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Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 - 4 August
Chennai (IND)

All times GMT +5:30

3 Aug 2023 16:00     KOR v JPN (One Pool)      2 - 1
3 Aug 2023 18:15     MAS v PAK (One Pool)      3 - 1
3 Aug 2023 20:30     IND v CHN (One Pool)      7 - 2

4 Aug 2023 16:00     KOR v PAK (One Pool)     
4 Aug 2023 18:15     CHN v MAS (One Pool)     
4 Aug 2023 20:30     IND v JPN (One Pool)     

5 Aug 2023 is a rest day

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Korea Starts Hero Asian Champions Trophy with a Thrilling Victory over Japan



Chennai, 03 August 2023: The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai came alive with excitement as the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 kicked off its first day with three thrilling matches. The opening match between Korea and Japan set the tone for the premier hockey tournament of Asia, with defending champions South Korea securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan.

Malaysia's Dominant Performance Propels Them to Victory Against Pakistan in Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023



Chennai, 03 August 2023: The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai witnessed another thrilling clash as the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 continued its first-day action with Malaysia squaring off against Pakistan. In an impressive display of skill and determination, Malaysia emerged victorious, defeating Pakistan 3-1 in a captivating encounter.

Unstoppable Indian Men's Hockey team beat China 7-2

Mandeep Singh (40') scored his 100th International goal; while Harmanpreet Singh (5', 8'), Varun Kumar (19', 30'), Sukhjeet Singh (15'), Akashdeep Singh (16') score in India's win



Chennai: The Indian Men's Hockey Team made a grand start to their campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 with an astounding 7-2 win against China here on Thursday. It was raining goals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, with Harmanpreet Singh (5', 8'), Varun Kumar (19', 30'), Sukhjeet Singh (15'), Akashdeep Singh (16') entering their name on the scoreboard while charismatic forward Mandeep Singh (40') achieved a personal milestone as he scored his 100th international goal.

Beating Pakistan, Malaysia count in the opening day

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Two blistering goals in as many as two minutes became unsurmountable challenge for the young Pakistan team which ultimately went down 1-3 in the opening day of the 7th Asian Champions Trophy here in Chennai. Firhan Ashari struck the brace before a solo run of Silverius Shello added the third goal. Pakistan mounted many attacks but the finish was lacking, even missing out a stroke.

Korea overturns deficit to beat Japan; Malaysia thrashes Pakistan

It was a similar story for the Japanese from the World Cup this year when it took an early lead before the Koreans overturned the deficit to win the game. Meanwhile, Malaysia outplayed an inexperienced Pakistan in the day’s second fixture.

Aashin Prasad


Jung Hoo Kim of Korea celebrating with teamates after scoring against Japan. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M/The Hindu

South Korea started its Asian Champions Trophy on a winning note with a 2-1 victory over Japan here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Thursday. It was a similar story for the Japanese from the World Cup this year when it took an early lead before the Koreans overturned the deficit to win the game.

Speedy Tigers beat Pakistan 3-1 in ACT opener

By Jugjet Singh


Firhan Ashaari celebrates scoring against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Thursday. - Pic courtesy of AHF

KUALA LUMPUR: Firhan Ashaari scored a brace as Malaysia defeated Pakistan 3-1 in their opening Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) match in Chennai on Thursday.

Malaysia notch easy win at Asian Champions Trophy

By K.M. BOOPATHY


Firhan Ashaari scored twice in Malaysia's 3-1 win over Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy. - FIH pic

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia enjoyed a rousing start in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey event when they secured a commanding 3-1 win over Pakistan in Chennai on Thursday (Aug 3).

Pakistan lose their first match to Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Faisal Saari and Farhan Sarri partnered twice to provide a 2-0 lead to Malaysia


Pakistan lose to Malaysia in the first match - Hockey India

Pakistan lost to Malaysia in their first match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Chennai on Thursday.

Ashari brace helps Malaysia beat Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy


SILVERIUS Shello of Malaysia (second L) in action during the Asian Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Thursday.—AFP

CHENNAI: Malaysia defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy on the opening day of the continental event here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Thursday.

Arul demands more from Speedy Tigers

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysian players celebrating after scoring a goal against Pakistan in their opening Asian Champions Trophy match in Chennai on Thursday. -PIC courtesy of AHF

KUALA LUMPUR: National hockey coach A. Arul Selvaraj is still not pleased with the overall performance of his team despite a winning start in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Chennai.

India romps to victory against China

India stamped its authority, dominating both possession and proceedings and barely allowing the Chinese space to reach the Indian third.

Uthra Ganesan


Harmanpreet celebrating with teamates after scoreing a goal against China. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M/The Hindu

The highest and lowest ranked sides in the competition clashed here on Thursday night and India expectedly walked away with the honours, thrashing China 7-2 to kickstart its Asian Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note.

India trounce China 7-2 to get off to winning start

Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar scored a brace each - all four goals coming from penalty corners - as India thumped China 7-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy.


Harmanpreet Singh scored India's first two goals against China in the Asian Champions Trophy match in Chennai. PTI

Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar scored two goals each as India thrashed China 7-2 to begin their Asian Champions Trophy hockey campaign on a winning note at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

India beat China to start campaign on a high

The Indian men’s team won its opening game vs China by a 7-2 scoreline. Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar scored a brace each. India play Japan next on Friday.

By Ronald Chettiar


India vs China hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 (Hockey India)

The Indian men’s hockey team beat the People’s Republic of China 7-2 in its opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

Hockey India congratulates Amit Rohidas on completing 150 International Caps


The defender from Odisha achieved the milestone during India's first match against China in Chennai

Chennai: The Indian Men's Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas on Thursday earned his 150th International Cap for India. The veteran defender, who hails from the Sundergarh district of Odisha, achieved the milestone during India's opening game of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against China at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.

