News for 28 December 2023
All the news for Thursday 28 December 2023
Useful Kiwi tune-up for Speedy Tigers for Oman mission
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia played China and Pakistan twice this year, and were in top form to win 5-1 and 3-1 respectively in the Chennai Asian Champions Trophy in August. - NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent trip to New Zealand served two purposes for coach A. Arul Selvaraj and his men in the run-up to the Oman Olympic Qualifier starting on Jan 15.
How Manpreet Singh bounced back from World Cup 2023 low to finish year on high as a more complete player
For some of India’s top stars, 2023 was the year when they had to pause, reflect and reboot. In some cases, to recover from injuries; in a few others, to rediscover lost form. All in the hope that when the big day comes, they’ll be ready and recharged for the challenge.
by Vinayakk Mohanarangan
"What happened with Manpreet at the World Cup was in line with what happened with the rest of the team, where multiple things went wrong," Siddharth Pandey, hockey commentator and FIH Level 2 certified coach, tells this daily. (Hockey India)
For some of India’s top stars, 2023 was the year when they had to pause, reflect and reboot. In some cases, to recover from injuries; in a few others, to rediscover lost form. All in the hope that when the big day comes, they’ll be ready and recharged for the challenge
Year-in-review: Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team continues to make remarkable strides in global arena
Indian colts became the most successful team in the history of Junior Asia Cup by winning their fourth title this year
New Delhi: In 2023, the Indian junior men's hockey team scripted a compelling narrative of grit, resilience, and exceptional skill across several international tournaments, culminating in a mixed bag of achievements and near misses.
Year Ender: Kenyan hockey in desperate search of former glory
By Washington Onyango
Grace Bwire of Kenya national women's hockey team during the Paris Olympic qualifiers in South Africa.[African Hockey]
Kenyan hockey, once a source of national pride and sporting prowess, has seen its glorious days fade into a distant memory.
Robert Lathouwers Memorial Hockey Series starts
LAHORE - The Robert Lathouwers Memorial Hockey Series commenced here at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesda
FIH could intervene amid Pakistan hockey crisis
Seeking election from the PHF Congress is a must for any lawful decision-making
By Abdul Mohi Shah
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIH, and even the existing PHF Constitution negate direct government interference in federation affairs. - PHF
ISLAMABAD: Some immature decisions by leading stakeholders in recent times have dragged Pakistan hockey into serious a crisis. There are fears there that the International Hockey Federation (FIH) may step in to stamp its authority, helping the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to restart working under its given constitution.
FIA asked to put under-probe PHF officials on ECL
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation in a letter sent to the Federal Interior Ministry has asked it to put the names of five former PHF officials on the exit control list (ECL) amid investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against them in some cases of corruption allegedly committed between 2008 and 2023.
Bedford hockey player, 75, gets 'bug' again after 40-year gap
By Alex Pope
Steph Daniels progressed from walking hockey back to playing the full game. Source, Bedford Hockey Club
A woman who started playing hockey again after a 40-year gap said she had got the "bug" once more, and had even been to trials for England's over-70s.
Day 7 Results: 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1
New Delhi: Day 7 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 witnessed SAI Shakti Team, Khelo India Hockey Excellence Centre Chhattisgarh, SAI Bal Team and Jai Bharat Hockey Academy winning their respective matches.