News for 21 March 2023
All the news for Tuesday 21 March 2023
Double delight for South Africa in Junior Africa Cup 2023
From 12-16 March 2023, the best young hockey teams, in both men’s and women’s category, from Africa competed in the Junior Africa Cup at Ismailia, Egypt for the title and two spots per gender, in the upcoming FIH Junior World Cups 2023. In the women’s competition, South Africa were crowned champions winning the finals against Zimbabwe, who also qualified for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup Chile 2023. It was double delight for South Africa as they were the winners in the men’s competition as well, defeating hosts Egypt, with both teams securing qualification for the FIH Junior Hockey Men’s World Cup Malaysia 2023. 
McLeish puts stick down after fourth Indoor World Cup
One of Australia’s longest serving indoor players has called time on her international career, with Emma McLeish announcing her retirement after competing at a remarkable four FIH Indoor Hockey World Cups.
International Field Hockey is Speeding Up, USWNT Athlete Brooke DeBerdine
By Jana Benscoter, Female Athlete News Founder
The U.S. Women's National Team returned to America earlier this month from the southern hemisphere with experience that could help them to land a berth in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to one of its athletes.
Den bosch win battle of brabant
Den Bosch won the battle of Brabant as they continued their unbeaten run in the women’s Hoofdklasse, beating Tilburg 2-0.
Ballenghien strikes late for gantoise
Gantoise left it right to the end but eventually grabbed a crucial 3-2 win over Victory to extend their lead at the top of the Belgian women’s Ion Hockey League.
Campoy on mark as Complu earn draw
Maria Pilar Campoy struck twice to earn Sanse Complutense a second successive 2-2 draw as they look to find form in the Spanish women’s Iberdrola league ahead of their EHL debut.
Day 2 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023
New Delhi: The 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 continued today in the North, South, East, and West Zones with Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Rajasthan registering big wins in their respective zones.
Day 2 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023
New Delhi: Day 2 of the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023 witnessed Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Haryana, and Hockey Punjab registering wins in the North Zone, while Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Telangana Hockey emerged victorious in the South Zone. Also, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Bihar, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Rajasthan won their respective matches in the East and West Zones respectively.
EHL Hockey League Week 18 2023 Matchday Review
The England Hockey League and Vitality Women's Hockey League both witnessed action-packed weekends, featuring high-scoring matches and intense battles across the pools. Old Georgians, Holcombe, Wimbledon, and Surbiton secured their places in the Men's League Finals Weekend, while Surbiton and East Grinstead emerged as the first two teams to qualify for the Women's League Finals Weekend. An 11-goal thriller unfolded between the University of Exeter and Brooklands Manchester University, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming finals.
Browne, Marcano help Southgate to hockey promotion
by NIgel Simon
T&T’s Teague Marcano, front-row left, and player/coach Kwandwane Browne, second-row, third from right celebrate with their Southgate Hockey Club after they battled back from 1-3 down to earn a 3-3 draw at lowly University of Bristol to win the English Hockey League Division One South Outdoor crown at the University of Bristol on Sunday, and with it promotion to the Premier League.
T&T’s Teague Marcano and player/coach Kwandwane Browne both played key roles in helping Southgate Hockey Club battle back from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw at the lowly University of Bristol to win the English Hockey League Division One South Outdoor crown at the University of Bristol on Sunday and with it promotion to the Premier League.
2023 Hockey Australia U21 Championships start tomorrow in Sydney
The next generation of aspiring Kookaburras and Hockeyroos will be out to display their talent when the 2023 Hockey Australia U21 Championships begin tomorrow (Wednesday 22 March) at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.
Hockey umpires receive apparel sponsorship
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederation chief executive officer Nishel Kumar (right, white shirt) and Let's Play Performance general manager Hairul Azmer Yusop (left) during the sponsorship presentation for MHC umpires recently.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) umpires received a big boost when local manufacturer Let's Play Performance came on board as their apparel sponsor recently.
Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal, first woman to get this honour
Rani shared photos on her social media handles, where she is seen interacting with the players and inaugurating the stadium alongside other staff members.
FILE PHOTO: India Women’s Hockey team captain Rani Rampal arrives at the Biju Patnaik International airport for the upcoming Olympic qualifying matches in Bhubaneswar on October 13, 2019. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout
Indian women’s hockey team star Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli.
So much fun: Walking Hockey paves way back to league matches for septuagenarian
Steph playing women's 7s and heading for goal PIC: Beford HC
If proof were needed how amazing the game of hockey is, look no further than the story of one of Bedford Hockey Club’s inspirational players, writes Jean Fitch.
Kisumu Day in Kenya, Maseno School ready to claim more glory
By Washington Onyango 
Dani Abud(center) of Kisumu Day jumps high in celebration after scoring against Ringa Boys in the Nyanza Region hockey finals.[Washington Onyango,Standard]
Defending Nyanza Region Secondary School hockey champions Kisumu Day High School will be seeking to retain their title for the sixth consecutive year when the Kisumu County Term One games begin on Thursday at Chemelil Academy.
Pakistan hockey player Shahida Raza laid to rest
She died in a migrant boat crash off Italy’s coast in February
In a bid to secure a better future for her disabled son, Shahida enlisted human smugglers to get her out of Pakistan — PHF
Pakistan hockey player Shahida Raza, who died in a migrant boat crash off Italy’s coast in February, was laid to rest in Quetta on Friday.