News for 03 August 2022
All the news for Wednesday 3 August 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022 - 3 August
Birmingham, England
All times GMT +1
Women
2 Aug 2022 09:00 NZL v AUS (Pool B) 0 - 1
2 Aug 2022 11:00 GHA v CAN (Pool A) 1 - 8
2 Aug 2022 14:00 IND v ENG (Pool A) 1 - 3
2 Aug 2022 16:00 KEN v RSA (Pool B) 0 - 15
Women
3 Aug 2022 09:00 AUS v SCO (Pool B)
3 Aug 2022 11:00 CAN v IND (Pool A)
Men
3 Aug 2022 14:00 CAN v IND (Pool B)
3 Aug 2022 16:00 WAL v GHA (Pool B)
3 Aug 2022 19:00 PAK v SCO (Pool A)
3 Aug 2022 21:00 RSA v AUS (Pool A)
Women
4 Aug 2022 09:00 RSA v NZL (Pool B)
4 Aug 2022 11:00 ENG v WAL (Pool A)
Men
4 Aug 2022 14:00 IND v WAL (Pool B)
14 Aug 2022 6:00 CAN v ENG (Pool B)
4 Aug 2022 19:00 RSA v NZL (Pool A)
4 Aug 2022 21:00 AUS v PAK (Pool A)
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South Africa’s women register three hat-trick scorers in big win
England secure important victory over India and Australia edge New Zealand clash
The Hockeyroos got day 5 of the games underway, edging out New Zealand in a crunch Pool B tie. This was followed by a convincing Canadian victory over a spirited Ghana. England’s women got the afternoon session underway with an important win over India, while South Africa had 3 separate hat-trick scorers in a substantial win over Kenya.
Hockeyroos grind out narrow win over Black Sticks
Kaitlin Nobbs’ fifth goal of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was enough to send the Hockeyroos to the top of Pool B as they defeated New Zealand 1-0.
Men and Women fall to Australia
Defending Commonwealth Games women’s hockey champions New Zealand couldn’t hold off Australia in their pool match.
Black Sticks suffer defeat to Australia but Commonwealth Games defence still alive
Kaitlin Nobbs celebrates Australia's opening goal with her teammates. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Defending Commonwealth Games champions the Black Sticks have suffered yet another defeat to Australia.
Canada Surge past Ghana in third round action
Dominant first quarter leads to thorough victory for Canada
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
It was all Canada in the opening quarter of this Pool A match between the Canadian Wolf Pack (World ranking: 15) and Ghana (WR:31). Two minutes in and Brienne Stairs saw her opening shot fly wide of the post but Ghana had been warned that Canada were out to get maximum points today.
England overcome India to ensure final four spot in Birmingham
England’s women qualified for the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in style with a 3-1 win over India.
Maddie Hinch Drives Indian Hockey Eves to Frustration, Set Up England’s 3-1 Win
Maddie Hinch has always been a tough nut to crack – the Indian hockey eves experienced it very recently at the 2022 World Cup, and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Hinch drove considerable frustration in the Indian ranks by churning out close to a dozen saves – her splendid goalkeeping was a big factor in England pulling off what in the end looked like a very convincing scoreline (3-1) and hardly reflected the fight Indian eves dished out for the most part of the match.
England women keep India at bay to reach semi-finals
By Rod Gilmour
England and Tess Howard celebrate their second goal PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
Birmingham — England women bagged a semi-final berth in front of watching royalty as the 2022 squad became the first to win their opening three matches at a Commonwealth Games. A 3-1 victory was largely achieved beneath Old Joe, the university clock tower, with a defensive display in the first-half and goals to finish off the Indian charge in the second. England are ticking into gear in Birmingham.
England women's hockey team beat India 3-1 to make it three wins out of three
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Princess Charlotte watched England women defeat India
England women impressed with a 3-1 victory over India in their Commonwealth Games hockey Pool A match to make it three wins out of three.
South Africa win the all-African battle in Birmingham
South Africa underlined their dominance on the African continent with a dismissive victory over their East African neighbours in Birmingham today. Hat-tricks from Jean-Leigh du Toit, Tarryn Lombard and Lilian du Plessis were enough to give the South Africans a comfortable win that mathematically keeps them in with a medal hope.
I love being creative, says Hugo Inglis
Hugo Inglis celebrates during the 5-5 epic with Scotland PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS ADY KERRY
Birmingham — Hugo Inglis knows all about 5-5 games. At London 2012, the stalwart Black Stick was involved in a game where New Zealand were leading 5-2 before Germany scored two late goals to salvage a draw in the group stages.
Hockey’s dangers saw Manpreet Singh locked indoors but family soon backed India star
India men top the pool on goal difference PIC: Hockey India / ADY KERRY
Birmingham — Manpreet Singh, India’s co-flagbearer who played his 300th game for India this week at the Commonwealth Games, revealed that he was once stopped from playing hockey by his family for being too dangerous – and was even locked indoors.
Like Mother Like Daughter! Former Welsh Player Sends Message Of Support To Daughter Eloise Laity
Image: David P McCarthy
As Wales women prepare for their final pool match of the Commonwealth Games, Jo Laity, mother to player Eloise Laity, sends her message of support.
Ireland edge out Chile in first Sport Ireland Campus test match
Men’s international test match
Luke Madeley’s drag-flick three minutes from time earned Ireland first blood from their five game stint this week at the Sport Ireland Campus, beating Chile 3-2.
Will pursue FIH if interference in PHF affairs continues, Khalid Sajjad Khokhar tells govt officials
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation president Khalid Sajjad Khokhar will look up to the sport’s world governing body if the government continues to interfere in the federation’s affairs.