News for 19 July 2022
All the news for Tuesday 19 July 2022
2022 Test matches - 19 July
ESP v AUS (M)
Terrassa
All times GMT +2
15 Jul 2022 12:00 ESP v AUS 3 - 2
17 Jul 2022 10:30 ESP v AUS 3 - 4
18 Jul 2022 11:00 ESP v AUS 1 - 5
WAL v RSA (W)
Cardiff (WAL)
All times GMT +1
16 Jul 2022 15:30 WAL v RSA 1 - 0
17 Jul 2022 15:30 WAL v RSA 0 - 0
19 Jul 2022 16:30 WAL v RSA
FIH Match Centre
Mixed results for Wales in International test series over weekend
Wales women win 1-0 and draw 0-0, while Wales men lose 3-5 and 1-6 to South Africa in international test series ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Dr Batra resigns from FIH President position; acting President to be appointed soon
Lausanne, Switzerland: Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra has today informed the Members of the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) of his resignation from the post of FIH President which he currently holds.
Batra quits as President of International Hockey Federation and Indian Olympic Association
By Eliott Brennan 
Narinder Batra has resigned as FIH and IOA President ©Getty Images
Narinder Batra has resigned as President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), citing personal reasons, and also quit as head of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) with immediate effect.
An Opportunity For Change
Ashley Morrison
Yesterday the President of the FIH Narinder Dhruv Batra resigned from his position as head of the world sport. He did the honourable thing.
Narinder Batra’s former office at IOA raided by CBI
Batra ceased to be President of the IOA when the Delhi High Court, on May 25, struck down the post of ‘Life member’ in Hockey India.
Batra’s IOC membership was linked to IOA presidency but his resignation from FIH has come as surprise since in May he had said that he wants to focus on his job in the world hockey body. | Photo Credit: AFP
Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra’s former office at the Indian Olympic Association headquarters and the Hockey India office here were on Monday raided by CBI officials who claimed to have “recovered incriminating documents and records” relating to an alleged misappropriation of funds.
CBI registers case, Narinder Batra finally resigns as IOA president
He also resigns as IOC member and as the president of FIH
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Narinder Batra, the former president of the Indian Olympic Committee (IOA) and Hockey India, and four others for misappropriation of funds.
FIH: November Elections
These next months might prove to be crucial for the future of our sport
by Ernst Baart - Studio Hockey
While the fans still celebrate (or mourn) the Netherlands taking a 3rd world cup in a row in women’s hockey… For the more engaged follower of our sport the day after was marked by the resignation of Narinder Batra as FIH president. Batra also resigned from his roles as president of the Indian Olympic Association and his membership of the IOC. He cites personal reasons, which can be translated into the recent court order in Delhi stating he was in the wrong on several accounts that secured his power in the world of sports and the ongoing corruption allegations. The national association of Hockey India is currently run by 3 independent administrators, as ordered by the court, until they manage to run elections and appointments the right way. If they do not get their house in order soon, it might even jeopardise the upcoming men’s world cup in January 2023,
Seven field hockey players drafted for women's indoor mission
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven players from the Malaysian national women's field hockey squad will play a different role in Bangkok on Aug 8-15.
Bex Condie retires from international hockey
After 76 caps and five goals in a fantastic Scotland career Bex Candie has reached the decision to retire from international hockey.
EHL Men’s KO16 draw confirmed with Hamburg to host
The line-up for the EHL Men’s KO16 has been confirmed with the tournament set to be played at Harvestehuder THC’s home in Hamburg from September 29th to October 2nd.
Hockey Australia U21 Championships take centre stage
Players aspiring to become the next Kookaburras and Hockeyroos stars will be out to showcase their talent when the 2022 Hockey Australia U21 Championships get underway in Perth on Wednesday (20 July).
Fun in the Sun, 2022 Summer Bash at the Beach
IMAGES TAKEN BY DAN TREVINO
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - It was fun in the sun, and heat, at the seventh 2022 Summer Bash at the Beach (SBB), presented by YOLO Sportswear, and run by Hometown Sports, this past weekend at the Virginia Beach Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach, Va. This year’s event included U-10 Co-Ed, U-12 Co-Ed and U-14 Girls divisions who competed in the three-day event while playing 7v7 on a water-based surface.
Preview: USAFH Senior Nexus Championship includes twelve UNC field hockey players
By Abrial Poole
UNC senior forward Meredith Sholder (2) prepares to carry the ball down the field during the Tar Heels' home matchup against Boston College at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sept. 24, 2021. The Tar Heels won 6-1. Photo by Ira Wilder | The Daily Tar Heel
Twelve out of 144 athletes playing in USA Field Hockey's Senior Nexus Championship this week are on the 2022 UNC field hockey roster.
Weatherhead Gazelles captain, Nafuna hopes for improved performances
Angela Nakintu from the Swans opened up the scoring in the first quarter before Joy Sserunjogi, and Magnet Nassiwa added the other goals. Anitah Atim scored a consolation for Weatherhead
Charles Lwanga
Magret Nassiwa prepares to engage an opponent. Photo by Charles Lwanga
Weatherhead Gazelles captain, Sonia Nafuna has promised that her side will put up a better display in the coming fixtures after losing 3-1 to rivals KHC Swans in the Ugandan Hockey League on Saturday.