News for 23 June 2021
All the news for Wednesday 23 June 2021
Guyana Hockey Board names team for Pan Am Cup
—team set to wing out today for USA
Philip Fernandes
With the team scheduled to depart local shores today, the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), the local governing body, officially announced their 11 member women’s squad which will compete at the Indoor Pan Am Cup (IPAC) from June 25th-27th in Pennsylvania, USA.
According to a release from the GHB, the female team, which features five players from the previous IPAC held in Guyana in 2017, comprises: Abosaide Cadogan, Alysa Xavier, Gabriella Xavier, Ashley DeGroot, Trisha Woodroffe, Sarah Klautky, Madison Fernandes, Aliyah Gordon, Clayza Bobb, Marzana Fiedtkou and Makeda Harding.
Only five members, Alysa Xavier, Gabriella Xavier, Woodroffe, Gordon and Fiedtkou have returned from the previous IPAC staged for the first time in Guyana in 2017.
In terms of the management team, GHB President Philip Fernandes will once again serve in his capacity as coach, with Princessa Wilkie the Team Manager.
Guyana will open their campaign against defending champion and host nation USA, who are ranked 12th globally, on Friday at 11:30am. Then will then battle 16th ranked Argentina later that evening from 6:00pm.
The Guyanese, who sit 31st in the ranking, will continue their campaign against 18th positioned Canada Saturday at 11:30am and 22nd ranked Uruguay at 6:00pm.
The winner of this year’s IPAC secured the spot to represent the Americas in the next Indoor World Cup scheduled for Belgium in 2022.
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Indoor Pan American Cup 2021 – Canadian Indoor Legends Hang Up Their Sticks
Jeewanjot Bath, Shankar Premakanthan and Jonathan Roberts announce their retirement from the Indoor National Team
by Micah Teixeira
Photos supplied by Yan Huckendubler
Jeewanjot Bath, Shankar Premakanthan and Jonathan Roberts are names that may sound familiar, and they should, having been a part of the field hockey community in Ontario and Canada for many years. All three men represented Canada on the Indoor Men’s National team and distinguished themselves among the best indoor players during their time.
Jeewan and Shank first burst onto the indoor scene as 20-years-olds at the first Indoor Pan American Cup held in Rockwood, USA in 2002. Winning gold with the team, Shank also played in the first ever Indoor World Cup in 2003 held in Germany. Jonathan joined them in the 2005 IPAC and the three have been a staple in the team ever since.
Jeewan was selected to the Canadian team for five Indoor Pan Ams, winning an incredible four golds and a bronze medal, as well as wearing the maple leaf for three Indoor World Cups. He also represented Canada on the Mens Outdoor National team for 22 internationals including the 2004 Pan American Cup. He will be ranked among Canada’s best indoor players with silky skills and a fiery passion, but it was his hockey intelligence that stood out most. His brilliance as the heartbeat of Canadian team throughout his time won him admiration from all who watched him, and respect from all his fellow players.
Shankar, known to everyone as Shank, he was the rock between the posts for Canada over four Indoor Pan Ams and four Indoor World Cups. He boasts a perfect record at the IPAC’s with four gold medals to his name as well being named Goalkeeper of the Tournament in Venezuela for the 2010 Indoor Pan American Cup. Due to his incredible speed and agility, Shank was essentially an extra defender on the court, which gave Canada an advantage in every match he played. Capable of momentum changing saves, the highest compliment is that he was could always be counted on. That rare combination of dependability and brilliance, he backstopped Canada for over 10 years.
Jonathan, better known as Jono is recognized everywhere for his prowess on the forward line, capable of winning matches on his own and often doing just that. He was first selected for the 2005 Indoor Pan Ams, held on home soil and went on to represent Canada in four IPAC’s, three of which were gold medal performances. He also represented the country at three Indoor World Cups and before his retirement from the international stage. Most amazingly, Jono was deservedly named the MVP and Top Goal Scorer in both the 2010 and 2017 editions of Indoor Pan American Cup. Racking up the individual awards alongside his several gold medals, this is a feat to which is going to be hard to beat. He was feared as a deadly striker who could knife through defences and score at will, but make no mistake, he could do it all.
These three men dedicated countless years to the Canadian Indoor team during their time as athletes, most of which they played together. They are among the very best to have represented Canada on the international stage and we are so proud to recognize their incredible achievements, talent and passion for the sport. The sacrifices they made for a self-funded indoor program will never be forgotten to those who had the privilege to play alongside them. They say the best recognition and respect is among your peers, and they have it from us, their teammates in the highest regard. Shank, Jeewan and Jono, you will be missed.
Jeewanjot Bath: 68 Indoor International Caps, 22 Outdoor International Caps
Indoor Pan American Cup – 2002 (Gold), 2005 (Gold), 2010 (Gold), 2014 (Gold), 2017 (Bronze)
Indoor World Cup – 2007, 2011, 2015
2004 Pan American Cup (Silver)
Shankar Premakanthan: 52 Indoor International Caps
Indoor Pan American Cup – 2002 (Gold), 2005 (Gold), 2010 (Gold), 2014 (Gold)
Indoor World Cup – 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015
Jonathan Roberts: 63 Indoor International Caps, 19 Outdoor International Caps
Indoor Pan American Cup – 2005 (Gold), 2010 (Gold), 2014 (Gold), 2017 (Bronze)
Indoor World Cup – 2007, 2011, 2015
Field Hockey Canada media release
Udita’s father said this to her coach Azad Malik before breathing his last
TAZEEN QURESHY
Six years ago, Azad Malik sat by the bedside of his trainee Udita’s father. Usually the two men discussed the girl’s progress on the hockey pitch. This time, the conversation was poignant and emotional. One that was to have a profound impact on the coach.
