News for 28 January 2022
All the news for Friday 28 January 2022
2022 Pan Am Cup - 28 January
Santiago (CHI)
All times GMT -4
Men
28 Jan 2022 13:30 MEX v BRA (5th - 6th place)
28 Jan 2022 16:00 ARG v CAN (Semi-final 1)
28 Jan 2022 18:30 USA v CHI (Semi-final 2)
Women
27 Jan 2022 13:30 TTO v URU (5th - 6th place) 0 - 5 Forfeit due to Covid cases in TTO team
27 Jan 2022 16:00 ARG v CAN (Semi-final 1) 3 - 0
27 Jan 2022 18:30 USA v CHI (Semi-final 2) 1 - 1 (SO 0 - 2)
History makers Chile join Argentina on road to World Cup
History was made in Santiago at the Women’s Pan Am Cup as the host nation Chile secured their first ever qualification for the FIH World Cup. 
Pan American Cups - Day 9 - Women Semi-final
Women - Semi-final - Argentina vs. Canada: 3-0
USA v CHI (Photo: Oscar Muñoz Badilla)
It was a game of important milestones as Argentina beat Canada 3-0 in the first women’s semifinal of the Pan American Cup. The game qualified the Leonas for the 2022 World Cup, while Canada will have to win the bronze medal for their first World Cup appearance since 1994. It was also a celebrated game for Argentina’s Maria Granatto and Agostina Alonso who celebrated their 150th and 100th international caps, respectively.
Semifinal loss to Argentina sets up qualification match for Team Canada
Semifinal loss sets up rematch with USA for World Cup berth
It wasn’t a picture-perfect game, according to Canadian head coach Rob Short, but Team Canada showed heart, determination and pushed the number three team in the world to a great match.
USWNT Head to PAC Bronze Medal Match After Falling to Chile in Shootout
IMAGES TAKEN BY WORLD SPORT PICS/RODRIGO JARAMILLO
SANTIAGO, Chile – In a tight game with World Cup qualification on the line, the No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team faced hosts No. 17 Chile in the 2022 Pan American Cup (PAC) Semifinals. Through a steady first half, USA fought back from being a goal down to find the equalizer with 1:30 to go in regulation but fell in the shootout, 0-2.
Covid hits Trinidad and Tobago women's hockey team in Chile
Joel Bailey 
Trinidad and Tobago's Samantha Olton (22) defends as Chile's Francisca Tala (14) controls the ball during the Pan American Cup match, on Tuesday, in Santiago, Chile. TT lost 11-0. - via Pan American Hockey Federation
URUGUAY earned a 5-0 win, by default, over a covid-stricken Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, in the fifth place match, in the Pan American Cup women's hockey tournament at Santiago, Chile.
Women's Asia Cup 2022 - 28 January
Muscat
All Times GMT +4
27 Jan 2022 16:30 SGP v INA (7/8th Place) 2 - 1
27 Jan 2022 19:00 THA v MAS (5/6th Place) 0 - 3 (Malaysia qualify for the World Cup)
28 Jan 2022 16:30 IND v CHN (3/4th Place)
28 Jan 2022 19:00 KOR v JPN (Final)
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Title out of reach, but podium's not
Their title hopes already over, India would be eyeing at least a podium finish when they take on China in the third-fourth place playoff match of the women's Asia Cup here today.
Malaysia finish fifth in Asia Cup
By Jugjet Singh
A file pic of Juliani Din (left) who scored against Thailand in the Asia Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia came out fifth in the fifth women's hockey Asia Cup after beating Thailand 3-0 in Muscat, Oman, yesterday.
Indian diaspora disappointed with below bar show of Indian team on their soils
K. ARUMUGAM
On the inaugural day when India took on Malaysia, the stands were full with Indian fans at the Qaboos Sports Complex, venue of the tenth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup. The India’s 9-0 rout enthused them a lot, infused hopes and expectations. One even brought a booklet with each page containing the team member, and took autograph of our stars.
India women relish chance of FIH Pro League action
It’s going to be a busy few months for Janneke Schopman and the women’s national team of India.
Oliva not fazed by Dutch challenge
Georgina 'Gigi' Oliva has competed for Spain at every level of competition, from Champions Challenge to Champions Trophy; from Hockey World League to Olympic Games. But, in just a few weeks time, the dynamic Spanish midfielder and her team mates will take on a whole new challenge as the Spanish national women’s team make their debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Jugraj, Abhishek new faces in Indian team for FIH Pro League matches in SA
S2H Team
Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member Indian men’s team to play upcoming FIH Pro League matches against South Africa and France in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from February 8-13.
PR Sreejesh back in Indian squad for matches vs France, South Africa
Manpreet Singh will captain a 20-member squad for the four matches in South Africa. The team also includes debutants Jugraj Singh and Abhishek.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
Picture by Hockey India
Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will return to the Indian men’s hockey team for the four FIH Pro League 2021-22 matches in Potchefstroom, South Africa in February. The 33-year-old veteran was rested for last month’s Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka.
First FIH Hockey Pro League Show of a packed year
The first FIH Hockey Pro League show of 2022 saw guests Adrian Lock, the Head Coach of the Spanish national women’s team, and Jon Wyatt, Director of Sport and Development at FIH, join host Sarah Juggins to discuss the resumption of the FIH Hockey Pro League and the developments at the on-going continental qualifiers in Africa, Asia and Pan America.
India’s Vandana Katariya up for Presidential award
India’s Vandana Katariya is among nine athletes and the lone hockey player this year who has been named for the Presidential award, conferred by the Hon’ble President of India.
Super 6s Preview: Hampstead & Westminster v Wimbledon
The second men’s semi-final taking place at the 2022 Super 6s Finals Day on Sunday 30 January will be an all-London affair between Hampstead & Westminster and Wimbledon.
Business end of the Scottish indoor league
It may be a truncated indoor programme this season, the victim of COVID restrictions, but at least this weekend should provide a champion and European qualifier for both men and women. It is simple – the teams that finish top of their respective leagues at the end of this weekend will assume these mantles.
‘Blackheath has been accepted as oldest hockey club for 160 years – it’s a bit late to change now’
Blackheath's team of 1894
In November, The Hockey Paper published a story on the oldest hockey club in the world after research revealed that Teddington have a rightful claim to the status.
Hockey India suspends Hockey Punjab
Forms 3-member panel for day-to-day functioning
Hockey Punjab, a state-level hockey body, has been suspended by Hockey India over allegations that the election process adopted by the state body is in serious violation with the principles of Hockey India.
Hockey legend Charanjit Singh, who led India to 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold, dies at 90
Charanjit Singh died on Thursday at his home in Una, Himachal Pradesh after suffering a cardiac arrest that followed prolonged age-related illnesses.
New Delhi: Captain of India's 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winning hockey team, Charanjit Singh, died on Thursday at his home in Una, Himachal Pradesh after suffering a cardiac arrest that followed prolonged age-related illnesses.
Gurbux remembers captain Charanjit Singh
Gurbux Singh remembered his 1964 Olympics gold medal winning Indian hockey team captain Charanjit Sngh as a down-to-earth person and a compact player.
Y.B.Sarangi
File picture of Gurbux Singh. - The Hindu Archives
Gurbux Singh remembered his 1964 Olympics gold medal winning Indian hockey team captain Charanjit Sngh as a down-to-earth person and a compact player.