News for 01 March 2022
All the news for Tuesday 1 March 20222
'I wear the Indian jersey with pride, honour': PR Sreejesh on his 250th international cap
One of the best goalkeepers in the world, Sreejesh began his journey with the Indian Men's Hockey team in 2006 but became a regular feature of the team only since 2011.
PR Sreejesh in action against Spain on Sunday (Hockey India)
Hockey India on Sunday congratulated PR Sreejesh on completing 250 international caps for India. The goalkeeper achieved this milestone during India's second match against Spain at the FIH Hockey Pro League on Sunday 27 February 2022 here at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Work on Birmingham 2022 hockey training venue at Wyndley Leisure Centre completed
By Eliott Brennan
The Wyndley Leisure Centre has an international-standard hockey pitch ©Birmingham 2022
Renovations to the hockey facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre on the outskirts of Birmingham have been successfully completed, with the venue now possessing a International Hockey Federation-standard pitch.
Hockey India to send reserve teams for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
By Vimal Sankar
Hockey India has decided to send their second-string teams for the men’s and women’s competitions at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images
A top Hockey India official has confirmed to PTI that India would be sending their reserve teams for the men’s and women’s competitions at the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Concerns about Indian men's hockey team's post-Tokyo show: Real or unfounded?
Jaspreet Sahni
IOA and FIH chief Narinder Batra with Graham Reid, coach of Indian men's hockey team, in Bhubaneswar (Photo Courtesy: Narinder Batra)
NEW DELHI: A lot of activity happened between India's upset defeat against France in South Africa and the two Pro League games against Spain last weekend. The tone of affairs between Delhi and Bhubaneswar was one of 'damage control', especially because it followed a tersely worded letter to Hockey India (HI) that labelled India's performance since the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal as "unacceptable".
Hockey India names 28-member core group for FIH Junior Women's World Cup camp
The four-week preparatory camp began on Tuesday and will end on March 26 
Lalremsiami
Hockey India on Monday named a 28-member probables group for the final phase of preparations for the FIH Junior Women's World Cup to be held in South Africa from April 1.
Inspiration comes from within for Seona Kim
Seona Kim is captain of the Korea U21 women’s national team. As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day, we spoke to Seona Kim about her motivations and inspirations within the sport and what it means to her to be part of the national team.
THT thrash NurInsafi to stay in title hunt
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) whipped winless NurInsafi Sporting 7-2 in the Premier Division of the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) to stay in the title hunt today.
USA Field Hockey Commemorates Black History Month
As Black History Month comes to a close, USA Field Hockey would like to reflect on those that have paved the way for future generations of Black athletes, umpires, coaches and members. It is our goal to normalize diversity in the game and what better way to do that than to spotlight and celebrate those minority athletes, coaches and umpires that continue to give back to the sport we love.
Hockey magic in Spar Schoolgirls’ Challenge final
Pionier celebrates their win of the Northern KZN Regional of the Spar KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge at Ferrum in Newcastle on Saturday. Val Adamson
Superb hockey by Ferrum Hoërskool and Pionier Hoërskool provided for a riveting final of the Northern KZN Regional of the Spar KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge at Ferrum in Newcastle on Saturday.
Val Robinson obituary
One of England’s best hockey players known for her trademark body swerve and for winning the BBC’s Superstars competition
Val Robinson in 1972. She was the first woman to play 100 times for England.
Peter Mason
Val Robinson in 1972. She was the first woman to play 100 times for England. Photograph: Evening Standard/Getty Images
Val Robinson, who has died aged 80, was one of Britain’s best hockey players, appearing 149 times for England and 21 times for Great Britain over more than two decades from 1963 to 1984.