Udita’s father made a plea to the coach who flashes back to that moment. “He took his daughter’s hand and placed it on mine and said she is your responsibility. He asked me to take care of Udita’s career and make her a successful player. He asked me to be a father-figure to her. Soon after, he was no more,” Malik reveals.
Six years later, the coach’s trainee Udita has secured her berth in the women’s hockey team bound for Tokyo Olympics.
““She will now be an Olympian and that makes my heart swell with pride. I still remember her father’s words so vividly. I am satisfied that I have played my role. After learning of her selection, she called me to give me the news,” Malik reveals.
The coach began training Udita in 2010 and spotted the potential in her. Playing handball at the time like her father, she tried her hand at hockey purely out of curiosity when her coach was absent for a few days.
“Her father wanted Udita to follow in his footsteps by playing handball but once she picked up the stick she got hooked on the game. She was enthusiastic and active and I had the conviction she would go places as a hockey player,” Malik recollects.
Coach Azad Malik with his famous wards Savita (left) and Udita. Both will be going to Tokyo
At just 15 years of age, she was summoned to the national senior camp but was sent back because the selectors thought she was too young.
Udita, however, persevered and never stopped honing her skills. Her efforts and determination bore fruit and in 2016 she led the U-18 team to a bronze medal at the Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. A year later, she was a regular member at the national camp.
Though Udita is one of eight players set to participate in their first Olympics, Malik has immense faith in her.
“Udita may be short on experience but her confidence is striking. I look forward to see her shine in Tokyo,” the coach says, his voice full of hope and expectancy.
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Ireland men continue to test new players ahead of GB clash
Sean Murray and Michael Robson celebrate against Scotland this month
Nick Page, a former England under-21 hockey international, has been called up to the Ireland men’s squad ahead of next week’s matches against Olympics-bound Great Britain at Bisham Abbey.
Page, 24, qualifies for Ireland with an Irish grandparent as coach Mark Tumilty tests the water with new players to the Green Machine squad.
Banbridge’s Luke Roleston will be the fourth goalkeeper to get his chance to shine this summer, joining Jamie Carr on the roster.
Kevin O’Dea will line out in midfield alongside Nick Page who has joined the Irish setup.
Matthew Nelson is also available and he joins his younger brother Ben in the line-up.
Of the uncapped players deployed against Scotland recently, Ben Nelson, Mark McNellis, Kyle Marshall, Fergus Gibson, Johnny Lynch, Ian Stewart, Sam Hyland, Ben Nelson and Conor Empey are back for a second series.
“With some senior players unavailable due to work commitments, this is an excellent opportunity to give some of our younger players exposure to games against a top ranked nation,” Tumilty said of the selection.
“The players will have benefited greatly from the Scotland games and we look forward to the challenge these GB games will offer.
“I am pleased to have Nick [Page] available for these games. Ideally it would have been better to have integrated him into the squad in a training environment but unfortunately Covid has not made that possible.
“Nick brings extra competition for places and this is something I feel is vital for the long term goals of the senior men’s squad.”
The games will be GB’s first since their Olympic panel was announced and offers a high-quality test for the Green Machine as they continue their preparations for August’s EuroHockey Championships II in Poland.
Ireland men’s panel
Jamie Carr (KHC Leuven), Luke Roleston (Banbridge), Mark McNellis (Lisnagarvey), Tim Cross (Annadale), Peter McKibbin (Lisnagarvey), Sam O’Connor (Glenanne), Kyle Marshall (Beeston), Fergus Gibson (Loughborough Students), Daragh Walsh (Three Rock Rovers), Sean Murray (KHC Leuven), Jonny Lynch (Lisnagarvey), Kevin O’Dea (Cork C of I), Michael Robson (Annadale), Nick Page (Old Georgians), Sam Hyland (YMCA), Neal Glassey (Crefelder HTC), Ian Stewart (Corinthian), Ben Walker (Three Rock Rovers), Johnny McKee (Crefelder HTC), Matthew Nelson (Crefelder HTC), Ben Nelson (Lisnagarvey), Conor Empey (UCD)
Fixture details
June 28: Ireland v Great Britain development panel
June 29: Ireland v Great Britain
July 1: Ireland v Great Britain
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Ireland to give new talent chance to shine in matches against Olympics-bound Great Britain
Ireland coach Mark Tumilty is using summer internationals to blood new talent
Ireland will give new talent another chance to shine when they test themselves against Olympics-bound Great Britain at Bisham Abbey next week.
Coach Mark Tumilty handed 14 players a first taste of senior international hockey when they won two of their three matches against Scotland last weekend.
Those were their first games since November 2019.
