News for 07 May 2022
All the news for Saturday 7 May 2022
Men's Asian Games Qualifier Bangkok 2022 - 7 May
Bangkok (THA)
All times GMT +7
6 May 2022 14:00 HKG v UZB (Pool A) 2 - 4
6 May 2022 16:00 THA v KAZ (Pool A) 3 - 0
7 May 2022 10:00 BAN v INA (Pool B) 3 - 1
7 May 2022 12:00 SRI v SGP (Pool B) 5 - 2
7 May 2022 14:00 OMA v KAZ (Pool A)
7 May 2022 16:00 THA v UZB (Pool A)
Pool standings
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"Was determined to qualify for Paris Olympics from Asian Games," women's team hockey player senses uncertainty
"Yes, it's a disappointment but somewhere down the line we were expecting it considering the situation in China" 
P R Sreejesh (Source: India Today)
The indefinite postponement of the Hangzhou Asian Games has come as a big disappointment for majority of country's athletes but the Indian hockey team players have taken the deferment positively, saying it will give them additional time to prepare for the continental showpiece. The Hangzhou Asian Games, which were scheduled to take place from September 10 to 25, were on Friday postponed indefinitely amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China.
Pakistan hockey team returns home after European tour
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey team is back home after completing its tour of Europe where it played matches against the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.
PHF announces 15-member squad
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced 15 probables for the national training camp being organised for a five-a-side event to be held in Lausanne on June 4.
Irish Women’s squad named for upcoming games
Hockey Ireland senior women’s coach Sean Dancer has named a 23 player national squad panel ahead of a busy 2022 which includes July’s World Cup and August’s EuroHockey Championship qualifiers.
Scotland women’s squad to face Wales this weekend
Scotland women are back in action this weekend as they take on Wales at Bowdon Hockey Club in Altrincham.
Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil Finalists of the South American Youth Games
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Nahir El Barri
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Argentina (men & women) easily outperformed its rivals in the semifinals. Brazil (men) and Uruguay (women) secured two historic wins and classified into the finals of the tournament.
Inaugural SA Womens Hockey5s Squad Announced
South Africa Hockey are pleased to announce the first ever SA Womens Hockey5s squad today. The team has been invited to compete at the inaugural senior Hockey5s event in Lausanne, Switzerland on the 4-5 June 2022. They will take on the hosts Switzerland, Poland, India and Uruguay. This will be the first step on the Road to the debut FIH Hockey5s World Cup in 2024.
SoJC to make comeback after two-year lapse
By Jugjet Singh
Johor HA president Datuk Manjit Singh. - NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) will return with a bang on Oct 22-29 after a two-year absence due to Covid-19.
Kenya Police stop Ghana's Exchequers to win Gold Cup
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya Police are the winners of the Gold Cup Clubs invitational hockey tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Exchequers of Ghana at the Sikh Union Club Stadium, Nairobi on Friday.
Van der Linden to hang up stick after 15 years with HGC
EHL winner Floris van der Linden is hanging up his stick after an incredibly loyal 15-year stint with HGC in the Hoofdklasse.
Twelve Clubs, Six Finals, Two Days – Hockey Ireland Cup Competitions Finals Weekend
Six exciting finals this weekend marks the culmination of the national club season with the men’s and women’s Irish Hockey Trophy, Hockey Challenge and Junior Cup competitions all to be decided.
Unbeaten Inverleith top Scottish Women’s National League
Having secured the League title with a hard fought 3-2 victory over Fjordhus Reivers the previous week, Inverleith travelled to Gannochy on Saturday looking to maintain their unbeaten league run and finish the season undefeated. Having drawn 4-4 on the season’s first visit, Inverleith were not underestimating the Stirling University opposition and turned up ready to go one last time this season. At a rainy Gannochy, Inverleith took an early lead through Christina Farrar with the students equalising from a corner in the 2nd quarter. As the game wore on and spaces opened up, Inverleith started to relax and added goals from open play by Kirsty Cannon, Steph Bain and a second for Farrar. The physical game finished 4-1 and a delighted Inverleith team were presented with their trophy and medals in front of their small band of supporters and a very sporting Stirling University side. The girls and the club are absolutely elated to have finished the season unbeaten after lots of hard work from all – a phenomenal achievement.
Barry Middleton and Nick Bandurak take up Holcombe coaching roles
Holcombe have announced coaching changes PIC: Theresa Waight
Barry Middleton has taken another step forwards in his coaching career by taking over the head coach role at Holcombe Hockey Club, replacing the long-serving Julian Halls. Meanwhile, current England international Nick Bandurak will take over as the club’s women’s coach.
Kwan Browne: I want to see Southgate back in English Hockey’s Premier Division
Kwan Browne takes over as men's coach PIC: Simon Parker/SP Action Images
Kwan Browne says the “sleeping giant” that is Southgate HC can return to the men’s Premier Division after the Trinidadian left Hampstead & Westminster to join as head coach for the 2022/2023 season.