News for 14 January 2023
All the news for Saturday 14 January 2023
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela - 14 January
Bhubaneswar - Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
Bhubaneswar,
13 Jan 2023 13:00 ARG v RSA (Pool A) 1 - 0
13 Jan 2023 15:00 AUS v FRA (Pool A) 8 - 0 (Jeremy Haywood (AUS), Tom Craig (AUS hat-tricks)
Rourkela
13 Jan 2023 17:00 ENG v WAL (Pool D) 5 - 0
13 Jan 2023 19:00 IND v ESP (Pool D) 2 - 0
Rourkela
14 Jan 2023 13:00 NZL v CHI (Pool C) 3 - 1
14 Jan 2023 15:00 NED v MAS (Pool C)
Bhubaneswar
14 Jan 2023 17:00 BEL v KOR (Pool B)
14 Jan 2023 19:00 GER v JPN (Pool B)
Rourkela
15 Jan 2023 17:00 ESP v WAL (Pool D)
15 Jan 2023 19:00 ENG v IND (Pool D)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Perfect starts for favourites on day 1 of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023
Pool A and Pool D got underway on day 1 of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 as the action began in Bhubaneswar and finished in Rourkela. 
Argentina edge South Africa in opener
1 489 days since Belgium lifted their first ever FIH Hockey World Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the same venue played host to the opening game of the next edition. FIH Hockey Nations Cup champions South Africa taking on the 2016 Olympic champions Argentina.
Argentina toil to beat South Africa 1-0 opener
After a barren and hard-fought first two quarters, Argentina scored the winner in the 42nd minute through a field effort from Casella Maico.
Jeremy Hayward and Tom Craig scored a hat-trick for Australia. FIH.hockey
Bhubaneswar: Jeremy Hayward and Tom Craig scored a hat-trick each, first of the tournament, to hand Australia a convincing 8-0 win over France in a Pool A match of the FIH men’s hockey World Cup here on Friday.
Kookaburras send early statement with rout of France
It was the Tom and Jerry show at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar as the Kookaburras opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with an 8-0 demolition of France.
Australian Masterclass Overwhelm France
World number one Australia weathered some initial resistance from France before they slipped into fifth gear and racked up a ridiculously lop-sided 8-0 win in a Pool A tie at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar. The Kookaburras, who missed on World Cup glory in the 2018 edition at the same venue after they outduelled in a shootout by the Netherlands in the semifinals, seized the initiative from the French via a first-quarter goal by Tom Craig. However, France fought resolutely and kept blunting out whatever was thrown at them by the Aussies.
Hayward, Craig score hat-tricks as Australia start campaign in rampaging fashion 
Jeremy Hayward and Tom Craig scored a hat-trick each, first of the tournament, to hand Australia a convincing 8-0 win over France in a Pool A match of the FIH men's hockey World Cup on Friday.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Match Reports
England Men face Wales, India and Spain in the group stages at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India.
Wales lose to England in opening match of FIH World Cup
There is a rich and long hockey history between England and Wales since the sides first met in 1898. A relationship that was always going to spark a feisty match up in today’s opening fixture of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
England open men’s Hockey World Cup in style with 5-0 win over Wales
By Rod Gilmour
Liam Ansell celebrates for England in Rourkela PIC: Worldsportpics
Rourkela — In the evening haze, England showed their mettle in the Steel City to record their best opening to a men’s World Cup as they thwarted Wales’ bid for a history-making feat of their own. After a good luck tweet from Buckingham Palace, England certainly put on a royal show here in Rourkela.
15 for the road, Welsh fans have a ‘nightmare’
Indervir Grewal
Tom Craig grabbed three as Aussies drilled eight past France. PTI
The dream of watching their national team participate in its first men’s World Cup has turned into a bit of a nightmare for a group of Wales fans.
India gets off the mark with stunning 2-0 victory against Spain
Odisha's very own Amit Rohidas scores India's first goal in the 13th minute which incidentally also happens to be India's 200th goal at a World Cup; Hardik Singh too impresses with 27th minute goal for India
Rourkela: Hosts India made a splendid start to their campaign at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela as they beat Spain 2-0 in their first pool D match here at the spectacular crown jewel of world hockey - the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.
Hosts India off to perfect start at Hockey World Cup
By Jugjet Singh
Three hours before India started their match against Spain at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela tonight, droves of fans were already circling the venue waiting for their stars to arrive. -Pic credit to FB Hockey India
ROURKELA: Three hours before India started their match against Spain at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela tonight, droves of fans were already circling the venue waiting for their stars to arrive.
Rohidas, Hardik do the tango
Indervir Grewal
India’s Amit Rohidas (centre) after scoring a ripper against Spain. PTI
India’s planning was perfect. Their execution near flawless. The hosts proved their credentials as medal contenders with one of their most astute, stoic and focused performances in recent times. The significance of the stage — the opening match of a home World Cup in front of 20 thousand roaring fans — did not unsettle them. The familiar yet tricky opponent — Spain had proved to be a difficult side to overcome for India in their Pro League ties last year — could not outwit them.
Hosts India start Men's Hockey World Cup with win in front of packed crowd
By Patrick Burke 
Amit Rohidas opened the scoring for hosts India in their 2-0 win against Spain ©Getty Images
Hosts India began their bid for a first Men's Hockey World Cup since 1975 with a 2-0 victory over Spain on the opening day of the tournament in Odisha.
India beat Spain in Pool D opener
The Indian hockey team rode on goals from Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh to win the match 2-0.
By Utathya Nag
Amit Rohidas and India celebrate the first goal vs Spain at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023. (Picture by Hockey India)
The Indian hockey team beat Spain 2-0 in their opening Pool D match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.
