News for 02 November 2022
All the news for Wednesday 2 November 2022
2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2022 - 2 November
Ipoh
All times GMT +8
1 Nov 2022 16:00 JPN v EGY (RR) 1 - 0
1 Nov 2022 18:00 PAK v RSA (RR) 1 - 4
1 Nov 2022 20:00 MAS v KOR (RR) 0 - 3
2 Nov 2022 16:00 RSA v EGY (RR)
2 Nov 2022 18:00 JPN v KOR (RR)
2 Nov 2022 20:00 PAK v MAS (RR)
3 Nov 2022 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
South Africa to test depth in Malaysia
The South African Hockey Men are in Ipoh in Malaysia to take part in the 29th Azlan Shah Cup. The tournament was founded in 1983 and has taken part in Ipoh every occurrence since 2007. This is the first tournament since 2019 after the 2020 and 2021 editions were lost as a result of the global pandemic.
Azlan Shah Cup SA crush Pakistan 4-1
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey sank further low as the Greenshirts suffered the worst-ever defeat against South Africa on the opening day of the Azlan Shah Trophy at Ipoh (Malaysia) on Tuesday.
Veteran Jonghyun stars as Korea thrash Malaysia in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
By Aftar Singh
National player Norsyafiq Sumantri (left) in action with South orea’s Taelil Hwang during the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match in Ipoh today. -- Pic: Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia put up a disappointing performance as the world No 10 were hammered 3-0 by Asian champions South Korea in their opening Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match in Ipoh today.
SAS Cup: Speedy Tigers crumble in opening match
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IPOH: The national hockey squad got off on the wrong foot when they lost 0-3 to South Korea in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah (SAS) Cup played at Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium tonight.
Absence of Big Teams Rob Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Much of its Sheen
The 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Cupis back at Ipoh after a three-year hiatus – it has carved out a good reputation as one of the long-running Invitational Tourneys since its inception in 1983. The tournament, which started off as a biennial event, became an annual affair since 1998, where the who’s who of world hockey showcase their hockey skills. But the 30th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup has been robbed much of its sheen by the absence of top teams such as Australia, India, England and New Zealand. In fact, this is the first time in many years that the tournament is wearing a depleted look – hosts Malaysia (10th ranked) is the only top-10 side. Three-time champions Pakistan (18th ranked), defending champions and 12th ranked South Korea, 14th ranked South Africa, and 20th ranked Egypt would be slugging it out for glory.
England, Wales Hockey set for 2026 men’s World Cup outcome
By Rod Gilmour
The final would be staged at Tottenham Hotspur PIC: England Hockey
England’s James Albery believes a winning bid to host the standalone men’s 2026 World Cup would give a much-needed shot in the arm for the domestic game – but the bid must first overcome stiff competition from combined dual gender bids.
Junior Black Sticks squads announced for Australia tour
Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) is proud to announce the first Junior Black Sticks (JBS) squad in three years.
No mates in Adelaide as Hockey One League Finals draw closer
By KATE ALLMAN
The penultimate round of the Sultana Bran Hockey One League 2022 Season hits off at Adelaide’s MATE Stadium on Thursday night with a spicy grudge match between two beleaguered men’s teams and a must-win women’s clash.
Sticking with the script pays off for Kiah Williams
By Adam Clifford
A fairytale can be defined as a genre of magical story, where a brave and resourceful hero or heroine goes through testing adventures to eventual good fortune.
Orange, Deacons, Cavaliers Advance to ACC Field Hockey Semifinals
DURHAM, N.C. (theACC.com) – The semifinal field for the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Championship is set following quarterfinal wins by Syracuse, Wake Forest and Virginia on Tuesday.
Undefeated, top-ranked UNC field hockey team seeks 25th ACC Championship this week
By Shelby Swanson
UNC senior midfielder Meredith Sholder (2) makes a pass downfield during a field hockey game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. Photo by Ira Wilder | The Daily Tar Heel
Fresh off of a 2-0 win over rival Duke on Saturday, the No. 1 UNC field hockey team will return to Jack Katz Stadium in Durham for the ACC Championship this week.
NTFS #112 – Election Special
We Talk To The Two Men Running for President of The International Hockey Federation.
By Ashley Morrison
In a first for the show we are breaking slightly with tradition and are giving over the majority of the show to the two men who will face-off in the International Hockey Federation's election for a new President this weekend, following the resignation of Mr Narinder Batra a few months ago.
Message of Support for Dato Tayyab Ikram
Dato Seri Subahan Kamal President Malaysian Hockey Confederation offers a message of support for Dato Tayyab Ikram on his Candidacy for FIH President.
“Malaysia has always had a strong and cherished partnership with the Asian Hockey Confederation (AHF) under the leadership of Dato Tayyab Ikram. Over the years, Dato Tayyab has worked closely with Malaysia and many countries across the globe to develop hockey consistently at an exponential growth both high performance and development programs. The AHF has seen a tremendous momentum in elevating coaching education and has extensively leveraged on the digital platforms. The organizations of competitions has seen a wide spread of countries with each showcasing world class organizations. There have been the development of infrastructure, hockey pitches and equipment assistance to nations where the impossible has become very much possible. The professional tournament organizations is a clear testimony of the landscape evolution in Asia as a hub for among the highest embraced hockey matches.
We wish Dato Tayyab all the very best for the upcoming FIH Elections and am certain he will lead the FIH to new and stronger horizons!
Dato Sri Subahan Kamal
President MHC”
Flying Horse Sits with Us
By Ijaz Chaudhry
It was the ninth gathering in the ‘Meet a Hockey Stalwart’ series organised in Lahore by dynamic Major Peerzada, a former Pakistan hockey international.
This time one of the greatest names of Pakistan hockey Samiullah was honoured. Popularly known as Flying Horse, he was the finest left winger of his time and may be of any period. Sami`s lightning run-downs along the flank shattered all the defences. Then his crosses almost always found teammates in scoring positions. Plus he was an excellent scorer. Played for Pakistan from 1973-82 winning two World Cup golds and one silver, and an Olympic bronze (in sole appearance). He famously captained the Pakistan side at the 1982 Asian Games where they defeated India 7-1 in the final.
The function, as last time, was held at the splendid hall of the La Grande Chalet Event Complex owned by Mr Rana Imdad, a former national hockey player.
As always, several former hockey stalwarts and enthusiasts were present. Some fans of Samiullah had travelled from Karachi and Hyderabad to pay tribute to their hero. Hockey legends Dr Tariq Aziz (1968 Olympics gold medal winning captain) and Akhtar Rasool (1982 World Cup-winning captain) spoke to the guests.
Dr Tariq Aziz revealed Samiullah didn`t play at the left-out position when first selected for Pakistan; used to be a left-inner. In a match on an international tour in the early part of his career, he was tried at the left wing. And he made such an impression that left out became his position for the rest of his long career. Akhtar Rasool, who played along with Sami almost throughout his international hockey career, shared interesting on-the-field incidents involving the chief guest.
After the lavish dinner, a fan from Hyderabad presented Samiullah with Ajrak (traditional Sindhi shawl).
As per the tradition, the chief guest cut a cake shaped into a hockey field with the engraving, `an evening with Samiullah’.
Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him and his work, visit: www.sportscorrespondent.info
Canadian hockey community mourns the loss of Amar Singh Mangat
Influential Member of the Field Hockey Alberta family passed away at 87
Amar Singh Mangat, who represented Kenya at Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, died in Calgary, Canada on Wednesday 28 September 2022. He was aged 87.