News for 28 February 2023
All the news for Tuesday 28 February 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 28 February
Hobart, Australia
All times GMT +11
Women
28 Feb 2023 17:10 AUS v ARG (RR) 2 - 0
1 Mar 2023 17:10 AUS v USA (RR)
2 Mar 2023 17:10 ARG v USA (RR)
3 Mar 2023 19:10 AUS v ARG (RR)
4 Mar 2023 19:10 AUS v USA (RR)
5 Mar 2023 19:10 USA v ARG (RR)
Pool standings
Men
28 Feb 2023 19:10 AUS v ARG (RR)
1 Mar 2023 19:10 AUS v ESP (RR)
2 Mar 2023 19:10 ARG v ESP (RR)
3 Mar 2023 17:10 AUS v ARG (RR)
4 Mar 2023 17:10 AUS v ESP (RR)
5 Mar 2023 17:10 ESP v ARG (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Hockeyroos and Kookaburras primed for Hobart Pro League series
‘Hockey at its best’ returns to Hobart for the first time since 2019 as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras host Argentina in the opening double header of the FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ tonight at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
FIH Hockey Pro League Scouting Report: USWNT vs. Australia
In anticipation of the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League matches, here is a scouting report you’ll want to review before the starting whistle.
FIH Hockey Pro League (Men) - Updated Statistics
By Tariq Ali
The men's national hockey teams of Argentina, Spain and the host Australia participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League at Tasmanian Hockey Centre Hobart Australia from 28 February to 5 March, 2023.
Key to abbreviations and points distribution.
Pld. - Played
Won - Matches won. Three points are awarded for each match.
W/D - Won the drawn matches in shootout session. Two points are awarded for each match.
Lost - Matches Lost. No point is awarded.
L/D - Lost the drawn matches in shootout session. One point is awarded for each match.
GF - Goals scored for the team.
GA - Goals scored against the team.
Pts. - Points
Rank - Ranking in the every season.
Argentina
Seasons Pld. Won W/D Lost L/D GF GA Pts. Rank
2019. 14. 6. 1 5. 2. 31 36 22. 5th
2020-21. 12. 2. 1. 6. 3. 26. 35 11. 7th
2021-22. 16. 6. 3. 6. 1. 31. 35 25. 5th
2022-23. 8. 1. 1. 3. 3. 13. 19 8. in progress
Australia
Seasons Pld Won W/D Lost L/D GF GA Pts Rank
2019. 16. 12. 0. 2. 2. 49. 29 38. 1st
2020-21. 10. 5. 1. 1. 3 36. 23 20. 2nd
2022-23 yet to play
Spain
Seasons Pld Won W/D Lost L/D GF GA Pts Rank
2019. 14. 2. 5. 7. 0 33. 45 16. 7th
2020-21. 12. 2. 1. 8. 1. 23. 36 9. 9th
2021-22. 16. 5 0. 8. 3. 36. 43 18. 7th
2022-23. 4. 2. 0. 0. 2. 9. 7 8. in progress
Hockey India names 20-member Indian Men's Team for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/2023 in Rourkela
Harmanpreet Singh to Captain the team along with Hardik Singh as the Vice Captain 
New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday named the 20-member Indian Men's Hockey Team who will take on World Champions Germany and World No. 4 Australia in the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League matches in Rourkela.
India names 20-member squad for FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/2023
Harmanpreet Singh to captain the team along with Hardik Singh as the vice-captain in the tournament which will happen in Rourkela.
Rourkela: India’s Harmanpreet Singh takes a shot during a classification match of the 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup against Japan. | Photo Credit: PTI
Hockey India on Monday named the 20-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team which will take on World Champion Germany and World No. 4 Australia in the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League matches in Rourkela.
Dilpreet and Gurjant return while David John will be interim coach for the Rourkela Mini Tournament
The two key players of Tokyo Olympics, who missed out the recent World Cup – Dilpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh – return for the Rourkela Mini Tournament. David John, former High Performance Director and BJ Kariappa, former Junior India coach will be interim coaches.
David John, BJ Kariappa, Shivendra Singh named as interim coaches for Indian men's team
The FIH Men's Hockey Pro League 2022-23 is set to resume from 10th March for India. 
David John, BJ Kariappa, Shivendra Singh
David John, BJ Kariappa, and Shivendra Singh have been named by Hockey India as the interim coaches of the Indian men's hockey team ahead of the FIH Men's Pro League 2022-23 matches.
Rühr takes Magic Skill Award after sensational goal against Japan
By Ahmed Mohammed
Christopher Rühr won the Poligras Magic Skill Award for his special goal against Japan in Odisha ©Getty Images
Christopher Rühr has been revealed as the Poligras Magic Skill Award winner, after impressing for Germany at the 2023 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha, India.
