News for 12 October 2023
All the news for Thursday 12 October 2023
Injured Sushila rested as Indian team gears up for the home ACT
K ARUMUGAM
Rio Olympics captain Sushila Chanu was seen heavy strapped on her thighs, still playing almost all matches in the just concluded Asian Games. Befitting her grit and determination, the all rounder struck the winning goal off a penalty corner in the bronze medal contest against Japan. Both the midfielder Sushila and centre forward Vaishnav Devi Phalke — who was supposed to fill in the vacuum created by the controversial sidelining of Rani Rampal — will not be seen in action at Ranchi. Phalke is though kept among the reserve category along with Sharmila Devi, who missed the Hangzhou bus.
Charlotte Field Official Grand Opening Set with USWNT vs. New Zealand Series in December
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The official grand opening for the new field on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is set! The No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team will host No. 9 New Zealand in a two-game series on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10, with the second match being the official grand opening.
Indian Sub Junior Men and Women Teams aim to excel in their maiden international tours as they gear up for exciting clashes in the Netherlands
The tour is scheduled to take place from 13th October to 16th October
New Delhi: Indian Sub Junior Men and Women Teams are all geared up for the exhilarating clashes in the Netherlands, where they will face off against teams of varying age groups from 13th October to 16th October. Both Teams will kick off their maiden tour against Senior EDE Men’s and Women’s Teams late Friday night.
Lee Nam-yong still active at 40!
By Tariq Ali
The South Korean captain of the men's hockey Lee Nam-yong turned 40 on 28 September 2023 achieved a bronze medal defeated the host China by 2-1 in the Asian Games 2022 , Hangzhou.
Lee Nam-yong was born in Seongnam on 28 September 1983 is still too much active at the age of 40.
Lee Nam-yong made his debut in senior international hockey in 2002 completed 21 years. He appeared in the two Olympic Games 2008 and 2012. Four FIH World Cup 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022. five Asian Games 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 and five Asia Cup 2007, 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2022.
According to the records available to me following is the list of players who were active in the international hockey at the prime age of 40 or more years:
52 years - Collier Benjamin (New Zealand) World Cup 2006 and 2010
52 years - Nelson Ginorio (Cuba) 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games
52 years - Scott Dwayne (Guyana) 2015 Pan American Qualifiers
52 years - Strickland Louis (Samoa) 2013 Oceania Cup
46 years - Felix Mafferetti (Peru) American Championship 2022
45 years - Pipal Raymond (Papua New Guinea) FIH Hockey World League Round 1 2016
44 years - Henning Hoilst (Denmark) Olympic Games 1920, 1928 and 1936
44 goals - Tjerk Leegstrra (United States) Olympic Games Melbourne 1956
44 years - Dhayan Chand (India) on East Africa tour 1949
43 years - Jenn's Otto Busch ( Denmark) Olympic Games London 1948
43 years - Svend Joryenson (Denmark) Olympic Games London 1948
43 years - Juan Vivaldi (Argentina) FIH Hockey Pro League 2022
42 years - Fakavahe Paea (Tonga) FIH Hockey World League Round 1 Suva 2016
42 years - Kwandwane Browne (Trinidad and Tobago) Pan American Games Peru 2019
41 years - Graham Dodds (Great Britain) Olympic Games Helsinki 1952
41 years - Ido Marang (France) Olympic Games Rome 1960
41 years - Elly Kitamiereke (Uganda) Olympic Games Munich 1972
41 years - Morales Carlos (Peru) South American Championship 2022
41 years - Alain Bardaji (Cuba) Central American and Caribbean Games 2014
40 years - Francisco Cantuanes (Peru) South American Championship 2022
40 years - Rey Francisco Jose (Peru) South American Games 2014
40 years - Marquez Jose (Peru) Bolivian Games 2013
40 years - Bill Jarazena (Guyana) Central American and Caribbean Qualifiers 2015
40 years - Lee Nam-yong (South Korea) Asian Games Hangzhou 2023
Worldwide Hockey fixtures - 12 October
Fixtures from the Spanish womens League
State of origin rivalries headline Round 2 of JDH Hockey One League
Two fierce and traditional interstate sporting rivalries will reignite in Round 2 of the JDH Hockey One League this weekend.
Blaze ready to dent the Pride of NSW
To say the Brisbane Blaze men’s team would like to turn the tables on NSW Pride when they meet this weekend in the JDH Hockey One League is quite the understatement.
Christine at the double for Sabah in Malaysia's Razak Cup
By Aftar Singh 
A Sabah player (right, in red) in action in a Razak Cup match against Perak at Education Ministry Turf in Pantai today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Christine Olivia Goden bagged a brace to steer Sabah to a 4-1 win over Perak in a Razak Cup women's Group A hockey match at the Ministry Education Turf today.
Madibaz strike back to take South African EP hockey title
The Madibaz men’s hockey team were crowned Eastern Province premier league champions after an unbeaten run in the competition. Photo: Supplied
A gutsy fightback from 3-1 down in a key match against champions PE Crusaders was the catalyst for Madibaz to regain the Eastern Province men’s premier league hockey title this season.
