News for 01 April 2022
All the news for Friday 1 April 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League (M) - 1 April
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
2 Apr 2022 19:30 IND v ENG (RR)
3 Apr 2022 19:30 IND v ENG (RR)
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
India eye wins against England to climb to top spot in FIH Hockey Pro League
Photo: Hockey India
BHUBANESWAR: Fairly well-placed after eight games, the Indian men's hockey team would look to annexe the top position in the standings when it takes on England in a double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting here on Saturday.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 - 1 April
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
1 Apr 2022 11:00 ENG v RSA (Pool B) 3 - 0
1 Apr 2022 13:00 NED v USA (Pool A)
1 Apr 2022 15:00 CAN v ZIM (Pool A)
1 Apr 2022 17:00 KOR v URU (Pool C)
1 Apr 2022 19:00 ARG v AUT (Pool C)
2 Apr 2022 09:00 IND v WAL (Pool D)
2 Apr 2022 11:00 GER v MAS (Pool D)
2 Apr 2022 13:00 USA v ZIM (Pool A)
2 Apr 2022 15:00 CAN v NED (Pool A)
2 Apr 2022 17:00 IRL v ENG (Pool B)
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
What coaches say
We are just hours away from the start of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup South Africa 2021 and we spoke to the coaches of the 15 participating teams. Listen in to what they had to say before the start of the tournament:
Argentina to defend title at FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup as Ukraine fail to make trip
By Mike Rowbottom
Argentina will defend its title at the postponed FIH Women's Junior World Cup which starts in Potchefstroom tomorrow ©FIH
Ukraine, due to have played the opening match against Ireland at the postponed International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women’s Junior World Cup in the South African town of Potchefstroom, have been unable to make the trip.
Determination of Ukraine’s hockey players shines through the madness
Team that was evacuated to Rotterdam pull out of Junior World Cup days before first tie
Mary Hannigan
It is unknown what prompted Ukraine to withdraw from the tournament. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
Considering what they endured before fleeing their country, and then the nature of their evacuation before reaching their place of refuge, it always seemed improbable that Ukraine would be in any fit state to compete at the Junior World Cup in South Africa, where they were due to play Ireland in their opening game on Sunday.
South African Junior Women looking to capitalise on home soil
For the first time ever a FIH Hockey World Cup will take place on African Soil. The 9th edition of the FIH Junior World Cup is being competed in Potchefstroom between 15 nations from across the world. For the South African team its an opportunity to take advantage of playing on home turf and Lenise Marais and her team will be looking to emulate or better the 6th place finish the team achieved in 2001 in Argentina.
Keep shining: Future stars gear up for Women’s Junior World Cup
BY ERROL D’CRUZ
The 9th FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup in Potschefstroom, South Africa, from April 2-13, 2022, inspires a flashback to the first edition in Ottawa, Canada, in July, 1989.
With 3 Olympians in side, India eyes best-ever finish
The presence of three Olympians, including skipper Salima Tete, will certainly be an advantage for the Indian hockey team when it competes at the FIH Women's Junior World Cup, beginning on Friday.
India's Salima Tete (left) in action. - PTI
The presence of three Olympians, including skipper Salima Tete, will certainly be an advantage for the Indian hockey team when it competes at the FIH Women's Junior World Cup, beginning on Friday.
10 years after their only medal, India eye elusive title
Indervir Grewal
Salima Tete, India skipper
The “long” wait for the junior women’s teams is “finally” over. Four months after it was postponed due to Covid-19, the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup begins in Potchefstroom, South Africa, tomorrow. Originally scheduled for December 5-16, the tournament was postponed due to the emergence of Omicron. The unwanted delay has led to an increased level of nervous excitement among the players. “The long wait finally ends for us. There is a lot of excitement among the players,” India captain Salima Tete said.
Veteran Sushila backs India to win gold in Jr Women's Hockey WC
She captained India to a bronze medal finish in the 2013 Women's Junior Hockey World Cup and veteran Sushila Chanu feels the Salima Tete-led side has the potential to go two steps further and claim a maiden gold in the edition that begins on Friday.
Sushila Chanu (extreme right), being honoured at the Sportstar Aces awards in Mumbai. - K.R. DEEPAK
She captained India to a bronze medal finish in the 2013 Women's Junior Hockey World Cup and veteran Sushila Chanu feels the Salima Tete-led side has the potential to go two steps further and claim a maiden gold in the edition that begins on Friday.
England first up for Junior Green Army in South Africa
After four months delay, what is another day as the Junior Green Army will belatedly get their World Cup campaign up and running on Saturday afternoon against England.
Hockey coach Nkuliso Zondi is humble despite success
The interim coach of the women’s hockey team deserves to be appointed to the position permanently. His attitude and achievements for South Africa warrant it.
By: Matshelane Mamabolo
Nkuliso Zondi, the interim head coach of the South African women’s hockey team. Photographer: Ihsaan Haffejee
Nkuliso “Inky” Zondi refuses to take credit for the success of the South African women’s national hockey team. Under his tutelage as interim coach, the senior women’s side won the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana in January, beating the hosts in the final.
England Hockey Area Premier Divisions: Review Of The Season To Date
With the season drawing to a close across the country, we’ve got an analysis of the winners and contenders in the eight Men’s and Women’s Area Premier Divisions across England.
Tenaga shock THT with last minute goal to win Malaysia’s TNB Cup
By Jugjet Singh
Tenaga Nasional’s Faiz Helmi Jali (front) and THT’s Sukri Abdul Mutalib fighting for the ball during the TNB Cup final at the National Hockey Stadium today. Bernama pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional finally laid their hands on the TNB Cup after a 12-year title drought when they beat Terenggau Hockey Team (THT) 3-2 in an electrifying Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) final today.
Tenaga foils Terengganu’s treble hopes with a 3-2 win
Tenaga players celebrating after Mohd Amirul Hamizan Azhar found the back of Terengganu's net with 30 seconds remaining in the TNB Cup final at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga spoiled Terengganu's hopes of a golden treble by beating the East Coast side 3-2 to win the TNB Cup final at the National Hockey Stadium on Thursday (March 31) night.
Whelan helps Rovers take men’s EYHL title down to last day
Ben Whelan’s brick wall performance saw Three Rock Rovers withstand a Glenanne onslaught to edge a 2-1 win on Thursday night and make sure the men’s EY Hockey League title goes down to the final day.
Watsonians and Western have the destiny of the Premiership titles in their own hands
Watsonians have opened up a six point cushion at the top of the Scottish women`s Premiership although rivals Clydesdale Western still have a game in hand. Edinburgh University have come back into contention for the runners-up spot and a place in Europe after their 4-1 win over Clydesdale and are now only three points adrift.
Jean Calder, international hockey player turned PE lecturer
Jean Calder, international hockey player. Born: 10 March 1929 in Edinburgh. Died: 7 March 2022 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, aged 92.
By Jennifer Munro and Evlyn Raistrick
Jean Calder had a lifelong love of travel
Even compared to those of the modern jet set, Jean Calder was an incredibly well-travelled person, though many of these early journeys were by sea rather than by air.