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FIH withdraw Pakistan's Olympic Qualifier hosting

The International Hockey Federation has withdrawn the hosting of the Olympic qualifier event from Pakistan.


FIH communicated this decision to the Pakistan Hockey Federation, citing non-cooperation and interference in the affairs of the Pakistan Hockey Federation as the primary reasons for the withdrawal. FIH has withdrawn hosting from Pakistan due to serious concerns.

International events necessitate government cooperation and support, provided by Pakistan's government, the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, and the Pakistan Sports Board. Organizing an event like the Olympic Qualifier without the Government of Pakistan's support is impossible. Hence, the hosting of the Olympic qualifier event in Pakistan is being withdrawn.

Pakistan Hockey Federation secured the hosting rights for the 2024 Olympic Qualifier event on a global scale, marking their return to such a prestigious event since the 1990 World Cup and the 1994 Champions Trophy. PHF had been diligently preparing for this opportunity.

However, it's worth noting that India had voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan's role as the host for the Olympic qualifier event. Former FIH President Narendra Batra openly criticized Pakistan's hosting decision and raised concerns regarding the state of hockey infrastructure place

PHF Media release

India to face Thailand in campaign opener at Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023

The prestigious tournament will see six teams battle it out for top honours and it will commence on 27th October



Ranchi: The Asian Hockey Federation and Hockey India on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming edition of the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023. The tournament will begin with Malaysia and Japan playing the first game, while hosts India will play the third game of the opening day (27th October) when they take on Thailand at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

India won most medals in men's hockey in Asian Games

By Tariq Ali

India won most 15 medals in the men's hockey event in Asian Games followed by Pakistan 14, Malaysia 8, South Korea 7, Japan 3 and China 1.


India in men's hockey event in Asian Games
Gold Medals (3)
Year.  Venue.   Pld--W--L--D-GF--GA
1966 Bangkok     5---5---0--0---13-----0
1998 Bangkok.    6---5---0--1---24-----4
2014 Incheon      6---4---1--1---20-----3
Silver Medals (9)
1958 Tokyo.        4---3---0--1---16-----1
1962 Jakarta.     5---4---1--0---19-----2
1970 Bangkok.   5---4---1--0---16-----1
1974 Tehran        6---4---1--1---25-----3
1978 Bangkok.   5---4---1--0---18-----5
1982 New Delhi  6---5---1--0---45---10
1990 Beijing.       6---5---1--0---22-----3
1994 Hiroshima 5---4---1--0---10-----4
2002 Busan        5---3---1--1---16-----9
Bronze Medals (3)
1986 Seoul         6---4---1--1---30-----6
2010 Gangzhou 6---5---1--0---26-----8
2018 Jakarta.     7---6---0--1---80-----6
Fifth Position (1)
2006 Doha.        6---4---1--1---34-----5
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TOTAL:             89-69-12--8-409---70
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Medal Summary in the men's hockey event in Asian Games
Medals Gold Silver Bronze Teams
15.           3.      9.         3.       India
14.           8.      3.         3.       Pakistan
  8.           0.      2.         6.       Malaysia
  7.           4.      1.         2.       South Korea
  3.           1.      0.         2.       Japan
  1.           0.      1.         0.       China

In the women's hockey event in Asian Games South Korea and China won most 8 medals followed by Japan 7 and India 6.

India in the women's hockey event in Asian Games
Gold Medal (1)
Year Venue.     Pld---W--L--D--GF--GA
1982 New Delhi   5----5---0---0----37-----1
Silver Medals (2)
1998 Bangkok     7----4---2---1----25---11
2018 Jakarta       6----5---1---0----40-----3
Bronze Medals (3)
1986 Seoul.         5----3---1---1----17-----5
2006 Doha.          7----4---3---0----22---10
2014 Incheon.     5----3---2---0----13-----7
Fourth Position (4)
1990 Beijing.       5----2---3---0------8---10
1994 Hiroshima  5----1---2---2------9-----6
2002 Busan.        4----0---4---0------4---13
2010 Gangzhou  7----3---4---0----24-----7
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TOTAL:              56---30--22--4--199---73
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Medal Summary in the women's hockey event in Asian Games
Medals Gold Silver Bronze Teams
   8.          5.       3.         0.      South Korea
   8.          3.       2.         3.      China
   7.          1.       3.         3.       Japan
   6.          1.       2.         3.       India

