News for 23 February 2024
All the news for Friday 23 February 2024
2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
Men
Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
19 Feb 2024 17:30 IRL v NED (RR) 1 - 2
19 Feb 2024 19:30 IND v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 8 - 7)
21 Feb 2024 17:30 ESP v AUS (RR) 1 - 4
21 Feb 2024 19:30 IND v NED (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 2 - 4)
22 Feb 2024 17:30 IRL v AUS (RR) 1 - 4
22 Feb 2024 19:30 NED v ESP (RR) 4 - 3
24 Feb 2024 17:30 ESP v IRL (RR)
24 Feb 2024 19:30 IND v AUS (RR)
25 Feb 2024 17:30 AUS v NED (RR)
25 Feb 2024 19:30 IND v IRL (RR)
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Dutch withstand Spanish comeback as Kookaburras down Ireland
The top two sides in the men’s standings were both in action as FIH Hockey Pro League action continued in Rourkela, India on Thursday.
Kookaburras ascend Pro League table with sixth straight win
The Kookaburras are striking distance away from taking top spot on the FIH Pro League standings after securing another perfect 3-point victory in India, this time over League newcomers Ireland.
IRL Men eventually overcome by Australia second half powerhouse performance
AUSTRALIA 4 IRELAND 1
Australia took on Ireland in the sixth fixture of the India phase of the FIH Pro League in Rourkela today. The table toppers eventually overcame a game Ireland team with a powerhouse second half performance to win by 4 goals to 1.
Ireland beaten by Australia to suffer sixth consecutive defeat in tournament
Ireland are still searching for their first win in the Pro League. Image source, Ireland Hockey
Ireland suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the Pro League as they were beaten 4-1 by Australia.
After a packed winter, HDM goalie van Walsijn wants to regain his place
Another prize, this time for best goalkeeper at the Hockey 5s World Cup. Photo: Worldsportpics/Rodrigo Jaramillo
Joey van Walstijn can hardly believe it. The goalkeeper was very close to a unique achievement with HDM. On Sunday, the people of The Hague lost the European Cup Indoor final in Vienna to Harvestehuder from Hamburg (6-6, after shoot-outs). It was the end of a bizarre winter for the goalkeeper, who lost the competition on the field in the first half of the season.
Liaoning move closer to MHL title
By Aftar Singh
The team from China have 18 points from six wins and one loss while it was the first defeat for QNET, who have 17 points from eight matches. PIC COURTESY OF MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Liaoning edged newcomers QNET Phoenix 1-0 at the National Stadium today to lead the women's Malaysia Hockey League (MHL).
Congratulations to the 2024 National Indoor Festival Pool Winners
Credit: Dan Trevino
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – 21 Pool Winners were named at the 2024 National Indoor Festival (NIF), presented by Team IP, after three days of competition. Already a staple of the indoor season in just its third year, the NIF saw more than 120 teams travel to the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Va. to fight for the title of Pool Champion.
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, Durban Central Regional
At the ready. Pictured ready to defend their title and take on their opposition, Durban Girls’ College’s Emily Macquet, Ruby Kraus and Tara Pakendorf look forward to the first regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge. Maris Stella is hosting the first tournament of 2024, the Durban Central Regional, on Saturday 2 March. The tournament will be held at a new venue for this regional, on Durban High School’s smart blue astro turf. Pic by Val Adamson
Kicking off the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, Maris Stella welcomes teams for the Durban Central Regional on Saturday 2 March.
The first tournament will take place at a new venue for this regional, on Durban High School’s smart blue astro turf. Maris Stella will host six schools in a round robin tournament. They will be taking on Durban Girls’ College, Durban Girls’ High School, Inanda Seminary, INK Schools (comprising players from Inanda and KwaMashu), Port Natal High School and St Henry’s Marist College.
First to play in the 21 round robin games, will be defending champions Durban Girls’ College. They will meet Inanda Seminary. All games will be 18 minutes running time, with a win earning 4 points, a draw with goals adding 2 points to the tally, a goalless draw only 1 point and a loss amounting to zero.
In the build up to the main game, Durban Girls’ College will take on Durban Girls’ High School in the concluding round robin game. The two met in an action-packed gold medal game last year. The only team in the KZN tournament with a 100% record in the regionals is Durban Girls’ College. Having advanced to the Grand Finals each year since the tournament’s inception.
The top teams from all of the regionals will head to the Grand Finals where they will meet in a two day highly contested conclusion that will take place in July at St Mary’s D.S.G.
Scouts from eta College will be at each of the regionals, watching potential players that they can offer a bursary to their Durban Campus.
All games will be live streamed on SuperSport Schools. For more info like the tournament’s Facebook page - SparSchoolGirlsHockeyTournament or follow on Instagram - sparkznhockey.
Versveld & Associates media release for SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge
A match made in “Hockey Heaven”
Christchurch couple Rachelle and Howie Wilson are looking forward to their fourth National Tournament together in Wellington next week. But for the Wilsons, hockey isn’t just a game—it’s an adventure that allows them to do what they love together.