News for 11 January 2023
All the news for Wednesday 11 January 2023
Trophy Celebrations for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 to get underway today in Odisha
The festivities of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela will get underway today at 6pm (IST) as some of the biggest performers of India will headline the Trophy Celebrations at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. 
Hockey World Cup 2023 Celebrations: Ranveer Singh, Disha Patani, Pritam to perform; When and where to watch?
With the Hockey World Cup 2023 beginning on January 13, Odisha is geared up for welcoming the fans and teams participating with an opening ceremony of sorts titled ’Celebrations’.
Ranveer Singh will be performing at the Hockey World Cup 2023 Celebrations. (File Photo) | Photo Credit: Sportzpics
With the Hockey World Cup 2023 beginning on January 13, Odisha is geared up for welcoming the fans and teams participating with an opening ceremony of sorts titled ’Celebrations’.
Hockey World Cup 2023: What to expect from the 'inaugural' celebrations?
2023 Men's Hockey World Cup hosts Odisha has planned a massive celebration on January 11 at Barabati stadium in Cuttack. 
Hockey World Cup Trophy
As the clock ticks nearer to the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup, hosts Odisha have planned a massive celebration on January 11 at Barabati stadium in Cuttack.
England, Netherlands and Chile receive rousing reception in Rourkela ahead of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
All three teams look to make a big impact on the tournament.
Rourkela: The Men's Hockey Teams from England, the Netherlands and Chile touched down at the Rourkela Aerodome in Rourkela on Tuesday to take part in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. The teams reached Rourkela from Bhubaneswar through Charter Flights.
‘Ruthless’ England aim for Hockey World Cup riches under coach Revington
By Rod Gilmour
The Hockey World Cup trophy has been on an India-wide tour PIC: Odisha Sports
Rourkela — England men will undertake a ‘ruthless’ brand of hockey in their bid to win a first ever World Cup trophy, according to performance director Ed Barney.
Top 5 favourites to win the trophy
Hockey World Cup 2023: We take a look at five teams who can clinch the prestigious hockey trophy.
Belgium won the previous edition of Hockey World Cup in 2018 by beating Netherlands in the final. AFP image
The 15th edition of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup is set to begin on 13 January with the best teams in the world fighting for the coveted trophy. The prestigious tournament will take place in the Indian cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The final will be played on 29 January.
"Huge honour to play my fourth World Cup for India," says ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh
The experienced goalie gears up for a special outing in Odisha; his third World Cup on home soil
Rourkela: All set to play his fourth World Cup for India, experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized that it's the results that matter more than the number of times a player turns up for a marquee event like the World Cup. While he admits it's a huge honour to turn up for his fourth World Cup, Sreejesh knows very well that this is a great opportunity to change India's fortunes at the ultimate tournament for hockey, in which India awaits to finish on the podium since 1975 triumph when the illustrious Ajit Pal Singh-led team won the tournament beating Pakistan in the Final.
Hockey World Cup 2023: ‘Hopefully, we can finish on top’ goalkeeper PR Sreejesh confident of India’s chances
India has not finished on the podium in 48 years since winning the gold in the 1975 Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur under the captaincy of Ajit Pal Singh.
PR Sreejesh in a file image. JSW Sports/ Twitter
Rourkela: All set to play in his fourth FIH men’s hockey World Cup and the third on home soil, veteran India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh feels his team can do better than the quarterfinal exit in the last edition, and even finish on top of the podium this time.
Speedy Tigers eye a good run
By Jugjet Singh 
Malaysia will be playing in their ninth World Cup starting on Friday, and it will be a massive fillip if they can step onto the quarter-final stage of hockey’s most prestigious tournament in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India. - Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will be playing in their ninth World Cup starting on Friday, and it will be a massive fillip if they can step onto the quarter-final stage of hockey's most prestigious tournament in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India.
Malaysia look good for world's top 10
By Aftar Singh
Two-time Olympian Maninderjit Singh believes that Malaysia have a good chance of finishing in the top 10 in the World Cup starting in India on Friday. - NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time Olympian Maninderjit Singh believes that Malaysia have a good chance of finishing in the top 10 in the World Cup starting in India on Friday.
