News for 29 January 2023
All the news for Sunday 29 January 2023
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela - 29 January
Bhubaneswar - Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
Rourkela
28 Jan 2023 11:30 MAS v JPN (13th - 16th) 3 - 2
28 Jan 2023 14:00 CHI v FRA (13th - 16th) 2 - 4
28 Jan 2023 16:30 ARG v WAL (9th - 12th) 6 - 0
28 Jan 2023 19:00 RSA v IND (9th - 12th) 2 - 5
Bhubaneswar
29 Jan 2023 16:30 AUS v NED (3rd - 4th)
29 Jan 2023 19:00 GER v BEL (Final)
Pool Standings
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Argentina and India register big wins to finish their World Cup campaigns in the 9th position
The final day of classification matches of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 were played in the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela as Argentina and India registered wins to end their campaigns in the 9th position, while Malaysia and France finished on wins as well, ending their campaigns in the 13th position. Losses for Wales and South Africa, saw them finish 11th, while Japan and Wales ended their campaigns in 15th place. 
Shahmie scores winner to put Malaysia in joint 13th at World Cup
By Jugjet Singh 
- Pic courtesy of FIH
ROURKELA: Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi, 20, scored the winner in a tense 3-2 battle against Japan today to help Malaysia finish joint 13th at the Hockey World Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela, India.
Wales finish 11th after 6-0 defeat by Argentina
Wales' men had never previously reached the World Cup
Argentina produced a thumping 6-0 win over Wales as both nations ended their World Cup campaigns in Rourkela, India.
Indian Men's Hockey Team beat South Africa 5-2
Goals were scored by Abhishek (5'), Harmanpreet Singh (12'), Shamsher Singh (45'), Akashdeep Singh (49') and Shamsher Singh (59') 
Rourkela Indian Men's Hockey Team beat South Africa 5-2 in their 9th to 12th placing match in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Playing in front of a packed audience in the stellar Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday, India ensured an entertaining brand of hockey for the passionate crowds of Rourkela who beelined to the newly-built stadium for the last day's proceedings in this stadium before the action moves to Bhubaneswar for the grand finale of the tournament on 29th January.
India finishes ninth after 5-2 win against South Africa
Forward Abhishek produced moments of brilliance to lead India to a commanding win over South Africa in the World Cup classification match.
Aashin Prasad
India players greet each other after win against South Africa. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
As the teams lined up for the national anthems, forward Mandeep Singh received a loud ovation from the Rourkela faithful here on Saturday at the Birsa Munda International Stadium on the landmark of his 200 th game in national colours. But it was another young Indian forward, Abhishek, who produced moments of brilliance to lead India to a 5-2 win over South Africa in the World Cup classification match.
India defeat South Africa 5-2 to finish joint ninth with Argentina
World number six India earned six penalty corners in the match and scored one from them while South Africa, ranked 14th, got three PCs without converting any one of them. India had 31 circle penetrations in total while South Africa had 22.
India, who led 2-0 at half time, had 15 circle penetration as against eight by South Africa at the breather. Twitter @TheHockeyIndia
Rourkela: A dominant India scored twice in the first and fourth quarters to beat South Africa 5-2 in a classification match and finish joint ninth in the FIH Men’s World Cup in Rourkela on Saturday.
Hockey India congratulates Mandeep Singh for completing 200 International Caps
The skilful forward achieved this milestone during India's 9th to 12th placing match against South Africa at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela
Rourkela, 28 January 2023: Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Mandeep Singh on completing 200 International caps for the Indian Men's Hockey Team. The skilful forward achieved this milestone during India's 9th to 12th placing match against South Africa at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
We could have done better with ball possession
Last Sunday, the host nation blew a 2-0 lead twice in the penalty shootout defeat to New Zealand in the crossovers.
Aashin Prasad
Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh during a press conference. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
India captain Harmanpreet Singh felt that his team needed to learn to keep possession better and maintain discipline. India finished joint-ninth with Argentina after it beat South Africa 5-2 at the end of its World Cup campaign.
Overworked Harmanpreet cost India Hockey World Cup: Former coach Roelant Oltmans
Former coach of the Indian Hockey Team Roelant Oltmans decodes what went wrong for Harmanpreet Singh and co. at 2023 World Cup.
By Pritish Raj 
The 2023 Hockey World Cup is just a day away from the conclusion. India's early exit took the sheen off the tournament a bit early for the hosts and Graham Reid and his boys have been subject to immense criticism since.