Banbridge's Luke Roleston will be the fourth goalkeeper to be given an opportunity this summer.
He joins Jamie Carr on the roster.
Outfield, Cork C of I youngster Kevin O'Dea will line out in midfield alongside Nick Page who has joined the Irish set-up. Page is a former England Under-21 international who qualifies for Ireland with an Irish grandparent.
Matthew Nelson is also available and he joins his younger brother Ben in the line-up.
Of the uncapped players deployed against Scotland, Ben Nelson, Mark McNellis, Kyle Marshall, Fergus Gibson, Johnny Lynch, Ian Stewart, Sam Hyland, Ben Nelson and Conor Empey are back for a second series.
'Excellent opportunity' for younger players
"With some senior players unavailable due to work commitments, this is an excellent opportunity to give some of our younger players exposure to games against a top ranked nation," Tumilty said of the selection.
"The players will have benefited greatly from the Scotland games and we look forward to the challenge these GB games will offer.
The games will be GB's first since their Olympic panel was announced and offers a high-quality test for Ireland as they continue their preparations for August's EuroHockey Championships II in Poland.
Ireland squad: Jamie Carr (KHC Leuven), Luke Roleston (Banbridge), Mark McNellis (Lisnagarvey), Tim Cross (Annadale), Peter McKibbin (Lisnagarvey), Sam O'Connor (Glenanne), Kyle Marshall (Beeston), Fergus Gibson (Loughborough Students), Daragh Walsh (Three Rock Rovers), Sean Murray (KHC Leuven), Jonny Lynch (Lisnagarvey), Kevin O'Dea (Cork C of I), Michael Robson (Annadale), Nick Page (Old Georgians), Sam Hyland (YMCA), Neal Glassey (Crefelder HTC), Ian Stewart (Corinthian), Ben Walker (Three Rock Rovers), Johnny McKee (Crefelder HTC), Matthew Nelson (Crefelder HTC), Ben Nelson (Lisnagarvey), Conor Empey (UCD)
Fixtures
28 June: Ireland v Great Britain development panel
29 June: Ireland v Great Britain
1 July: Ireland v Great Britain
BBC Sport
Farry Names 2021-22 U.S. Women’s National Team Roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following evaluation at the Young Women’s National Championship (YWNC), held at the Virginia Beach Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach, Va., U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Anthony Farry and his staff have named the 2021-22 U.S. Women’s National Team roster. This newly named 36-athlete squad has a depth of experience, but also a mix of young emerging talent.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new era for the USWNT,” said Farry. “With the support of the field hockey community, we are looking forward to a period of growth that will lead to sustained success on the international stage.”
“We have had a very strong selection process over a three-month period, culminating in assessing about 150 of the best players in the country right now at the Young Women’s National Championship. Whilst we acknowledge the contribution of those that have missed selection, we firmly believe that we are on the right path to prepare us for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.”
Athletes participated in the YWNC from June 15 through June 20, for four intense days of competition and two training days as the opportunity for selection was on the line. The pool of athletes consisted of top collegiate and post-collegiate players and members of the 2019-20 U.S. Rise and U-21 Women’s National Teams and U.S. National Development Team and 2020 USWNT.
Leading the squad with the most international experience is a trio of athletes in Ashley Hoffman (Mohnton, Pa.), Lauren Moyer (York, Pa.) and Amanda Magadan (Randolph, N.J.), They are joined by the return of Erin Matson (Chadds Ford, Pa.), who is coming off being named the 2021 YWNC Player of the Tournament and receiving the Honda Sports Award for field hockey.
This is coupled by a handful of young emerging talent. A day shy of her 17th birthday, Ashley Sessa (Schwenksville, Pa.) was previously on the U-16 USWNT and is the youngest rostered athlete. She was named the Emerging Player of the 2021 YWNC. Both Elizabeth Yeager (Rye, N.Y.) and Hope Rose (Dauphin, Pa.) were on the Rise (U-19) USWNT last year and have used their skills to make the jump to the senior squad.
Six athletes named have spent time on the U.S. Women’s National Development Team, and another 10 were on the U-21 USWNT last year.
Three goalkeepers were named to the squad. Both Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas) and Kealsie Robles (Seaford, Va.) return, having been on the team the past two years, and Jenny Rizzo (Hershey, Pa.) has been added, after serving three years on the development team.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been named to the 2021 U.S. Women’s National Team:
Madeleine Bacskai (Malvern, Pa.), Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas), Kelsey Briddell (Gansevoort, N.Y.), Leah Crouse (Virginia Beach, Va.), Charlotte De Vries (Malvern, Pa.), Brooke Deberdine (Millersville, Pa.), Kelsey Farkas (Ardmore, Pa.), Linnea Gonzales (Bel Air, Md.), Fusine Govaert (Bedford, N.Y.), Danielle Grega (Kingston, Pa.), Ally Hammel (Duxbury, Mass.), Caroline Hanks (Niskayuna, N.Y.), Karlie Heistand (Hamburg, Pa.), Ashley Hoffman (Mohnton, Pa.), Adele Iacobucci (Malvern, Pa.), Kelee Lepage (Honey Brook, Pa.), Amanda Magadan (Randolph, N.J.), Alia Marshall (Rehoboth Beach, Del.), Erin Matson (Chadds Ford, Pa.), Lauren Moyer (York, Pa.), Madison Orobono (Macungie, Pa.), Haley Randall (Virginia Beach, Va.), Jenny Rizzo (Hershey, Pa.), Rachel Robinson (Mount Joy, Pa.), Kealsie Robles (Seaford, Va.), Megan Rodgers (San Diego, Calif.), Hope Rose (Dauphin, Pa.), Ashley Sessa (Schwenksville, Pa.), Sofia Southam (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Cassie Sumfest (Lewisburg, Pa.), Julianna Tornetta (Plymouth Meeting, Pa.), Paityn Wirth (Thompsontown, Pa.), Jillian Wolgemuth (Mount Joy, Pa.), Elizabeth Yeager (Greenwich, Conn.), Corinne Zanolli (Newtown Square, Pa.), Maddie Zimmer (Hershey, Pa.)
