News for 15 January 2022
All the news for Saturday 15 January 2022
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2022 (M) - Day 2
Paredes, Portugal
All times GMT
14 Jan 2022 11:00 ESP v UKR (Pool A) 1 - 1
14 Jan 2022 12:15 SVK v POR (Pool A) 5 - 6
14 Jan 2022 13:30 POL v TUR (Pool A) 4 - 3
14 Jan 2022 15:00 CRO v ESP (Pool A) 4 - 7
14 Jan 2022 17:00 POR v UKR (Pool A) 2 - 3
14 Jan 2022 18:15 TUR v SVK (Pool A) 5 - 5
14 Jan 2022 19:30 POL v CRO (Pool A) 8 - 4
15 Jan 2022 10:00 TUR v CRO (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 11:15 SVK v UKR (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 12:30 ESP v POL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 14:00 TUR v POR (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 16:00 UKR v CRO (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 17:15 SVK v POL (Pool A)
15 Jan 2022 18:30 ESP v POR (Pool A)
Pool standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Portugal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Slovakia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 1 |
| 6 | Turkey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 1 |
| 7 | Croatia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 0 |
Argentina tops the polls in FIH Best of 2021 fan vote
The top honours in the FIH Best of 2021 fan vote have both gone the way of Argentina, with the men’s team taking the Best Goal prize and the women the award for Best Match, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) can reveal. 
World hockey reveals best goal and match of 2021
Argentinian Nicolas Keenan’s smash-shot against host nation Japan in the pool phase of the Tokyo Olympics has been voted best goal of 2021 in a fans’ poll.
It's more than purely about winning says hockey legend Marsha Cox
It’s a welcome return to international hockey competition for seven men’s teams and eight women’s teams at the Men’s and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 17-23 January, taking place in Accra, Ghana in the Theodosia Okoh Stadium.
We want to prove Tokyo wasn't a one day wonder, says women's hockey coach Janneke Schopman
The extraordinary performance at the Tokyo Olympics was not a "one day wonder"
Janneke Schopman
The extraordinary performance at the Tokyo Olympics was not a "one day wonder", asserted Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman, who is looking forward to this year's World Cup. Schopman said after the high in Tokyo, they are now determined to defend their Asia Cup title, which will ensure a direct qualification to the FIH Women's World Cup, to be jointly co-hosted by Spain and Netherlands from July 1 to 17.
We can’t let our performance drop in hectic year, says India’s Savita
In a calendar-packed year for the sport, which includes the Asia Cup, Pro League, the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, goalkeeper Savita says India must keep up their momentum to keep making inroads to the top echelons of world hockey.
'TRY' - How the Indian women's hockey team is building a leadership group bigger than Rani and Savita
Coach Janneke Schopman and captain Savita Punia speak about giving more responsibility to younger players in the Indian women's hockey team as they prepare for an action-packed year.
By Dipankar Lahiri
The Indian women's hockey team will take part in the Asia Cup as their first assignment of the year. (Hockey India)
Looking to continue their fairy tale run from last year, the Indian women's hockey team is looking to younger players in the team to take increased responsibility as they prepare for what will be a big year.
Hockey India announces core probable group for women’s hockey team
A group of 60 players have been selected the basis of their performances in various national level events.
Nikki Pradhan is among the 60 players chosen. - HOCKEY INDIA
Hockey India on Friday announced a new-look core probable group for the senior women’s team.
T&T Hockey teams get $1.6M for Pan Am
by Walter Alibey
Athletes applying for Elite Athletes Assistance Funding (EAAP) from government will have until April 1 to submit their applications.
Azlan Shah Cup set to make comeback
By Jugjet Singh
After a two-year interruption due to Covid-19, it looks like the Azlan Shah Cup will finally be held in November this year.
Analysis: search for Annan’s successor is not that easy
With the departure of Alyson Annan , who has been at the helm of the Dutch national team since October 2015, the KNHB has to look for a new national coach. A quest that is complex for several reasons.
On Wednesday, the KNHB announced the farewell to Alyson Annan. Photo: Koen Suyk
The abrupt departure of the three-time World Coach of the Year (2017, 2018 and 2019) brings the hockey association into a split. In view of the extremely sensitive ongoing investigation into the performance climate at the Orange Ladies, the greatest possible care is required with the appointment of a successor. At the same time, time is running out, because the world championship (partly in front of the home crowd) will be held in five and a half months and the preparation for it is about to start.
Preliminary GB Men's Elite Development Programme Squad Announced For 2022
As a new year begins, Great Britain Hockey is excited to announce a preliminary squad of 35 players and five reserves has been selected for the GB Men's Elite Development Programme (EDP) in 2022.
Scotland U21 men begin their attempt to make history in 2022
Scotland U21 men get their Junior World Cup qualification campaign underway with matches against Durham University this weekend as they bid to become the first Scottish men’s team to qualify for a Junior World Cup since 2001.
Massive year for Scotland U21 women gets underway
Scotland U21 women get 2022 underway with matches against Durham University this weekend as they build towards the EuroHockey Championships and the opportunity to qualify for the Junior World Cup.
Peers Duo Hoping To Lead Sutton Coldfield To Super 6s Finals Day
Rod Gilmour 
Sutton Coldfield sisters Emily and Beth Peers have been holding a hockey stick since they could walk. And the family ties which stand hockey out from most other sports have now seen the current crop of younger siblings at the Midlands club wanting to emulate the Peers sisters - and play on the big stage.
Hockey Ireland implements new FIH Rules for 2022 with immediate effect
Hockey Ireland and the Irish Hockey Umpires Association will implement the new FIH Rules of Hockey for January 2022 with immediate effect for all competitions.
Insta and Railway vye for second as interpros reach business end
Catholic Institute's Roisin Upton. Pic: Adrian Boehm
A number of high quality fixtures are on the agenda this weekend with the women’s EY Hockey League tie between Catholic Institute and Railway Union takes place on Saturday while Sunday sees five female interprovincial fixtures.
2021 USA Field Hockey National Coach Award Winner: Jill Cosse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the announcement of all winners, USA Field Hockey is individually highlighting each recipient of USA Field Hockey's 2021 Annual Awards. This week, USA Field Hockey is honored to feature the 2021 National Coach Award winner Jill Cosse.
1960 Olympic Silver medallist Jaswant is no more
K. ARUMUGAM
1960 Olympics silver medallist Jaswant Singh Gill, 91 is no more. According to his family sources, the Olympian was admitted for Chest infection in October last year and then suffered a heart attack. However, he was seen to be doing well since then before the end came suddenly today in Mumbai.