News for 24 January 2023
All the news for Tuesday 24 January 2023
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela - 24 January
Bhubaneswar - Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
Bhubaneswar
23 Jan 2023 16:30 GER v FRA (Crossover) 5 - 1
23 Jan 2023 19:00 ARG v KOR (Crossover) 5 - 5 (SO 2/5 - 3/4)
Bhubaneswar
24 Jan 2023 16:30 AUS v ESP (QF)
24 Jan 2023 19:00 BEL v NZL(QF)
Bhubaneswar
25 Jan 2023 16:30 ENG v GER (QF)
5 Jan 2023 19:00 NED v KOR (QF)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Smooth sailing for Honamas while Korea win 10-goal thriller in the shoot-outs
The second day of crossovers at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 saw Germany and Korea seal their quarterfinal berths with wins over France and Argentina respectively. Germany will now take on England in the quarterfinals, while Korea will face Netherlands, with both matches to be played in Bhubaneswar. France and Argentina head into the 9-16 classification matches, which will take place in Rourkela. 
Germany and South Korea complete quarter-final line-up at Men’s Hockey World Cup after crossover victories
By Neil Shefferd
South Korea, playing in red, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup after beating Argentina on penalties ©Getty Images
Germany and South Korea completed the quarter-final line-up at the International Hockey Federation Men’s Hockey World Cup in India.
Efficient Germany set up England clash as France cast aside
Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 result: Germany 5 France 1
By Rod Gilmour
Marco Miltkau celebrates Germany's opener PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek)
Bhubaneswar — France endured a torrid afternoon in defence as efficient Germany set up a World Cup quarter-final clash against England with a cakewalk of a victory at the Kalinga Stadium.
Germany dismantles France 5-1 to book quarterfinal berth
Germany just needed a half to get the job done and book its place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup after dismantling France by a scoreline of 5-1 in the crossover stage match at the Kalinga Stadium.
Aashin Prasad
Germany players celebrate after winning against France in the cross-over match round during the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 at Kalinga Hockey stadium in Bhubaneswar. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT/The Hindu
Germany just needed a half to get the job done and book its place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. On Monday, a ruthless Germany dismantled France by a scoreline of 5-1 in the crossover stage match at the Kalinga Stadium.
Korea keeps Asian hopes alive with dramatic comeback win against Argentina
Hockey World Cup 2023: Having missed the previous edition and finishing 10th before that, Korea threw everything it had into the crossover match against Argentina and came out on top in penalty shootout.
Uthra Ganesan
Korean players celebrate after beating Argentina in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 crossover match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Korea dug deep into its reserves to become the last and the lowest-ranked side to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 shootout win in the crossover match against 2016 Olympic champion Argentina. The teams were tied 5-5 in regulation time in a game that saw honours constantly shifting before the Koreans prevailed to keep the Asian challenge alive in the competition.
South Korea prove Kalinga kings to knock out Argentina
Korea are all smiles after thrilling win over Argentina PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek
Bhubaneswar — South Korea pulled off one of the great World Cup shocks on Monday night, beating Argentina 3-2 in a shoot-out after a thrill-fest 5-5 draw at the Kalinga Stadium.
Kookaburras wary but confident heading into Spain Quarter Final
The Kookaburras’ World Cup campaign continues tonight when Australia’s world number one ranked men’s hockey team take on Spain in the quarter finals in Bhubaneswar at 10pm AEDT.
Australia favourites against Spain in quarterfinal match
Australia, considered among the favourites for the title, has had a strong run in the World Cup thus far. The Kookaburras topped a relatively comfortable pool by scoring 20 goals while letting in five in return.
Aashin Prasad
Australia has scored seven goals from 20 penalty corners – most in the tournament – and has two powerful drag-flickers in Jeremy Hayward and Blake Govers. | Photo Credit: PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak
Australia, considered among the favourites for the title, has had a strong run in the World Cup thus far. The Kookaburras topped a relatively comfortable pool by scoring 20 goals while letting in five in return.