The USWNT will resume centralized training at the beginning of August. They will dive into preparation for the 2022 Pan American Cup, an FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier, set for January 20 through January 30 in Santiago, Chile. The USWNT will also be partaking in the third season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, which begins October 6, but USA will have their first contest on February 16, 2022.
USFHA media release
Ashley Sessa, 16, joins USA women’s hockey programme
Anthony Farry has named the 2021-22 US Women’s National Team roster
USA women’s head coach Anthony Farry has called up Ashley Sessa, just shy of her 17th birthday, to the national team.
Sessa, who is set for University of North Carolina in 2022, was previously on the under-16 USWNT programme and was named the Emerging Player of the 2021 Young Women’s National Championship.
The Pennsylvania native is now part of Farry’s 2021-22 US Women’s 36-strong roster and will join experienced names such as Ashley Hoffman, Lauren Moyer, Amanda Magadan and Erin Matson, who is coming off being named the 2021 YWNC Player of the Tournament and receiving the Honda Sports Award for field hockey.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new era for the USWNT,” said Farry. “With the support of the field hockey community, we are looking forward to a period of growth that will lead to sustained success on the international stage.”
Ashley Sessa will join University of North Carolina in 2022
“We have had a very strong selection process over a three-month period, culminating in assessing about 150 of the best players in the country right now at the Young Women’s National Championship. Whilst we acknowledge the contribution of those that have missed selection, we firmly believe that we are on the right path to prepare us for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.”
The USWNT will resume training in August ahead of preparation for the 2022 Pan American Cup, an FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier, set for January in Santiago, Chile.
USA women’s squad
Madeleine Bacskai (Malvern, Pa.), Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas), Kelsey Briddell (Gansevoort, N.Y.), Leah Crouse (Virginia Beach, Va.), Charlotte De Vries (Malvern, Pa.), Brooke Deberdine (Millersville, Pa.), Kelsey Farkas (Ardmore, Pa.), Linnea Gonzales (Bel Air, Md.), Fusine Govaert (Bedford, N.Y.), Danielle Grega (Kingston, Pa.), Ally Hammel (Duxbury, Mass.), Caroline Hanks (Niskayuna, N.Y.), Karlie Heistand (Hamburg, Pa.), Ashley Hoffman (Mohnton, Pa.), Adele Iacobucci (Malvern, Pa.), Kelee Lepage (Honey Brook, Pa.), Amanda Magadan (Randolph, N.J.), Alia Marshall (Rehoboth Beach, Del.), Erin Matson (Chadds Ford, Pa.), Lauren Moyer (York, Pa.), Madison Orobono (Macungie, Pa.), Haley Randall (Virginia Beach, Va.), Jenny Rizzo (Hershey, Pa.), Rachel Robinson (Mount Joy, Pa.), Kealsie Robles (Seaford, Va.), Megan Rodgers (San Diego, Calif.), Hope Rose (Dauphin, Pa.), Ashley Sessa (Schwenksville, Pa.), Sofia Southam (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Cassie Sumfest (Lewisburg, Pa.), Julianna Tornetta (Plymouth Meeting, Pa.), Paityn Wirth (Thompsontown, Pa.), Jillian Wolgemuth (Mount Joy, Pa.), Elizabeth Yeager (Greenwich, Conn.), Corinne Zanolli (Newtown Square, Pa.), Maddie Zimmer (Hershey, Pa.)
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Hockey at the Olympic Games – a brief history
Ivan Laing scoring the first goal in Olympic hockey (1908). Photo credit: The Hockey Museum
With just over one month to go until the start of Tokyo 2020, we provide a snapshot summary of the history of hockey at the Olympic Games, a saga that began well over a century ago.
The inaugural Olympic Hockey Competition for men was held in London in 1908 with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competing separately. With the addition of Germany and France, the competition ran with six teams. After having made its first appearance at the London Games, hockey was subsequently dropped from the 1912 Stockholm Games after host nations were granted control over ‘optional sports’. It reappeared in 1920 in Antwerp after pressure from Belgian hockey advocates before being omitted again in Paris in 1924.
