News for 28 November 2023
All the news for Tuesday 28 November 2023
Germany Claim 2-0 Series Win against SA Women’s Hockey in Cape Town
Selina Munsamy
South African Women’s Hockey team played with distinction but narrowly lost the second and final test match against world no.5 Germany at SACS in Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday morning, as the Road to Paris campaign swings into gear. Photo: SAHA / Ray Chaplin
South African Women’s Hockey team took to the turf one last time for the final test match against Germany in a tightly-contested tie played at SACS in Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday 26 November. 
2023 Pacific Games Hockey5s - 28 November
Panatina, Honiara, Solomon Islands
All times GMT +11
Men
28 Nov 2023 08:30 FIJ v SAM (RR) 6 - 2
28 Nov 2023 09:20 SOL v TGA (RR) 7 - 2
28 Nov 2023 10:10 VAN v PNG (RR) 1 - 6
28 Nov 2023 13:30 FIJ v TGA (RR) 7 - 5
28 Nov 2023 14:20 SOL v PNG (RR) 1 - 2
28 Nov 2023 15:10 SAM v VAN (RR) 0 - 4
29 Nov 2023 11:00 SAM v SOL (RR)
29 Nov 2023 11:50 PNG v TGA (RR)
29 Nov 2023 12:40 VAN v FIJ (RR)
29 Nov 2023 16:00 PNG v SAM (RR)
29 Nov 2023 16:50 SOL v FIJ (RR)
29 Nov 2023 17:40 TGA v VAN (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
28 Nov 2023 11:00 FIJ v SAM (RR) 6 - 1
28 Nov 2023 11:50 PNG v VAN (RR) 2 - 2
28 Nov 2023 12:40 TGA v SOL (RR) 0 - 1
28 Nov 2023 16:00 FIJ v VAN (RR) 6 - 1
28 Nov 2023 16:50 PNG v SOL (RR) 0 - 2
28 Nov 2023 17:40 SAM v TGA (RR) 1 - 2
29 Nov 2023 08:30 SOL v VAN (RR)
29 Nov 2023 09:20 SAM v PNG (RR)
29 Nov 2023 10:10 TGA v FIJ (RR)
29 Nov 2023 13:30 SOL v SAM (RR)
29 Nov 2023 14:20 PNG v FIJ (RR)
29 Nov 2023 15:10 VAN v TGA (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Guatemala, from a group of friends idea to hosting a Central American Hockey 5 Championship
We know that this sport of stick and ball began, like many others, in England. But the story of how the activity spread to every corner of America is different. Guatemala is one of the countries in the Federation that, less than two decades ago, began to give more prominence to the discipline. The reason behind it originates from the idea of a group of friends, including the current president of the National Association.
U21 Junior World Cup Squad Update
Lottie Bingham and Ella Burnley (Surbiton) have been named as additional athletes as part of the squad for the Junior World Cup after Martha Taylor and Lily Walker were selected for the FIH Pro League Squad.
FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup Preview
Canada’s Junior National Team takes on the worlds best in Santiago
Excitement is building in the Canadian field hockey community as the Junior Women’s National Team prepares to take on the world’s best at the FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile. The tournament, kicking off on December 29, promises intense competition and showcases the incredible talent of Field Hockey Canada’s rising stars.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup: Past Final Standings
By Tariq Ali
The tenth edition of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup to be held Santiago, Chile form 29 November to 10 December, 2023.
16 teams are participating in the event divided into four pools:
Pool A: Australia, Chile, Netherlands and South Africa
Pool B: Argentina, South Korea, Spain and Zimbabwe
Pool C: Belgium, Canada, Germany and India
Pool D: England, Japan, New Zealand and United States
The following are the final standings of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup of the past editions:
1. Ottawa, Canada, 1989
1 West Germany 2 South Korea 3 Soviet Union 4 Netherlands 5 China 6 Argentina 7 Canada 8 England 9 New Zealand 10 United States 11 Chile 12 Zimbabwe
2. Terrassa, Spain, 1993
1 Argentina 2 Australia 3 Germany 4 South Korea 5 Netherlands 6 China 7 Spain 8 Canada 9 England 10 Kenya 11 Scotland 12 Trinidad and Tobago
3. Seongnam, South Korea, 1997
1 Netherlands 2 Australia 3 Argentina 4 Germany 5 South Korea 6 South Africa 7 England 8 China 9 Spain 10 Ukraine 11 Canada 12 United States
4. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2001
1 South Korea 2 Argentina 3 Australia 4 Netherlands 5 New Zealand 6 South Africa 7 Germany 8 England 9 India 10 Spain 11 Wales 12 Chile 13 Canada 14 United States 15 Russia
5. Santiago, Chile, 2005
1 South Korea 2 Germany 3 Netherlands 4 Australia 5 Argentina 6 Spain 7 United States 8 South Africa 9 England 10 Chile 11 India 12 Scotland 13 China 14 Belarus 15 Canada 16 Zimbabwe
6. Boston, United States, 2009
1 Netherlands 2 Argentina 3 South Korea 4 England 5 Australia 6 Germany 7 China 8 United States 9 India 10 New Zealand 11 South Africa 12 Chile 13 Spain 14 France 15 Belarus 16 Lithuania
7. Monchengladbach, Germany, 2013
1 Netherlands 2 Argentina 3 India 4 England 5 Spain 6 Australia 7 United States 8 South Africa 9 New Zealand 10 Germany 11 South Korea 12 China 13 Belgium 14 Canada 15 Russia 16 Ghana
8. Santiago, Chile, 2016
1 Argentina 2 Netherlands 3 Australia 4 Spain 5 Germany 6 Belgium 7 England 8 United States 9 Japan 10 China 11 Chile 12 South Korea 13 New Zealand 14 South Africa 15 France 16 Zimbabwe
9. Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2022
1 Netherlands 2 Germany 3 England 4 India 5 Argentina 6 South Korea 7 South Africa 8 United States 9 Ireland 10 Austria 11 Malaysia 12 Zimbabwe 13 Uruguay 14 Wales 15 Canada
All you need to know - FIH Women's and Men's Junior World Cups
The 2023 FIH Women's Junior World Cup
Seven capped Hockeyroos are among the 18-player Jillaroos team announced to represent Australia at the 10th edition of the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2023 in Chile starting on 29 November.
FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023: Pool A Preview
As part of our build-up to the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, we bring you the first of four Pool previews which examine the qualification routes, past form and crucial players from the teams that will compete at the showpiece event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chile well-prepared for JWC opener against Malaysia
By Jugjet Singh
Chile endured a two-day journey, transiting through Sao Paulo and Dubai before landing at KLIA on Saturday. - NSTP/MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BADRI SAALI
KUALA LUMPUR: Chile endured a two-day journey, transiting through Sao Paulo and Dubai before landing at KLIA on Saturday.
Chile not afraid of Malaysia in JWC, says captain Munoz
By Jugjet Singh 
Chile captain Joaquin Munoz.
KUALA LUMPUR: Captain Joaquín Munoz says his Chilean team have the pedigree to trouble Malaysia when they face off in the opening Junior World Cup (JWC) Group A match at the National Hockey Stadium here on Dec 5.
December 8: A day of hockey and football extravaganza in Bukit Jalil
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Tazim (JDT) and Terengganu has taken precedence over the Junior World Cup (JWC) match featuring Malaysia and Australia on Dec 8.
South African Indoor Hockey Men Set to Shine at Nkosi Cup
Returning to their home turf for the first time since their historic Quarter Final appearance at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, the South African Indoor Hockey Men are primed for action. Fueled by Tops at SPAR, they’re geared up to take on Namibia and the USA in the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup, igniting the indoor hockey fervour in Cape Town.
SA Indoor Hockey Names Formidable Squad for Inaugural Nkosi Cup
Lonwabo M
Women’s Indoor Head Coach AJ Spieringshoek names a formidable Team SA for the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup in another opportunity to expand the SA player pool in Cape Town from 15-19 December, 2023. Photo: Supplied
As Team SA looks ahead to the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup, a formidable and highly experienced squad has been announced to do battle on home soil in Cape Town from 15-19 December, 2023.
Great Britain Squads Ready To Return To FIH Pro League Action
Great Britain Hockey has announced the men’s and women’s squads that will kick start their FIH FIH Pro League campaign in Argentina from 06 – 11 December.
Wales’ Rupert Shipperley named as GB Hockey Vice Captain
Hockey Wales are pleased to announce that Jacob Draper and Rupert Shipperley have been selected as part of the Great Britain’s senior men’s squad at the FIH 2023/2024 Pro League in Argentina.
Hockey India names 39-member core group for Men's National Coaching Camp
The Asian Games Champions return to SAI Bengaluru on 29th November ahead of their preparations for Spanish assignment
New Delhi: Hockey India on Tuesday named a 39-member core group for the Men's National Coaching Camp that begins on 29th November 2023 at SAI Bengaluru. The Asian Games Champions will prepare for their upcoming assignment in Spain where they will take on Germany, France, Belgium and the hosts Spain in a 5 Nation Tournament starting 15th December 2023 in Valencia.
Controversy overshadows Africa Club Championship as Lakers return home bitter
By Washington Onyango
Lakers in preparation ahead of their match against Delta Queens of Nigeria during Africa Cup For Club Champions at Dashmesh Hockey Stadium, Sikh Union. Feb 19, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
It is not the kind of ending most hockey enthusiasts were expecting.
Day 10 Results: 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023
Chennai: Hockey Haryana and Hockey Punjab emerged triumphant in their respective Semi-Final matches to set up an exciting Final in the 13th Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship 2023 today at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Defending champions Haryana to face Punjab in the final
Defending champion Haryana reached its second straight final with a 4-2 victory over Tamil Nadu through a shoot-out to set up a summit clash with Punjab at the Senior National men’s hockey championship on Monday.
K. Keerthivasan
Harmanpreet Singh (No.13) of Punjab in action. | Photo Credit: RAGU R
Defending champion Haryana reached its second straight final with a 4-2 victory over Tamil Nadu through a shoot-out to set up a summit clash with Punjab at the 13th Senior National men’s hockey championship on Monday.
NSW Pride duo named Women’s and Men’s 2023 League MVPs
A Hockeyroo and Kookaburra from NSW Pride have claimed the respective JDH Hockey One League 2023 Women’s and Men’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards.
St Andrews University, and Jack Frost again, were the winners
The final day of the Scottish women`s Premiership was once again the victim of the weather…this time Jack Frost saw the cancellation of four matches and another after only the first quarter.
Day 8 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B)
Kovilpatti: Day 8 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B) witnessed Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy and SAIL Hockey Academy emerge victorious in their respective Sub Junior games. Meanwhile, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Hubli Hockey Academy register wins in their respective Junior category matches.
World hockey can add to Wallace viral with new media rights strategy
By Rod Gilmour
Felice Albers celebrates Netherlands' magical third goal in the 2022 World Cup PIC: Worldsportpics/ FIH
World hockey labelled it as the “best hockey streaming experience ever”. And there’s no doubting that the lifting of the dreaded geo-blocking is a shot in the arm for the sport, meaning that fans can watch matches from anywhere in the world (providing you have purchased an FIH+ pass on its Watch.Hockey channel).