News for 25 July 2023
All the news for Tuesday 25 July 2023
EuroHockey Championship II 2023 Men - 25 July
Dublin, Ireland
All times GMT +1
24 Jul 2023 15:15 SUI v TUR (Pool B) 5 - 2
24 Jul 2023 17:30 ITA v SCO (Pool B) 3 - 2
25 Jul 2023 17:00 CZE v POR (Pool A)
25 Jul 2023 19:15 UKR v IRL (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Scotland men fall short against Italy in EuroHockey Championship II
Despite an excellent performance in Dublin, Scotland men fell short in a 3-2 defeat to Italy, in Men’s EuroHockey Championship II. The Scots face Turkey in their final pool match as they look to secure a semi-final spot.
EuroHockey Championship III 2023 Men - 25 July
Skierniewice, Poland
All times GMT +2
24 Jul 2023 09:00 CRO v LTU (Pool A) 3 - 1
24 Jul 2023 11:15 GIB v MLT (Pool A) 3 - 2
24 Jul 2023 13:30 POL v SRB (Pool A) 23 - 0
25 Jul 2023 15:30 GIB v LTU (Pool A)
25 Jul 2023 17:45 SRB v CRO (Pool A)
25 Jul 2023 20:00 POL v MLT (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
2023 4 Nations Men's Invitational Tournament (Barcelona) - 25 July
Terrassa, Barcelona
All times GMT +2
25 Jul 2023 13:00 NED v ENG (RR)
25 Jul 2023 20:00 ESP v IND (RR)
3 Nations Women's Invitational Tournament
25 Jul 2023 11:00 ESP v ENG (RR)
FIH Match Centre
Indian Men's and Women’s Hockey Teams aim to excel in the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament
The Indian Men's and Women’s Hockey Teams will begin their campaigns on July 25thand July 26th respectively
New Delhi: Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams are all geared up to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey to Spain for the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament, set to commence from 25th July in Terrassa.
Hockey India names 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023
Harmanpreet Singh will captain the team, with experienced midfielder Hardik Singh serving as Vice Captain
New Delhi: Hockey India announced on Monday the 18-member Indian Men's Hockey Team that will compete in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, which will be held at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai from 3rd August to 12th August. India will face Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China during the Pool stage of the tournament. The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 will also serve as a preparation event for the crucial Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.
England Age Group Squads Perform on European Stage
The England U18 Girls and Boys travelled to Krefeld, Germany to play in the EHF EuroHockey U18 Youth Championships from 8-16 July.
Hockeyroos and Kookaburras to benefit from new ASC grant program
Hockey Australia is thrilled to have been allocated additional high performance funding as part of the $20 million Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund announced by the Australian Sports Commission today.
Vantage Black Sticks partner with I Am Hope
The partnership, which has been driven by the players, highlights the commitment of the Vantage Black Sticks to this cause and will see the teams and the organisation work together to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
SA Men’s Under 21 Squad Named for IPT
South African Hockey has announced the South African Under 21 Men’s side that will take part in the 2023 SA Hockey IPT in KwaZulu Natal in August. The young South Africans performed admirably at the last tournament in securing a bronze medal, with ambitions on building towards the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in Malaysia in December the key focus.
SA Women’s Under 21 Squad Named for IPT
The South African Hockey IPT tournament takes place in August at Riverside Sports in KwaZulu Natal. The tournament offers a tantalizing battle into South African hockey supremacy it also marks a critical opportunity for development for the national under 21 side in their preparation for the FIH Junior World Cup in Chile in December.
Two men to the rescue of Paya Rumput
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Paya Rumput HC of Melaka will debut in Division Two of the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (JHL) this season, thanks to two dedicated officials.
Morrison Joins Syracuse Field Hockey for 2023
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – With training camp less than three weeks away, Syracuse University head field hockey coach Lynn Farquhar has announced Leah Morrison for the incoming season.
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge Grand Finals
Starting off the second round of the penalty shootout of the bronze medal game, The Wykeham Collegiate’s co-captain Zahra Mohaud proudly took her team up to 2-1, slotting her attempt through Kelly Willson’s legs at the Grand Finals of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge that took place this weekend at St Mary’s DSG in Kloof. After a nail biting shootout, Girls’ High held out with a 3-2 victory, earning themselves third place and Wykeham fourth. Pic by Rogan Ward
Defending their title in spectacular fashion, it was Durban Girls’ College’s time to shine at South Africa's Grand Finals of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge hosted by St Mary’s DSG in Kloof.
Taking on host school, St Mary’s in the gold silver medal game, the riveting action flowed from end to end, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats in the challenge’s grand conclusion. This is the fifth time since the tournament’s inception that College have lifted the trophy, equaling St Mary’s record.
