News for 12 May 2022
All the news for Thursday 12 May 2022
2022 Test Matches NZL v AUS (W) - 12 May
Auckland
All times GMT +12
10 May 2022 19:05 NZL v AUS 2 - 2
12 May 2022 19:05 NZL v AUS 1 - 2
14 May 2022 15:35 NZL v AUS
15 May 2022 15:35 NZL v AUS
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Hockeyroos benefit from helpful bounce late-on to secure 2-1 win over Black Sticks
Andrew Voerman
The Hockeyroos celebrate their opening goal in their win over the Black Sticks on Thursday night. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
A pair of goals from Australian co-captain Brooke Peris gave them a 2-1 win over the Black Sticks women at the National Hockey Centre in Auckland on Thursday night.
Men's Asian Games Qualifier Bangkok 2022 - 12 May
Bangkok (THA)
All times GMT +7
11 May is a rest day
12 May 2022 10:00 OMA v UZB (Pool A) 6 - 3
12 May 2022 12:00 INA v SRI (Pool B) 3 - 1
12 May 2022 14:00 BAN v SGP (Pool B) 1 - 0
12 May 2022 16:00 HKG v THA (Pool A)
13 May is a rest day
Pool standings
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
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“Really excited to represent this new format of hockey!”
South Africa (Women) will represent the African continent at the upcoming ‘Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022’.
India's largest hockey stadium is built in Odisha's Sundargarh
Sundargarh is regarded as the cradle of Indian hockey that has churned out that likes of Dilip Tirkey, Amit Rohidas and Birendra Lakra 
Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela
Cranes lifting heavy material, dusty roads leading up to the site, people in safety jackets and helmets doing their work amid heaps of sand and cement lying scattered all over the place. There are ample signs that the construction of the country's largest hockey stadium is in full swing. Come January next year, the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Odisha's tribal-dominated Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.
Goalkeeper Savita sets sights on on top-four finish
Savita says India are well prepared to make the medal rounds. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
BENGALURU: Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita on Thursday said the side's aim is to "make it to the next level" in this year's FIH World Cup after finishing in the last eight stage four years ago.
Magic memories from London 2018
On Saturday 4 August 2018, just before the first semi-final of the day, the Games Maker Choir (the volunteers) led the Irish spectators as they belted out Ireland’s national anthem, ‘Ireland’s Call’. It was a timely reminder of the unlikely fairy tale story that was developing at the FIH Vitality Women’s World Cup London 2018 as the competition debutants, Ireland had made it through to the semi-finals.
Belgium: Leopold Will Not Go Before the Appeals Committee
Laurent Toussaint
Even if they find it unfair, the Ucclois have decided to comply with the judgment rendered by the Control Committee in the general interest of hockey and in order to make the values of fair play take precedence over its individual interests.
Germany: UHC Hamburg Secures Last Place in Quarterfinals
On the last match day of the regular season, the final decision is made in the men’s 1st Bundesliga. The UHC Hamburg fights a draw against Uhlenhorst Mülheim and moves into the quarter-finals. Dusseldorf clearly loses and therefore has to fight against relegation in the play-down games. The match reports:
Germany: Munich in the Quarterfinals, Mülheim Collects Bitter Defeat
On the last regular matchday of the women’s 1st Bundesliga, the Munich SC secures the quarter-final ticket. A home defeat is enough to remain in fourth place in the table, as Mülheim also has to accept a clear defeat against Düsseldorfer HC. The match reports:
Snub after glory, but Sangwan and Haryana aim to keep going
After guiding Haryana to an epic Senior Men’s National Championship hockey title in Bhopal recently, coach Sandeep Sangwan was told by the District Sports Office (DSO) that the achievement was “no big deal”.
My life in Hockey: Masters provides physical challenges and makes me get up every day
In the latest from our regular series, we hear from Chris Townson, who first played Masters hockey over his wedding anniversary
24 Hour Hockey Match For Mind
Numerous studies have shown that physical activities, such as hockey, can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. Being active can help improve your mood, decrease anxiety or depression and lead to a healthy mental state.