News for 01 September 2024
All the news for Sunday 1 September 2024
Introduction of Teams – Hero Asian Champions Trophy China 2024:
Here is a brief introduction for each of the participating teams in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy China 2024:
India in men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy
By Tariq Ali
India, the defending champion of the men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy defeated Malaysia by 4-3 in the final match on the home soil at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, 2023. Overall, the Indian men's hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy four times.
The following are the performance of the Indian men's hockey team in the Asian Champions Trophy
Year Played Won Lost Drawn GF GA Rank Venue Captain Coach
2011 6 2 0 4 15 8 1st Ordos Rajpal Singh Michael Nobbs
2012 6 4 2 0 27 12 2nd Doha Sardar Singh Michael Nobbs
2013 6 3 3 0 18 13 5th Kakamigahara Manpreet Singh Gregg Clark
2016 7 5 0 2 30 10 1st Kuantan Rupinder Pal Singh Roelant Oltmans
2018 6 5 0 1 30 4 1st Muscat Manpreet Singh Harendra Singh
2021 6 4 1 1 27 11 3rd Dhaka Manpreet Singh Graham Reid
2023 7 6 0 1 29 8 1st Chennai Harmanpreet Singh Craig Fulton
Highest Match Scores
India 11-0 Oman, Doha 2012
India 11-0 Oman, Muscat 2018
India 10-2 Japan, Kuantan 2016
India 9-0 China, Kuantan, 2016
India 9-0 Japan, Muscat 2018
India 9-0 Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2021
Hat Trick Scorers in a Match
6 Rupinder Pal Singh India 10-2 japan, Kuantan 2016
3 Akashdeep Singh India 6-1 Oman, Kakamigahara 2013
3 Dilpreet Singh India 11-0 Oman, Muscat 2018
3 Mandeep Singh India 9-0 Japan, Muscat 2018
3 Harmanpreet Singh India 4-1 South Korea, Muscat 2018
3 Dilpreet Singh India 9-0 Bangladesh, Dhaka 2021
Most goals in an Edition
11 Rupinder Pal Singh - India - Kuantan 2016
Most goals in Asian Champions Trophy
23 Harmanpreet Singh
17 Rupinder Pal Singh
PSB rejects PHF's allegations of withholding fund for participation in Asian Champions Trophy
PSB criticised the PHF for its 'baseless allegations' and clarified that the delays in releasing funds
By Faizan Lakhani
Another reason for the delay in release of funds is PHF's failure to provide the required documents on time.- FILE -
KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has dismissed claims by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) alleging that PSB is withholding funds for the national hockey team's participation in the Asian Champions Trophy in China.
2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ken Pereira
Kenny Pereira is the most capped Canadian hockey player
In the Athletes Category, Field Hockey Canada proudly inducts Ken Pereira, a field hockey icon whose legacy is unparalleled.
Alyson Annan about her Chinese women's team
I love it when a plan comes together... said both Hannibal from the A-team and Alyson from China
Ernst Baart and Studio Hockey
Without a doubt the women from China were the surprise in these Paris Games. Until 4 minutes before the final whistle they were leading the Dutch in an Olympic final. I doubt you will find anyone who would be been so bold as to predict this.
Smithton proves home away from home for Argentinian hockey duo
Smithton was boosted by two Argentinians PIC: Facebook
Smithton Hockey Club was bolstered by the inclusion of two Argentinian players to its Greater Northern League Women’s team and they were quick to mak themselves at home last season, writes Will Braid.
Three Malaysian women to play in Scottish hockey league
By Aftar Singh 
National players Khairunnisa Ayuni Sharuddin, Nurul Fatin Fatiah Azman and Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar will turn out for Uddingston club in the Scottish Premier Division from Sept 15 to Nov 16. - Courtesy pic
KUALA LUMPUR: One thing leads to another, and for three women's hockey players, a trip to Wales led to them playing in the Scottish league.
NCAA Division 1 results - 31 August
No. 3 field hockey starts their season off on a high note, beating No. 16 Penn State
The Cavaliers started their season off with a bang against the long-time rival Nittany Lions
By Eleanor Lynch
Virginia did not light up the scoreboard, but a few goals were enough to take down the Nittany Lions. Courtesy Virginia Athletics
While starting a season off playing an away game might seem nerve-wracking to some, Virginia field hockey brought fire to their game in University Park, Pa. Friday versus Penn State. The Cavaliers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) clearly came ready to fight and did just that as they came out on top over the Nittany Lions (0-1, 0-0 Big 10) in a 2-1 victory.
Black Bears Top Minutewomen in Overtime
Zoe Furber scored in overtime to give Maine a 2-1 win.
EVANSTON, Ill. – Zoe Furber scored eight minutes, seven seconds into overtime as the University of Maine field hockey team topped UMass, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
Minutewomen Drop Overtime Nailbiter To Maine
Photo by: Thom Kendall - UMass Athletics
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Massachusetts (0-1) dropped a 2-1 overtime nailbiter to Maine (1-1) in the 2024 season opener. The Minutewomen held a convincing 15-8 advantage in shots but were unable to convert in overtime, dropping just their second ever game to the Black Bears.
Minutewomen Travel For Clash With Preseason No. 1 Northwestern
AMHERST, Mass. - UMass continues it's opening weekend, clashing with preseason no. 1 Northwestern on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m in Evanston, Illinois. The game will be broadcast live on B1G+ and can be followed live on umassathletics.com or UMassFH on Twitter.
#13 Field Hockey Tops New Hampshire, 4-2
Alison Buffington scored her second goal of the season on Saturday
STORRS, Conn. – A goal in each quarter powered the 13th-ranked Saint Joseph's field hockey team past New Hampshire, 4-2, at Nancy Stevens Field on Saturday afternoon.
Hawks Defeat Lehigh in Season Opener, 5-1
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Five different Hawks scored a goal as the Monmouth University Field Hockey Team won its opening game of the 2024 season 5-1 over Lehigh
Field Hockey comes up short 2-1 in OT vs. CMU in St. Louis
Knights begin the season 0-1
ST. LOUIS, MO -- Bellarmine field hockey began its 2024 season with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas in St. Louis.
Field Hockey Sunday Contest at William & Mary Moved to Noon
RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond field hockey game against the College of William & Mary on Sunday, Sept.1 at Busch Field in Williamsburg, Va., has been moved up to a noon start due to inclement weather in the forecast.
Rutgers field hockey has unfinished business this season
By Joe O'Gorman
Rutgers field hockey coach Meredith Civico had her team ranked as high as No. 4 in the nation last season. (Photo by Kostas Lymperopoulos via Rutgers Athletics)
There’s a great deal of excitement surrounding the Rutgers field hockey team heading into the 2024 season.