News for 12 March 2022
All the news for Saturday 12 March 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League (W) - 12 March
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
12 Mar 2022 17:00 IND v GER (RR)
13 Mar 2022 17:00 IND v GER (RR)
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Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Fitness is the key against Germany: Deep Grace Ekka
S2H Team
The Indian women’s hockey team brace for a stiff challenge against Germany in the FIH Pro League doubleheader on March 12 and 13 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
India are strong, fast and skilful say Germany
S2H Team
Acclimatization to the conditions is foremost on the Germany’s mind. That’s while taking in the awesome sight of a huge stadium and the prospect of sampling a new culture.
Indian women look to return to winning ways against Germany
Playing their debut season in the Pro League, the Indian women made a fine start to their campaign, beating China 7-1 and 2-1 in their opening two games in Muscat.
The Indians, ranked ninth in the world, then defeated world number 6 Spain 2-1 at home before slumping to a 3-4 defeat in the return leg last month. FILE PHOTO - PTI
The Indian women's hockey team would look to return to winning ways against a higher-ranked but out-of-touch Germany in the two-legged tie of the FIH Pro League, starting with the first match here on Saturday.
How Scheduling of FIH Pro League Matches Can Get Better!
The riveting FIH Pro League action has been hugely entertaining for hockey buffs across the globe. Notwithstanding the Covid-19-induced absence of Australia and New Zealand, the Pro League has lived up to the expectations of all and sundry as matches have been exciting and competitive. Perhaps one area that left a lot to be desired is the scheduling of some of the Pro League matches held in Potchefstroom, South Africa. France men’s hockey team played a gruelling 8 matches (double-headers vs India, South Africa, Germany and Netherlands) at Potchefstroom in 12 days.
Men's AHF Cup Jakarta 2022 - 12 March
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
11 Mar 2022 13:30 SGP v IRI (Pool B) 1 - 2
11 Mar 2022 15:45 THA v KAZ (Pool A) 0 - 6
11 Mar 2022 18:00 SRI v UZB (Pool A) 5 - 0
11 Mar 2022 20:15 BAN v INA (Pool B) 7 - 2
12 Mar 2022 14:30 OMA v IRI (Pool B)
12 Mar 2022 16:45 THA v UZB (Pool A)
12 Mar 2022 19:00 SGP v INA (Pool B)
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
| 4 | Thailand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Singapore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
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Korea looking for third gold in Potchefstroom
Korea has a good tradition within the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup. They have qualified for all of the eight previous editions and have won the event twice, in 2001 and 2005. They also won silver in the inaugural event in 1989. A bronze medal was the team’s most recent podium place but they have high aspirations for this year’s event in South Africa.
Nasihin adds in some new faces
By Jugjet Singh
Nasihin Nubli.
National women's coach Nasihin Nubli, who has been watching the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) closely, has roped in some new players for his training squad.
Six Points Separating Top Four in Vitality Women's Premier Division
Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper gives you a run down of what to look out for in this weekend's matches in the Vitality Women's Hockey Leagues. 
Image: Peter Smith
With thanks to Galvanised Hockey we've also got last weekend's Premier Division highlights, including hat-tricks for both Darcy Bourne and Sophie Bray.
Alderley Edge Look to Continue Progress Through Long-Term Planning
Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper speaks to Alderley Edge HC men's 1s, who are battling to stay up in the Conference North as the season climax looms.
“I try to switch off but it’s always on my mind,” admits George Bradbury, Alderley Edge’s 21-year-old defender and National League debutant. “It’s just hard to escape it at the moment.”
Wazalendo eye Kenya Police scalp, Sliders face USIU
By Agnes Makhandia
Wazalendo coach Njogu Ndungu believes Kenya Police will be among the teams to beat this season as the Kenya Hockey Union Premier League enters second round this weekend at the City Park Stadium in Nairobi.
Shootouts; goals and action:Scottish Junior Schools’ Cup 2022 had it all
The Junior Schools’ Cup finals had it all; from shootouts to goal-fests, it was a day of tremendous schools’ hockey in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Academy were victorious in the Junior Girls’ Cup final while Fettes came out on top of the Junior Boys’ Cup final. Glasgow Academy lifted the Junior Girls’ Plate; Loretto School won the Junior Boys’ Plate; St Columba’s were victorious in the first ever Junior Girls’ Challenge Plate; and Peebles High Skill won the first ever Junior Girls’ Challenge Cup.