News for 24 February 2023
All the news for Friday 24 February 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (W) - 24 February
Wellington, New Zealand
All times GMT +13
18 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v USA (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 0 - 2)
19 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v CHN (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 1 - 2)
20 Feb 2023 16:10 CHN v USA (RR) 4 - 1
24 Feb 2023 16:10 USA v CHN (RR) 2 - 0
25 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v USA (RR)
26 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v CHN (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Clinical attack and resilient defence helps USA register win over China
FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 action continued from Wellington, as USA reversed the loss against China from 3 days ago by winning 2-0 thanks to goals on either side of half-time by Sanne Caarls and captain Amanda Golini. China posed constant threat on the USA goal but Kelsey Bing was incredible once again for the United Eagles, helping them keep a clean sheet and take all 3 points for the first time in their 2022/23 campaign. 
USWNT Top China, Move Up in FIH Hockey Pro League Standings
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Just 4 days ago, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team faced No. 10 China in the FIH Hockey Pro League at the National Hockey Centre in Wellington, New Zealand. Although the first battle saw many opportunities go unconverted, the United Eagles made the most of their chances today, behind a solid defensive effort, to shutout China for the 2-0 win.
FIH Hockey Pro League Women: Statistics - 2
By Tariq Ali
The season wise statistics of the teams participating in Wellington New Zealand 2022-23.
Key to abbreviations:
W/D - team won the drawn matches in shootout.
W/L - team lost the drawn matches in shootout
GF - Goal scored for the team
GA - Goal scored against the team
China
Seasons Played Won W/D Lost L/D GF. GA
2019. 16. 4. 0. 10. 2. 27. 40
2020-21. 2. 0. 0. 2. 0. 2. 7
2021-22. 16. 3. 3. 10. 0. 19. 42
2022-23. 7. 1. 1. 3. 2. 9. 12
United States
Seasons Played Won W/D Lost L/D GF. GA
2019. 16. 1. 1. 12. 2. 15. 41
2020-22. 10. 0. 0. 10. 0. 7. 46
2021-22. 16. 1. 0. 13. 2. 19. 42
2022-23 3. 1. 1. 1. 0. 4. 5
New Zealand
Seasons Played Won W/D Lost L/D GF GA.
2019. 16. 6. 0. 10. 0. 29. 32
2020-21. 10. 4. 1. 3 2. 22. 19
2022-23. 2. 0. 0. 0. 2 2. 2
Batch ‘opening up’ options for Kookaburras captaincy
There will be a new captain leading the Kookaburras out in their upcoming FIH Pro League series in Hobart with Head Coach Colin Batch announcing a change to the leadership of Australia’s iconic men’s national hockey team.
World class hockey returns west with Hockeyroos to host China
The Hockeyroos will play international matches in Western Australia for the first time since June 2021 when they take on China in a highly anticipated three-game series from 23-26 March 2023.
Quarter Final Results: 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 23rd February: Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious today in the Quarter Finals of the 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Hockey brings hope of a new future for players from Andaman and Nicobar island
The team from Andaman and Nicobar island has won many hearts with their determination to succeed at the prestigious National Championships despite numerous personal struggles.
In only their second outing in this prestigious National Championships, the Islanders were up against strong teams like Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey unit of Tamil Nadu and Le Puducherry Hockey in pool H.
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh): As the quarter-finals get underway at the on Thursday 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka making it to the final eight, aspiring hockey players from Hockey Andaman and Nicobar will leave for their home not disappointed but motivated to return as a stronger unit next year.
Den Bosch and SCHC bring rivalry to EHL scene
When Den Bosch and SCHC meet in the EHL Women’s FINAL8 on April 7 (20.15 CET), it will be another major showdown in their interlocking recent history.
Young Tigers give THT a fright in MHL defeat
By Jugjet Singh
Young Tigers gave Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) a fright before going down 2-1 to the Charity Shield holders in a Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match at the Batu Buruk Stadium in Kuala Terengganu. -BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Young Tigers gave Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) a fright before going down 2-1 to the Charity Shield holders in a Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match at the Batu Buruk Stadium in Kuala Terengganu today.
Holcombe Coaches Joined At The Hip In Women's Play-Off Bid
Holcombe have hit form at right time to keep play-off tilt alive, reports Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper 
Could this season be a tale of two halves for Holcombe women? After five defeats on the spin during the latter part of Phase 1 in the Vitality Women’s Premier Division, the Medway side seem to have hit their straps either side of the winter break in the race for a place in the top eight next month.
“For any sport to thrive, grassroots development is vital,” says Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey
Hockey India President talks about the importance of grassroots development and a strong domestic circuit with emphasis on National Championships during a freewheeling conversation in Hockey Te Charcha Podcast 
New Delhi,: A veteran of over 400 matches and the first hockey player in the history of the sport to be elected as President of the governing body of hockey in India, Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey eloquently discussed the importance of a robust grassroots development programme with primary focus on giving the right exposure to aspiring hockey players in the country.
M. M. Somaya: Want to see India hockey teams bouncing back before Paris Olympics
Somaya lauded the country’s women athletes for their stellar show across disciplines in 2022. “For me, the biggest takeaway was how the women athletes outdid their male counterparts in almost every discipline - boxing, wrestling, athletics, and badminton,” he said.
MM Somaya | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL
Moscow Olympics hockey gold medallist M.M. Somaya is optimistic about India’s medal prospects in the sport at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “I want to see our hockey teams bouncing back before the Olympic year under a new coaching staff. I hope the players and support staff gell well, and by the time 2024 rolls on, we will again have teams that will be medal contenders,” said Somaya, who is also part of the jury for the Sportstar Aces Awards.
Hockey world mourns the passing of Golden Whistle Amarjit
By Jugjet Singh
Ex-international umpire Amarjit Singh Jessy, 59, died on Wednesday of a heart attack. - Courtesy Pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Golden Whistle recipient Amarjit Singh Jessy, 59, died of a heart attack at his house in Ipoh on Wednesday.