News for 08 April 2022
All the news for Friday 8 April 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League (W) - 8 April
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT + 5:30
8 Apr 2022 19:30 IND v NED (RR)
9 Apr 2022 15:30 IND v NED (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)
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India braces up for Netherlands test
World No. 1 Netherlands will be without its top stars for the FIH Pro League duel against India at the Kalinga Stadium.
FILE PHOTO: The Indian women’s team will hope to build on its performance against Germany. - BISWARANJAN ROUT
The Indian women’s team faces a tough challenge when it takes on World No. 1 Netherlands in the first of two matches in the FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.
Indian women's team face stern test against Olympic champions Netherlands
Netherlands have arrived with their second-string side but the Indian women's team still faces a stern test when it clashes with the rival in the double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting on Friday.
None of the players, that competed for the Netherlands during their successful Olympic campaign, features in the visiting side. Image Courtesy: @TheHockeyIndia
Bhubaneswar: Olympic champions, the Netherlands have arrived with their second-string side but the Indian women's hockey team still faces a stern test when it clashes with the world number one rival in the double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting here on Friday.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 - 8 April
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
7 Apr 2022 11:15 WAL v AUT (9th-16th Place) 0 - 0 (3 - 4 SO)
7 Apr 2022 15:45 IRL v CAN (9th-16th Place) 6 - 1
7 Apr 2022 18:00 URU v MAS (9th-16th Place) 1 - 2
8 Apr 2022 09:00 IND v KOR (Quarter-Final)
8 Apr 2022 11:15 NED v RSA (Quarter-Final)
8 Apr 2022 15:45 ENG v USA (Quarter-Final)
8 Apr 2022 18:00 ARG v GER (Quarter-Final)
9 Apr 2022 11:15 CAN v URU (13th-16th Place)
9 Apr 2022 13:30 ZIM v AUT (9th-12th Place)
9 Apr 2022 15:45 IRL v MAS (9th-12th Place)
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Debutant delight as Austria show coolness in the shoot-out
Ireland find their groove and Malaysia dig deep for first win. Highlights from Day 6 in Potchefstroom
Action resumed after the rest day with three fascinating encounters to decide the 9-15th places. In the opening match, only a sudden death shoot-out could separate Wales and it took the cool head of Helene Herzog to send Austria through to the 9-12th place play-offs. There was no such decider needed in the Ireland vs Canada match as Ireland showed energy, flair and hunger to obliterate their rivals on route to a top 12 finish. The third match was a tense encounter between two debutant sides, Malaysia and Uruguay. Ending on the right end of a match that swung like a giant pendulum, Malaysia head to the 9-12th place play-offs.
Junior Green Army hit their stride to beat Canada
Picture: Frank Uijlenbroek/World Sport Pics
Ireland took out their group stage frustrations on Canada at the Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, running up a healthy win to begin their classification series on the front foot.
Malaysia beat Uruguay for first win at women's JWC
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysian players celebrate their victory over Uruguay in the women's Junior World Cup in South Africa on Thursday. - Photo courtesy of FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian girls have finally won their first match at the women's Junior World Cup (JWC) in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
In-form India to start favourite against Korea in Women’s Hockey World Cup quarterfinal
Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a confident India team is expected to steamroll lower-ranked Korea and seal the semifinal spot in the Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup, here on Friday.
South Africa braced for tough Netherlands Quarter Final
The South African U21 Women’s team secured their spot in the Quarter-Finals and the top 8 with a hard fought, tight and terrific battling 1-0 win over Ireland. The South Africans scored the only goal of the game to arrive in the top 8 for the 5th time in history, having achieved 6th twice (1997 & 2001) and 8th twice (2005 & 2013). They will be hoping that home ground advantage will play a massive role as they play the Dutch in this phase as they did in 2013 but hoping for a different result than the 9-1 defeat.
England Face USA In Quarter Finals of Junior Women's World Cup on Friday
England are preparing to take on USA in the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup on Friday. The game takes place at 2:45pm UK time.
Upcoming Europe Tour – A Big Boost for International Exposure-Starved Pakistan
Pakistan hockey have been slipping down the performance ladder largely because they have been starved of international match exposure. The Greenshirts have played very little hockey over the last two-three years – their last major FIH tournament participation was the 2018 World Cup at Bhubaneshwar, where they finished eight. Pakistan have not been part of the last two Olympics (2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics).
Pakistan need to improve hockey ranking to enter Olympics
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will have to improve their hockey ranking by almost eight places in less than a year’s time to get multiple options to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Black Sticks women's hockey coach Graham Shaw resigns to return to Ireland
Graham Shaw took over as Black Sticks women’s coach in 2019. William Booth/Photosport
New Zealand women's hockey coach Graham Shaw is stepping down ahead of the Commonwealth Games to return to Ireland.
Irishman Graham Shaw quits New Zealand women’s role
Graham Shaw had been in charge since 2019 PIC: Hockey NZ
Graham Shaw, New Zealand women’s hockey coach, has quit his role ahead of the Women’s World Cup and Commonwealth Games to return to Ireland. The Hockey Paper understands that the Irishman had been placed on gardening leave.
Surbiton Must Win To Keep Euro Bid Alive
With Old Georgians having secured the Premier Division title, European qualification is still up for grabs in the men's top flight, and the relegation battle will go down to the wire.
European Qualification and Top Scorer Honours Up For Grabs
Image: Eva Gilbert
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 League Premier Division.
Celebrating the social side of hockey
As we celebrate World Health Day, it is worth remembering that health is about much more than physical wellness. Mental well-being is also key to our health and, at a time when a global pandemic, environmental pressures and traumatic political issues are crashing into our psyche on a daily basis, it is crucial that we look after our minds as well as our bodies.
Former Namibian hockey star lives her dream by shaping future stars
by Conrad Angula
Shayne Cormack in action for Ramblers during he playing career. Photo contributed
FORMER Ramblers and national hockey star Shayne Cormack was one of the best attacking players in the senior women's league in her heyday.