News for 27 February 2022
All the news for Sunday 27 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League - 27 February 2022
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
Men
26 Feb 2022 19:30 IND v ESP (RR) 5 - 4
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 | India | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 12 |
| 3 | Germany | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | France | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 10 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 0 |
| 9 | South Africa | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 52 | -41 | 0 |
Women
26 Feb 2022 17:00 IND v ESP (RR) 2 - 1
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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 4 | Belgium | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 5 | Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 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 men perform great escape while the Eves edge past Spain's Red Sticks
India men enjoyed a magnificent comeback after they went 4-1 down to Spain with 15 minutes left of their match. But somehow the host nation drew on every reserve of energy to score four goals, including a dramatic penalty stroke in the final five seconds to win the match 5-4 and move to second in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Indian teams enjoy come-from-behind victories in Hockey Pro League
By Ali Iveson
Harmanpreet Singh scored the winning goal for India's men's team ©Getty Images
India's men came from 4-1 down to beat Spain 5-4 on a successful day for the nation's hockey teams at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
India come from behind to win 5-4 against Spain
Harmanpreet Singh scored a penalty stroke in the dying seconds of the final quarter to win the match for India.
By Aarish Ansari
Men’s FIH Pro League: India come from behind to win 5-4 against Spain Picture by ADIMAZES PVT LTD
The Indian hockey team overturned a 1-4 deficit to register an impressive 5-4 win against Spain in the Men’s FIH Pro League 2021-22 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Saturday.
Indian Men Breach Spanish Armada
Comebacks are a great sight to behold! It is not often that we see teams trailing 1-4 deep into the second half, not just equalize but pull off a sensational win in the closing seconds of the match. Indian men’s hockey team brought their pugnacious qualities to the fore, churning out a stellar come-from-behind 5-4 win over Spain in the FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
From 3 goals down, India fight back to beat Spain 5-4
The Indian team made a remarkable comeback from three goals down to eke out a hard-fought 5-4 win over Spain in an edge-of-the-seat thriller of the two-leg FIH Pro League on Saturday.
Both the teams will face off against each other again on Sunday. Image Courtesy: @sports_odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Indian men's hockey team made a remarkable comeback from three goals down to eke out a sensational 5-4 win over Spain in an edge-of-the-seat thriller in the FIH Pro League here on Saturday.
India down Spain to extend winning streak to three
Spain took the lead through a Marta Segu goal but Jyoti and Neha scored to give India a thrilling 2-1 win.
By Utathya Nag
Women’s FIH Pro League hockey: India down Spain to extend winning streak to three Picture by Hockey India
The Indian hockey team won its third successive match in the Women’s FIH Pro League 2021-22 with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Spain at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Saturday.
India Women Huff and Puff to 2-1 Win over Spain
It was a match where the Indians were far below their best but they just about managed to brush aside that and dished out a strong final-quarter performance to prevail over Spain by the odd goal in three to extend their winning run in the FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
Indian women continue winning run, beat Spain 2-1
The Indian women's hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the FIH Pro League by registering a hard-fought 2-1 win over Spain at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
The Indian women will play Spain again in the second match of the double-leg tie on Sunday. Image Courtesy: @sports_odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Indian women's hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the FIH Pro League by registering a hard-fought 2-1 win over Spain at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday.
Hockey India congratulates Varun Ku mar on completing 100 international caps
Varun Kumar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
BHUBANESWAR: Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Varun Ku mar on completing 100 international caps for India.
India to send second-string teams for Birmingham CWG
In the CWG, India's best finish till date is two silver medals in the 2010 and 2014 editions with Australia claiming all the six golds since the sport's inclusion in the multi-sport event in 1998.
India would be sending its second-string hockey teams for both the men’s and women’s competitions at this year’s Commonwealth Games due to the short turnaround time between the Birmingham event and the Hangzhou Asian Games, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Super Surbiton Soar To Scintillating 6-0 Victory On Seismic Saturday Of Vitality Women’s Hockey
Darcy Bourne’s dazzling hat-trick fired Surbiton to an emphatic 6-0 victory over East Grinstead to extend their unbeaten record at the summit in the ‘Top 6’ of the Vitality Women’s Premier Division.
Vital weekend of EYHL, IHC and interpro action
It’s one of the busiest dates of the season thus far with 11 crucial EYHL top tier games, four more in EYHL2 along with Irish Hockey Challenge knock-out ties and men’s interpro action on Sunday.
Vikneswaran replaces Shahriman as KLHA boss
By Jugjet Singh 
Former national player I. Vikneswaran is now the president of the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association (KLHA). - NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national player I. Vikneswaran is now the president of the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association (KLHA).
No changes at the top of the Premiership
In the Scottish women`s Premiership all the top sides won and there was no change at the top.
Leaders Clydesdale Western saw off Western Wildcats 3-0, they were two up at the interval through Emma McGregor and Heather Lang. Holly Steiger added another in the second half and that was the end of the scoring. Wildcats were several players short due to Covid and injury and were under pressure at the end and only several saves from keeper Joyne McLaughlin kept Clydesdale at bay.
Happy Birthday Sandeep Singh: Lesser-known Facts About Former Captain of the Indian National Hockey Team
While many knew him already, some became well-versed with Sandeep Singh after his biographical film titled Soorma, starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role
Sandeep Singh is known as ‘Flicker Singh’ for the fastest drag flick of 145 kmph.
Sandeep Singh is a name every Indian must be familiar with. The former hockey player and ex-captain of the National Hockey team of India was full power on the ground. While many knew him already, some became well-versed with him after his biographical film titled Soorma, starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. As the legend is celebrating his birthday today, on February 27, let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about him.