News for 17 May 2023
All the news for Wednesday 17 May2023
SEA Games 2023 Field Hockey - Finals
Phnom Penh (CAM)
All times GMT +7
Men
16 May 2023 13:45 MAS v SGP (Final) 3 - 0
Pool standings
Women
16 May 2023 16:00 MAS v THA (Final) 4 - 1
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Malaysia hockey team win nation’s 31st gold
By K. M. BOOPATHY
Photo: Bernama
PHNOM PENH: Malaysia maintained their dominance in the SEA Games men's field hockey, beating Singapore 3-0 to win gold at the Morodok National Sports Complex on Tuesday (May 16).
Women’s hockey team seal final SEA Games gold
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Photo: Bernama
PHNOM PENH: Malaysia completed their mission to secure a double in hockey after the women’s team overcame Thailand 4-1 to clinch gold in the final at the Morodok Tech National Sports Complex here on Tuesday (May 16).
Captain thanks father for Malaysia's hockey gold
When he was 14, Faris Harizan asked his taxi driver father to buy him a hockey stick. -NSTP file pic
Even though it was expensive, his father, Harizan Ariffin, managed to save up more than a thousand ringgit after a year to buy him a hockey stick.
Skipper Faris hails cabbie dad in men’s hockey win
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Leading the cheers: Skipper Faris Harizan (centre) rejoicing with teammates after Malaysia’s 3-0 win over Singapore in the men’s hockey final. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
AS a child living in Bayan Lepas near the Penang International Airport, Faris Harizan had to borrow hockey sticks to play as his taxi driver father could not afford them.
Juliani says 'don't give up' after Malaysia's last Sea Games gold
-NSTP/FATHIL ASRI
PHNOM PENH: Skipper Juliani Mohd Din, whose women's hockey team delivered the Malaysian contingent's last gold medal at the Sea Games today, said: "Don't give up."
Six of the best for women captain Juliani
Mission accomplished: The women’s hockey team players celebrate after beating Thailand in the final.
JULIANI Mohd Din suffered an early scare before winning her sixth hockey gold medal by leading the women’s team to success at the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex.
SEA Games 2023: Statistical Review
By Tariq Ali
Malaysian men's and women's field hockey teams won gold medals in the 32nd South East Asian (SEA) Games played at Morodok Techno National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2023.
Men's Hockey
Match for the Gold Medal:
Malaysia 3 - 0 Singapore (Half Time 1-0)
Final Standing
1 Malaysia 2 Singapore 3 Indonesia and Thailand 5 Cambodia
Statistics
Teams. Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA
1 Malaysia. 5. 5. 0. 0. 22. 0
2 Singapore 5. 3. 1. 1. 15. 11
3 Indonesia 4. 2. 1. 1. 10. 7
4 Thailand. 4. 1. 3. 0 4. 14
5 Cambodia. 4. 0. 4. 0. 2. 16
Highest scores of the match
Malaysia 6 - 0 Cambodia (Half Time 3-0)
Singapore 6 - 1 Thailand (Half Time 4-0)
Malaysia 5 - 0 Thailand (Half Time 3-0)
Hat trick scorer
3 goals - Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi, Malaysia 5 - 0 Thailand
Most individual goals in an edition
6 goals - Azahar Amirul, Malaysia
5 goals - Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi, Malaysia
Women's Hockey
Match for the Gold Medal:
Malaysia 4 - 1 Thailand (Half Time 3-1)
Final Standing
1 Malaysia 2 Thailand 3 Singapore and Indonesia 5 Cambodia
Statistics
Teams Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA
1 Malaysia 5. 5. 0. 0. 25. 3
2 Thailand. 5. 2. 3. 0. 10. 10
3 Singapore. 4. 1. 1. 2. 6. 8
4 Indonesia. 4. 0. 2. 2. 3. 12
5 Cambodia. 4. 0. 2. 2. 4. 15
Highest scores of the match
Malaysia 8 - 1 Cambodia (Half Time 6-1)
Malaysia 6 - 0 Indonesia (Half Time 2-0)
Thailand 5 - 1 Cambodia (Half Time 3-1)
Hat trick scorer
Nil
Most individual goals in an edition
5 goals - Zulkifli Nuramirah, Malaysia
4 goals - Mohd Khairunnisa, Malaysia
4 goals - Rashid Nurani, Malaysia
2023 Test matches ESP v IRL (M)
Terrassa
16 May 2023 12:00 ESP v IRL 3 - 0
17 May 2023 12:00 ESP v IRL
FIH Match Centre
Fireworks expected as Hockeyroos reignite rivalry with India
The next chapter in one of world hockey’s growing rivalries will unfold over the coming days as the Hockeyroos and India lock horns in a 3-match series at MATE Stadium in Adelaide starting tomorrow night.