This was the view of Mandela University coach Cheslyn Gie as they overcame tough competition and last year’s poor record to be crowned provincial champions.
After ending in the bottom three in 2022, Gie, who is also South Africa’s national team coach, said they had exceeded expectations as they stormed through their programme unbeaten.
“We looked at a top-three finish in the league after last year’s performance,” said Gie.
“I feel that a turning point for us was when we rallied to draw the first-round match against Crusaders after being 1-3 down at the start of the fourth quarter.”
The Madibaz coach is convinced this result gave his team the belief that they could compete against the titleholders.
Overcoming a tenacious Lakeside Cavaliers side 2-1 a few weeks prior to the league decider was also crucial in toughening up the team, who went on to beat Crusaders despite not playing their best hockey.
Critical elements in their league success centred around meticulous pre-season planning and the unit’s strength on defence.
“For the team to understand what we wanted to achieve, we drew up a playbook with different patterns of play to study,” explained Gie.
This tied in with their pre-season work, which was to reach the level of fitness required to adopt a specific style. That paid off handsomely as the team excelled on defence and especially so in the decider.
“The players stood up and defended well for extended periods as Crusaders created many scoring chances,” said the coach. “This is where our fitness levels kicked in.”
The level of competition meant they faced a proper challenge, added Gie, whose team last won the premier league in 2019.
Crusaders, for example, fielded a team that included past and present national players as well as several Madibaz alumni.
They included former Mandela University sportsman of the year Ignatius Malgraff, Dalan Phillips, Winray Christoffels, Clayton Saker, Curtis Samboer, Jacques Potgieter, André Potgieter and Nathan Waters.
Lakeside Cavaliers, league winners in 2021, and Gelvan Hurricanes also looked like they could pose a potential headache for Gie’s relatively young side.
The input from assistant coach Gerrard Noah proved critical, along with the contributions of some leading players.
“Gerrard brought a calmness to the team and his coaching expertise has helped them grow,” the Madibaz mentor acknowledged.
All in all, he attributed their success in 2023 to a team effort. However, he singled out goalkeeper Kamva Dyakala, who led the defence well while making “some very important saves”.
Captain Rick Vaupotic was pivotal in midfield, from where he controlled the game, and defender Edward Gibbons scored vital drag flicks throughout the season.
Among the younger players, first years Gerhard Rockman and Zaakir Ensal made significant contributions in the midfield.
Regaining the title was a step in the right direction as the club aims to consistently produce a higher standard of play.
“We want to continue this momentum going forward,” said Gie, who is currently putting his charges through a post-season fitness programme with an eye on next year’s Easter and USSA tournaments.
In the latter, their aim is to get back into the A section and then compete for the medal positions.
Fullstop Communications media release for Nelson Mandela University
Ramsey Breaks Season Points Record as Field Hockey Shuts Out Yale
By Ruth Abraham
The Red faces UAlbany on Sept. 10, 2023 at Dodson Field. Cornell lost in a shootout, 2-3, the last non-conference loss for the Red. Julia Nagel/Sun Photography Editor
After a 12-goal steamroll of Colgate last week, Cornell field hockey (8-3, 3-1 Ivy) proved that they are a force to be reckoned with after a 3-0 shutout of Yale (4-8, 1-3 Ivy) on Friday at home.
Field Hockey Hosts No. 15 Penn State and No. 4 Rutgers This Weekend
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Its been nearly three weeks since Michigan State played on Ralph Young field. The Spartans are back to host the visiting Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten showdown on Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. and Rutgers on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. MSU will play its fourth and fifth consecutive game against a top 20 opponent.
Day 3 Results: 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women West Zone Championship 2023
Chhattisgarh: The third day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women West Zone Championship 2023 in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, saw Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Gujarat, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh register wins in their respective matches in the Sub Junior Women’s category, while Hockey Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious in their respective games of the Sub Junior Men’s category.
1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) to commence from tomorrow
The Sub Jr Women’s Teams of Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy and Meghbaran Singh Hockey Academy will face off in the opening contest of the tournament
New Delhi: The appetite of the hockey aficionados continues to be satisfied as the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Women Academy Championships (Zone A) is set to kick off at the Madhya Pradesh Women Hockey Academy in Gwalior on Thursday, 12th October, with the final scheduled for 19th October. The Junior category will see the participation of five teams- Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar), Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Salute Hockey Academy and HIM Academy.
Hockey Belgium make face masks mandatory at youth level
Face masks now mandatory in belgium PIC: Sippa
Hockey Belgium have made wearing of masks for the penalty corner mandatory at junior level from the 2023/24 season.
FIH President appointed to IOC Coordination Commission
Following his appointment to the IOC Coordination Commission, FIH President Tayyab Ikram stated:
“I am honored and humbled to be appointed as a Member of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, and grateful for the recognition of my many years of commitment and service to international sport and the Olympic Movement.