News for 13 December 2022
All the news for Tuesday 13 December 2022
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 13 December
Santiago del Estero, Argentina
All times GMT -3
Men
13 Dec 2022 21:40 GBR v NED (RR)
14 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v NED (RR)
15 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v GBR (RR)
16 Dec 2022 21:40 NED v GBR (RR)
17 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v NED (RR)
18 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v GBR (RR)
Pool standings
Women
13 Dec 2022 19:10 GBR v NED (RR)
14 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v NED (RR)
15 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v GBR (RR)
16 Dec 2022 19:10 NED v GBR (RR)
17 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v NED (RR)
18 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v GBR (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Spain 2022 - 13 December
Valencia
All times GMT +1
12 Dec 2022 10:45 IRL v ITA (Pool A) 2 - 1
12 Dec 2022 13:00 KOR v ESP (Pool A) 0 - 3
12 Dec 2022 15:15 JPN v IND (Pool B) 1 - 2
12 Dec 2022 17:30 CHI v RSA (Pool B) 2 - 1
13 Dec 2022 is a rest day
14 Dec 2022 10:45 IRL v KOR (Pool A)
14 Dec 2022 13:00 ESP v ITA (Pool A)
14 Dec 2022 15:15 IND v RSA (Pool B)
14 Dec 2022 17:30 CHI v JPN (Pool B)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Spain and India qualify for semifinals as Ireland and Chile register important victories
Spain and India continued their hot starts in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2022, making it two wins out of two, with Spain registering a comfortable 3-0 win over Korea, and India pulling out a close 2-1 win over Japan. 
Ireland bounce back with commanding win in Nations Cup
Ireland women turned disappointment to delight as they held out for a 2-1 victory against Italy in their second pool match in the Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Valencia this morning. Having suffered defeat to Spain in their opening match, a blistering third quarter of sustained pressure paid dividends for Sean Dancer’s charges today with goals from Naomi Carroll and Katie Mullan putting the girls in green two goals to the good after a cagey first half.
Katie Mullan pleased as 'clinical' Ireland secure crucial win over Italy
Ireland will advance to the semi-finals with victory over Korea on Wednesday
Ireland captain Katie Mullan praised her side's dominance as they claimed a crucial 2-1 win over Italy in their second Nations Cup pool game in Spain.
Indian Women Have One Foot in Semifinal
The Indian women’s hockey team put one foot in the semifinal door of the inaugural FIH Nations Cup prevailing over Japan 2-0 at Estadio Betero in Valencia. Much like their tournament opener the Indian eves churned out an early go-ahead goal against Japan when Salam Tete darted down the left and rifled in a powerful shot that breached the defences of Japanese goalkeeper Eika Nakamura.
India see off Asian champions Japan 2-1 in cagey affair
Salima Tete got India off the mark before Beauty Dungdung scored her first international goal. India will play South Africa in the FIH Nations Cup next on Wednesday.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
The Indian hockey team continued its winning run in the Women's FIH Nations Cup 2022 with a 2-1 victory over Asian champions Japan in its second match of Pool B in Valencia, Spain on Monday.
India beat Japan to inch closer to semi-finals
FIH Women's Nations Cup: India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.
India hockey player Salima Tete. Image: Hockey India
Valencia: India thwarted a late fightback from Japan to secure a 2-1 victory in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup here on Monday.
Chile snatch last gasp win over South Africa
South Africa and Chile met in a rematch of their 2022 FIH Hockey World Cup encounter earlier this year with both looking to get their opening victory of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup.
Africa Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier 2022 - 13 December
Ismailia
All times GMT +2
Men
12 Dec 2022 11:00 NGR v KEN (RR) 4 - 2 (2 - 2)
12 Dec 2022 12:00 RSA v ZAM (RR) 3 - 3 (3 - 1)
12 Dec 2022 13:00 EGY v KEN (RR) 6 - 1 (3 - 0)
13 Dec 2022 12:00 EGY v RSA (RR)
13 Dec 2022 13:00 ZAM v NGR (RR)
13 Dec 2022 15:00 RSA v KEN (RR)
13 Dec 2022 16:00 NGR v EGY (RR)
Pool standings
Women
13 Dec 2022 10:00 ZAM v NAM (RR) 2 - 4 (1 - 3)
13 Dec 2022 11:00 RSA v EGY (RR) 6 - 1 (3 - 0)
13 Dec 2022 14:00 NAM v KEN (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Namibia close in on Hockey 5s World Cup
by Helge Schütz
The Namibian team pictured after their 3-2 win against SA. Back row from left: Petro Stoffberg, Tara Myburgh, Armin van Staden, Kaela Schimming and Berencia Diamond. Front row: Jivanka Kruger, Jahntwa Kruger, Danja Meyer, Charlize Rix and Anthea Coetzee. Photo contributed
NAMIBIA's women's hockey team have virtually secured qualification for the 2024 Hockey 5s World Cup after winning their opening two matches at the Afcon qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt over the weekend.
