News for 07 April 2022
All the news for Thursday 7 April 2022
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 - 7 April
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
6 Apr 2022 is a rest day
7 Apr 2022 11:15 WAL v AUT (9th-16th Place)
7 Apr 2022 15:45 IRL v CAN (9th-16th Place)
7 Apr 2022 18:00 URU v MAS (9th-16th Place)
Final Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 9 |
| 2 | United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | -22 | 3 |
| 4 | Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | -16 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 2 | Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 3 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 3 | Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 1 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 1 |
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Tigresses begin WC journey
By Jugjet Singh
AFTER three 'warm-up' matches resulting in contrasting results, the national team will join their peers in the women's Junior World Cup classification round today in South Africa.
Olympians, attacking strikers and solid keeper — the star of India's campaign so far
India exceeded expectations by scoring 11 goals, while conceding only twice, in their three matches of the ongoing junior women's hockey World Cup.
Despite failing to qualify for the previous edition, the Indians are considered among the top five contenders to lift the title in South Africa. (Photo Source: Hockey India)
Potchefstroom: India exceeded expectations by scoring 11 goals, while conceding only twice, in their three matches of the ongoing junior women's hockey world cup.
In-form India to start favourite against Korea in Women WC quarterfinal
The Indians finished on top of Pool D with maximum nine points from three victories. After humbling Wales (5-1), Germany (2-1) and Malaysia (4-0), India go into the quarterfinals with a superior 11-2 record.
India, who has appeared in four editions of the junior global event, claimed its best finish in 2013 with a bronze. The team did not qualify for the previous edition. - PTI
Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a confident India team is expected to steamroll lower-ranked Korea and seal the semifinal spot in the Junior Women Hockey World Cup, here on Friday.
Kookaburras to host Malaysia in five match series
Australia’s world number one ranked men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras will play their first internationals since last year’s Tokyo Olympics when they take on Malaysia in Perth.
The international hockey community: a force for good
The International Day of Sport for Peace and Development highlights all that is good, honest and compassionate about the international hockey community.
Yuvraj Walmiki: Staging Domestic Hockey Comeback in Style
It was a grandiose domestic hockey comeback after a three-year hiatus for former international forward Yuvraj Walmiki. The 32-year-old striker played a meaningful role in Railway Sports Promotion Board winning the Obaidullah Khan Heritage Cup at Bhopal, where they toppled Army XI in the final. Yuvraj slammed a sizzling hat-trick in Railway Sports Promotion Board’s 14-0 win over Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association – he even scored a crucial goal in the shootout of the semifinals against formidable Indian Oil.
EYHL Division 2’s big playoff weekend at Whitechurch Park
The journey to EY Hockey League promotion and Division 2 glory reaches its final destination this weekend at Whitechurch Park with eight hopefuls battling it out for glory.
Wesley win the John Waring All-Ireland U-14 schools title
Wesley College were crowned the John Waring All-Ireland Under-14 Schoolboy champions as they won four of their five fixtures at Comber Road today.
Happy 10th Anniversary US Junior Premier Hockey Continue to Grow The Game
Content Courtesy of JPH
Over 120 teams representing 70+ clubs will celebrate Junior Premier Hockey's (JPH) 10th Anniversary by participating in three age divisions (U-14, U-16, U-19), and the newly formed U-19 Elite, and representing five regions as they get ready to kick off the 2022 Annual Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) on Saturday, April 9.