News for 14 June 2023
All the news for Wednesday 14 June 2023
Ireland Women’s Hockey team tie with the USA over two-game home series ahead of European Championship.
On the final day of the Ireland- USA series, USA began quickly and forced the pace early on, but Ireland took the lead soon after that through Katie Mullan. Ireland had a penalty corner that didn’t produce a goal but the rest of the first quarter was fairly even with Ireland leading 1-0 at the break.
A mixed bag: Here is how Craig Fulton's era started for Indian hockey
Indian men's team coach Craig Fulton started his tenure with a mixed bag of four wins and four losses in the FIH Pro League.
By Pritish Raj
Indian men's hockey team remains at the top of the FIH Pro League points table. (source: Hockey India)
Indian men's hockey team remained on the top of the points table of the FIH Pro League after finishing the Europe leg of the tournament with a win 2-1 win against Argentina.
FIH Hockey Pro League latest Statistics
By Tariq Ali
Following is the latest Statistics of the FIH Men's Hockey Pro League 2022-23
Teams Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA Pts.
IND. 16. 8. 5. (3+0). 51. 42. 30
GBR. 12. 6. 1. (3+2). 36. 21. 26
AUS. 14. 5. 6. (1+2). 36. 32. 19
ESP. 8. 5. 1. (0+2). 20. 14. 17
NED. 8. 4. 2. (0+2). 21. 20. 14
ARG. 14 2. 7. (2+3). 20. 33. 13
BEL. 8. 4. 4. (0+0). 15. 18. 12
GER 8. 3. 4. (1+0). 15. 16. 11
NZL. 8. 0. 7. (1+0). 15. 33. 2
Points: For the won matches 3 points are awarded.
Drawn matches are decided in the shootout (won 2 points +lost 1 point).
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Following is the latest Statistics of the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2022-23
Teams Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA Pts.
ARG. 14. 9. 3. (0+2). 25. 15. 29
AUS. 14. 6. 3. (3+2). 25. 22. 26
NED. 8. 7. 0. (0+1). 31. 9. 22
BEL. 8. 4. 1. (2+1) 19. 12. 17
GBR. 12. 5. 7. (0+0) 18. 25. 15
GER. 8. 2. 2. (3+1) 17. 18. 13
CHN. 16. 2. 11. (1+3). 23. 37. 10
USA. 8. 1. 5. (2+0). 6. 17. 7
NZL. 8. 1. 5. (0+2). 11. 20. 5
"I never want to settle. This is just the start; I want to achieve much more,” says Uttam Singh
Junior Men’s Hockey Team Captain has his eye set on the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Trophy after Junior Men’s Asia Cup triumph
Bengaluru: Charismatic leader and Jugraj Singh Upcoming Player of the Year Awardee Uttam Singh spoke about his journey from picking up a hockey stick to lifting the Junior Men’s Asia Cup Trophy when he appeared on Hockey te Charcha – a podcast series initiated by Hockey India.
Junior girls impressive but senior group competitive at the moment: Hockey coach Janneke
With the Asian Games just over three months away, coach Janneke Schopman is clear that there won’t be many changes in the senior core group.
Uthra Ganesan
The Indian junior women’s hockey team poses after winning the Asia Cup. | Photo Credit: HOCKEY INDIA
The Indian junior women’s hockey team’s maiden Asia Cup triumph has given hopes of an improved performance at the Junior World Cup later this year but the girls might have to wait a while before making the transition to the senior side.
Rani Rampal's inspiring words behind Neelam's success in Junior Asia Cup
Neelam Panghal has credited inspiring words from veteran Rani Rampal has her guide to success in the Women's Junior Asia Cup.
Neelam Panghal with Junior Asia Cup medal.
'Believe in yourself' -- these words from former India captain Rani Rampal seem to have had a transformational effect on young drag-flicker Neelam Panghal, who emerged the star of the side, scoring the winning goal for India in the Junior Asia Cup final against Korea in Japan on Sunday.
Day 2 Results: 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023
Rourkela, Odisha: Day 2 of the 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 Rourkela, Odisha saw thrilling hockey action as Hockey Punjab and Delhi Hockey won their respective games on Tuesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
Siegfried Aikman joins Oman team after leaving Pakistan hockey
Aikman resigned from PHF due to non-payment
Siegfried Aikman as the coach of Japan team - Twitter/Siegfried Aikman
Dutch coach Siegfried Aikman has been appointed as the head coach of Oman men's hockey team after he resigned from Pakistan team last month.
PHF receives special fund from PSB
The PHF secretary thanked PSB and IPC minister Ehsan Mazari for their financial support
By Atique ur Rehman
PHF's general secretary Haider Hussain (C) received cheque of Rs25 million - Author
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Tuesday received a special fund for the preparations of the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in India.
Hockey Australia releases 2023-24 Strategic Plan
Hockey Australia (HA) has today launched its Strategic Plan for 2023-24 following the release of the whole of sport Australian Hockey Strategy in February this year.
Popular England hockey junior named as one of Nottingham victims
Grace O'Malley-Kumar, pictured in 2019, was a talent across sports PIC: Facebook/Bancroft's School
England Hockey have confirmed the tragic death of Grace O’Malley-Kumar following the fatal stabbings in Nottingham on Tuesday.
Family of teen victim of attacks tell of 'devastation' at 'senseless murder'
Barnaby Webber, 19, was a "beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to", his family said.
Image: Grace Kumar and Barnaby Webber were stabbed to death
The family of a university student killed in the Nottingham attacks, have described their "complete devastation" at the "senseless murder of our son"