Following is the list of teams won 15 or medals in the major men's hockey events
Medals Gold Silver Bronze Teams.        Event
   30.       15.    10.       5.      Australia.     Champions Trophy
   24.        10.     7.        7.     Germany      Champions Trophy
   23.          8.     6.        9.     Netherlands Champions Trophy
   18.         7.      7.        4.     Netherland.  EuroHockey Championship
   17.         3.      7.        7.     Pakistan.      Champions Trophy
   17.       10.     4.        3.      Australia.      Azlan Shah Cup
   15.         8.      4.       3.      Germany.      EuroHockey Championship
   15.         3.      9.       3.      India.             Asian Games
   15.         5.      3.       7.      India.             Azlan Shah Cup

Following is the list of teams won 15 or medals in the major women's hockey events
Medals Gold Silver Bronze Teams.             Event
   21.        7.       5.       9.       Netherlands  Champions Trophy
   15       12.        2.       1       Netherlands  EuroHockey Championship
   15.        7.        3.       5.      Argentina.      Champions Trophy

Malaysian team to play in front of Giza Pyramids

By Jugjet Singh


In this picture, a camel guide rides near the Pyramid of Menkaure (Menkheres) at the Giza Pyramids necropolis on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital. -AFP/Amir MAKAR

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's Hockey 5s team will play in Egypt on Oct 20-21 at a venue right in front of the Giza Pyramids.

NCAA Division 1 results - 12 September

Fuchs cracks 200 wins, while the defense is destructive

The ‘Cats’ weekend trip to Maine was about as good as they could hope for.

By Brendan Preisman


 
Ever since the season opener against Louisville, Northwestern field hockey has taken its show on the road. After a stop in College Park, Md. for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, the Wildcats headed to Vermont a few days later. Then this weekend, they traveled all the way up to Maine for a two-step against Maine and UMass.

No. 6 field hockey continues hot streak with two wins over the weekend

The Cavaliers defeated both William & Mary and No. 14 Harvard to improve their record to 5-1.

By Alexa Mosley


The Cavaliers (5-1, 0-0 ACC) shut out the Crimson (2-2, 0-0 Ivy) Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to four games.

Coming off their Philadelphia road trip sweep, No. 6 Virginia field hockey concluded their string of road games with a dominant 6-1 win at William & Mary, then returned home for a highly contested top-15 matchup against No. 14 Harvard. The Cavaliers (5-1, 0-0 ACC) shut out the Crimson (2-2, 0-0 Ivy) Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to four games.

Field Hockey Splits Weekend Against Connecticut and Albany

By Ruth Abraham


Senior midfielder/defender Caroline Ramsey (right) scored both goals in field hockey's 2-1 win over UConn. Jason Wu/Sun Senior Editor

After losing its season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 6, against No. 7 Syracuse (4-0, 0-0 ACC), field hockey (1-2, 0-0 Ivy) looked to bounce back when it returned to Ithaca for the home opener against the University of Connecticut (1-4, 0-0 Big East) this past Friday, Sept. 8.

Spartans Look to Bounce Back Against Stanford


 
East Lansing—Michigan State field hockey looks to get back in the win column as they host Stanford University Tuesday, September 12 at 1 p.m.

FIH “Give Back to Forest” campaign continues in Oman



Over the first week of September, as the Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023 came to an end, the captains of all participating teams  enthusiastically united with FIH President Tayyab Ikram to carry forward FIH’s "Give Back to Forest'' global campaign in Salalah, Oman.

Hockey Wales Announces the Passing of John Turton

It is with much sadness that Hockey Wales advise of the passing of John Turton after a short illness