News for 18 March 2022
All the news for Friday 18 March 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League (M) - 18 March
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
19 Mar 2022 19:30 IND v ARG (RR)
20 Mar 2022 19:30 IND v ARG (RR)
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India looks to continue experimentation against Argentina
India chief coach Graham Reid continued to test his reserve players to broaden the team's base ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Indians slumped to its second defeat in the FIH Pro League, losing 3-5 to Spain in the second leg at the Kalinga Stadium here on February 27. - The Hindu
The Indian men's hockey team would look to continue its experimentation and test its bench strength ahead of a busy calendar year, despite suffering its second defeat in the tournament, when it takes on Argentina in the two-legged FIH Pro League tie beginning here on Saturday.
India vs Argentina FIH Pro League: All you need to know, Indian Squad, Live Stream
This will be India's first match since February in the Pro League, as their match against Germany was postponed due to Covid-19 cases in the German squad.
By Soumya Bontra
India's squad against Argentina for Pro Hoceky League (Source: Hockey India)
The Indian men's hockey team will be back in action in the tournament as they will be facing Argentina in a double header on March 19 and 20.
Indian women's team to host Netherlands on April 8 and 9
India and Netherlands were originally scheduled to play on February 19 and 20 but the matches had to be postponed following the visiting team's concern over rise in COVID-19 cases in its country.
FILE PHOTO: India had previously played the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in its group stage match where it lost 1-5. - GETTY IMAGES
The Indian women's team will take on Olympic champion The Netherlands in a double-header of the FIH Pro League on April 8 and 9 in Bhubaneswar, Hockey India said on Thursday.
German ploy to inject pace into the PC
By ERROL D’CRUZ
On display in the FIH Pro League women’s doubleheader at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar was the running injection at penalty corners by Germany against hosts India. The injectors Julia Hemmerle and Sara Strauss ran a few steps before pushing the ball to the top of the D where the drag-flicking castles shaped for a direct essay or a variation.
Men's AHF Cup Jakarta 2022 - 18 March
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
17 Mar 2022 14:30 UZB v KAZ (Pool A) 2 - 1
17 Mar 2022 16:45 BAN v OMA (Pool B) 3 - 2
17 Mar 2022 19:00 INA v IRI (Pool B) 7 - 0
18 Mar 2022 is a rest day
Final 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 4 | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 |
Final Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 17 | 12 |
| 2 | Oman | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 20 | 9 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 6 |
| 4 | Iran | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 24 | -18 | 3 |
| 5 | Singapore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 0 |
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“There’s always a medal on the table for us”
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: Millie Giglio (ENG).
England Squad Named For 2022 Junior Women’s World Cup
England have named a 20-strong squad for the Junior Women’s World Cup in South Africa.
Salima and Ishika will shoulder the India’s Junior World Cup challenge
New Delhi, 17 March 2022: Popular forward Salima Tete will lead the 20-member Indian women’s team for the next month’s Junior World Cup 2021 in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Ishika Choudhry will be her deputy.
Preview: Glory Within Sight as Women's Promotion Races Heat Up
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.
Tenaga ready to zap THT to end 19-year MHL drought
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: It has been 19 years since Tenaga Nasional won the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL), but they are now within touching distance of ending the drought.
A goal will make it glitter for Terengganu playmaker Abid
Abid Suffian Mat Ruslee (left) in action against Wales in the England Tour. - Filepic
PETALING JAYA: Midfielder Mohd Abid Suffian Mat Roslee is one of the Terengganu players grabbing the centrestage in the Malaysian Hockey League with his influential displays.
Peffermill hosts the next chapter in the men`s and women`s Premiership race
Edinburgh University could be central to the next stage in the quest for this season`s Scottish Premiership titles.
Mike Ward: a truly remarkable hockey icon 
Mike Ward with his lifetime achivement awrd PIC: England
Hockey goalkeeper, umpire, umpire developer, administrator extraordinaire, strong amateur tennis player, renowned public speaker, battlefield historian and quiz star. Richard Macer, Hon. Secretary Southern Counties H.A, pays tribute to the late Mike Ward