News for 07 January 2023
All the news for Saturday 7 January 2023
Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina and New Zealand Eye Special Outing at FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
The Argentina Men’s Hockey Team are taking inspiration from Lionel Messi and co’s historic feat in December 2022.
Bhubaneswar: The Men's Hockey Teams from Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina, and New Zealand touched down at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Friday afternoon for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.
Three-time champions Australia, and England hope to rewrite history in FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
Australia's first Men's Hockey World Cup title came in 1986 when they defeated England in the Final. 
Bhubaneswar: Three-time champions of the Men's Hockey World Cup, the Australian Men's Hockey Team, and the England Men's Hockey Team arrived in Odisha on Friday 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. While Australia are eyeing a fourth title, England's best finish has been a Silver medal in 1986, when they hosted the tournament.
Belgium coach Heuvel: We are here to defend our World Cup title
The defending champions Belgium made its presence felt as it arrived for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 on Friday, creating buzz at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Defending champion Belgium hockey team coach Heuvel arrives at the Biju Patnaik International airport along with his team for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
The defending champions Belgium made its presence felt as it arrived for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 on Friday, creating buzz at the Biju Patnaik International Airport with a large gathering of fans to welcome them.
Rourkela hospitality awaits national hockey squad
By Jugjet Singh
Games village in Rourkela, pic courtesy of Odisha Government Sports Department.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian hockey team left for the Hockey World Cup in India early this morning and they are in a for a delightful surprise when they arrive in Rourkela.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela: Pool A preview
The 16 best men’s teams from around the world are converging in Odisha, India as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023! Each team comes with the aim of becoming world champions, but only one team can earn the highest honour at the end of the World Cup. The first obstacle for all 16 teams in the event come in the form of their pool opponents. Winning the pool gives the teams a huge advantage, as it leads to straight qualification into the quarterfinals, while second and third placed teams play an additional cross-over round. In today’s preview, meet the teams in Pool A, and find out the unique playing styles they will bring to the World Cup.
Shahril believes Razie and Co can take over his penalty corner duty
By K.M. BOOPATHY
PETALING JAYA: Shahril Saabah (pic) used to be one of Malaysia’s top penalty corner takers but the striker will not be unduly worried if he doesn’t get to play that role at the World Cup which begins in India on Jan 13.
Vivek Sagar Prasad: Indian hockey’s midfield marvel
Vivek Sagar Prasad made his India debut in 2018. The midfielder has won medals at Youth Olympic Games, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Champions Trophy and Asian Games.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
Vivek Sagar Prasad (Picture by Getty Images)
Most players have to toil for years before making their mark on the world stage. However, Indian hockey team midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad was an ‘instant success’.
A fall from grace: Why Pakistan isn't featuring in Hockey World Cup 2023
The Bridge decodes the major reasons behind fall of Pakistan Hockey and their failure to qualify for Hockey World Cup 2023.
By Pritish Raj 
Pakistan Hockey Team (Source: PHF/Twitter)
India is ready to host the 15th edition of Hockey World from 13th January in the cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. A total of 16 teams from five confederations will take part in the tournament.
Men's Junior AHF Cup - 7 January
Muscat (OMA)
All times GMT +4
6 Jan 2023 12:00 BAN v HKG (Pool B) 4 - 0
6 Jan 2023 14:00 THA v INA (Pool A) 2 - 1
6 Jan 2023 16:00 SRI v UZB (Pool B) 3 - 7
6 Jan 2023 18:00 OMA v TPE (Pool A) 9 - 1
7 Jan 2023 16:00 SRI v BAN (Pool B)
7 Jan 2023 18:00 HKG v UZB (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Kentwell Announces Women’s 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Team
PRETORIA, South Africa – Following a Final Selection Camp at the end of December, U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team Head Coach Jun Kentwell has named the 14-athlete roster to represent the USA at the 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup (IHWC).
Indoor USMNT Tally Second Win over Czech Republic U-21 at Rohrmax Cup
VIENNA, Austria – The U.S. Men's National Indoor Team tallied their second win of the 2023 Rohrmax Cup in Vienna, Austria, when they defeated Czech Republic U-21, 4-3.
England's Super 6s Senior Championships set to begin
Sixty men’s and women’s teams will be lining up this weekend as the Super 6s Premier, 1 & 2 divisions start in multiple locations across England. With 2 weekends of matches 7-8 & 14-15 January, promotion and relegation is at stake, as well at the chance in the Premier Division to make it to the Copper Box Arena for final’s day on 29 January and ultimately qualify for Europe.
EuroHockey 2023 organisers aim for bumper crowds in Germany
Eva de Goede in control and possession against Germany PIC: Worldsportpics
The German Hockey Federation (DHB) believe that 100,000 fans will be present across the EuroHockey Championships this summer.
USA Field Hockey Announces 2022 Annual Awards Winners
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Annual Awards that more broadly recognize, honor and celebrate individuals across the field hockey community whose contributions have made a major and lasting impact on the game of field hockey in the United States.