News for 09 March 2023
All the news for Thursday 9 March 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (M) - 9 March
Rourkela, India
All times GMT +5:30
10 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v GER (RR)
11 Mar 2023 19:10 AUS v GER (RR)
12 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v AUS (RR)
13 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v GER (RR)
14 Mar 2023 19:10 GER v AUS (RR)
15 Mar 2023 19:10 IND v AUS (RR)
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Beth Bingham Named as Wales Senior Women’s Captain
Beth Bingham has been announced as the new Wales Senior Women’s Captain following the retirements of Leah Wilkinson and Sian French. 
Final Results: 3rd Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2023
Bengaluru: Petroleum Sports Promotion Board won the 3rd Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2023 on Wednesday by defeating Railway Sports Promotion Board 2-2 (SO 3-1) in the shootout. The Services Sports Control Board finished third in the tournament after defeating the Central Industrial Security Force 7-2.
Amin urges Young Tigers to go for the kill in last two matches
By Aftar Singh
The action of Maybank (MB) player Granson Noel attacking the Young Tigers (YT) goal in the 2023 Malaysia Hockey League match at the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium yesterday night.Maybank won with a result of 3-1.- BERNAMA Pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Young Tigers head coach Amin Rahim is not satisfied with his players scoring ratio in the ongoing Malaysia Hockey League (MHL).
KHC Swans' new signing Lucky Akello pleads for more time
Swans Forwards Lucky Akello, Sandra Namusoke, and Angela Nakintu squandered many chances with Namusoke missing two clear-cut chances.
Charles Lwanga
Swans players Lucky Akello(L) with big sister Winnie Alaro (R). Photos by Charles Lwanga
Uganda's Kampala Hockey Club (KHC) Swans' new signing Lucky Akello believes her side is still gelling as a team and need time.
North West Side Pushing for Double Promotion
Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper reports on the North West side pushing for double promotion back to Premier Division 
David Bellin - Hockey Today
Against the backdrop of floodlight curfews, Bowdon HC can tantalisingly see the bright lights of the England Hockey Premier Division for both their women’s and men’s sides, first and second respectively in Division 1. Meanwhile, there are waiting lists for new members and a general buzz around the club as the end-of-season looms. It would be some party on the first weekend in April should Bowdon see a double promotion.
Kodava Hockey Festival 2023: World's biggest field hockey event returns
In Kodagu, Hockey is not just a sport or a mode of entertainment. It is an important part of the culture.
By Pritish Raj
Kodagu is one of the most popular destinations in southern India. Nestled in the green Western Ghats, Kodagu or Coorg is well known for its coffee plantations and for being a paradise for nature lovers. Kodavas, the native to the land of Kodagu, are a martial race known to worship weapons such as swords, arrows, bows, and guns.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram: “FIH will provide women with better opportunities”
Lausanne, Switzerland: On the occasion of the 2023 International Women’s Day, FIH President Tayyab Ikram stated:
“On International Women’s Day, I would like, on behalf of FIH, to reassert how essential it is for our sport that all conditions are met and all measures taken for a fully gender equal sport, be it on the pitch - for players, coaches and officials – or off the pitch – by ensuring equality also in terms of leadership.
From all around the world, women who inspire
From running the biggest event in hockey as tournament director, just a few months after retiring from a playing career, to leading a nation to constant new highs, we focus on five women who have inspired hockey fans all around the world with their exceptional dedication towards the various aspects of hockey.
Pakistan hockey player Fazalur Rehman is no more - RIP!
By Tariq Ali
A great player of Pakistan hockey and a politician Fazalur Rehman died in his home town. He was born on 15 March 1941.
Pakistan left half Fazalur Rehman made his debut in international hockey in 1965 and played over 60 matches including Olympic Games at Munich 1972 and he scored a goal against India.
He also appered in the first FIH Hockey World Cup at Barcelona 1971 and won the gold medal.
He was the politician and the chief of the party Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).
May his soul rest in peace!