News for 16 November 2022
All the news for Wednesday 16 November 2022
Harmanpreet to lead 23-man hockey squad on Australia tour
India will play five matches against Australia, beginning November 26 in Adelaide, as part of its preparation for next year’s World Cup.
FILE PHOTO: Indian dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh. | Photo Credit: AP
Experienced dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 23-member Indian men’s hockey team in the upcoming tour of Australia, Hockey India said on Tuesday.
Rabichandra Singh: From dodging mom to watch hockey to donning India colours
The young India midfielder from Manipur speaks about finding his feet in the game and how dire financial conditions at home almost killed his sporting dream early
By Sandip Sikdar
India midfielder Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem (Hockey India)
Teenager Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh would sneak out of his house to go and watch Kothajit Singh and Chinglensana Singh in action. The India players from Manipur would often train at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Imphal during breaks for the national team.
Pakistan training camp for Nations Cup begins
By Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey team’s training camp started here at Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey stadium on Tuesday.
Malaysia remain at World No 10
By Aftar Singh 
National hockey squad applauds the fans after beating South Korea 3-2 in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, on November 10. -NSTP/L. MANIMARAN
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia men's hockey world ranking remained at No 10 despite winning the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh last week.
SA men's hockey coach Garreth Ewing steps down ahead of World Cup
by Lynn Butler
Garreth Ewing (Supplied/SA Hockey)
Garreth Ewing has stepped down from his role as South Africa's men's hockey coach, South African Hockey confirmed on Monday.
Gie steps into top hockey coaching job
Madibaz Sport hockey manager Cheslyn Gie has been appointed interim head coach of the national men’s hockey team following the resignation of Garreth Ewing. Photo: Supplied
The continued development of the national men’s hockey team was on the mind of Nelson Mandela University’s Cheslyn Gie after being named interim head coach last week.
Gie takes over from Garreth Ewing, who has stepped aside after being at the helm since the conclusion of the 2018 World Cup.
Having served as assistant manager at numerous international tournaments, including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Madibaz Sport hockey manager is well acquainted with the team.
His immediate focus will be on preparing the players for the FIH Nations Cup in Potchefstroom later this month and early December, followed by the World Cup in India in January.
In a media statement, SA Hockey advised that formal procedures would be put in place to appoint a fulltime head coach after the World Cup.
Gie said the opportunity to mentor the national outfit was an “absolute privilege”.
“We have made great strides in the past couple of years and will look to build on that in the upcoming tournaments.”
According to the new coach, the level within the squad was high and he felt that improving the current standard at the forthcoming training camps and international events was important in the team’s evolution.
As one of the country’s most respected coaches, he admitted that the top job had always been in his sights.
“It has definitely been a goal of mine”, said Gie, who has developed his coaching style in recent years to prepare him for the position.
He believed that he had also acquired the interpersonal skills required to manage athletes at the highest level.
“I have also had to grow tactically as a coach during this period to ensure the team is effective.”
Gie, from Gqeberha, has long been a mentor of the Nelson Mandela University team but said his elevation to a national level meant he had to continue tweaking his coaching skills.
“There is a massive jump from club or university coaching to international coaching. The game is played at a different pace and the technical level is higher, so an adjustment in approach is definitely necessary.”
The Nations Cup will be his immediate focus as it is a qualifying tournament for the Pro League and FIH World Cup.
Under the management of Ewing and Gie, the South African team have secured a number of significant victories.
None was more impactful than their 4-3 triumph over Germany in Tokyo, which ultimately led to an invite to the FIH Pro League for one season.
Another eye-catching result was SA’s first triumph over New Zealand in a major tournament en route to their first semi-final berth in the Commonwealth Games in 20 years.
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SPAR throw weight behind FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup
SPAR South Africa will continue a close relationship with South African hockey after the retail giant was announced as the presenting sponsor of the FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup which will take place in Pretoria in 2023.
Female English umpire Rachel Williams continues to fly the flag
Rachel Williams, one of our top English umpires who has had an outstanding 2022, has just returned from Mendoza, Argentina, representing England at the second mini tournament in this season’s FIH Pro League. This makes an astonishing seven international tournaments in as many months for Rachel.
Kampong lead way as Croon scores iconic goal
SV Kampong have taken a seven-point lead into the men’s Hoofdklasse winter break as Terrance Pieters’ 48th minute goal fired them to a 2-1 win over HGC.
Surbiton and OGS build lead in England
Surbiton opened up a five-point gap at the top of the Vitality Women’s Premier Division this weekend in England after the won 2-0 against Hampstead & Westminster.
With the stick firmly in their hands, Strathmore focus on raising the bar
By Washington Onyango 
Strathmore University's Lillian Wesonga in action against Lakers, at City Park. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]
The 2022 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women’s Premier League will be Strathmore University Scorpions' to lose after defending champions Blazers (formerly Telkom) dropped two crucial points over the weekend.
UVic Vikes collect fourth consecutive U SPORTS title
UVic Vikes sweep the York Lions and win fourth straight championship
VICTORIA (U SPORTS) – The Victoria Vikes’ two first-quarter goals proved to be the difference-makers as Victoria defeated the York Lions, 2-1, in game two of the best-of-three series to claim their fourth-straight U SPORTS national title at the 2022 U SPORTS Field Hockey Championship on the UVic Field Hockey Turf on Nov. 5.
This Week in ACC Field Hockey: UNC Faces Penn State in NCAA Semis
ACC champion and top-seeded North Carolina (19-0) takes on Penn State (17-3) in Friday's noon NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship semifinal game at Storrs, Connecticut.
Division II College Games: Conference Tournaments
By Paige Powell, USA Field Hockey’s College Content Intern 
With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III.
Tributes paid to England hockey player Hilda Moore, aged 100
Hilda Moore, pictured front row, third left., has died aged 100
Tributes have been paid to Hilda Moore, the former England women’s player, who died this week.