News for 25 April 2023
All the news for Tuesday 25 April 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 25 April
Christchurch, New Zealand
All times GMT +12
Men
22 Apr 2023 16:40 NZL v GBR (RR) 2 - 5
23 Apr 2023 14:10 AUS v GBR (RR) 1 - 2
25 Apr 2023 16:40 NZL v AUS (RR) 0 - 3
Pool standings
Women
22 Apr 2023 14:10 AUS v GBR (RR) 0 - 1
23 Apr 2023 16:40 NZL v GBR (RR) 0 - 2
25 Apr 2023 14:10 NZL v AUS (RR) 1 - 2
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Hockeyroos and Kookaburras do the double over Black Sticks 
FIH Hockey Pro League action continued in Christchurch, New Zealand with the hosts taking on Australia in both women’s and men’s competition. Australia won both the encounters with the Hockeyroos mounting a final quarter comeback to take a 2-1 win, while the Kookaburras scored thrice in the first half through Joel Rintala and comfortably held on to the lead to win 3-0. 
Black Sticks women's team suffer agonising loss as Australian teams dominate
Kesley Smith of the Black Sticks and Australia's Jane Claxton battle for the bacll at Nga Puna Wai, in Christchurch.
The Australian hockey teams made it a clean sweep over New Zealand at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub in Christchurch on Anzac Day in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Great Britain’s men and women off to a flying start in New Zealand
The Great Britain Men's and Women's Hockey Teams resumed their FIH Pro League 2022/23 campaign with back-to-back wins in their respective first set of matches at weekend 1 of the New Zealand mini-tournament at the Nga Puna Wai Hockey Stadium, Christchurch.
New Zealand interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
New Zealand celebrate 2018 Commonwealth gold PIC: www.photosport.nz
New Zealand has expressed an initial interest in bidding to host the 2034 Commonwealth Games.
"Good to see hockey going to various districts of Mizoram," says Indian Women's Team forward Lalremsiami
With over 100 International Caps, Mizoram's first Olympian hockey player says she is happy to see more youngsters from her state taking up the sport
Bengaluru: Hockey India's latest initiative to engage various districts across the country through their ‘Hockey India ka Abhiyan Har Ghar Ho Hockey Ki Pehchan’ program has seen several takers in Mizoram, where young players are swiftly coming up the ranks.
Odisha extends Indian Hockey team sponsorship till 2033
The decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Naveen Patnaik. 
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik interacts with the Indian hockey team. (Odisha Sports)
The Odisha government on Monday decided to further extend its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior and junior) for another ten years from 2023 to 2033. The decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
Garrard steps down after 14 years with Surbiton
Surbiton’s head coach Brett Garrard is stepping back from his role with the women’s team after leading the team to an unprecedented spell of success in English hockey.
Loreto and Banbridge win Ireland finals
Loreto women and Banbridge men took EYHL Champions Trophy Finals honours in Ireland at the weekend.
KHC Swans lay down marker with emphatic win over Weatherhead Gazelles
Kampala Hockey Club Swan’s 5-0 thrashing of Weatherhead Gazelles in the Ugabdab National Hockey League points to the fact that the side is getting closer to its mission of winning this season’s league title.
Charles Lwanga
Swans forwards celebrate after scoring a goal. Photos by Charles Lwanga
Kampala Hockey Club forward Lucky Akello believes her side was able to beat table leaders Gazelles due to the good form they currently enjoy.
Grove Menzieshill and Watsonians are Scottish U16 Champions
This season’s U16 National Club Cup Finals at Peffermill delivered a feast of thrilling youth hockey. The event on Sunday 23 April brought together the top four boys’ and girls’ teams in the country, who had qualified from matches throughout the season.
Maryland Field Hockey Announces Staff Updates
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland field hockey head coach Missy Meharg has announced staff updates entering the 2023 season. Scott Tupper will now serve as the associate head coach, Kasey Tapman Asper enters her 5th coaching season as recruiting coordinator and Natalie Hunter Cyrus returns to her alma mater as the goalkeeper specialist.
Drexel Field Hockey Announces Seven Additions to 2023 Roster
PHILADELPHIA – Drexel Field Hockey is ecstatic to welcome seven new athletes to its roster for the 2023 season including Delfi Cabral, Pien Elsen, Lily Haag, Val Van Hellemont, Grace O'Connor, Alana Poole, Pili Lemoine. The Class of 2027 brings to Drexel a variety of skill sets and a hunger to help this team achieve success on the field and in the classroom.