News for 16 December 2022
All the news for Friday 16 December 2022
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 16 December
Santiago del Estero, Argentina
All times GMT -3
Men
13 Dec 2022 21:40 GBR v NED (RR) 3 - 0
14 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v NED (RR) 2 - 2 (4 - 1 SO)
15 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v GBR (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 2 SO)
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) 1 - 2
14 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v NED (RR) 1 - 3
15 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v GBR (RR) 3 - 0
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
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Argentina split the night with GB as Leonas win big, men surrender bonus point
The Argentina Leonas redeemed themselves from their loss to the Netherlands a day earlier. Three goals in the third quarter gave the home team the 3-0 victory over the Great Britain women to claim the top of the FIH Pro League leader board, though early in the season.
Match reports from GB's Pro League games in Argentina - updates 16 December
Great Britain's men's and women's teams are in the midst of an FIH Pro League mini tournament in Argentina as they take on both Argentina and the Netherlands in Santiago del Estero.
Fancied Netherlands Winless After Two Games
2021-22 FIH Men Pro League champions Netherlands have been ‘very unlike the Dutch team we know’ in the 2022-23 edition at Santiago del Estero. For a team that won 12 out of their 16 games in the 2021-22 Pro League and lost just one game, the Dutch have ‘surprised many; with their performances in the first two games of the 2022-23 edition. The Jereon Delmee-coached Netherlands – ranked third in the world – were handed a comprehensive 0-3 defeat by sixth ranked Great Britain.
FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Spain 2022 - 16 December
Valencia
All times GMT +1
15 Dec 2022 is a rest day
16 Dec 2022 09:00 ITA v RSA (5th - 8th)
16 Dec 2022 11:15 CHI v KOR (5th - 8th)
16 Dec 2022 13:30 ESP v JPN (Semi-Final)
16 Dec 2022 15:45 IND v IRL (Semi-Final)
Final Pool Standings
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India needs to guard against complacency against Ireland in FIH Women’s Nations Cup semifinals
File picture of India captain Savita Punia. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
On a roll with three consecutive wins, a confident Indian women’s hockey team would look to guard against complacency when it takes on lower-ranked Ireland in the semifinal of the FIH Nations Cup here on Friday.
Africa Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier 2022 Men - Finals
Ismailia
Men
15 Dec 2022 12:00 ZAM v KEN 2 - 5 (1 - 3)
15 Dec 2022 14:00 EGY v NGR 9 - 2 (5 - 0)
Women
15 Dec 2022 11:00 RSA v EGY 7 - 0 (2 - 0)
15 Dec 2022 13:00 ZAM v NAM 1 - 2 (0 - 1)
FIH Match Centre
Namibia women and Egypt men crowned champions at 1st African Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier 2022
The 1st African Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers 2022 came to an end today in Ismailia, Egypt as Namibia won the gold medal, and along with Zambia and South Africa, qualified for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 in the women’s competition, while Egypt took gold in the men’s competition and were joined by Nigeria and Kenya in qualifying for the World Cup.
Namibia win Africa Hockey Fives title
by Helge Schütz
Namibia celebrate with the trophy after beating Zambia 2-1. Photo: contributed
NAMIBIA became the inaugural Africa Hockey 5s champions after beating Zambia 2-1 in the final in Ismailia, Egypt on Thursday.
African qualifiers secure Hockey 5s World Cup tickets
The first Hockey 5s World Cup will take place in Oman
Six more teams have qualified for the inaugural Hockey5s World Cup following the African qualifiers.
2022 Indoor Hockey Test Series - RSA v NAM (M) - 16 December
Vredehoek,
16 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
17 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
18 Dec 2022 11:30 RSA v NAM
19 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
20 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
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2022 Indoor Test Matches RSA v IRL (W) - 16 December
Cape Town (RSA)
15 Dec 2022 17:00 RSA v IRL 1 - 1
16 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
17 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
18 Dec 2022 10:00 RSA v IRL
19 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
20 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
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Australia will pose biggest challenge for India in hockey World Cup: Ajit Pal
India hockey great Ajit Pal Singh (right). | Photo Credit: VIVEK BENDRE
Hockey great Ajit Pal Singh believes Australia will likely pose the biggest threat to India’s quest for World Cup glory at home, saying the hosts will have to play to their full potential to overcome the challenge of the Kookaburras.
Shello going 'titanium' for World Cup
By Jugjet Singh 
It’s titanium Shello Silverius now! -FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: It's titanium Shello Silverius now!
100% of Spain series ticket revenue going to Women's Refuge
Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce that the upcoming Vantage Black Sticks women’s series against Spain in Tauranga will be held in partnership with Women’s Refuge. The Gift A Safe Night Series will see HNZ donate 100% of its ticketing revenue to support the Gift A Safe Night initiative which helps women escape family violence.
New agreement reached with Players Association
A new two-year agreement has been struck between Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) and the Hockey Players Association (HPA) with a renewed focus on player well-being while maintaining the long-standing commitment to pay equity and gender equality.
KL City Hall maintain perfect record
By Jugjet Sing
Mutiara Penang (in blue) in action against CS Mustang in a women's National Indoor Hockey League match at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim today. PIC COURTESY OF MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: KL City Hall hammered KPT Masum 5-1 for their sixth successive win in the men's National Indoor Hockey League at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim today.
Secret Hockey Coach: How to create a happy fulfilling player environment
In a new series, our secret hockey coach explains that having players who are part of the decision-making process will make them go to new levels
By Secret Coach
Japan coach Jude Menezes is all smiles here and our secret coach says relationships are fundamental to good coaching PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS/WILL PALMER
It’s lonely at the top. As a coach this year, I have experienced depression, anxiety, sleepless nights and mental hardship that has been tough to deal with. Anyone else feel this way?