Hockey final between England and Ireland at the 1908 Olympic Games. Photo credit: The Hockey Museum
The formation of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in 1924 was not soon enough for the Paris Olympics but it did grant hockey re-entry in Amsterdam in 1928. Hockey has been on the programme ever since, with women's hockey included for the first time in Moscow in 1980. At the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, hockey celebrated 100years as an Olympic sport, while at London 2012, hockey was the third biggest sport in terms of ticket sales with over 630,000 sold. The Olympics is the ultimate hockey competition, with the Olympic gold medal being the most coveted prize in the sport.
India is the most successful country with eight Olympic gold medals, all of which were won by the men's team between 1928 and 1980. Pakistan, India’s great rivals, also enjoyed incredible success, winning three golds, three silvers and two bronze medals between 1956 and 1976.
In more recent years, the men's and women's teams of Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain and Argentina have all made big impressions. Between 1996 and 2012, the Netherlands men contested four out of the five Olympic finals played during that period, winning gold at Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. The Dutch women have also enjoyed considerable success, competing in every final from 2004 to 2016 and winning gold at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, adding to the title they claimed in 1984.
Germany and Australia have also left indelible marks on Olympic hockey, with Germany winning five golds (men: 1972, 1992, 2000 & 2012 / women: 2004) and Australia four (women 1988, 1996 & 2000 / men: 2004).
Hockey has also seen its fair share of triumphs by the so-called underdogs. New Zealand men stunned the world to take gold at Montreal 1976, with Zimbabwe women creating shockwaves by winning at Moscow 1980 and Spain’s women making home advantage count to storm to gold at Barcelona 1992.
The most recent edition, Rio 2016, proved to be another year with unexpected winners, with Argentina men and Great Britain women – two teams ranked 7th in the world going into the competition – creating new chapters in hockey’s history books by snatching Olympic golds for the first time.
While Argentina men and Great Britain women will be determined to defend their respective Olympic titles, they will be challenged every step of the way by the world’s finest teams on the planet’s greatest sporting stage.
The hockey competitions at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will take place from Saturday 24 July to Friday 6 August 2021. Both the men’s and women’s competitions feature 12 teams, split into two pools of six ahead of quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches.
For more information about the hockey competitions at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, visit https://tokyo2020.org/en/sports/hockey/.
Hockey at the Olympic Games – a summary
All Time Olympic Placements - Men
Rio de Janeiro 2016: 1: Argentina, 2: Belgium, 3: Germany, 4: Netherlands, 5: Spain, 6: Australia, 7: New Zealand, 8: India, 9: Great Britain, 10: Ireland, 11: Canada, 12: Brazil
London 2012: 1. Germany, 2. Netherlands, 3. Australia, 4. Great Britain, 5. Belgium, 6. Spain, 7. Pakistan, 8. Korea, 9. New Zealand, 10. Argentina, 11. South Africa, 12. India
Beijing 2008: 1. Germany, 2. Spain, 3. Australia, 4. Netherlands, 5. Great Britain, 6. Korea, 7. New Zealand 8. Pakistan, 9. Belgium, 10. Canada, 11. China, 12. South Africa
Athens 2004: 1. Australia, 2. Netherlands, 3. Germany, 4. Spain, 5. Pakistan, 6. New Zealand, 7. India, 8. Korea, 9. Great Britain, 10. South Africa, 11. Argentina, 12. Egypt
Sydney 2000: 1. Netherlands, 2. Korea, 3. Australia, 4. Pakistan, 5. Germany, 6. Great Britain, 7. India, 8. Argentina, 9. Spain, 10. Canada, 11. Malaysia, 12. Poland
Atlanta 1996: 1. Netherlands, 2. Spain, 3. Australia, 4. Germany, 5. Korea, 6. Pakistan, 7. Great Britain, 8. India, 9. Argentina, 10. South Africa, 11. Malaysia, 12. United States
Barcelona 1992: 1. Germany, 2. Australia, 3. Pakistan, 4. Netherlands, 5. Spain, 6. Great Britain, 7. India, 8. New Zealand, 9. Malaysia, 10. CIS (Russia), 11. Argentina, 12. Egypt
Seoul 1988: 1. Great Britain, 2. W. Germany, 3. Netherlands, 4. Australia, 5. Pakistan, 6. India, 7. Soviet Union, 8. Argentina, 9. Spain, 10. Korea, 11. Canada, 12. Kenya
Los Angeles 1984: 1. Pakistan, 2. W. Germany, 3. Great Britain, 4. Australia, 5. India, 6. Netherlands, 7. New Zealand, 8. Spain, 9. Kenya, 10. Malaysia, 11. United States
