News for 13 September 2023
All the news for Wednesday 13 October 2023
Officials announced for Olympic Games Paris 2024
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has today confirmed the names of the technical delegates, technical officials, umpire managers, umpires and medical officers who are appointed to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Australian hockey quintet appointed to officiate at Paris 2024
In addition to the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras competing on the pitch, Australia will also have significant representation among the hockey officialdom at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Hockey India congratulates Raghu Prasad RV on being appointed as umpire for 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The Bengaluru official becomes the first umpire in the country to officiate at three Olympic Games
New Delhi: Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated Raghu Prasad RV on being appointed as Umpire in the discipline of hockey for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), world governing body for hockey. The FIH announced its decision on Tuesday following the selection made by FIH Technical Officials and Umpiring Committee.
Richardson, Mc Clean for Paris Olympics hockey
Reyah Richardson, left, and and Ayanna Mc Clean
T&T Hockey Board (TTHB) members, Reyah Richardson and Ayanna Mc Clean have been appointed to their second straight Olympic Games.
Hockey umpires revealed for Paris
The umpires list has been announced for Paris 2024 PIC: Worldsportpics
There will be gender parity with umpire and technical officials at next summer’s Paris Olympics.
International Hockey Federation strips Pakistan of Olympic qualifier hosting rights over govt interference
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: In a major setback for Pakistan’s national game, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) withdrew the hosting rights of the Olympic qualifying round from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday.
Men's Olympic hockey qualifier withdrawn from Pakistan due to concerns over interference
By Neil Shefferd
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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has withdrawn a men's Olympic qualifier from Pakistan because of concerns around interference in the operations of the country's hockey federation.
Hockey Australia question FIH Pro League relevancy
By Rod Gilmour
Australia could pull out of Hockey Pro League PIC: Hockey Australia
The Hockey Pro League has been put under further scrutiny after Hockey Australia (HA) questioned the current model of the global hockey tournament and said it could withdraw completely if the FIH failed to respond to proposals set out by some competing nations.
2023 Pan American Games by the Numbers
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The field hockey competition of the 2023 Pan American Games will open in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday October 25, in the brand-new Estadio National, which will also be used later in the year for the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup.
Pathway to Paris: special Q&A with CEO David Pryles
With the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras confirming their spots at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles took some time to reflect on the teams’ achievements this year and what will be a massive 12 months ahead.
Gold Medal Coaching Duo to lead Team Canada to Pan American Games
Successful British system builders lead Canada to continental qualifiers
When Danny Kerry and Kate Richardson-Walsh started their respective hockey careers with the Great Britain and English National Teams, the program was not as strong and not as well-resourced as they are today. Richardson-Walsh reflects on the fact that they minimal resources, and had to make do, all while juggling work and school. They see similarities to this with the Canadian Women’s National Team. Now, two top performers and program builders lead the Canadian Wolf Pack towards Pan American Games.
John McBryde one of a kind in two countries
Former Kookaburra John McBryde has entered rarified air after becoming an inductee into the Hall of Fame of two national hockey bodies.
2023 Tigers Playing Squads
Congratulations to this elite group who have been selected to represent Tasmania at the highest level! These Tigers have been training hard and are getting well prepared ahead of the 2023 Hockey One season, which they are confident will be a great success this year for both the men and women!
Hockey Ireland are pleased to announce the season 2023-24 fixture list for its upcoming EY Hockey League Division 1 (EYHL).
The EYHL sees ten men’s and ten women’s teams from around the island of Ireland come together to compete. Matches are scheduled to take to the pitch for the first round of the Men’s EYHL this weekend on Saturday 16th September, with the first round of the Women’s EYHL the following weekend on Saturday 23rd September. EY Hockey League Division 2 (EYHL2) returns to action in January 20th, 2024.
Spartans Battle in 3-2 Overtime Defeat
EAST LANSING, Mich.—Although two different Spartans found the net, MSU fell in a 3-2 overtime thriller to Stanford University.
University hockey life can help us thrive at East Grinstead
East Grinstead’s new recruits on how playing Premier Division hockey at university will help them with next challenge, writes Harry Croft-Baker
FIH World Hockey Camps Summer 2023
In the month of July 2023, FIH hosted the third iteration of the World Hockey Camps, engaging hundreds of athletes and coaches worldwide.
Tunza Sports: Empowering girls through hockey
Kenya's Kisumu County recently celebrated Tunza Sports players at Ratta Primary School in Kisumu County, with Governor Nyong’o, recognizing their exceptional talent and hard work, awarded them Sh 300,000.