Hope India can repeat Olympics success at World Cup: Zafar Iqbal F
ormer captain Zafar Iqbal was part of India's 1982 Hockey World Cup squad which took place in Mumbai.
Zafar Iqbal (Source: TOI)
Former captain Zafar Iqbal feels it won't be easy for India to reclaim the World Cup title after a hiatus of 47 years as the hosts are placed in a tough pool alongside Spain, England and Wales. Zafar said it would be a great achievement after the Tokyo Olympics bronze if the hosts manage to finish on the podium at the January 13-29 event.
India hires foreign drag flicking and goalkeeping coaches for Hockey World Cup
India will undergo a week-long specialised dragflick and goalkeeping camp with Dutch coaches ahead of next month's Hockey World Cup.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh poses ahead of the test series vs Australia last month (HI)
Hosts India will undergo a week-long specialised dragflick and goalkeeping camp from Wednesday at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru as part of their preparation for next month's FIH men's World Cup.
Akashdeep's resurgence, Pathak's growing stature: Talking points before Hockey World Cup
Hockey World Cup: The Indian men's hockey team have found a few new heroes recently, but have two big problems - PCs and discipline. 
Krishan Pathak has proved himself worthy of being Sreejesh's successor in goal over the last few months. (HI)
India took a major step in their preparations for the Hockey World Cup by bringing two foreign coaches onboard to work on goalkeeping and drag flicking. This can strengthen India's penalty corner game, something that has been a problem in recent times due to over-reliance on captain Harmanpreet Singh.
Australia men select five debutants for title glory
Blake Govers celebates another penalty corner strike at Commonwealth Games 2022 PIC: Worldsportpics
Australia have picked five World Cup debutants as they attempt to regain the trophy at next month’s men’s tournament and hold onto their world No 1 ranking.
South Africa name strong men’s squad, Malaysia face fitness doubts
Dayaan Cassiem wheels away in celebration for the South Africa senior side in Tokyo PIC: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Coach Cheslyn Gie has kept the core of South Africa’s Nations Cup-winning squad – but they will be missing corner dangerman Matt Guise-Brown for next month’s men’s World Cup.
Captain Marhan and Shello in race against time to be fit for World Cup
By Jugjet Singh
Marhan Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR: Following the recent bruising Nations Cup campaign in South Africa, midfielder Nik Aiman Nik Rozemi has been ruled out of the Hockey World Cup, which starts on Jan 13 in Bhubaneswar-Roukela.
Masum give Gladiators a fright in indoor hockey
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Armed Forces Gladiators edged KPT Masum 6-5 in a men's National Indoor Hockey League match at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim today.
Pinoké to host next easter’s FINAL8
Pinoké will be the host club for the ABN AMRO EHL FINAL8 carnival next Easter where Europe’s men’s and women’s best clubs will be crowned.
Watsonians and Clydesdale Western level pegging in women’s indoor competition
Watsonians women started off the day with a comfortable 6-1 win over Edinburgh University, aided by the fact that the students listed only six players and no substitutes. But it was Edinburgh who took the lead through Katie Brett, that was the end of their scoring contribution.
Hockey New Zealand to donate ticket revenue to Women's Refuge
Black Sticks player Stephanie Dickins in action against Australia in Auckland in May. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Hockey New Zealand won’t pocket a cent from ticket sales for the two-match series between the Black Sticks women and Spain in Tauranga next month.
Rs100m drawn from PHF accounts illegally, reveals audit
LAHORE: A hefty Rs100 million was drawn in cash from the bank accounts of the Pakistan Hockey Federation across 2020-21, according to the body’s audit — conducted by the Pakistan Sports Board.