Moscow 1980: 1. India, 2. Spain, 3. Soviet Union, 4. Poland, 5. Cuba, 6. Tanzania
Montreal 1976: 1. New Zealand, 2. Australia, 3. Pakistan, 4. Netherlands, 5. W. Germany, 6. Spain, 7. India, 8. Malaysia, 9. Belgium, 10. Canada, 11. Argentina
Munich 1972: 1. W. Germany, 2. Pakistan, 3. India, 4. Netherlands 5. Australia, 6. Great Britain, 7. Spain, 8. Malaysia, 9. New Zealand, 10. Belgium, 11. Poland, 12. France, 13. Kenya, 14. Argentina, 15. Uganda, 16. Mexico
Mexico City 1968: 1. Pakistan, 2. Australia, 3. India, 4. W. Germany, 5. Netherlands, 6. Spain, 7. New Zealand, 8. Kenya, 9. Belgium, 10. France, 11. E. Germany, 12. Great Britain, 12. Japan, 14. Argentina, 15. Malaysia, 16. Mexico
Tokyo 1964: 1. India, 2. Pakistan, 3. Australia, 4. Spain, 5. E. Germany, 6. Kenya
Rome 1960: 1. Pakistan, 2. India, 3. Spain, 4. Great Britain, 5. New Zealand, 6. Australia, 7. W. Germany, 8. Kenya, 9. Netherlands 10. France, 11. Belgium, 12. Poland, 13. Italy, 14. Japan, 15. Switzerland, 16. Denmark
Melbourne 1956: 1. India, 2. Pakistan, 3. W. Germany, 4. Great Britain, 5. Australia, 6. New Zealand, 7. Belgium, 8. Singapore, 9. Malaysia, 10. Kenya, 11. Afghanistan, 12. United States
Helsinki 1952: 1. India, 2. Netherlands, 3. Great Britain, 4. Pakistan, 5. W. Germany, 6. Poland, 7. Austria, 8. Switzerland
London 1948: 1. India, 2. Great Britain, 3. Netherlands, 4. Pakistan
Berlin 1936: 1. India, 2. Germany, 3. Netherlands, 4. France, 5. Switzerland, 6. Afghanistan, 7. Japan, 8. Hungary, 9. Belgium, 10. Denmark, 11. United States
Los Angeles 1932: 1. India, 2. Japan, 3. United States
Amsterdam 1928: 1. India, 2. Netherlands, 3. Germany, 4. Belgium
Antwerp 1920: 1. Great Britain, 2. Denmark, 3. Belgium, 4. France
London 1908: 1. England, 2. Ireland, 3. Wales, 4. Scotland 5. Germany, 6. France
All-time Olympic Placements - Women
Rio de Janeiro 2016: 1: Great Britain, 2: Netherlands, 3: Germany, 4: New Zealand, 5: United States, 6: Australia, 7: Argentina, 8: Spain, 9: China, 10, Japan, 11: Korea, 12: India
London 2012: 1: Netherlands, 2: Argentina, 3: Great Britain, 4: New Zealand, 5: Australia, 6: China, 7: Germany, 8: Korea, 9: Japan, 10: South Africa, 11: Belgium, 12: United States
Beijing 2008: 1: Netherlands, 2: China, 3: Argentina, 4: Germany, 5: Australia, 6: Great Britain, 7: Spain, 8: United States, 9: Korea, 10: Japan, 11: South Africa, 12: New Zealand
Athens 2004: 1: Germany, 2: Netherlands, 3: Argentina, 4: China, 5: Australia, 6: New Zealand, 7: Korea, 8: Japan, 9: South Africa, 10: Spain
Sydney 2000: 1: Australia, 2: Argentina, 3: Netherlands, 4: Spain, 5: China, 6: New Zealand, 7: Germany, 8: Great Britain, 9: Korea, 10: South Africa
Atlanta 1996: 1: Australia, 2: Korea, 3: Netherlands, 4: Great Britain, 5: United States, 6: Germany, 7: Argentina, 8: Spain
Barcelona 1992: 1: Spain, 2: Germany, 3: Great Britain, 4: Korea, 5: Australia, 6: Netherlands, 7: Canada, 8: New Zealand
Seoul 1988: 1: Australia, 2: Korea, 3: Netherlands, 4: Great Britain, 5: West Germany, 6: Canada, 7: Argentina, 8: United States
Los Angeles 1984: 1: Netherlands, 2: West Germany, 3: United States, 4: Australia, 5: Canada, 6: New Zealand
Moscow1980: 1: Zimbabwe, 2: Czechoslovakia, 3: Soviet Union, 4: India, 5: Austria, 6: Poland
All-Time Olympic Finals – Men
Rio de Janeiro 2016: Belgium 2-4 Argentina
London 2012: Germany 2-1 Netherlands
Beijing 2008: Germany 1-0 Spain
Athens 2004: Netherlands 1-2 Australia (aet)
Sydney 2000: Korea 3-3 Netherlands (aps 4-5)
Atlanta 1996: Spain 1-3 Netherlands
Barcelona 1992: Germany 2-1 Australia
Seoul 1988: Great Britain 3-1 West Germany
Los Angeles 1984: Pakistan 2-1 West Germany (aet)
Moscow 1980: India 4-3 Spain
Montreal 1976: New Zealand 1-0 Australia
Munich 1972: West Germany 1-0 Pakistan
Mexico City 1968: Pakistan 2-1 Australia
Tokyo 1964: Pakistan 0-1 India
Rome 1960: Pakistan 1-0 India
Melbourne 1956: India 1-0 Pakistan
Helsinki 1952: India 6-1 Netherlands
London 1948: India 4-0 Great Britain
Berlin 1936: India 8-1 Germany
Los Angeles 1932: No final – Round Robin
Amsterdam 1928: India 3-0 Netherlands
Antwerp 1920: No final – Round Robin
London 1908: Great Britain (ENG) 8-1 Great Britain (IRL)
All-Time Olympic Finals - Women
Rio de Janeiro 2016: Netherlands 3-3 Great Britain (aso 0-2)
London 2012: Netherlands 2-0 Argentina
Beijing 2008: China 0-2 Netherlands
Athens 2004: Netherlands 1-2 Germany
Sydney 2000: Argentina 1-3 Australia
Atlanta 1996: Australia 3-1 Korea
Barcelona 1992: Spain 2-1 Germany (aet)
Seoul 1988: Australia 2-0 Korea
Los Angeles 1984: No final – Round Robin
Moscow 1980: No final – Round Robin
Legend: aps - after penalty strokes. aet - after extra time. aso – after shoot-out.
