News for 01 May 2023
All the news for Monday 1 May 2023
Kookaburras end Christchurch FIH Pro League leg on a high
Two goals in each half have seen the Kookaburras withstand a strong challenge from New Zealand to finish their FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ with a 4-2 victory in Christchurch.
Schonell shines as Hockeyroos defeat Black Sticks
Courtney Schonell was the star, scoring her first two international goals to secure the Hockeyroos a come from behind 2-1 win over New Zealand in their final match of the FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ in Christchurch.
Hat-Trick Hero: Joel Rintala
Hat-Trick Heroes is a video series that takes a look back at some of the finest scoring performances from the FIH Hockey Pro League over the seasons.
2023 Test matches CHI v RSA (W) - 1 May
Santiago
All times GMT - 3
30 Apr 2023 12:00 CHI v RSA 1 - 2
4 May 2023 09:30 RSA v CHI
5 May 2023 19:00 RSA v CHI
FIH Match Centre
"Learning how to handle pressure from legend PR Sreejesh," says goalkeeper Pawan Malik
The 21-year-old impressed with his skills during India's recent unbeaten outing in FIH Hockey Pro League games in Rourkela 
Bengaluru: From an agricultural background in Hisar, Haryana, Pawan Malik has made rapid strides in hockey with impressive performances right from his Junior India days. With Krishan Pathak on personal leave for his wedding earlier this year, Pawan stepped into a larger role for the Senior side during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League matches in March against the World Champions Germany and the mighty Australians. The Australian side was ranked No. 3 in the FIH rankings at that time.
Australian Hockey5s teams named for World Cup Qualifiers
The men’s and women’s players who will attempt to qualify Australia for the 2024 Hockey5s World Cup have been selected following the national camp in Warrnambool.
European and Premiership spots confirmed at Scottish Grand Finals
Western Wildcats won the men’s Grand Final with a 2-0 win over Grange at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.
Lakers school Kenyatta University how to play hockey
By Washington Onyango
Lakers Alice Owiti (left) and Ashley Akinyi celebrate after a past win.[Jonah Onyango,Standard]
Lakers Hockey Club moved second in the 2023 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women’s Premier League after picking four points in their first two matches of the season played at City Park away in Nairobi over the weekend.
Lakers hit KU Titans for six at City Park
By Agnes Makhandia
After collecting four points in their opening two matches of the ongoing Kenya Hockey Union women's Premier League, Lakers coach Austin Tutu believes they are genuine title contenders.
St Rose welcomes return to Outdoor hockey season
by Nigel Simon
T&T’s Roger St Rose, president of the T&T Hockey Board. Photo: Yan Huckendubler
Roger St Rose, president of the T&T Hockey Board (TTHB) has welcomed the return of the sport via its Outdoor season after a three-year hiatus.
UK sports facilities bounce back from pandemic – participation and energy costs still a risk
Research has shown that both the UK sports facilities and club sector have bounced back from the impact of the pandemic that saw a 35% and 24% respective annual decline in market size.