World Cup Records & Milestones
By Tariq Ali
The Host is in the Last Eight
New Zealand beat India in the second crossover match that ended in a 3-3 draw in Full Time, then came the penalty shoot outs in which India lost the game by 4-5 in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, 2023.
Now, India will face first to Japan for the last eight classification positions (from 9th to 16th).
Following is the list of the Host nations who finished in the last eight positions in World Cup event
Year Host Position Teams Venue
1978 ARG. 8th 14. Buenos Aires
1982 IND. 5th. 12. Bombay
2010 IND. 8th. 12. New Delhi
2023 IND. ? 16. Bhubaneswar & Rourkela
Following is the list of Host nations with their positions in the other editions of the World Cup event:-
Year Host Position Teams Venue
1971 ESP. 2nd. 10. Barcelona
1973 NED. 1st. 12. Amsterdam
1975 MAS. 4th. 12. Kuala Lumpur
1986 ENG. 2nd. 12. London
1990 PAK. 2nd. 12. Lahore
1994 AUS. 3rd. 12. Sydney
1998 NED. 1st. 12. Utrecht
2002 MAS. 8th. 16. Kuala Lumpur
2006 GER. 1st. 12. Monchengladbach
2014 NED. 2nd. 12 The Hague
2018 IND. 6th. 16. Bhubaneswar
The Matches ended in a big draw
The pool match played between France and Argentina at Rourkela ended in a 5-5 goals draw in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup, 2023.
Following is the list of matches ended in a draw with identical highest scoring from the both sides in the major men's field hockey events:-
Denmark 6-6 Afghanistan (Olympic Games) in Berlin, 1936
Argentina 5-5 Poland (Olympic Games) in Sydney, 2000
India 5-5 West Germany (Champions Trophy) in Perth, 1985
South Korea 5-5 Argentina (Hamburg Masters) in Hamburg, 2004
Spain 5-5 South Korea (Champions Trophy) in Melbourne, 2009
Chinese Taipei 5-5 Thailand (Asian Games Qualifiers) in Dhaka, 2010
Pakistan 5-5 Australia (Azlan Shah Cup) in Ipoh, 2010
Netherlands 5-5 India (Hockey World League, Finals) in Raipur, 2015
Austria 5-5 Scotland (Hockey World League, Round 2) in Belfast, 2017
Mexico 5-5 United States (Hockey Series Open) in Salamanca, 2018
Australia 5-5 Netherlands (Hockey Pro League) in Melbourne, 2019
France 5-5 Argentina (World Cup) in Rourkela, 2023.
Chartered accountant Leon Hayward, who plays hockey in ‘spare time’, knocks India out
Hayward, the chartered accountant from Auckland, who plays hockey in his ‘spare time’ made five saves out of eight penalties after the 3-3 draw in regulation time.
Aashin Prasad
At nearly 20 minute-mark of the penalty shootout, Leon Hayward thwarted Shamsher Singh’s first attempt, pushed away the shot from a rebound and was scrambling across to throw his body as the Indian looked to have one last go. But the hooter went off and India was out in the crossovers. The cheers and whistles of 15,000-plus at the Kalinga Stadium were drowned out.
Over-reliance on Harmanpreet, not taking chances, how India's campaign collapsed
What started off as a dream to finish on the podium of the FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023, will now end with a mini-classification tournament to fight for 9th place for hosts India
Yashodhan Nakhare
India were eliminated from Hockey World Cup 2023 trophy race after losing to New Zealand in crossovers. Image: Hockey India
Bhubaneswar: On 22 January 2023, a week before the World Cup final will be played in Bhubaneswar, India crashed out of the 15th edition of the Men’s Hockey World Cup in the crossovers round. Graham Reid’s men fell short to the Vantage Black Sticks from New Zealand in a shootout after seeing out a 3-3 draw in regulation time.
Sticking to old habits
After Tokyo high, failure to rectify old problems coupled with home pressure led to India’s downfall
Indervir Grewal
Relying on direct play and lightning counterattacks, one of the issues India need to look at is variation in their tempo when attacking. pti
India’s World Cup campaign met with sudden death on Sunday. The signs, though, were there to see for over a year.
