News for 22 November 2022
All the news for Tuesday 22 November 2022
Arul sets semi-finals target for Nations Cup
By Jugjet Singh 
Despite being the top-ranked team in the Nations Cup, Malaysia have set only a semi-finals target in the tournament in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from Nov 28-Dec 4. -NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being the top-ranked team in the Nations Cup, Malaysia have set only a semi-finals target in the tournament in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from Nov 28-Dec 4.
Want to Build on Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Glory: Malaysia Coach Arulselvaraj
It took 39 years for hosts Malaysia to crown themselves in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup glory – a triumph that is considered ‘significant’ for the world number ten side to propel their next level of ‘progress’ in world hockey. Understandably, the Speedy Tigers would now look to capitalise on the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup momentum in the upcoming World Cup to be held in India. “The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup win has given the team a big lift ahead of the 2023 World Cup. We are focused on building on this triumph in the FIH Nations Cup and seal our Pro League spot for 2023-24 edition as playing the in the league would provide us with the opportunity to lock horns with the top sides,” says Malaysia men’s hockey team coach A Arulselvaraj in a chat with Hockey Passion.
Dar Hockey Academy’s Sufyan top scorer for Pakistan
LAHORE: At the recently concluded Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup in the Malaysian city of Ipoh, Pakistan finished third. 18 year old defender and drag-flicker Sufyan Khan, making his international debut, was Pakistan’s top scorer with four goals. The boy comes from Bannu in the KP province. The city has a rich tradition of hockey. “My first mentor was former international fullback Ihsanullah in Bannu. He persuaded me to join the Dar Hockey Academy in Lahore. Ihsan was able to convince my parents to send the 16 year old kid to Lahore which is more than 500 km from Bannu.” Sufyan joined Dar HA in 2020 which provided him with the perfect hockey environment. “I come from a humble background. Dar HA caters for everything. The outstation boys are lodged in a hostel. The academy provides us with excellent playing gear and kit. Most importantly, coaching on the modern lines is imparted at the National Hockey Stadium. We also play matches against other teams. My game improved tremendously; defensive skills as well as the drag flicks.”
Focus on improving drag-flick and goalkeeping skills: Hockey India to member units
India defender and penalty-corner specialist drag-flicking ((Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: In a bid to create a pool of specialist drag-flickers and goalkeepers, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has asked members units to start programs focussing on talent scouting and coaching towards these two key areas of the game.
NSW Pride double up for Sultana Bran Hockey One League titles
NSW Pride claimed honours in Australia's elite league competition PIC: Hockey One
NSW Pride are the toast of Australian hockey after being crowned Sultana Bran Hockey One League 2022 Women’s and Men’s Champions.
Lawton and Charter named Season 2 MVPs
Two of Australia’s best have capped off exceptional seasons by being awarded the Sultana Bran Hockey One League 2022 Women’s and Men’s Most Valuable Players.
Leopold lead way into Belgian men’s winter break
Royal Léopold confirmed they will carry a healthy lead in the Belgian men’s Honor Division into the second half of the season following a narrow 1-0 win over Gantoise.
Koolen closes gap as Den Bosch beat the freeze
Den Bosch closed the gap to the top two in the women’s Hoofdklasse with their 1-0 win over HGC one of just two fixtures to beat the frost over the weekend in the Netherlands.
England Hockey League Weekend Round-Up Week 9
As we approach the business end of Phase One, Jade Bloomfield of Hockey World News gives us the full weekend round-up of the Men's and Women's Premier Division.
EY Hockey League Round 8 & EY 2 Recap
Round 8 of the Irish EY Hockey League.
Here’s everything you need to know from Round 8:
Erin Matson finishes North Carolina hockey career in title style
University of North Carolina Field Hockey won a 10th title PIC: UNC Field Hockey/Twitter
USA star Erin Matson ended her college career as one of the most decorated in any NCAA sport after a late winner in the national final.
Congratulations College 2022 Division II Conference Winners
With post-season conference tournaments taking place this past weekend, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference champion in Division II.