News for 08 June 2022
All the news for Wednesday 8 June 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 8 June
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
Men
7 Jun 2022 18:00 BEL v RSA (RR) 5 - 0
8 Jun 2022 18:00 BEL v RSA (RR)
Men's Pool standings
Women
7 Jun 2022 20:30 BEL v CHN (RR) 3 - 1
8 Jun 2022 20:30 BEL v CHN (RR)
Women's Pool standings
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A class act from Belgium men and women against South Africa men and China women
Belgium men continued their winning run as the FIH Hockey Pro league moves into the latter stages. It was business as usual for Tom Boon as he scored another three goals as Belgium put on a masterclass in game management against South Africa. Against China, the Belgium women put on a passing masterclass with two of their three goals splitting the normally solid China defence. 
Brilliant Belgium record two wins in FIH Pro League
By Owen Lloyd 
Belgium pummelled South Africa 5-0 today in the FIH Pro League ©Getty Images
Belgium's men continued their winning streak in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League as they annihilated South Africa while the country's women put on a masterclass of their own with victory over China.
Belgium triumph over South Africa
South Africa took on the Olympic Champions Belgium in their penultimate FIH Pro League fixture in Antwerp. The South Africans welcomed back Nic Spooner and Bili Ntuli, fresh from a third-place finish with their Bundesliga side Harvestehuder, while Belgium welcomed back five players who had a combined 750 caps! The South Africans knew it would be a tough challenge facing the quality of the Tokyo Champions.
Indian men's and women's hockey teams depart for FIH Pro League matches against Belgium
Both the Indian teams will take on hosts Belgium in double-headers on June 11 and 12.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams on Wednesday left for Brussels ahead of the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League scheduled to be held on June 11 and 12.
Indian Women Hope to Pass Belgium Test
The Indian women’s hockey team have been off the international hockey action radar for more than two months since their last Pro League tie against the Netherlands on April 9. However, the Blueskirts would be pumped up by their best-ever jump in FIH world rankings (to number six) something that would make the girls feel that they belong to the elite league of women hockey powerhouses. It is this confidence that the Savita Punia-captained Indian side would look to build on and give a good account of themselves in the Pro League games against Belgium. Perched in third spot in the points table behind tabletoppers Argentina and Netherlands, the Indian girls would fancy their chances against world number 8 Belgium despite playing in their own backyard.
Women's Asian Games Qualifier 2022 - 8 June
All times GMT +7
7 Jun 2022 14:00 SRI v CAM (Pool) 5 - 0
7 Jun 2022 16:00 HKG v UZB (Pool) 4 - 0
7 Jun 2022 18:00 SGP v INA (Pool) 0 - 0
8 Jun 2022 16:00 KAZ v UZB (Pool)
8 Jun 2022 18:00 SGP v SRI (Pool)
9 Jun 2022 14:00 KAZ v CAM (Pool)
9 Jun 2022 16:00 HKG v SRI (Pool)
9 Jun 2022 18:00 UZB v INA (Pool)
Pool standings
Women’s Asian Games Qualifier 2022 is streaming Live on the official AHF Facebook Page as well as the AHF YouTube Channel
FIH Match Centre
Eva de Goede called up for Netherlands defence
Dutch great Eva de Goede PIC: EuroHockey
Eva de Goede is the biggest surprise in the Netherlands’ Hockey World Cup squad made interim national coach Jamilon Mülders as they go for another women’s title.
Field Hockey Canada announces 2022 Women’s World Cup Roster
18-player roster represents a veteran core with an injection of youth
It has been 28 years since the Canadian Women’s National Team has participated in the FIH Hockey World Cup. They will officially be back on the World’s most competitive stage as Team Canada has an opening night date at the World Cup on July 1 against the hosts, Spain.
FIH CEO Thierry Weil: “Hockey5s is a great lever to grow hockey”
In an exclusive interview with FIH.hockey, FIH CEO Thierry Weil reflects on the Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022 which took place in the Olympic Capital on 4 and 5 June.
"I really loved playing this format of the game," says FIH Hockey5s top scorer Mohammed Raheel
Raheel was the top goal scorer and was awarded the Best Player of the Tournament in FIH Hockey5s. 
Mohammed Raheel (Source: Hockey India)
Young forward Mohammed Raheel had a remarkable outing in Lausanne on the weekend where the Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the inaugural FIH Hockey5s Title. The 25-year-old, who scored 10 goals in five matches, was the tournament's top goal scorer and was awarded the Best Player of the Tournament.
Marhan’s the true blue superhero for coach Arulselvaraj
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Natural leader: Marhan Jalil (right) took his leadership role well on and off the pitch, he was inspirational and instrumental, says coach A. Arulselvaraj.
PETALING JAYA: Call him the Speedy Tigers’ Captain Marvel.
FIH insists it has 'full trust' in Hockey India, but expects member associations to abide by code
The Delhi High Court last month placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) following its observation that the federation has violated the National Sports Code.
Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday said it continues to have "full trust" in Hockey India but expects its member associations to abide by the sports code of their respective countries.
Money Talks. Does That Explain The Silence?
Ashley Morrison
As most great leaders know there is a time to be heard and a time to be silent. This is what makes them great, being able to differentiate between the two.
Cardiff & Met win men’s Trophy II in vibrant style
Cardiff & Met picked up the top EHL ranking points on offer for Wales from last weekend’s men’s EuroHockey Club Trophy II in Switzerland.
Ireland clubs win Gold this weekend
Both Loreto and Lisnagarvey win big this weekend and are coming home from the EuroHockey Challenge with Gold medals.
Uncle Freddy dies at 93
Pic courtesy of OCM
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national hockey player Wilfred "Freddy" Vias died today. He was 93.
Hockey legend 'Uncle Freddy' a magnanimous personality
By Adrian David 
A poster of the the Malayan hockey team for the XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956. - Courtesy pic
PHUKET: Hockey legend Wilfred "Freddie" Vias was a magnanimous personality.