Self-doubt hurting captain Harman
Harmanpreet Singh was not his usual self when it came to PCs. pti
India’s penalty corner specialists over the last two decades have flattered to deceive. Scoring big against weaker teams, they have largely struggled in major tournaments.
Dilip Tirkey: Talk regarding change of coach and captain is premature, inappropriate
Tirkey said the team’s next priority is to do well in the Asian Games, scheduled to be held this year. | Photo Credit: Twitter/Dilip Tirkey
A disappointed Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Monday said captain Harmanpreet Singh’s “sudden drop in form” was a matter of concern, though lack of penalty corner goals was not the sole reason for the home side’s shock and premature exit from the FIH Men’s World Cup here.
We will give team mental conditioning coach: Dilip Tirkey after India's Hockey World Cup exit
"Some players might not have performed well due to pressure. We will provide the team with a mental conditioning coach," Tirkey said.
Dilip Tirkey (Source: Times of India)
A disappointed Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Monday said captain Harmanpreet Singh's "sudden drop in form" was a matter of concern, though lack of penalty corner goals was not the sole reason for the home side's shock and premature exit from the FIH Men's World Cup.
1975 World Cup winner Harcharan calls for patience
Indervir Grewal
Defeats are a part of the game and the Indian team needs support and not persecution, said World Cup winner Harcharan Singh.
Photographer Frank Uijlenbroek on capturing hockey in the moment
The Hockey Paper caught up with WorldSportPics founder Frank Uijlenbroek at the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
‘Cool concept’: International players elated with prospect of Hockey India League return
Players from across the world participating in the ongoing Hockey World Cup in Odisha sounded keen at the prospect of the HIL, which began in 2013, getting revived after six years.
Aashin Prasad, Y. B. Sarangi
FILE PHOTO: Christopher Ruhr, Eddie Ockenden, and Alexander Hendrickx in Hockey World Cup 2018 in Bhubaneswar. | Photo Credit: AP
The possibility of the resumption of the Hockey India League (HIL) has excited international players from across the globe.
Spirited Indian women’s hockey team loses 1-3 to Netherlands in first Test
Youngster Beauty Dungdung scored India’s only goal in the loss.
(Picture by Hockey India)
After beating hosts South Africa 3-0 in a four-match series in Cape Town, the Indian women's hockey team lost 1-3 to world No.1 Netherlands in a hard-fought match on Monday.
Indian women’s hockey team loses 1-3 to Netherlands
After a strong outing against home team South Africa in a four-match series, which India won 3-0, the team led by Savita Punia succumbed to its first defeat on the tour.
The Indian women’s hockey team fought hard before going down 1-3 to wold number one Netherlands in the first game of the three-match series here on Monday.
Passmore Establishes FIH Hockey Pro League Traveling Roster for Matches in New Zealand & Australia
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following a 12-day training camp at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach David Passmore and coaching staff have named the 24-athlete traveling roster that will head to New Zealand and Australia for USA’s first leg of the 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
18 teams sign up for Africa Hockey Club Champs in Nairobi
By Agnes Makhandia
Eighteen foreign clubs have so far confirmed their participation for next month's Africa Cup for Hockey Clubs Championship at the Sikh Union grounds in Nairobi.
Catholic Institute fightback to deny gutsy Monkstown – EY Hockey League
Catholic Institute 2-2 Monkstown
League leaders Catholic institute had to perform a second half comeback, against an impressive Monkstown in Limerick. Goals from Sophie Moore and Rebecca Carthy looked to be enough for a fourth Monkstown win of the season, but quick-fire goals from Leah Clery and Ciara Moloney pushed Institute onto 20-points after nine rounds of action.
Clydesdale Western and Watsonians will contest the women’s final
The unbeaten pair Clydesdale Western and Watsonians pulled out the stops in the Scottish championship semi-finals and both sides ended 6-1 winners over Dundee Wanderers and Wildcats respectively. They will fight it out in next weekend`s GALA finals in Perth.
Vale Arthur Sturgess
Hockey Australia is saddened to learn former Australian Men’s Hockey Olympic Coach Arthur Sturgess passed away on Christmas Day last year in his nursing home in Italy.