News for 08 October 2022
All the news for Saturday 8 October 2022
XII Juegos Suramericanos Asunción 2022 - 8 October
Luque, Paraguay
All times GMT -3
Men
7 Oct 2022 09:30 URU v PER (Pool A) 1 - 2
7 Oct 2022 11:30 BOL v BRA (Pool B) 0 - 12
7 Oct 2022 17:00 CHI v PAR (Pool B) 10 - 0
Pool Standings
Women
8 Oct 2022 17:00 CHI v ARG (Pool A)
8 Oct 2022 19:00 PAR v URU (Pool A)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
2022 ODESUR Games - Day 5
Asuncion, Paraguay
Chile vs. Paragua. Photo: Oscar Munoz Badilla
Opening the fifth day of the tournament, in the men's branch, Peru was finally able to obtain their first victory by a score of 2-1.
Six USA Teams Conclude Pool Play at 2022 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa
IMAGES COURTESY OF SOUTH AFRICAN MASTERS HOCKEY AND LIAM HAMER-NEL
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - After yesterday and today, six USA teams concluded pool play at the 2022 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Cape Town's event hosting streak continues with World Masters Hockey World Cup
The World Masters Hockey World Cup is being held in Cape Town. Picture: supplied
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town’s Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith has lauded international bodies for continuing to choose Cape Town as the host city for various events, competitions and tournaments.
Harmanpreet Singh becomes 4th player to be named Player of the Year in consecutive years
The Indian defender joins an elite list in men's hockey that includes Teun De Nooijer (Netherlands), Jamie Dwyer (Australia) and Arthur van Doren (Belgium). 
Harmanpreet Singh
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Friday that Harmanpreet Singh of India has been named the FIH Player of the Year 2021-22 in the men's category.
India claim more success at FIH Hockey Stars awards
The FIH’s Hockey Stars awards have come under the cosh again after voting saw India land six categories.
Hockey India named 18-member Indian Junior Men's Team for Sultan of Johor Cup
Hockey India on Saturday named the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia 2022. 
Junior Indian Hockey for Sultan Johor Cup. (Credits- Hockey India)
Hockey India on Saturday named the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia 2022 which is scheduled to begin on 22 October in Johor Bahru.
Thundersticks on the charge after defeating HC Melbourne
By Adam Clifford
The Perth Thundersticks women’s and men’s teams have maximum points after two rounds of the Sultana Bran Hockey One League following impressive victories over HC Melbourne in high quality contests.
Tigers on the hunt for the Fire in Adelaide
By Kate Allman
Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Punjab storms into women’s hockey semifinals
Punjab routed Gujarat 24-0 in a lopsided quarterfinal match. The floodgates opened in the second minute when Annu scored a field goal.
M. R. Praveen Chandran
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO: Odisha and Uttar Pradesh players in action in the women’s hockey match at the 36th National Games in Rajkot on October 2, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI
Punjab women stormed into the semifinals in the 36th National Games hockey event at the Dhyanchand Hockey stadium here on Friday.
Rachwalski signs off on Arminen EHL journey
One of the EHL’s most regular features, Dariusz Rachwalski, signed off on a high last weekend as SV Arminen got the best of SK Slavia Prague 4-2 in their Ranking Match in Hamburg.
Scottish Premiership sets up an intriguing weekend of action
There are some attractive fixtures in the men`s Premiership this Saturday, but foremost is the top of the table clash between old rivals Grange and Western.
Irdina aims to knock on the door of national team
By Jugjet Singh
Irdina Madihah Azmi.
KUALA LUMPUR: Irdina Madihah Azmi, who has been playing hockey non-stop this year, is set to knock on the door of the national team in the near future.
There Was No Infighting & Groupism in the Team & I got along well with Prithipal, Gurbux Singh Recounts India’s Bronze Medal Win at 1968 Mexico Olympics
Any mention of Indian men hockey team’s campaign at the 1968 Mexico Olympics invariably brings into focus how ‘infighting’ and ‘groupism’ in the team was attributed to the failure to retain the gold medal (won at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics) as the Blueshirts settled for a bronze, which was not even considered a ‘performance worth talking about’ given the sky-high expectations prevailing around the team at that juncture. The larger talking point surrounded over how India paid a heavy price for having two joint captains at the 1968 Mexico Olympics – Prithipal Singh and Gurbux Singh.
NCAA Division 1 Results from 7 October 2022
No. 1 UNC field hockey narrowly escapes No. 19 Boston College, 4-3, in Newton
By Shelby Swanson
UNC first-year forward Ashley Sessa (3) protects the ball during the Tar Heels' 1-0 victory against Wake Forest on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Karen Shelton Stadium. Photo by Dylan Thiessen | The Daily Tar Heel
The No. 1 UNC field hockey team (10-0, 3-0 ACC) narrowly escaped the No. 19 Boston College Eagles (5-7, 2-2 ACC), 4-3, in Newton, Mass. First-years Ashley Sessa and Ryleigh Heck and sophomore midfielder Jasmina Smolenaars all earned first-half goals and senior forward Erin Matson closed out the game in the fourth quarter.
Maryland field hockey trounces Indiana, 5-1, remains atop Big Ten standings
Taylor Lyons
Bibi Donraadt runs down the field during Maryland field hockey’s 5-1 win over Indiana on Oct. 7, 2022. (Rohan Pandit/The Diamondback)
Missy Meharg worried that Indiana could represent a trap situation for Maryland field hockey following last week’s season-defining wins over Iowa and Northwestern.
Penn State field hockey picks up a marquee victory over rival Iowa
Aidan Torok | The Daily Collegian
Midfielder Mackenzie Allessie (2) takes a shot during the Penn State women’s field hockey game against Ohio State at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions defeated the Buckeyes 2-0. Ryan Bowman
In a top five showdown, Penn State got revenge against No. 4 Iowa winning 2-1.
Field Hockey Earns Third Shutout Win, Defeats Cornell 2-0
ITHACA, N.Y. – Two second half goals by the University of Pennsylvania field hockey team put away Cornell on Friday afternoon, 2-0, to lift the Quakers in the win column in Ivy League play.
Field hockey rallies to force overtime, drops heart-breaker in double OT at Appalachian State
BOONE, N.C. — Despite a rousing comeback from the Bellarmine field hockey team on Friday night, the Knights came up just short of their third straight win at Appalachian State.