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Former Indian hockey forward Gurdev Singh recounts playing with Balbir Singh Sr in 1956 Olympics
Former Indian Hockey Forward Gurdev Singh recounts playing with Balbir Singh Sr. in the 1956 Olympics (Photo: Gurdev Singh) Photograph:( Others )
With exactly one month to go for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Olympic fever is slowly engulfing the entire sporting world. While the Indian athletes carry out their high-octane practice sessions, it's time for the hockey fans relive the memories from the triumphant Olympic campaigns in the past through Hockey India's Flashback Series.
Former Indian Hockey Forward Gurdev Singh recalls the fond memories from the 1956 Olympics.
Gurdev Singh, who played an integral part in India's Gold Medal victory at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, reminisced playing alongside the great Balbir Singh Sr. The 87-year-old recounted that if Balbir Singh got into the D, he would definitely find the back of the net, "We played with five Forwards in that tournament. I scored 5 goals in the Olympics. We all used to practice a lot, but Balbir Singh Sr used to practice much more. Whenever he got into the D, he never missed the goal. He was a really good scorer."
The former India player added that during a non-Olympic match Balbir Singh Sr was in such good form that he scored every time he got the ball, "There was a match in which Balbir Singh got the ball four-five times and he converted each one of those chances into goals. Then he said, 'if you keep giving me the ball, then I'll keep scoring and keep playing for four-five years'.
When asked about his memories from the Melbourne Games, Gurdev said, "It was a very happy moment for us. We won all the matches in the 1956 Olympics. This was only the second time that no team had scored against India in the entire Olympics campaign. Our Captain Balbir Singh Sr's finger was broken during the tournament, but he still played for the team. At that time, wherever the Indian Hockey Team went, it always won."
The former India Hockey Forward also spoke about roaming around in Melbourne during the Olympics, "Australia is a great country. During our free time, the entire team went around Melbourne and saw some sights."
Winning an Olympic Medal is a huge achievement for any sportsperson, but the Indian team didn't receive a big reception once they arrived in India. With great pride, Gurdev said that it was normal for India to win a Gold in hockey in those days.
"When we came back from Melbourne with the Gold Medal, there were only three-four persons to receive us at the airport. Everyone expected us to win as it was quite normal for us to win Gold Medals in the Olympics," signed off Gurdev."
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Ayeisha McFerran issues appeal after hockey World Cup medal stolen
Wonder goalie, Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran PIC: England Hockey
Ireland women‘s goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran has appealed for the return of her World Cup silver medal after it was stolen from her apartment in Holland, writes Richard Bright.
McFerran said that her flat in Utrecht, where she plays for Kampong, was broken into on Monday night and electronics were also stolen.
But McFerran, 25, tweeted that it was the 2018 medal which she ‘treasured more than anything I own’.
The Irish stopper played a leading hand in the Green Army reaching the London final in 2018 and was also named goalkeeper of the tournament.
McFerran said: “Some coward decided to break into my apartment & steal mine & my roommates’ belongings!
“Among that was my 2018 World Cup medal which is more valuable than all electronics!
“My medal is one of a few things treasured more than anything I own.
“I would appreciate any help from the hockey world & Utrecht family in finding my medal.”
This week she was also named in Sean Dancer’s Ireland squad for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Ayeisha McFerran: Ireland goalkeeper has World Cup medal stolen
Ayeisha McFerran played a key role in Ireland's memorable run to the 2018 Hockey World Cup final
Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran has appealed for help to find her silver medal from the 2018 Hockey World Cup after it was stolen from her apartment.
McFerran tweeted that her flat in Utrecht, where she plays club hockey with Dutch team Kampong, was broken into on Monday night.
She said her late mother's jewellery and electronics were also stolen.
The 25-year-old helped Ireland reach the World Cup final in 2018 and was named goalkeeper of the tournament.
McFerran played a key role in Ireland's unlikely run to the final in London and was pivotal in the historic Olympic qualifier shootout victory over Canada the following year.
On Monday she was named in Sean Dancer's Ireland squad for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics this summer.
"I'm not getting my hopes up," McFerran told Evening Extra on BBC Radio Ulster.
"It's very slim that I will get any of the electronics back but they [the local police] have said there is a chance with my medal because it is unique and no one will really try and buy it.
"I don't really care too much about the electronics, it's the medal and the jewellery which are more important."
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Gold Medallist Roger Lomas Still playing after cardiac arrest
Back in February 2015 Sheffield HC and England Masters player Roger Lomas suffered a cardiac arrest while playing hockey at Abbeydale. This memory came flooding back to him when watching Christian Eriksen collapse during the Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland on Saturday.
