News for 24 August 2023
All the news for Thursday 24 August 2023
EuroHockey Championship 2023 - 24 August
Mönchengladbach, Germany
All times GMT +2
23 Aug 2023 10:00 BEL v AUT (Pool A) 3 - 1
23 Aug 2023 12:15 ESP v ENG (Pool A) 3 - 4
23 Aug 2023 17:15 NED v WAL (Pool B) 8 - 1
23 Aug 2023 19:30 FRA v GER (Pool B) 1 - 4
24 Aug 2023 is a rest day
25 Aug 2023 09:15 AUT v WAL (Pool C)
25 Aug 2023 11:30 ESP v FRA (Pool C)
25 Aug 2023 18:30 BEL v NED (SF1)
25 Aug 2023 21:00 GER v ENG (SF2)
Pool standings
Women
23 Aug 2023 was a rest day
24 Aug 2023 12:30 ITA v SCO (Pool C)
24 Aug 2023 14:45 ESP v IRL (Pool C)
24 Aug 2023 17:00 NED v ENG (SF1)
24 Aug 2023 20:00 GER v BEL (SF2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
England Men's Team Beat Spain 4-3 in Blockbuster Encounter and Advance to Semi-Finals
England Men's Team celebrate goal
England Men's Hockey Team put in a solid show to advance to the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships 2023 with a tense 4-3 win in their last pool stage match against Spain on Wednesday. 
England men to face hosts Germany in semi-finals after beating Spain 4-3
A hard-fought contest saw three goals scored in the 40th minute alone in Monchengladbach
Spain's Xavier Gispert challenges England's David Ames at the 2023 EuroHockey Championships
England's men will face hosts Germany in the EuroHockey semi-finals after twice coming back from a goal behind to win 4-3 against Spain.
Wales Battles Against the Netherlands
Ben Francis receiving his 100th Cap from Head Coach Danny Newcombe Photo Credit: World Sport Pics
In a spirited display of determination, the Welsh men’s team faced off against the world's number one team, the Netherlands, in a highly anticipated match. Despite the challenging opposition, Wales showcased their resilience and competitive spirit throughout the game. The final scoreline of 8-1 in favour of the Netherlands may not fully reflect the tenacity and effort that Wales put forth on the field. The lone goal for Wales came during the second quarter, courtesy of Stephen Kelly's skilled execution.
Netherlands men rout Wales to secure EuroHockey semi-final berth
The Dutch cruised past Wales PIC: Worldsportpics
Mönchengladbach — A Welsh supporter was asked to show why the nation has such a strong voice and he duly obliged during half-time here. But it was the Netherlands calling the tune on the pitch as they thumped Wales 8-1 to secure passage into the men’s EuroHockey semi-finals.
Even after an 8 - 1 victory, Brinkman still thinks about the German loss
Photo: William Vernes
Plan executed, job well done. Orange captain Thierry Brinkman was of course pleased with the victory in the last group match and reaching the semi-finals of the European Championship in Mönchengladbach on Wednesday evening after the 8-1 away against Wales . But the defeat against Germany two days earlier still reverberated in the back of his mind.
Hollie Pearne-Webb completed 250 caps
By Tariq Ali
Hollie Pearne-Webb, a great women's hockey defender who played for England and Great Britain completed her 250 international hockey matches during the course of the match played between England and Scotland in the Women's EuroHockey Championship 2023 at Hockey Park Monchengladbach, Germany.
Hollie Pearne-Webb, is one of the best defence in the world hockey, born on 19 September, 1990, Aged 32, made her debut in international hockey in 2013.
Hollie Pearne-Webb has been participated in the following senior international hockey events:
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro
2020 Tokyo
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup
2014 The Hague
2018 London
2022 Amstelveen and Terrassa
FIH Women's Hockey Champions Trophy
2014 Mendoza
2016 London
2018 Changzhou
FIH Women's Hockey World League
2013 Semi Finals, London
2013 Finals, San Miguel de Tucuman
2014 Semi Finals, Valencia
2014 Finals, Rosario
2016 Semi Finals, Johannesburg
2017 Finals, Auckland
FIH Women's EuroHockey Women's Hockey Pro League
2019, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons
Commonwealth Games
2014 Glasgow
2018 Gold Coast
2022 Birmingham
Women's EuroHockey Championship
2013 Boom
2015 London
2017 Amsterdam
2019 Antwerp
2021 Amsterdam
2023 Monchengladbach
Career records of Hollie Pearne-Webb
Teams Career Span Caps Goals
ENG. 2013-2023*. 138. 13
GBR. 2014-2023*. 112. 7
Following are the records of the players who appeared in 225 and more senior international hockey matches (caps) for England and the Great Britain
Caps ENG GBR Players
375. 226. 149. Kate Richardson -Walsh
355. 179. 176. Karen Brown
333. 192. 141. Crista Cullen
333. 183. 150. Laura Roper (Unsworth)
323. 165. 164. Jane Sixsmith
306. 203. 103. Alex Danson
291. 164. 127. Helen Richardson-Walsh
266. 119. 147. Hannah MacLeod
250. 138. 112. Hollie Pearne-Webb
249. 108. 141. Georgie Twigg
244. 115. 139. Ashleigh Ball
Danas in the semifinals
DANAS in the semifinals! Without conceding a goal to win the group
The German hockey ladies are the first in group B and have not conceded a goal in the semi-finals of the European Championship at home. National coach Valentin Altenburg’s team clearly won the third group game against Ireland 5-0. The goals were scored by Sonja Zimmermann, Pauline Heinz, Jette Fleschütz and twice by Nike Lorenz. In the semifinals on Thursday at 8 p.m. (24 August), the DHB selection will meet Belgium.
Van Geffen - "I was known to party every now and then"
Margot van Geffen sprints for the ball in the match against Italy. Photo: William Vernes
Twelve years ago, Margot van Geffen played her first European Championship for the Dutch national team as a 21-year-old talent. Just like now, that was held in the SparkassenPark in Mönchengladbach. ‘It’s special to be back here.’
Women's Asian Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier Salalah 2023
Salalah (OMA)
All times GMT +4
25 Aug 2023 11:00 INA v BAN (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 12:00 TPE v IRI (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 13:00 HKG v OMA (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 14:00 IND v MAS (Elite)
25 Aug 2023 17:00 HKG v IRI (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 18:00 TPE v BAN (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 19:00 OMA v INA (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 20:00 JPN v THA (Elite)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India to open campaign against Malaysia in Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
India has been placed in the Elite Pool along with Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. While the second, Challengers Pool, consists of Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, and Oman.
FILE PHOTO: India will be led by Navjot Kaur, while Jyoti will be her deputy. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES
India will begin its campaign at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier against Malaysia in Salalah, Oman on Friday.
Draw for inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup scheduled on 3 September
The draw determining the Pools of the very first FIH Hockey5s World Cup that will be played in Oman (24-31 January 2024) will take place in Salalah, Oman, on 3 September at 7pm, one day after the conclusion of the last qualifiers for this World Cup that will be staged in the same venue. FIH President Tayyab Ikram will attend the draw ceremony.
2023 4 Nations Junior Invitational Tournament (Düsseldorf) - Final results
Düsseldorf
All times GMT +2
Men
22 Aug 2023 11:00 ESP v ENG (3rd/4th) 3 - 0
22 Aug 2023 13:15 IND v GER (1st/2nd) 1 - 6
Pool standings
Women
23 Aug 2023 11:00 IND v ENG (3rd/4th) 6 - 2
23 Aug 2023 13:15 GER v ESP (1st/2nd) 1 - 1 (SO 3 - 2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team finishes the tournament on a high; beating England 6-2
Annu, Neelam, Hina Bano, Mumtaz Khan and Neelam on target for the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team
Düsseldorf: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team on Wednesday recorded a 6-2 win against England to finish third at the 4 Nations Tournament - Dusseldorf 2023. For India, Neelam (25’), Annu (26, 43’), Sunelita Toppo (35’), Hina Bano (38’) and Mumtaz Khan (40’) were on target. England’s goals came from Claudia Swain (16’) and Charlotte Bingham (54’).
SA Hockey IPT 2023 | Men’s Quarter Final picture is complete as the group stages come to a conclusion
The final day of the group stage action saw the teams fighting it out for favourable positions ahead of the cross pool knock outs that start on Thursday in Durban!
SA Hockey IPT 2023 | Women’s Quarter Final line up decided on Day 3
After three days of group action the line-up is now decided for the business end of the competition as Quarter Finals arrive on Thursday.
Shahnaz eyes improved show at Asian Games
He is head coach of Pakistan hockey team
By Syed Intikhab Ali
Pakistan players celebrate after scoring a goal - AHF
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey team head coach Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh has said that weaknesses of senior hockey team players identified during the Asian Champions Trophy in India are being addressed in the training camp in Islamabad.
‘Competing in front of our home crowd during the Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 will undoubtedly be a momentous experience,’ says Savita
The elite tournament will take place in India for the first time 
New Delhi: The excitement in the world of women's hockey is palpable as the upcoming Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 gears up to unfold from 27th October to 5th November 2023. The Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita shared her excitement about the tournament and the honour of hosting such a prestigious event on Indian soil.
Controversial Hanis is back for Asian Games
By Aftar Singh
Striker Hanis Nadiah Onn, who was suspended for making insensitive comments during an AR Rahman concert in February, is back in the national women's team for the Asian Games in Hangzhou from Sept 23-Oct 8. - NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Striker Hanis Nadiah Onn, who was suspended for making insensitive comments during an AR Rahman concert in February, is back in the national women's team for the Asian Games in Hangzhou from Sept 23-Oct 8.
2022 Champions NSW Pride announce Women and Men’s 22 players squads for the upcoming Hockey One League season
NSW Pride are excited to announce our Women and Men’s squads for the 2023 Hockey One season!
HC Melbourne’s 22 ready for Season 3 of Hockey One
Hockey Club Melbourne’s final 22 players are set to take on Season 3 of Hockey One which starts this October. With a host of new players and the depth of experience the new look squads are set to take a fresh approach into Round 1 against Tassie Tigers on Friday 6 October.
Bears Host 3 To Begin 2023
Cal Opens Season Hosting Miami (Ohio), Maryland, Rutgers
BERKELEY – The California field hockey team opens the 2023 campaign on Friday when Miami Ohio comes to Underhill Field. The Golden Bears will play three games in four days, taking on Maryland on Sunday and Rutgers on Monday. All three games will feature live stats. The game against Rutgers will be televised on the Pac-12 Network.
'Field hockey mind': UNC's new assistant coach challenges team to excel
By Jarrett Kidd
UNC assistant coach Tim Broenink joins stands out in a team huddle during the exhibition field hockey match against Duke at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. UNC won 5-3. Photo by Derek Peng / The Daily Tar Heel
UNC's new assistant field hockey coach Tim Broenink is nothing short of committed.
Vale Laurie Bedford
Hockey Australia is saddened to learn former Kookaburra Laurie Bedford has passed away at the age of 81.