Lack of tactical awareness, non-existent club culture behind India's early exit: Oltmans
Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans has blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit in the ongoing edition of the FIH Men's World Cup.
Old lions hungry for more
400-cap club members Dohmen and Ockenden looking to add to their medal collections as Belgium take on Aussies in final
Indervir Grewal
Belgium's John-John Dohmen is going for his second title, while Australia's Eddie Ockenden is eyeing his fourth World Cup medal.
As the final day of another World Cup arrives, 12 teams will have a sense of completion. Four teams, though, will still be in the grip of nervous excitement as they take the field for one last time. Defending champions Belgium will face Germany for gold, while Netherlands will meet world No. 1 Australia for the bronze medal.
Belgium v Germany, Andre Henning on yellow cards
Christopher Rühr and England captain David Ames PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek
Germany coach Andre Henning admitted that he looked into the FIH rules on yellow cards after Christopher Ruhr picked up his second in the clash against England.
Brave, offensive and risky hockey can only stop Belgium: German coach 
Germany men's hockey team
Germany head coach Andre Henning on Saturday said his side will have to put up a brave effort and play risky hockey to stop the rampaging run of Belgium in the World Cup summit clash on Sunday.
Holders Belgium wary of German resilience in FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup final
Pakistan, Australia and Germany have won back-to-back titles in the past
Belgium team members react after winning in the penalty shootout during their 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup semi-final match against Netherlands, in Bhubaneswar, on January 27, 2023. PTI
Olympic champions Belgium will look to overcome a resilient Germany and become only the fourth nation to defend the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup title when the two sides clash in the final here on Sunday.
Road to finals for Belgium and Germany
Hockey World Cup 2023: As Belgium takes on Germany for the title clash, here are the results they achieved to enter the finals.
Germany’s Christopher Ruhr (c) in action against Belgium. | Photo Credit: World Sport Pics
Defending champion Belgium will face World No. 4 Germany in the Hockey World Cup 2023 final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Hockey World Cup diary: India, nation of foodies, broken phones and hotel intricacies
The Hockey Paper editor takes a sideline view of life on tour at the men’s 2023 World Cup in Rourkela and Bhubaneswar
By Rod Gilmour
Enjoying streetside local red tea in Rourkela
It started with a green pickle. Having landed in Jharsuguda, a two-hour drive from Rourkela in mid January, a small cohort of young and old hacks were left to ponder our next move in getting to the World Cup’s second city. There are many unexpected turns in Indian daily life, which is what makes this country such a vibrant place to tour. Thus we happened upon an unexpected media bus and we were gleefully on our way.
FIH President Award presented to Secretary (5T) to CM Mr V K Pandian
Bhubaneswar: In a ceremony held on the eve of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela final, FIH President Tayyab Ikram presented the FIH President's Award to Mr. V.K Pandian, Secretary (5T) to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, for his outstanding contribution to hockey.
Indian Women's Hockey Team lose 1-3 to the Netherlands in last friendly match
Vandana Katariya (35') was India's lone goal scorer
Cape Town, 28 January 2023: The Indian Women's Hockey Team lost to Netherlands 1-3 in their third and final friendly tie against the World No.1 side here in the beautiful Cape Town on Saturday. India's lone goal came from experienced striker Vandana Katariya in the third quarter.
Indian women’s hockey team whitewashed by Netherlands in three-match series
Vandana Katariya equalised for India in the second half but the Netherlands hit back with two quick goals to win the last match 3-1.
Vandana Katariya Picture by Getty images)
The Indian women's hockey team was handed a 3-1 loss by the world No. 1 Netherlands in the final match of the three-match Test series at the University of Cape Town on Saturday.
Shamala resigns from MHC, Selangor HA posts
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) deputy president Datuk S. Shamala. - NSTP file pic
BHUBANESWAR: Long-serving Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) deputy president Datuk S. Shamala sent shock waves among the hockey fraternity after news of her resignation broke today.
Classic day of Scottish indoor Gala Day action
Women’s Indoor Final – Watsonians 5-4 Clydesdale
Watsonians were crowned the 2023 women’s indoor champions after coming from behind twice to secure the title at the Bells Sport Centre in Perth, defeating Clydesdale 5-4.
FIH EB draws plans to empower National Associations
Bhubaneswar, India: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took the opportunity of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 to hold its first meeting of the year today in Bhubaneswar, India, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. A few National Associations Presidents present in Bhubaneswar were invited to attend the start of the meeting and exchange with the EB members.