News for 06 December 2022
All the news for Tuesday 6 December 2022
2022 Test matches RSA v ITA (W)
Valencia, Spain
All times GMT +1
5 Dec 2022 17:30 RSA v ITA 1 - 1
7 Dec 2022 16:30 RSA v ITA
FIH Match Centre
Growing Stature of South Africa with FIH Nations Cup Glory!
It wasn’t a near-perfect situation to be in for the South African men’s hockey team when they headed into the inaugural FIH Nations Cup in their backyard at Potchefstroom- the country’s long-standing coach Garreth Ewing had stepped down after the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign and there were reservations about how the national side would perform under newly-appointed interim coach Cheslyn Gie.
A nightmare for Malaysia at Nations Cup
By Jugjet Singh
A bad 1-0 start against South Korea, a 3-0 hammering by Ireland in the semi-finals, and then a massive 4-0 defeat to South Korea in the bronze battle sum up coach Arul Selvaraj’s outing. -Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian hockey team will return from a bruising Nations Cup on the proverbial "crutches" after suffering a humbling experience in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Men’s Pro League: Reigning Champions Netherlands Hope to Blaze Away at Santiago del Estero
Going by their own lofty standards it was much much more than just a ‘disappointment’ for the Netherlands men’s hockey team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where they failed to reach the semifinals losing to Australia in the quarterfinal – it was the first time in 37 years that the Dutch had faltered in making it to the last-four stage at the Olympics (at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics they had finished 6th).
Former Pakistan captain believes Indian hockey team has everything to become world champions 
Harmanpreet Singh is the world's best drag-flicker right now, but the gulf in class with the others in the Indian team is worrying. (HI) By PTI
Former Pakistan hockey captain Tahir Zaman believes India can reclaim the World Cup title after a hiatus of 47 years if they can handle the pressure of being the hosts and playing consistent games.
2023 Hockey World Cup Trophy tour kickstarts 
Hockey World Cup Trophy
The trophy tour of the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup was kick-started on Monday with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey.
Setup of Hockeyroos 2023 squad with an eye on Paris
An initial 17 athletes have been named in next year’s Hockeyroos squad as Head Coach Katrina Powell looks to utilise and make the most of the increasing pool of Australian women’s hockey talent.
Black Sticks Icon appointed as Women's Head Coach
Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) is proud to announce that Phil Burrows has been appointed as the Vantage Black Sticks women head coach.
Former star men's hockey player Phil Burrows named as Black Sticks women's coach
Phil Burrows on the sidelines as coach of Hockey Club Melbourne last month. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Former Black Sticks men’s star Phil Burrows is the new coach of the New Zealand women’s hockey side.
Ireland miss golden opportunity in European Indoor Championship III
Ireland men’s indoor hockey team went into their final match against Italy with the chance to win the European Indoor Championship III in Athienou, Cyprus over the weekend, but it wasn’t to be as Brinsley Powell’s men couldn’t unlock the Italian defence.
Ousted champions Blazers now chase Africa Club ticket
By Washington Onyango
USIU’s Lyn Mwangi in action against Blazers at City Park. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]
After missing out on the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women’s Premier League title, Blazers Hockey Club now aim at finishing second this season.
Clydesdale head the division but Watsonians and Wildcats are also unbeaten
Clydesdale Western head the women`s division 1 table with wins over Edinburgh CALA, Dundee Wanderers and finally Edinburgh University, but they have played a game more over Watsonians and Wildcats who won their two games.
Dar Academy Stages Hi-Tech Inter school Hockey Tournament
By Ijaz Chaudhry
Lahore’s Dar Hockey Academy is easily the best hockey nursery in Pakistan. Being run through private sponsors since 2006, with boys scouted from all over the country, the academy is the conveyer belt of quality players; several have donned the national shirt.
Under the leadership of Dar HA`s dynamic president Olympic gold medallist Tauqeer Dar, the academy is now holding the 2nd Hi-Tech Hockey Tournament at the recently built magnificent Manzoorul Hassan hockey stadium in Lahore from December 06 to 09.
The main sponsors are Hi-Tech Group of Companies, a mega industrial outfit. This edition will figure four school teams: Divisional Public School (Lahore), Junior Model High School, Model Town (Lahore), Noor Project High School (Lahore) and Government High School, Farooqabad (district Sheikhupura).
After a single league, the top two teams will play the final with the other two sides figuring in the 3rd place match.
The event carries cash prizes unheard of in school tournaments.
Winners: Rs two lacs,
Runner-up: Rs one lac,
Third Position: Rs 50,000,
Fourth Position; Rs 25,000.
In addition, there will be Man of Match awards. The teams will also be provided with travelling allowance and free kits.
Each team will have a mentor. Some of the biggest names in the country`s hockey history have agreed to guide the youngsters. Akhtar Rasool, is one of the greatest center-halves in the game`s history and the winner of three World Cup golds including one as the captain. Manzoorul Hassan, is one of the finest defenders the game has seen and a World Cup winner. Khawaja Junaid, best-left half of his time, and also a World Cup winner. Rehan Butt, the world`s best right winger for a long period, and Asian Games gold medallist.
Expressing his gratitude to the main sponsors, Tauqeer Dar adds, “I must mention Brigadier Tahir Butt, a serving Pakistan army officer and former hockey player who also attended Pakistan juniors’ camp. He is instrumental in arranging the Hi-Tech group’s patronage for this tournament as he did the last time. The event is being held at the Manzoorul Hassan hockey stadium. Brigadier Tahir Butt had played a pivotal role in convincing the army`s higher authorities to build a hockey stadium in Lahore cantonment.”
Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him and his work, visit: www.sportscorrespondent.info
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Youth hockey in Kenya gets a developmental boost
The month of November provided a bright spark for hockey, especially youth hockey, in Kenya, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Kenya hockey community, the Dutch Kenya Youth Hockey Development Foundation and a delegation from Johan Cruyff college (Netherlands) that included a training programme for the Kenyan youth and a workshop for the youth hockey coaches of Kenya.
Celebrating the stars behind the scenes on International Volunteer Day
On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate people from across the globe who selflessly give their service in the administration and promotion of hockey. From board members and committee chairs to coaches and umpires; from admin workers to the youngest ball patrol boy or girl – have all gone above and beyond to make our sport the very best experience it can be for all participants.