Why was Harmanpreet Singh's penalty stroke goal denied - Explained
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh was denied a penalty stroke goal in the team's opening encounter against Spain at the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup in Rourkela.
Coach Graham Reid praises defense after India beats Spain
“We did practice of playing with 10 men as we thought at some point in the tournament we are going to play with 10 men,” said Reid at the post-match press conference.
FILE PHOTO: Indian men’s hockey team coach Graham Reid. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
India’s chief coach Graham Reid on Friday said his players ticked most of the boxes in the 2-0 win over a tricky Spain in their FIH men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 opener in Rourkela.
Anwar wishes the Speedy Tigers all the best
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished good luck to the national hockey squad ahead of their 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India. - Pic courtesy of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished good luck to the national hockey squad ahead of their 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India.
Sprits high ahead of World Cup opener, squad sparks butter naan demand
By Jugjet Singh
National hockey players training at the second pitch of the Birsa Munda International Stadium today.
ROURKELA: Ramadan Rosli will be playing in his third consecutive Hockey World Cup and is eager not to make it another disappointment like what happened in Bhubaneswar 2018.
Chile hoping to make the most of maiden Hockey World Cup appearance
Chile, a team of semi-professionals, is still riding the high of its maiden World Cup qualification.
Aashin Prasad
The Birsa Munda Hockey stadium in Rourkela will host the match between New Zealand and Chile. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
New Zealand will take on newcomer Chile in a Group C clash at the Birsa Munda International Stadium on Saturday.
Drag-flick Stalwart Peillat Eyes a World Cup Switch-hit With Germany
The star defender who took Argentina to the 2016 Rio Olympics gold will be the driving force of his adopted nation at the hockey World Cup starting in Odisha on Friday
By Sandip Sikdar
Shifting to a different continent, new culture, new team, adjusting to a new set-up, learning German – it has taken much more than on-field efforts for Peillat.
For the better part of the last decade, the thunderbolts that left Gonzalo Peillat’s stick at penalty corners (PC) would more often than not beat defenders and the goalkeeper, ensuring a goal for Argentina. They invariably led to victories, matches and multiple tournaments.
'Maradona of Hockey' Shahbaz Ahmed feels the pain of Pakistan's downfall
Shahbaz Ahmed had been Pakistan's captain when they had last won the Hockey World Cup. As they miss out on the 2023 edition, the legend says he is heartbroken at how far his country has fallen.
By Pritish Raj 
Maradona of Hockey- Shahbaz Ahmed.
Pakistan, the most successful team in the history of the Hockey World Cup, are conspicuously absent even as the 2023 edition kicked off in Odisha on Friday. Though Pakistan won the title the last time 29 years ago, no team has been able to match their four title wins even today.
‘Cradle of Indian hockey’ Rourkela embraces World Cup with joy
Rourkela’s induction is a nod to Odisha’s own hockey legacy. The Sundargarh district, in which Rourkela is located, is considered ‘the cradle of Indian hockey’.
Aashin Prasad
Ariel view of the newly built Birsa Munda hockey stadium at Rourkela. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is awash with the Hockey World Cup buzz. The city is hosting it’s second consecutive World Cup and the enthusiasm and hype have only doubled this time around.
Media remembers statistics guru BG Joshi at Hockey World Cup in Odisha
Jaspreet Sahni
An image of BG Joshi and a jersey with his name was displayed in the press box as a mark of tribute.
ROURKELA: In a sport where getting authentic statistics has always been a challenge, numbers man BG Joshi's contribution and unmatched passion was remembered at the Men's Hockey World Cup on Friday.
12 Elite Women's Teams Compete for Indoor Hockey World Cup Glory at the FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup
The countdown is on for the 6th FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup, presented by SPAR, as 12 countries gear up to compete for the coveted title on African soil. With Germany opting out of the tournament, the door is open for other teams to step up and take the crown. The tournament will feature one debutant, New Zealand, who will be an unknown quantity for their opponents in Pool A.
Namibian Hockey squads ready for upcoming Indoor World Cup in South Africa
The senior men’s and women’s hockey teams that will participate in the Indoor Hockey (FIH) World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa, from 5 to 11 February were announced this week.
Indoor Hockey World Cup organisers promise a ‘masterclass’ event
The tournament will be played from February 5-11. It will begin with Pool A action as hosts South Africa face off against Austria.
Although South Africa will be hosting the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup for the very first time, the event is set to be a spectacular one.
High on confidence, Indian Women's Hockey Team leave for South Africa Tour
The team led by ace goalkeeper Savita and Vice Captained by Navneet Kaur will begin their Tour in Cape Town on 16th January
Bengaluru: Riding high on confidence after their incredible outing in the FIH Women's Nations Cup where they beat hosts Spain 1-0 to win the title and qualify for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 season, the Indian Women's Hockey team led by Savita left for the seven-match South Africa Tour in the early hours of Saturday
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All times GMT +1
13 Jan 2023 10:00 POL v CRO (Pool B) 3 - 0
13 Jan 2023 11:15 CZE v TUR (Pool B) 2 - 2
13 Jan 2023 12:30 UKR v AUT (Pool A) 0 - 3
13 Jan 2023 13:45 SUI v ITA (Pool A) 1 - 0
13 Jan 2023 16:00 TUR v CRO (Pool B) 4 - 1
13 Jan 2023 17:15 POL v CZE (Pool B) 1 - 4
13 Jan 2023 18:30 AUT v ITA (Pool A) 9 - 1
13 Jan 2023 19:45 SUI v UKR (Pool A) 2 - 5
Pool Standings
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