In the first half, the visitors managed to pierce the solid Saints defense, netting two magnificent goals, while the local team responded with one. College’s first goal game from a penalty stroke awarded after a defender’s fumble in a short corner. Stepping up to the spot, College’s Ruby Kraus calmly slotted her flick high and left, flying past Josephine Wyly, St Mary’s fantastic keeper.
Hannah Hargroves from Durban Girls’ College pulled off the goal of the final and possibly the tournament, with a piece of magic. Lurking in the middle of the circle, her team rocketed the ball up from their half, with some simple, fast passes that quickly reached Hargroves. Standing with her back to the very on guard keeper, Wyly, the quick thinking forward, snuck the ball between her legs with a solid tap, foxing Wyly and taking her team to 2 nil.
Saints surged in response, with a skilled passage of attack, running up the middle, finding Elizabeth Anderson at the top of the D. She drifted left firing in a shot on her reverse side. Nandi Mnyandu stood strong in the College goals, keeping the ball out, but a determined Anderson sprung on the rebound and not batting an eyelid, smacked in the ball for her team’s first goal.
The second half, the home team dominated with a variety of attacks, but the backline for College didn’t waver, clearing the ball out of the danger zone, usually launching off skillful aerial long balls to give their team a breather. Right up until the final whistle, Saints determinedly persevered. In yet another Saints surge, youngster Olivia Verster from College found herself defending in the middle of the circle, intercepting a whizzer of a pass from a tremendous run down the left line by St Mary’s. With seconds remaining in the game, Verster, with all the time in the world, neatly stole the ball and nonchalantly sent it out of her circle and out of danger, securing her team’s victory.
In the bronze medal game, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School met The Wykeham Collegiate in a tightly fought Midland’s derby. After both teams attempted to find holes in their oppositions defense, the evenly matched game ended with the scoreline sitting on nil nil.
The bronze medal decider moved to the penalty spot where three players from each team had a run at their opposition’s keepers. The Wykeham Collegiate was first up with Emily Wilson opening up her teams account, netting their first goal. Girls’ High’s Nonky Thamahane leveled the score straight away. Starting off the second round, Wykeham’s co-captain Zahra Mohaud proudly took her team up to 2-1, then an unwavering Emily Dovey equalized.
In the third round, Amy Macaskill from The Wykeham Collegiate ran the ball up and was met by Kelly Willson who bravely advanced out of her goals, blocking Macaskill’s attempt. Macaskill pounced on the charged down ball and tried to round an agile Willson but was unable to find a gap or chance to slot her shot in. A focused Khanya Bekizulu didn’t let the pressure get to her, calmly knocking in Girl’s High School’s third goal and earning her team’s third bronze in Maritzburg Girls’ High’s seventh Grand Finals appearance. Returning for their second time, The Wykeham Collegiate can be commended for their tremendous fourth place, a carbon copy of their 2012 result.
Results
1 Durban Girls’ College 2 St Mary’s DSG, 3 Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School, 4 The Wykeham Collegiate, 5 Danville Park Girls’ High, 6 St Dominic’s Newcastle, 7 Grantleigh College, 8 Suid-Natal Hoërskool, 9 Kuswag Hoërskool, 10 Ladysmith High School
Overall results
Durban Girls’ College - Durban Central Regional Winner - Gold (2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023), Silver (2012, 2016, 2017), Bronze (2019), Fourth (2011, 2018)
Tenth Appearance
St Mary’s D.S.G. – Highway Regional Winner - Gold (2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), Silver (2022, 2023), Bronze (2011, 2013), Fourth (2015)
Seventh Appearance
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High – Pietermaritzburg Central Regional Winner - Silver (2011, 2013, 2015), Bronze (2012, 2014, 2023), Fourth (2016)
Fifth Appearance
Grantleigh College – North Coast Regional Winner – Seventh (2022, 2023)), Eighth (2011, 2016, 2017)
Third Appearance
Danville Park Girls’ High School – Durban North Regional Winner – Fifth (2023), Sixth (2012, 2014)
Kuswag Hoërskool – Durban South Regional Winner – Ninth (2011, 2023), Tenth (2022)
Second Appearance
The Wykeham Collegiate – Pietermaritzburg North Regional Winner - Fourth (2012, 2023)
Ladysmith High School - uMvoti and oThukela Regional – Seventh (2012), Tenth (2023)
First Appearance
Suid Natal Hoërskool - Sisonke and uGu Regional Winner – Eighth (2023)
St Dominics Newcastle – Northern KZN Regional Winner – Sixth (2023)
Media release by Publicity Matters for SPAR KZN Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge