News for 17 March 2022
All the news for Thursday 17 March 2022
India have the Ammuntion To Conquer Argentinian Frontier
The Indian men’s hockey team would have the psychological advantage against Argentina if their recent international meet-ups are anything to go by. The Graham-Reid coached Indians had sailed past the South Americans 3-1 at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and also did not have to break much sweat in the last edition of the Pro League when they drew the second leg 2-2 before going on to win the shootout 3-2 and coasted to a 3-0 win in the first leg in Buenos Aires. 
Stoop and Pro League Home Games Will Go On Sale Friday
Tickets go on sale this Friday for England’s international teams’ first matches in front of home crowds since 2018, when the FIH Hockey Pro League returns in May and June of this year.
Men's AHF Cup Jakarta 2022 - 17 March
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
15 Mar 2022 14:30 KAZ v SRI (Pool A) 0 - 4
15 Mar 2022 16:45 IRI v BAN (Pool B) 2 - 6
15 Mar 2022 19:00 SGP v OMA (Pool B) 1 - 6
16 Mar 2022 is a rest day
17 Mar 2022 14:30 UZB v KAZ (Pool A)
17 Mar 2022 16:45 BAN v OMA (Pool B)
17 Mar 2022 19:00 INA v IRI (Pool B)
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 21 | 9 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 9 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 3 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 3 |
| 5 | Singapore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 0 |
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
History beckons at Potchefstroom
Women’s Junior World Cup - April 1-12, 2022
Sarah Juggins, for PAHF
Photo: Rodrigo Jaramillo - WorldSportpics
The 9th FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup springs into life on April 1, four months after it was originally scheduled. The delayed start was due to Covid, and the global pandemic continues to play havoc with the sporting calendar as six teams have been forced to withdraw because of localized restrictions. Those not taking part includes Oceania teams Australia and New Zealand; European teams Belgium and Spain and the Asian giants China and Japan.
Indonesia to Host 11th Men’s Asia Cup for First Time Ever!
Indonesia will host the 11th Men’s Asia Cup Tournament after the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) inked an agreement in Jakarta. It was learnt that a few other nations, including Malaysia were also in the running to host the tournament but Indonesia won the hosting rights in the end. This is the first time ever that Indonesia will host the Men’s Asia Cup and it will be held from May 23 to June 1. Interestingly, Malaysia have hosted the Men’s Asia Cup four times, while India and Bangladesh have hosted it twice. Pakistan and Japan have hosted it once.
Malaysia looking only at podium
By Jugjet Singh
MALAYSIA are a sure bet to qualify for the men's hockey World Cup on Jan 13-29 in India next year.
Wales announce NAG Squads for Easter Test series against Scotland
Hockey Wales National Age Group squads (NAGs) for the Easter test series against Scotland have been confirmed.
NDT boys can hold their heads high
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) edged closer to the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) title after beating National Development Team (NDT) 6-2 at the Batu Buruk Stadium today.
Ferocious Tigers show no mercy against UiTM
PETALING JAYA: It was raining goals at the National Hockey Stadium as Maybank trounced UiTM 6-2 to remain in third spot in the Malaysian Hockey League.
Coach Megat welcomes challenges of transforming youngsters into good players
PETALING JAYA: Megat Azrafiq Termizi loves challenges, especially in turning a team from zero to hero.
Hockey Belgium launches mandatory match sheet check for club games
Hockey Belgium has launched a mandatory identity check on all registered match sheet players for its club game.