News for 26 February 2022
All the news for Saturday 26 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League 26 February 2022
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
Men
26 Feb 2022 19:30 IND v ESP (RR)
27 Feb 2022 19:30 IND v ESP (RR)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 16 |
| 2 | Germany | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 4 | France | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 10 |
| 5 | India | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 9 |
| 6 | Argentina | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | England | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
| 9 | South Africa | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 52 | -41 | 0 |
Women
26 Feb 2022 17:00 IND v ESP (RR)
27 Feb 2022 17:00 IND v ESP (RR)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 4 | Belgium | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 5 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 6 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 8 | England | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 |
| 9 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 |
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India hosting Spain in men's and women's Hockey Pro League doubleheader with chance to climb tables
By Ali Iveson
India's men beat Spain 3-0 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics ©Getty Images
India and Spain's hockey teams are set for a Pro League doubleheader at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar this weekend.
Indian men seek consistency, women look to maintain winning momentum against Spain
Consistency will be key for the Indian men's hockey team when they take on Spain, while its women counterparts would look to carry on the momentum against same opposition on Saturday.
Indian men beat France 5-0 before being shocked 2-5 by the Frenchmen in the return leg. Against South Africa, India registered identical 10-2 wins in the two matches. Image Courtesy: @TheHockeyIndia
Bhubaneswar: Consistency will be key for the Indian men's hockey team when they take on a lower-ranked Spain, while its women counterparts would look to carry on the momentum against same opposition during their respective FIH Pro League campaigns on Saturday.
Indian Men, women face Spanish wall
The Indian women’s team during a training session. - File photo
As the hockey bandwagon reaches Bhubaneswar, the Indian women’s team will for the first time get to host FIH Pro League matches, and share the stage with the men’s team. India will host Spain’s men’s and women’s teams for double-headers over the weekend.
‘Mishandled’: Dr Batra meets India coach after criticising team’s performances
Australian Graham Reid and Dr Batra met this week PIC: Narinder Batra/Facebook
Graham Reid, the India men’s coach, met with Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra this week after he criticised the national hockey side’s recent peformances.
2022 Indoor Test Matches IRL v RSA (W) - 26 February
Meath (IRL)
All times GMT
21 Feb 2022 19:00 IRL v RSA 3 - 2
22 Feb 2022 19:00 IRL v RSA 3 - 5
23 Feb 2022 18:00 IRL v RSA 0 - 1
24 Feb 2022 19:00 IRL v RSA 1 - 3
25 Feb 2022 19:00 IRL v RSA 1 - 4
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
SA win the test and the series 4-1.
The SPAR Indoor Hockey Test Series has flown past in the blink of an eye and just like that it concluded tonight in Dublin in front of a fantastic crowd, with the sound a welcome resonation in the ears of the players.
South Africa complete SPAR Indoor Series in style
South Africa finished strong to win both the final test and the SPAR Indoor Hockey Series 4-1 at Gormanston Park in front of another big crowd at Áras Preston.
Women’s World Cup: anything is possible
Interview with Camila Caram (Chile)
Sarah Juggins, for PAHF
Camila Caram - USA v CHI (Photo: Oscar Muñoz Badilla)
‘We couldn’t believe it. Our goalie was excellent and she blocked all the shoot-out attempts. I have been in the team a long time and we have tried and tried and have never made it. I actually still struggle to believe it.’
“A dream come true”
Ahead of the 9th edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup taking place in South Africa (1-12 April), we’re conducting a series of exclusive interviews with the participating teams. Today: Mutsa Bera (Zimbabwe).
‘Interesting option’: Argentina star Gonzalo Peillat granted German citizenship
By Rod Gilmour
In one of his last international matches, Gonzalo Peillat celebrates at 2018 World Cup PIC: Hockey India
Gonzalo Peillat, the Argentinian regarded as one of world hockey’s best dragflickers, has acquired German citizenship and hinted at a desire to gain selection for the national team.
Kenya and Ghana to compete at Commonwealth Games women’s hockey event
Kenya are set for a first Commonwealth Games competition PIC: Hockey Kenya
Kenya women will compete at a first Commonwealth Games hockey tournament after higher-ranked teams reportedly opted not compete this summer.
Australia call up veteran goalkeeeper for Kookaburras hockey squad
Australia will be defending Commonwealth title this year PIC: REUTERS/Bernadett
Australian veteran goalkeeper Ben Rennie has been called up to the Kookaburras squad along with three of the country’s emerging hockey talent.
Uniten Thunderbolts on fire again in national league
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Uniten Thunderbolts reignited their form to thrash Sarawak 9-1 in the women's Malaysia Hockey League today.
Old Georgians' Henry Weir On Fatherhood, Work & Pushing For More Success
By Rod Gilmour 
The last time Old Georgians lost in the Men's Premier Division came on Henry Weir’s wedding day last October. “The only benefit for me not playing that game was that I invited James Bailey [the Wimbledon goalkeeper] and it still wasn’t enough,” joked Weir.
The First International Hockey matches between Wales and Scotland
By Phil Bailey
It is 99 years ago this month that Wales played their first ever men’s international hockey match against Scotland at Newport. Wales had previously played 14 international games, nine against Ireland and six versus England. All these games had been lost with a tally of 81 goals against to 6 goals scored. In contrast, Scotland had only played one previous international game, losing to Ireland in 1902.
The digital nomad, Kalondo trades hockey stick for boardroom
by Conrad Angula
Tashia Kalondo (right) attacks the Wanderers goal for DTS during her playing days.
TASHIA Frieda Kalondo is a woman with a fascinating hockey history. Apart from the fact that she was first called up to play for the junior women's national team at the tender age of 13, she also played hockey in South Africa before she played for the senior Namibian women's team.