News for 06 January 2022
All the news for Thursday 6 January 2022
"This nomination is recognition for great team work," says PR Sreejesh
PR Sreejesh expressed that he is truly elated and honoured on being nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award
PR Sreejesh
Indian Men's hockey team's ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed that he is truly elated and honoured on being nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award. Sreejesh was instrumental in India's incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 where the team ended a 41-year-long wait to stand on the podium. In their Bronze-medal outing in Tokyo, India beat Germany 5-4. The match witnessed some excellent defence led by the indomitable wall PR Sreejesh. India had last won an Olympic Medal at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980 where they had defeated Spain the Final to clinch gold.
Austria's Felber eagerly anticipates international challenge
Photo credit: World Sport Pics
Fiona Felber is a member of the Austrian women’s national indoor team that will be participating at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Liège, Belgium, in February.
National hockey teams back in training for Afcon
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya women's hockey team coach Jacqueline Mwangi is impressed by the competitiveness of the players ahead of Africa Cup of Nations in Accra, Ghana.
Real Club de Polo de Barcelona set to celebrate 125th anniversary
Real Club de Polo de Barcelona will stage a series of events this year to celebrate its 125th Anniversary.
Mary Weir is awarded the British Empire Medal
Scottish Hockey is delighted to congratulate Mary Weir on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List. A great servant of community hockey, Mary has been recognised for services to Sport in the Scottish Borders.
‘Inspirational’ Mary Weir honoured for Scottish hockey services
Scottish Hockey has congratulated Mary Weir on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List.
Dr. Christine Grant Passes
USA Field Hockey celebrates the life of Dr. Christine Grant, who passed away on Friday, December 31 at the age of 85. A pioneer for Title IX and women's athletics, Dr. Grant was a passionate leader and the University of Iowa’s Field Hockey field was renamed Dr. Christine H.B. Grant Field in 1991, and was re-dedicated in 2006, for all of her achievements.