Derek Forsyth steps down as head coach of Scotland men
After over a decade in the role Derek Forsyth has stepped down as head coach of the Scotland Men’s National Team.
Self-belief and teamwork helps Hockey Madhya Pradesh clinch 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023
The Hockey Madhya Pradesh team beat Hockey Maharashtra 5-1 in the Final
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh): Hockey Madhya Pradesh redeemed themselves from a Quarterfinal loss in the previous edition to win the prestigious 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. They won the Title after defeating Hockey Maharashtra 5-1 in the final on Sunday.
Day 2 Results: 3rd Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2023 Bengaluru, Karnataka
Bangalore, 27th February 2023: The second day of the 3rd Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2023 Bengaluru, Karnataka proved to be a fruitful day as Railway Sports Promotion Board, Air India Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board and All India Police Sports Control Board recorded victories in their respective matches and added 3 points ahead of their name in the points table.
EHL Hockey League Week 14/15 2023 Matchday Review
It was an exciting weekend of hockey in the England Hockey League, with a double-header on both Saturday and Sunday. In the Men's Hockey League, Old Georgians secured top spot in the regular season on Saturday, while Surbiton secured their place at the top of the Vitality Women's Hockey League on Sunday. With both leagues approaching the end of the regular season, teams are working hard to secure their position on the table and qualify for the playoffs. The high level of competition and skill on display in these matches was a testament to the quality of hockey in the England Hockey League.
Pembroke coming into form at right time
Pembroke picked up a hugely impressive 3-0 win over Catholic Institute to give their pursuit of the Irish EY Hockey League regular season title a big boost.
Some high scores, a few shoot-outs, and a big result or two in the Scottish Cup quarter finals
In the women’s cup Edinburgh University third string have done extremely well to make it to the quarter-final stages but were no match for Premiership leaders Watsonians and went down 8-0. For Watsonians there were two goals each for Katie Stott and Milly Berndes-Cade while the others came from Ailsa Small, Sarah Robertson, Beth Dodds and finally Katherine Holdgate.
Coach reveals why Thunderbolts low on power
By Jugjet Singh
TNB Thunderbolts have been on the receiving end in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL), but team consultant Nor Saiful Zaini is the least worried. - NSTP/OWEE AH CHUN.
KUALA LUMPUR: TNB Thunderbolts have been on the receiving end in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL), but team consultant Nor Saiful Zaini is the least worried.
Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh win Sportsman of the Year award in Team Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards
In January 2022, Indian hockey goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh became only the second Indian to be named World Games athlete of the year. Meanwhile, Sunil Chhetri continues to be the poster boy of Indian football with impeccable performances on the field.
Indian men’s hockey team’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh (centre) and Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri (second from right) during the Sportstar Aces awards at Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, on Monday. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar / The Hindu
Indian hockey veteran P.R. Sreejesh and captain of the Indian men’s football team, Sunil Chhetri, were adjudged Sportsmen of the Year in Team Sports at the 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards in Mumbai on Monday.
Savita Punia adjudged Sportswoman of the Year in Team Sports at 2023 Sportstar Aces Awards
After taking over from Rani Rampal as the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, goalkeeper Savita Punia has performed exceedingly well in her dual role of a leader as well as the last line of defence.
Indian women’s hockey team captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia (centre) received the Sportswoman of the Year award in Team Sports at the 2023 Sportstar Aces Award in Mumbai on Monday. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar / The Hindu
Savita Punia won the Sportswoman of the Year award in Team Sports at the 2023 Sportstar Aces Award in Mumbai on Monday.
Merzban ‘Bawa’ Patel adjudged Best Grassroots Coach at Sportstar Aces Awards 2023
Merzban Patel has produced several renowned players who have gone on to represent India at the international level and also won laurels around the world.
Merzban Patel has produced several renowned players who have gone on to represent India at the international level and also won laurels around the world. | Photo Credit: Team Sportstar
Renowned hockey coach Merzban Patel won the Sportstar Aces Award 2023 for the Best Grassroots Coach at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday.
Best players on show in annual Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge
TITLE HOLDERS: The SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge will get under way in Graaff-Reinet on Sunday, with the first regional event being hosted by Union High. There is a slight change this year with the provincial finals being scrapped in favour of raising the profile of the five regional tournaments to be played during March and May. Last year Collegiate (pictured) took the provincial title when they beat Clarendon in the final Image: LEON HUGO
The best players in the province will be in action in the five regional tournaments of the annual SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge, which starts this weekend and culminates in May.