Hockey India congratulates Sumit for completing 100 international Caps


The midfielder achieved the milestone during India's first match against China in Chennai

Chennai: The Indian Men's Hockey Team midfielder Sumit on Thursday earned his 100th International Cap for the national team, during India's opening game of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against China at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.

Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Milestones

Mandeep Singh completed a century of Goals

By Tariq Ali

India defeated China by 7 - 2 in the Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 at Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, during the course of the match Indian striker Mandeep Singh achieved a personal landmark, Mandeep Singh completed a century of goals in senior international hockey matches.

Mandeep Singh made his debut in senior international hockey in the FIH World League Round 2, New Delhi, 2012 since then he has played 229 matches and scored 100 goals.

Following is the list of Indian players who scored 100 and more goals in senior international hockey matches:

Goals -  Players - International Career
570 - Dhayan Chand - 1926-1949
246 - Balbir Singh Sr. - 1947-1958
170 - Dhanraj Pillai - 1989-2004
146 - Harmanpreet Singh - 2011-2023* (active)
138 - Sandeep Singh - 2004-2020
132 - V.R. Raghnath - 2005-2017
125 - Rupinderpal Singh - 2010-2019
108 - Gagan Ajit Singh - 1997-2007
100 - Mandeep Singh - 2012-2023*(active)

Manabu Yamashita achieved 200 caps

Manabu Yamashita of Japan completed 200 matches in the international hockey during the course of the match played between Japan and South Korea ended with the score 1 - 2  at Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai in the Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023.

Following is the list of Japanese players who appeared in 200 and more senior international hockey matches.

Caps - Players - International career
200 - Manabu Yamashita - 2011-2023* (active)
189 - Kei Kawakami - 2006-2015
176- Genki Mitani - 2014-2023* (active)

Penalty corner happens to be our strength: Hardik Singh after India’s dominance against China in ACT

India’s opening game on Thursday against China saw the host winning 7-2, with six of the goals resulting through the corner.


Harmanpreet Singh of India celebrating with teamates after scoring a goal against China during the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M / THE HINDU

India vice-captain Hardik Singh has asserted that penalty corners remain its strength and his team would look to execute it to the fullest during the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy 2023 here.

I love hockey, so I am surviving, says Shivendra Singh

Even though he has played in many parts of India and across the globe, Chennai has a special place in Shivendra’s heart. It was here that India won the Asia Cup in 2007 and he was one of the architects of the triumph.

K. Keerthivasan


India’s Shivendra Singh who is part of the coaching staff for team India in the Asian Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M

Shivendra Singh was a flamboyant striker and a natural crowd-puller in his heyday. With over 160 International caps and around 80 strikes to his credit, he was one of the finest goal-scorers for India.

Pakistan’s Indian physio Rajakamal adds Tamil flavour to team’s campaign

Chennai-based sports physiotherapist Rajakamal is helping the Pakistan men’s hockey team in its Asian Champions Trophy campaign.

Uthra Ganesan


The Pakistan hockey team has enlisted the services of Chennai-based sports physiotherapist Rajakamal for its Asian Champions Trophy campaign. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Pakistan team’s Chennai connect got a little stronger with city-based sports physiotherapist Rajakamal joining the team for the duration of the competition on Wednesday evening.

EuroHockey Championship II 2023 Women
Prague, Czech Republic

All times GMT +2

3 Aug 2023 was a rest day

4 Aug 2023 10:15     SVK v LTU (Pool C)
4 Aug 2023 12:30     POL v AUT (Pool C)     
4 Aug 2023 14:45     FRA v UKR (SF1)
4 Aug 2023 17:00     CZE v WAL (SF2)     

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England Hockey announce men’s and women’s squad for EuroHockey Championships



England Hockey has named 18 players in both the men’s and women’s squads that will represent the country at the EuroHockey Championships in Munchengladbach, Germany from 18 – 27 August.

Euro Hockey 2023: England men and women start bids for Olympic tickets


England captain David Ames aims for Euro glory PIC: Worldsportpics

David Ames and Hollie Pearne-Webb will continue to lead England men and women respectively, with Olympic berths on offer at this month’s EuroHockey Championships.

Hockey's proposed penalty corner rule: Beginning of the end of the diligent art of drag flick

According to the proposed rule, the attacking players will be at least five metres outside the 'D' box during penalty corners and the ball must travel beyond the D before it can be hit back into the box for a shot at goal.

By Sudipta Biswas


An action of penalty corner with drag flicker shooting the ball into the goalmouth in England. (Photo credit: LJ Mac)

In hockey, no aspect of the game is as exciting as the penalty corner, the most potent weapon for scoring goals. But the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) latest effort to cut down the danger of defenders getting hit from a mighty smash could mark the beginning of the end of the diligent art of taking penalty corner, which is drag-flicking - an action when an attacker stops the ball just outside the D box, then drags it inside the circle and flicks it towards the goal. The flick is taken from a distance of approximately 12 metres from the goal and can travel at a brisk speed, posing a danger to defenders.

2023 Country Hockey Championships ready to go in Shepparton



The stage is set at the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association as this year’s Hockey Australia Country Championships prepares to get underway in the Victorian city of Shepparton tomorrow.

Hockey One League Season 3 coaching appointments



The countdown to Season 3 of Hockey One League is well and truly on with the schedule locked in and franchise memberships on sale.

Defending champions BJSS held by Anderson in JHL opener

By Jugjet Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: Last season's Malaysian Junior Hockey League (JHL) double champions Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS)-Thunderbolts were held to a scoreless draw by Anderson Thunderbolts in the curtain raiser at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Thursday.

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