News for 07 December 2022
All the news for Wednesday 7 December 2022
EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2022 (W) - 7 December
Hamburg, Germany
All times GMT +1
7 Dec 2022 10:30 UKR v CZE (Pool A)
7 Dec 2022 11:45 NED v AUT (Pool A)
7 Dec 2022 13:00 GER v TUR (Pool A)
7 Dec 2022 17:00 NED v CZE (Pool A)
7 Dec 2022 18:15 TUR v UKR (Pool A)
7 Dec 2022 19:30 GER v AUT (Pool A)
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Queensland duo new inclusions to 2023 Kookaburras squad
Two of Far North Queensland’s hottest men’s hockey prospects have been added to next year’s Kookaburras list of 27 athletes following the announcement of the 2023 squad.
‘Older group’ Belgium aim for Hockey World Cup men’s defence
Belgium - Hockey World Cup
When Belgium men open their defence of the World Cup next month in Bhubaneswar, they will do so with what coach Michel van den Heuvel describes as “an older group, but it is very special.” Indeed, there may be 11 players aged 31 or over in the world No 2’s squad, but they have Euro, world and Olympic success behind them.
Hockey series starts tomorrow
by Nick Maitland
Under-21 captain Kanye Wharton (left) has also been named in the senior men’s hockey team for the series against Guyana. (FILE)
The Barbados Hockey Federation is set to conclude its season with an international series as the senior and Under-21 men’s teams do battle against their Guyanese counterparts in four matches which begin tomorrow at the National Hockey Centre.
Arul gives Faris a surprise
By Aftar Singh
Faris Harizan is among those who got the latest call-up.
KUALA LUMPUR: Following Malaysia's insipid performance in the recent Nations Cup, coach Arul Selvaraj is looking for players to reinforce the national team.
Debutants Maybank set top-two target for Malaysian Indoor Hockey League
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Debutants Maybank, powered by two national players, hope to make a lasting impression at the National Indoor Hockey League, which begins on Saturday, at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim.
Scottish officials in international action over December
Scottish officials are in action in December at international events and matches.
Hi-Tech Inter school Hockey Tournament: Junior Model School, Model Town and Divisional Public School Victorious on Opening day
By Ijaz Chaudhry
School boys pose with Pakistan`s former hockey stalwarts
Lahore: It was the first day of the Hi-Tech Inter School Hockey Tournament. A galaxy of former hockey stalwarts were present to watch the youngsters in action
at Lahore`s Manzoorul Hassan hockey stadium. They included, among others, three-time World Cup winner Akhtar Rasool, World Cup winners Lt Col Saeed, Manzoorul Hassan and Khawaja Junaid, and Olympic gold medallist Tauqeer Dar. Tauqeer is also the President of the Dar Hockey Academy, the organisers of the event.
In the first match, Noor Project School, Lahore easily defeated Government Junior Model School, Model Town Lahore 7 - 0. Scorers: Waleed (2), Rehan Latif, Adeel, Yousaf, Mohammad Ali & Zain Ali. Adeel of Noor Project School was declared the Man of Match. The award also carries Rupees Five Thousand.
The second match between Divisional Public School, Lahore and Government High School, Farooqabad (district Sheikhupura)turned out to be a well-contested tie enjoyed by all.
It was 1-1 at half-time. However, the DPS Lahore managed to add a goal each in the third and fourth quarters to emerge victorious 3-1. Ahmad was the hero for the winners with a hat trick of goals and was also the popular choice for the Man of Match.
For the visitors from Sheikhupura, 12 year old Tayyab was the lone scorer. The little boy beautifully stepped aside the goalkeeper before flicking the ball into the net drawing great applause.
Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him and his work, visit: www.sportscorrespondent.info
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With Eye on Reviving Glory Years, Hockey India's School Activation Program Takes Sport to Schools
Keen to attract more youngsters to the sport of hockey, Hockey India is organising a schools activation programme ahead of the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup. 
Hockey India school activation
Hockey has been one of India's most prolific and popular sports since Independence. The Indian Men's Hockey Team's historic bronze-medal winning performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gave the fraternity plenty to cheer about, and helped attract new fans, the younger generations who hadn't seen success at the highest level for some years.
The World Anti-Doping Agency releases 2023 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2023 Prohibited List. The Prohibited List designates the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport.