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All the news  for Tuesday 29 August 2023

Hockey5s Asia Cup Salalah 2023 - 29 August
Salalah (OMA)

All times GMT +4

Women

28 Aug 2023 11:00     IRI v OMA (9/10th Place)     6 - 1 (1 - 0)
28 Aug 2023 12:00     IND v MAS (Semifinal 1)     9 - 5 (5 - 3)
28 Aug 2023 13:00     THA v INA (Semifinal 2)     5 - 2 (3 - 1)
28 Aug 2023 14:00     BAN v TPE (7/8th Place)     5 - 8 (4 - 4)
28 Aug 2023 16:00     JPN v HKG (5/6th Place)     5 - 3 (3 - 1)
28 Aug 2023 17:00     MAS v INA (3/4th Place)     4 - 4 (1 - 4) (2 - 1 SO)
28 Aug 2023 18:00     IND v THA (Final)     7 - 2 (4 - 2)

Final Pool standings

Men

29 Aug 2023 16:00     HKG v IRI (Challenger)     
29 Aug 2023 17:00     INA v KAZ (Challenger)     
9 Aug 2023 18:00     IND v BAN (Elite)     
29 Aug 2023 19:00     PAK v JPN (Elite)     
29 Aug 2023 20:00     MAS v OMA (Elite)     

30 Aug 2023 10:00     INA v IRI (Challenger)     
30 Aug 2023 11:00     AFG v KAZ (Challenger)     
30 Aug 2023 12:00     BAN v PAK (Elite)     
30 Aug 2023 13:00     MAS v JPN (Elite)     
30 Aug 2023 14:00     IND v OMA (Elite)     
30 Aug 2023 16:00     KAZ v IRI (Challenger)     
30 Aug 2023 17:00     AFG v HKG (Challenger)     
30 Aug 2023 18:00     BAN v MAS (Elite)     
30 Aug 2023 19:00     PAK v IND (Elite)     
30 Aug 2023 20:00     JPN v OMA (Elite)

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Indian Women’s Hockey Team defeats Malaysia 9-5 in Semi-Final; qualifies for FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024

Navjot Kaur, Monika Dipi Toppo, Mahima Choudhary, Mariana Kujur and Jyoti were on target for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team



Oman: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team entered the Final of the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier after defeating Malaysia 9-5 in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. For India, Navjot Kaur (7’, 10, 17’), Monika Dipi Toppo (22’), Mahima Choudhary (14’), Mariana Kujur (9’, 12’) and Jyoti (21’, 26’) were on target. For Malaysia, Zati Muhamad (4’, 5’), Dian Nazeri (10’, 20’) and Aziz Zafirah (16’) were on target.   

Indian Women’s Hockey Team wins inaugural Women’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup; defeats Thailand 7-2 in Final

Hockey India announced Rs 2 lakhs for each player and Rs 1 lakhs for each support staff for their victory and excellent performance



Oman: The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the inaugural Women's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the Women's Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group. For India, Mariana Kujur (2’, 8’), Monika Dipi Toppo (7’), Jyoti (10’, 27’), Navjot Kaur (23’), and Mahima Choudhary (29’) were on target. For Thailand, Kunjira Inpa (5’) and Sanpoung Kornkanok (5’) were on target.   

Malaysian women qualify for Hockey 5s World Cup

By Jugjet Singh


The Malaysian women’s team have qualified for the World Cup 5s.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian women's team beat the odds to qualify for the inaugural Hockey 5s World Cup next year after a hard-fought comeback win against Indonesia in Salalah, Oman, yesterday.

India starts Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier campaign against Bangladesh

After its opening contest against Bangladesh, India will compete against Oman and Pakistan on August 30 and then square off against Malaysia and Japan on August 31.


FILE PHOTO: India captain Mandeep Mor has stressed on the importance of the competition. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU

The Indian men’s team will begin its campaign at the Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh in Salalah, Oman on Tuesday.

Reconstruction of the bizarre incident with the VAR


The players of the Netherlands and England wait for minutes for the verdict of the Irish video referee Alison Keogh. Photo: William Vernes

The final minutes of the European Championship final between the Netherlands and England (2-1) had a number of bizarre VAR minutes with German referee Ben Goengten and Irish video referee Alison Keogh. What exactly happened there? A reconstruction.

Asian Games exclusive! Tokyo memories will drive us to seek early Paris 2024 spot: Manpreet Singh

The former Indian men’s hockey team captain led India to a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. The champions at Hangzhou Games will grab a direct Paris Olympics ticket.

By Ronald Chettiar


Indian men's hockey team player Manpreet Singh  (Getty Images)

Manpreet Singh, during his tenure as captain, guided the Indian men's hockey team to some major achievements.

History of the Pan American Games

University of North Texas Libraries / Star of the Republic Museum



SANTIAGO, Chile – The idea of holding a Pan American Games (PAG) was first raised at the Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games, where Latin American representatives of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suggested that a competition among all countries in the Americas be created. The first effort at holding a PAG took place in Dallas, Texas in 1937 as part of a Greater Texas and Pan-American Exposition, but it attracted so little attention it never counted in the records of competition.

NCAA Division 1 results - 29 August

Maryland field hockey shuts out UC Davis in 6-0 victory

Holliday Woodard


Hope Rose competes for the ball during Maryland field hockey's 7-2 over Michigan State on Sept. 25, 2022. (Cam Andrews/The Diamondback)

Ashlyn Carr sprinted down the field and took a shot just more than a minute into the match, driving the ball at the goalie’s feet. Maci Bradford attacked and took advantage of the rebound, giving Maryland field hockey an early advantage it would never surrender.

No. 3 Maryland field hockey doesn’t look back in 6-0 drubbing of UC Davis

The Terps continued their hot start to the season with a convincing win.

By Ryan-Martin


Hope Rose (19) scored two goals Monday, bringing her season total to five. Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics.

No. 3 Maryland field hockey left nothing up to chance in a 6-0 win at UC Davis on Monday, the final match of its three-game West Coast trip.

Coach Erin Matson collects first win in ACC-Big Ten Challenge weekend matchups

By Caroline Wills


UNC head coach Erin Matson looks on at her team during the field hockey game against Iowa on Aug. 27, 2023, in Karen Shelton Stadium. UNC lost 3-2 in overtime. Photo by Samantha Lewis / The Daily Tar Heel

Under the glow of the Friday night lights, head coach Erin Matson and the North Carolina field hockey team walked out onto the field of Karen Shelton Stadium for the first game of the season.

Indian Captains Savita and Harmanpreet Singh have messages for youngsters this National Sports Day

Savita and Harmanpreet speak about the values sport teaches us on National Sports Day



Bengaluru: National Sports Day is observed on August 29th to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. On this prestigious day, the Captains of the Indian Women's and Men's Hockey Teams, Savita and Harmanpreet Singh, urged youngsters to follow in their footsteps and pursue a career in sports and spoke about the values that sports instills in us.

National Sports Day 2023: Celebrating Dhyan Chand on Hockey wizard’s birth anniversary

Sportstar pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on his 118th birth anniversary. It reflects on his timeless contributions to Indian sports and his role in shaping the nation’s identity in the realm of athletics.


Photo: The Hindu Photo Library

On the occasion of Major Dhyan Chand’s 118th birth anniversary, celebrated as National Sports Day every year on August 29, Sportstar delves into the legacy of the legendary hockey player.