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All the news for Friday 20 December 2022
Hockey world rankings update heading into 2025



As we pull the curtains on the riveting hockey year that was 2024, we take a look at how things look in the world rankings heading into the new year of 2025, that promises to bring even more thrilling hockey action your way!

Indian men’s team ends year placed fifth



Mumbai: The Indian men’s hockey team will end the riveting year in fifth place in the FIH world rankings, while the women’s team is placed ninth in the latest update released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday. The Indian men’s hockey team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning back-to-back medals at the Games for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

USMNT Drops Third Match Against Chile



SANTIAGO, Chile – In a tense and competitive atmosphere, the No. 25 U.S. Men’s National Team faced off against No. 23 Chile in the third game of their five-match series. Despite claiming a lead twice, the Wolves eventually fell, 4-2, at the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago, Chile.

"Incredibly proud", Queensland stars Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale announce retirement



Two of Queensland's greatest midfielders, Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale, have announced their retirement from international hockey, officially bringing down the curtain after 521 collective international matches for the Kookaburras.

World-class Indoor 2025 World Cup Squads Announced!



The Australian National Indoor hockey teams are primed for a history-making performance at the 2025 Indoor World Cup in Croatia, today unveiling experienced 12-strong women’s and men’s national teams.

Ireland Indoor Teams return home with Bronze from Nkosi Cup, having gone toe-to-toe with the best sides in the southern hemisphere.



Cape Town: Ireland Women’s and Men’s Indoor Teams travelled to Cape Town, South Africa to take part in the Nkosi Cup, an annual indoor hockey tournament arranged by the South African Hockey Association and Pro Series Indoor (PSI). Held in the Wynberg Military Base, Cape Town and running from December 13 – 17, the competition saw Ireland face some of the best Indoor sides in the southern hemisphere, including South Africa and Namibia in both competitions, and New Zealand in the Men’s.

2024-25 Junior, Development and Senior U.S. Women’s National Indoor Teams Finalized Following Tryout



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the final in-person tryout on December 15, U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team Head Coach Jun Kentwell and staff have added 15 athletes across the Junior, Development and Senior U.S. Women’s National Indoor Teams.

Kalinga Lancers will begin their campaign in Hockey India League against UP Rudras on December 30.



Kalinga Lancers, the Odisha-based franchise in the upcoming Hockey India League, unveiled their official jersey and team anthem in a grand event held in Bhubaneswar. The home jersey features a striking combination of blue and green, while the away jersey retains the vibrant orange and white.

Corporates showed confidence. HIL here to stay: Bhola Nath Singh

For the Secretary General of Hockey India, the HIL is vital in galvanizing the country’s talent.

By Rahul Kargal


Singh recognises the importance of players and is ready to go the distance for them. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)

For the longest period of the 20th century, hockey was synonymous with Indian sport. Between 1928 and 1972, the nation medaled every decade at the Olympic games.

Year of the Young Tigresses and Speedy Tigresses

By Aftar Singh


The signs from the national junior and senior women's hockey teams this year are good as their futures look promising following some encouraging results in tournaments. — NSTP FILE PIC

KUALA LUMPUR: The signs from the national junior and senior women's hockey teams this year are good as their futures look promising following some encouraging results in tournaments.

Ollie Payne signs with Amsterdam Hockey Club


Ollie Payne will move to the top Dutch league in 2025/26 PIC: EVA GILBERT

Ollie Payne will leave Holcombe at the end of the season as the goalkeeper becomes the latest British player to move to the Hoofdklasse after signing with Amsterdam.

USA Field Hockey Releases Updated National Club Rankings Following 2024 Festival



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce the updated outdoor National Club Rankings after the 2024 National Hockey Festival, powered by 3Step Sports. For the second year, teams who also participated in the 2024 edition of Shooting Star Thanksgiving will also receive USA Field Hockey Club Ranking points. These rankings will be reflected in pools for the 2025 Sunshine Showcase with teams set to participate next month.

Scottish Hockey is saddened to hear of the passing of George Guy



 A talented player, coach and umpire in his own right, George was a proud member of Edinburgh Hockey Club and was instrumental in introducing hockey to countless youngsters in the city.

All the news for Thursday 19 December 2024
Namibia’s women win gold

By Helge Schutz    


Namibia’s women sing the anthem at the Nkosi Cup. File photo

Namibia’s women and South Africa’s men retained the Indoor Hockey Nkosi Cup titles on Tuesday night after two tight finals at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town.

Five Ireland Internationals all set for Hockey India League, competition starts Dec 28



Dublin, December 18: Hockey Ireland would like to wish Katie Mullan, Roisin Upton, David Harte, Jaime Carr, and Tim Cross the very best of luck as they prepare to depart for the Hockey India League, taking place from the December 28, 2024 to February 1, 2025.

HIL a coveted platform for players, says Hyderabad Toofans' Sai Prakash

The CEO of Resolute Sports is confident that the HIL will do wonders for the sport in the country.

By Arjun Mylvahanan


The Hyderabad Toofans team for the 2024-25 HIL. (Photo Credit: Hyderabad Toofans/X)

When Hockey India announced the return of the Hockey India League, it was a no-brainer for Sai Prakash. He wanted to Resolute Sports to own a franchise and be a part of the development of Indian hockey.

Soormas sweat it out at practice session

Ahead of their opening Hockey India League (HIL) campaign, a training camp of JSW Soorma Hockey Club is underway at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, in Panchkula.

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from the Hockey Australia CEO



To the Australian Hockey Community,

I would like to thank you for your support of our great game of Hockey whether that be by picking up a stick and playing, coaching, umpiring, volunteering or just supporting hockey here in Australia and abroad in 2024.

All the news for Wednesday 18 December 2024
2024 Nkosi Cup
Senior Indoor
Cape Town

All times GMT +2

Men

17 Dec 2024 17:15     IRL v NZL (3rd-4th Place)     5 - 5 (SO 2 - 0)
17 Dec 2024 19:45     RSA v NAM (Final)                   3 - 2

Final pool standings

Women

17 Dec 2024 18:30     RSA v NAM (Final)  1 - 3

Final pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Champions defend their titles



Both South Africa men and Namibia women came into the tournament as defending champions, they leave it as champions again. Winning the titles against their African counterparts in the Nkosi Cup Finals.

USMNT Unable to Find Comeback in Second Game of Chile Tour


Credit: Oscar Munoz Badilla

SANTIAGO, Chile – The second game in two days between the No. 25 U.S. Men's National Team and No. 23 Chile at the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago, Chile saw the hosts take a 3-1 victory.

FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25: Off to a thrilling start



The 2024-25 edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League has provided fans with thrilling action from the very first whistle, with intense shootouts, dramatic comebacks, and standout performances. Across the first three stages of the season, the competition has already seen several surprises, with some of the world’s best teams battling for supremacy. Here’s a look back at the highlights from the opening stages of the season.

Hockey great Hugo Inglis announces retirement



New Zealand hockey legend Hugo Inglis has officially announced his retirement, drawing an end to an impressive international career that spanned nearly 15 years.

Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela

As explained by HIL Governing committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey, this move is part of Hockey India’s vision to make the sport more accessible to its supporters.


The men’s HIL will kick off on December 28 in Rourkela at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium (in picture), with the final scheduled to take place on February 1m 2025. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT

Hockey India on Tuesday announced free tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 matches in Ranchi and Rourkela.

PHF needs govt NOC for junior team to travel to India

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation will require a no-objection certificate from the federal government for the national squad to travel to India for the Junior World Cup to be held there next year, PHF secretary Rana Mujahid said on Tuesday.

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