News for 09 January 2023
All the news for Monday 9 January 2023
"Excited and nervous for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela," says young forward Abhishek
Abhishek, who will be making his maiden appearance at the prestigious event, spoke about his journey to the World Cup squad
Rourkela,: A relatively new addition to the Indian Men's Hockey Team, young forward Abhishek is all set to make an impression at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, starting from January 13, 2023. The 23-year-old, who made his debut in the previous season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, said, "Playing for India at a home World Cup is a dream come true for me."
Korea aim to produce positive results at FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
The Korean Men’s Hockey Team arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Bhubaneswar: The Korean Men's Hockey Team arrived in Odisha on Sunday for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, and received a rousing reception at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
Heat turns up in Rourkela as India's group-stage opponents Wales and Spain arrive ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
Spain will face India in Rourkela on January 13th; Wales will face India in Bhubaneswar on January 19th
Rourkela: The arrival of India's group-stage rivals Spain and Wales in Rourkela on Sunday energised the city's atmosphere ahead of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Both teams reached Rourkela from Bhubaneswar through Charter Flights.
France landed in Odisha with an eye on the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Trophy
The France Men's Hockey Team will take on Australia in their first match of the tournament.
Bhubaneswar: The France Men's Hockey Team were a surprise package in the last edition of the Men's Hockey World Cup in 2018 and will look to do better in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela as they reach Bhubaneswar to take part in the tournament.
France hoping to avenge football final loss against Argentina in Hockey World Cup
The French hockey team isn't ready to leave behind the Qatar World Cup loss as yet, and wants to avenge the loss when they face Argentina in their Pool A match.
By Tazeen Qureshy
France Hockey Team (Source: PTI)
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina could have scripted one of the most defining moments in the sporting history last month when it lifted the football World Cup after narrowly beating France in almost a one-man show by Kylian Mbappe.
India has a good chance to reach Hockey World Cup semifinals: Ties Kruize
Dutchman Kruize, wrecker-in-chief of India’s hopes in the 1973 World Cup, believes the host has two crucial ingredients for success - a good goalkeeper and a sharp short corner specialist.
Uthra Ganesan
FILE PHOTO: Ties Kruize was the top-scorer in 1973 and 1975 World Cups. | Photo Credit: K. Gajendran.
To be the top-scorer in a tournament like the Hockey World Cup is an achievement. To do so twice in consecutive editions takes special talent, especially when it comes at a time when the game was dominated by the Indian sub-continent and was more about ‘artistry’ and ‘skill’ than raw power.
Friendly with Spain can be good tune-up for Shello
By K.M. BOOPATHY
PETALING JAYA: Striker Shello Silverius will get a chance to gauge his game when Malaysia play a friendly hockey match against Spain on Wednesday at Rourkela, India.
Hockey World Cup winners: Pakistan top men’s roll of honour, Netherlands dominate women’s competition
The Pakistan men’s hockey team is the most successful with four titles while the Dutch women are nine-time champions. Full list of hockey World Cup winners!
By Utathya Nag
Belgium won their first men's hockey World Cup in 2018. (Picture by Getty Images)
Conceptualized to expand the sport beyond the Olympics, the Hockey World Cup is currently the premier standalone hockey event in the world, for both men and women.
Tickets for all India matches sold out 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup 
Indian Hockey Team(Source: Hockey India)
The hockey fever has gripped the 2023 Men's World Cup host state Odisha with tickets for all the India matches already sold out in both Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
Indoor USMNT Crowned Rohrmax Cup Champions, A Preparation Event for Indoor Hockey World Cup
VIENNA, Austria – The U.S. Men's National Indoor Team faced a tough opponent in hosts SV Arminen in the 2023 Rohrmax Cup final in Vienna, Austria. The strong club put USA under a lot of pressure from the opening whistle, and after a close, hard fought match, the red, white and blue found the winning goal with just 17 seconds remaining to claim a 3-2 win and the title.
Men's Junior AHF Cup - 9 December
Muscat (OMA)
All times GMT +4
8 Jan 2023 16:00 TPE v INA (Pool A) 2 - 2
8 Jan 2023 18:00 THA v OMA (Pool A) 1 - 7
9 Jan 2023 12:00 BAN v UZB (Pool B)
9 Jan 2023 14:00 HKG v SRI (Pool B)
9 Jan 2023 16:00 TPE v THA (Pool A)
9 Jan 2023 18:00 OMA v INA (Pool A)
Pool standings
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"Dreams turned into reality" - Dilip Tirkey's rise from a small village to Hockey India boss
The Bridge traces the journey of former India captain Dilip Tirkey from Saunamara to playing in Hockey World Cups to hosting one.
By Tazeen Qureshy
Dilip Tirkey (Source: Times of India)
It's a late winter morning and most of the residents of Saunamara village are busy with their routine activities. As the vehicle traverses the empty roads, a particular house on the left gathers attention.
FIH contributes 300 trees to “Hockey Forest” project
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to make a donation equivalent to the plantation of 300 trees for the “Hockey Forest” project.
Kookaburras, Hockeyroos cruise with Holland America Line
The lure of associating with Australia’s flagship national hockey teams has been further enhanced by the announcement of a new partnership with cruise company Holland America Line.