Preview: Indian Women's Hockey Team ready to test their skills against hosts Australia
Indian team will play Australia in three matches before playing two matches against the Australia ‘A’
New Delhi: The Indian Women's Hockey Team are all geared up to take on hosts Australia on Thursday in the first game of their trip Down Under, where they will play five matches from May 18-27 at MATE Stadium in Adelaide.
“Players riding high on confidence ahead of FIH Pro League matches in Europe,” says Indian Men's Hockey Team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton
The Indian Men’s team are currently on top of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 points table
New Delhi: Indian Men's Hockey Team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton is all geared up for his first assignment with the team as they will travel to Europe for the FIH Pro League 2022-2023 with the matches starting 26th May.
Indian men’s hockey coach Fulton: Asian Games first target, eye consistency away from home
“The priority is to qualify directly for Paris (Olympics) by winning the Asian Games and using the Pro League and the Asian Champions Trophy to try and set us up as strong as possible for that,” said Fulton.
Uthra Ganesan
FILE PHOTO: Indian men’s hockey team’s chief coach Craig Fulton | Photo Credit: The Hindu
Craig Fulton comes as the men’s chief coach at a critical time for Indian hockey and will have his first test during the upcoming European leg of the Pro League starting in 10 days. But the South African, in his first interaction with the media, appeared clear in his vision.
Fulton hopes to harness India's impressive Hockey DNA
s2h team
Craig Fulton addressed the media in an online conference from SAI, Bengaluru, on Tuesday, along with India captain Harmanpreet Singh, ahead of a demanding period that starts with FIH Pro League mini-tournaments in London and Eindhoven (The Netherlands) starting on May 26.
Vantage Black Sticks announce squads for Euro tour
The Vantage Black Sticks are pleased to announce their men’s and women’s squads for next month’s European tour, which will feature matches against Belgium and Argentina in Antwerp, and the Netherlands and Germany in Amsterdam.
Scotland women to play Ireland in Belfast this weekend
The Scotland women’s squad has been announced for a two-match series against Ireland, in Belfast, this weekend.
Berlin to stage 2024 Women’s Eurohockey Indoors
The competition will feature 10 nations PIC: EHF
The 2024 Women’s Eurohockey Indoor Championship will be held at Berlin’s Horst-Kober-Sportzentrum from Feb 8-11.
Men’s hockey semis lineup complete in National Games
They will be played on May 18
Men's hockey game in the 34th National Games — PHF
The men’s hockey teams of Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy and WAPDA qualified for the semi-finals in the ongoing 34th National Games that are being held in Quetta.
Army to lock horns with WAPDA in women's hockey final
In semi-finals, Army beat HEC whereas WAPDA defeated Punjab
WAPDA team poses after winning second semi-final - PHF
Pakistan Army beat Higher Education Commission (HEC) whereas Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) defeated Punjab to set a final clash against each other in the women's hockey event of the ongoing 34th National Games in Quetta.
20 talented hockey players to get monthly stipend
LAHORE - Taking a major step for the welfare of athletes, Adviser to CM Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz has announced monthly stipend to 20 hockey players, who demonstrated excellent performance in recently organised Ramazan Sports Series Hockey Championship.
Montrouge land EHL spot in France
CA Montrouge took the first French EHL Men’s spot as winners of their regular season as they topped the table with 43 points from their 18 fixtures.
Surbiton announce Beckett as new head coach
Surbiton HC have announced Dave Beckett will return to the club as Head Coach of their women’s first team.
Dave Beckett takes up Surbiton women’s role
Dave Beckett is a former Surbiton men's player
Dave Beckett admits it “won’t be an easy feat” following in the footsteps of Brett Garrard after the former England and GB Hockey international was unveiled as Surbiton women’s new coach.
England Hockey League 2023-24 Structure Announced
After a successful 2022-23 season, England Hockey welcomes 16 new teams into the Men’s and Vitality Women’s England Hockey League (EHL). The league allocations for the 2023-24 season are now confirmed.
Hockey Maker Opportunities for All At Summer Feast of Hockey
Hockey Wales are delighted to be hosting the 2023 EHF European Under 18s Championships in Swansea this July. As the event sees some of Europe’s’ top young talent go head to head, it also provides an opportunity for hockey fans to engage on different levels.