel Ringland


Roisin Upton (middle) celebrates scoring Ireland’s opening goal against USA. Image source, FIH Pictures

Ireland’s women are through to the final of the FIH Nations Cup after coming from behind to beat the USA 2-1 in Santiago, Chile.


Women earn spot in their first ever Nations Cup Final



The Vantage Black Sticks Women have booked their place in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup final for the first time ever after a tense shootout win over host nation Chile in front of a passionate home crowd.


Scotland Women retain Nations Cup status with win over Canada



Scotland women retained their FIH Nations Cup status with a 2-0 win over Canada in Santiago, Chile. Scotland will now play in tomorrow’s 5th-6th place playoff against Japan after goals from Sarah Jamieson and Ellie Mackenzie secured the win.


Champions crowned at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT



The SPAR And Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT 2025 reached its conclusion with new champions for the both the men and women’s A Section tournament. It was title joy for Southern Gauteng men, breaking a five-year chokehold by Western Province, and the Western Province Women, breaking a four-year hold by KZN Raiders.


Day 1 Results: 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025

Hockey Uttarakhand, Delhi Hockey and Chhattisgarh Hockey won in Division B while Kerala Hockey and Hockey Andhra Pradesh enjoyed dominant wins in Division C



Panchkula – The first day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula saw a new format underway as teams in Division B and C competed in the race for promotion.


IELTS' loss, Hockey's gain: Rajinder Singh's rise to the Indian team

Rajinder Singh has taken to international hockey like fish to water.

By Abhijit Nair


Rajinder Singh in action against Germany at the 2024-25 FIH Pro League (Photo credit: Hockey India)

Rajinder Singh wanted to quit hockey. There were times when he felt he was stuck.

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