News for 05 January 2023
All the news for Thursday 5 January 2023
FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: List of complete Squads
Here is everything you need to know about the squads of 16 teams playing in upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023. 
Hockey World Cup Trophy
The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup is scheduled from 13th January 2023 to 29th January 2023 in the cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha.
2023 World Cup Facts: Belgium the most experienced, Spain the least
K. ARUMUGAM
Reigning Olympic & World Cup champions Belgium is the most experienced team out of the sixteen for the Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023. Be it collective caps or most capped players in the team, Belgium stands head and shoulders above the rest. Its collective caps of 4126 caps is nearly double that of Australia (2632) or the third ranked India (2289). It has a whopping five players who has 300 plus caps. Check the other facts below:
Netherlands Men's Hockey Team receive warm welcome at Bhubaneswar airport ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
The Netherlands Men's Hockey Team finished with the Silver medal in the previous edition of the tournament.
Bhubaneswar: Three-time champions of the Men's Hockey World Cup, the Netherlands Men's Hockey Team arrived in Odisha on Wednesday for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, and were afforded a warm welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
Netherlands team arrives in Bhubaneswar
With nine days to go for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup, the Netherlands team arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The Men's Hockey squad of Netherlands reached Biju Patnaik International Airport and was accorded a warm welcome at the airport.
Inexperience the key challenge for three-time champions Netherlands, says coach Jeroen Delmee
Three-time champions Netherlands will be hoping to add to their trophy collection in the Hockey World Cup in Odisha this month after falling short in the final hurdle in each of the last two editions.
File image of Netherlands men's hockey coach Jeroen Delmee. Image credit: Twitter/@KNHB_NL
Bhubaneswar: Netherlands chief coach Jeroen Delmee believes his team will need to overcome inexperience as it aims to win its fourth trophy at the Men’s hockey World Cup, beginning in Bhubaneswar on 13 January.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh: "We have had good a good run of matches in the build up to the World Cup and we are ready!"
Ahead of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, we speak to members of the participating teams. In this interview, Harmanpreet Singh of India, talking about his team's journey since ending a 41-year medal drought at the Olympics and translating similar success to the World Cup, says: "Olympic drought was a long one, and the World Cup medal drought is something we also want to end, because the World Cup is really important to us. The support we received from fans during the Olympic run and after we won the medal really motivates us and we want to give our best to get them excited again!"
"Don't let crowd get into your heads" — Captain Harmanpreet Singh's mantra for Hockey World Cup
Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh speaks to The Bridge ahead of the 2023 Men's World Cup in Odisha. H
By Pritish Raj 
Harmanpreet Singh (Source: Hockey India)
When India walk out to take on Spain in the first game of the 2023 Hockey World Cup at a packed stadium in Rourkela, the man leading India on the pitch will be a boy from Punjab who was once fascinated by the big moving wheels of tractor.
Chile are a tough team to beat, says Captain Fernando Renz after arriving in Odisha for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
The Chile Men's Hockey Team will look to make an impact in their first-ever appearance at the tournament.
Bhubaneswar: Playing in their first ever Men's Hockey World Cup, the Chile Men's Hockey Team are excited for what lies ahead for them in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. The team reached Odisha on Thursday for the tournament and received a warm welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
No team is unbeatable, says Saiful Zaini
By Aftar Sing
Three-time Olympian Nor Saiful Zaini has given the national squad some valuable advice ahead of their Hockey World Cup opening match against The Netherlands in India on Jan 14. - NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Three-time Olympian Nor Saiful Zaini has given the national squad some valuable advice ahead of their Hockey World Cup opening match against The Netherlands in India on Jan 14.
Right time to show the world who we are, says Najmi
By K.M. Boopathy
PETALING JAYA: Defender Najmi Farizal Jazlan (pic) believes the hockey World Cup will be the ideal stage to unleash a rejuvenated Speedy Tigers.
Akashdeep Singh: Indian hockey team’s super striker
Akashdeep Singh has represented India in over 200 hockey matches and has scored over 80 goals. He will play at the 2023 FIH Hockey World Cup.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
(Picture by 2018 Getty Images)
Akashdeep Singh has been Indian hockey’s goal-scoring machine since making his debut in 2012.
England at the 2023 FIH Hockey World Cup: Preview, squad, schedule and stars to watch
The Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup takes place in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in India from 13-29 January with England pooled against Wales, India and Spain in the group stage. Find out everything you need to know about England’s campaign including the location, schedule, squad and stars to watch below.
By Sean McAlister
(Picture by 2022 Getty Images)
England head to the 2023 Hockey World Cup in India with high hopes of improving upon the fourth-place finish they achieved in the 2018 edition.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela: meet the hosts cities! 
The 15th edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup is about to get underway in Odisha, India, in just 8 days! India, specifically the state of Odisha, will be repeat hosts of a men’s World Cup for the first time ever. What makes hockey so popular in Odisha and India? What is the history of the Kalinga stadium and what are some of the features you can look forward to in the brand-new Birsa-Munda stadium? Find out here.
Experienced Domleo a boost for SA men’s indoor hockey team
The Indoor Hockey World Cup will be played in Pretoria from February 5 to 11.
South Africa’s most experienced indoor hockey player, Justin Domleo. PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES
South Africa’s most experienced indoor hockey player, Justin Domleo, will be a key figure for the hosts when the sixth edition of the World Cup is played in Pretoria from February 5 to 11.
Foundation stone of Pakistan's first-ever Hockey High Performance Center laid down
LAHORE - Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Taimoor Masood laid the foundation stone of the country’s first ever Hockey High Performance Center here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Wednesday.