At age 69, Roger collapsed during a game of hockey. He suffered a cardiac arrest but if it wasn’t for his team mates, medics and a defibrillator from the local squash club Roger wouldn’t be with us today.
If this had happened whilst on a walk away from people he wouldn’t have survived
Mark Beavis - Sheffield Hockey Club
Teammates such as Andy Robinson and Marnie Grieg performed CPR until the defibrillator arrived. The defibrillator was used to shock Roger back to life. He was rushed to hospital where he eventually regained consciousness but with little to no memory of the event.
He didn’t recover consciousness until a couple of hours later in hospital and was very lucky to survive given the amount of time CPR had to be administered. It was a very cold day and it is though that allowed his body to shut down without further complications. Later Roger had an angiogram and a stent inserted in an artery and hasn’t ‘looked back since’. All the people who helped with medical procedures were fantastic particularly Andy Robinson and Marnie Grieg, although he knows nothing about it.
The following morning, he was on his mobile to colleagues about a North event he was supposed to organising that day.
Not being aware of what happened helped in the recovery
Roger Lomas - Sheffield Hockey Club
After 11 weeks of rehab, 3 of which included some golf, Roger picked up his stick and participated in a hockey tournament.
He is now in his fifty-eighth year playing at Abbeydale and developing his masters hockey career. Roger is an over 70s Regional Final Gold medalist, was vice captain of the England LX O70 who also won gold at the European Tournament in Antwerp 2019 and has been selected to play for the Tokyo World Cup, which due to Covid has been postponed until 2022.
Sheffield Hockey Club shared their story and inspired other clubs around the country to invest in a defibrillator and educate their members on where to find them as well as how to administer CPR.
England Hockey Board Media release
SA Hockey Association pays tribute to Allistar Fredericks.
Allistar Fredericks became a hero for many when he became the first player of colour to represent South Africa’s Hockey Men post isolation. In a career that saw Fredericks spanned 59 caps, Fredericks notched an incredible 56 goals. The highlight of his career was the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, in which he spoke on behalf of Team South Africa to state president Nelson Mandela.
Allistar was arguably one of the most skilled hockey players you would ever have witnessed, with hands that most players can only dream of. For defenders, those dreams were surely nightmares! From William Pescod Hockey Club to the South Africa Council of Sports teams, before being called up in a unified South Africa, Fredericks was an example to all and a beacon of hope for his community.
After his playing days were done Allistar continued his work within South African Hockey serving in various different roles including Coach Education Facilitator, Senior Indoor Convenor of Selectors Senior Outdoor Convenor of Selectors, Southern Gauteng Hockey Association President and he was a current SA Hockey Board Member.
Marissa Langeni, the CEO of the South African Hockey Association, spoke about Allistar’s major and significant role in South African hockey.
“He was a 1996 Atlanta Olympian. It was a huge significant moment for South African hockey.” says Langeni. “Especially given the fact that he was the first player of colour selected to represent South Africa at those Olympic Games.” she says. “One of the fond memories that he often spoke about was being given the privilege of making a speech for the late President Nelson Mandela and actually presenting him with a blazer from the Olympic Committee at that time. [He had] a huge impact on the hockey community. People are referring to him as ‘The Star of Kimberley’, being the rare talent that he was. Everybody that we speak to has said that he was one of the most skilful players of his generation.”
SA Hockey President Deon Morgan honoured Ally, with this emotional statement.
“I had the privilege of knowing Allistar since my childhood. We played against each other since our Junior Hockey days, and I also had the privilege to play in the same teams with him on different occasions.
Ally was the person you planned your game plan around when he was your opponent and when he was in your team you knew that you could do a little more as the opponents would focus on him in their game plans.
I cannot believe that you are no longer with us Ally. You have inspired Youth since we were Youth, your ability on the field, your work ethic off the field, your ability to mix with everyone, your tenacity, your humbleness despite your brilliance inspired so many of us to be and do better.
I have seen him carry this through the years where he played a pivotal role in assisting, developing and growing so many Youths from all over South Africa. Because he believed in them, mentored and coached them, they started believing in themselves and the rest is history. I have witnessed so many proud moments where the youth under his care have achieved greatness not just on the field, but off it as well.
He always focused on the entire person, and I could see how grateful they were when they either made a club, provincial or national team or/ and achieved at their academic graduations.
I salute both Allistar and Nicky Fredericks for the legacy you have left for so many, for your BIG hearts and for all you have taken on to improve the lives of so many of us over the years.
I love you my friend and I thank God for affording me the opportunity to have played Hockey with you, served the game on different platforms with you and for your friendship.
Rest well my friend. You are truly a legend”.
Allistar is survived by his wife, Nicky, and his children, Keegan, Taylor-Lee and Tristan. A gaping hole has been left in the hearts of so many as Allistar was not just a coach, but a friend and father figure as well. Ally was the Beaulieu Academy Men’s Premier League Team Head Coach and the Beaulieu College Director of Hockey as well as the Boy’s First Team Coach.
In a recent Hockey the Podcast interview, Ally shared this powerful thought. “My message is that no matter what circumstances you come from, nothing must deter you to achieve your dreams”.
SA Hockey Association media release