Argentina and Chile men both seek historic ‘firsts’ in Odisha
FIH Men's World Cup 2023 - Bhubaneswar / Rourkela - January 14-29
Sarah Juggins, for PAHF
2022 Pan American Cup - Gold Medal: Argentina
In the first major international event of a packed year of hockey action, attention turns to the Indian city of Odisha as it plays host to the 15th FIH men’s Hockey World Cup.
Hockey World Cup Dream XI: what would a team of the best players in the world look like?
Anish Anand
(L-R): Hardik Singh, Blake Govers, Alexander Hendrickx ESPN India
What would a team of the best current hockey players look like? With the men's World Cup starting on January 13, where the world's best players will compete in Odisha, we drew up a fantasy XI.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpts world's largest hockey stick
The 105 feet long hockey stick is sculpted using sand and 5000 hockey balls.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik builds world's biggest hockey stick on Mahanadi banks, Cuttack. Image: Hockey India/Twitter
When one arrives at the Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, they are sure to be welcomed by beautiful sand art that depicts the mythologically-significant monuments of the erstwhile state. This time, not only will the visitors traveling for the most-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela be treated to sand sculpture at the airport, but one can also witness the world’s largest hockey sculpture erected on the banks of the Mahanadi river at Cuttack, where the ‘celebration’ event is scheduled for on 11 January to mark the opening of the mega hockey event starting 13th January.
Youth pedal down from Rourkela to thank Patnaik as hockey fever grips Odisha
Young people pedalled over 300 km from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar to thank Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for organising Hockey World Cup. 
The Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela (Source: Outlook India)
With Odisha under the grip of hockey world cup fever, a large number of youths pedalled over 300 km from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar to thank Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for organising the mega event in Sundargarh district, the cradle of hockey in the state.
Wait for international hockey continues at Major Dhyan Chand national stadium
Once the temple of hockey, Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium waits for international hockey as the state of Odisha celebrates Hockey World Cup.
Girls lining up for a U-16 Khelo India Hockey game at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi. (PritishRaj/TheBridge
In a few days, Odisha will be the cynosure of international hockey, with the sport's top teams battling it out for the coveted World Cup trophy.
Paul Names 2023 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team, JPAC Selection Camp Confirmed
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the U-21 Selection Camp held January 4 to 8 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Tracey Paul and coaching staff have named the 2023 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team. This same group will attend the Junior Pan American Championship (JPAC) Selection Camp in February.
Cold weather slows down turf installation process at National Hockey Stadium
The turf was removed in August last year for a political gathering
By Sohail Imran
The blue synthetic turf was procured from Belgium — Twitter/Love with Hockey
Cold weather and fog have slowed down the process of installing turf in the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.
GB honours cap presentation
Colin Fraser, President Scottish Hockey and Jenny Grassick, Chair Scottish Hockey Heritage Group, were delighted to host the second in a series of Scottish GB honours caps presentation on 28th December, 2022 at Baberton Golf Club in Edinburgh.
T&T's Ventures’ planning better tournament for 2024
by WALTER ALIBEY
CHAMPIONS Winners of the Women’s Division, Paragon’s players pose with Gina Voisin of Ventures Hockey Club and the challenge trophy during the Ventures Indoor Hockey International Invitational Tournament closing ceremony at the Woodbrook Youth Facility on Sunday. Daniel Prentice
A better and more competitive tournament is being planned by the Ventures Hockey Club for 2024, following a successful competition at the weekend.
Paul Whapham appointed as new CEO of Hockey Wales
Hockey Wales are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Whapham as their new Chief Executive, who joins from the Ospreys.
Paul joins the National Governing Body for hockey in Wales as a highly experienced, successful, and well-regarded leader with over 20 years experience working in sport. He has been with the Ospreys for over eight years and their Corporate Brand Director for the last four. During this time, he has played a leading role in the formation of Ospreys in the Community, with it becoming one of the largest sports development charities in Wales and has seen the Ospreys become the second fastest growing social media platform in the United Rugby Championship.
Passing of Ronnie Smyth BEM
RONNIE SMYTH BEM
It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of ANNADALE President, Hockey Ireland Honorary Member and dear friend Ronnie.