News for 18 March 2023
All the news for Saturday 18 March 2023
Movements in world rankings following resumption of FIH Hockey Pro League 
Lausanne, Switzerland: The return of the FIH Hockey Pro League, after a two month hiatus, has produced great hockey action and a string of upsets, leading to major shake-ups in the world rankings.
2023 Indoor Test Matches CAN v USA (M)
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18 Mar 2023 12:00 USA v CAN
18 Mar 2023 21:20 CAN v USA
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Hardik Singh and Savita win the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022
The annual awards were held in New Delhi to honour Hockey stars and legends 
New Delh: The much-awaited Hockey India 5th Annual Awards 2022 took place in the capital city on Friday which saw the National Federation celebrate India's best hockey stars, officials and former greats of the sport.
Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year
The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India Annual Awards.
Hardik Singh poses with the Player of the Year award.
New Delhi: Midfielder Hardik Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia were on Friday conferred with the men’s and women’s Indian ‘Hockey Player of the Year’ awards at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi.
I was rested not dropped: Mandeep Singh on his omission from Indian hockey team for FIH Pro League
Mandeep was among the eight players who were left out of the FIH Pro League team after India made a shock pre-quarterfinals exit from the World Cup in January.
Mandeep Singh in action in the Hockey World Cup. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
Striker Mandeep Singh on Friday claimed that he was rested and not dropped from India’s FIH Pro League team which defeated world champions Germany and Australia twice each.
I don't know the reason: Akashdeep on his omission from Indian hockey team
Striker Akashdeep Singh said he had no idea why he was dropped from the Indian hockey team for FIH Pro League in Rourkela. 
Akashdeep Singh (Source: Hindustan Times)
Striker Akashdeep Singh, who was left out from the Indian men's hockey team for FIH Pro League mini tournament against Germany and Australia in Rourkela said that he does not know the reason why he was not in the current squad.
“Great hockey, unparalleled access questionable fancy dress – what is not to love!” EHL’s BARMY ARMY
Over the past 15 years, the fabled festival atmosphere has become a defining Euro Hockey League characteristic as club passion and top hockey collide in perfect harmony.
‘High interest’: EuroHockey 2023 set for big crowds after World Cup win
By Rod Gilmour
Germany World Cup win has created public interest PIC: Worldsportpics/Frank Uijlenbroek
EuroHockey 2023 organisers say that finals weekend is closing in on a sell out after Germany men’s Hockey World Cup success.
‘Crowd backed us all the way’: Lily Walker on England’s Commonwealth hockey gold
The Commonwealth Games is just the beginning for many athletes. For its latest campaign, The Start Line, Team England has selected a handful of rising stars who came to the fore at Birmingham 2022, looking back on their moment of success and hearing first-hand how they felt in that moment and how they hope it can set them up for future success.
EHL Hockey League Finals & Playoffs Preview Round 2
As we approach another thrilling matchday in the England Hockey League, fans across the country gear up for an action-packed weekend. With a number of significant clashes in both Pool A and Pool B, as well as two gripping playoff games, there is plenty at stake as teams battle for supremacy.
Premiership`s top six now strive for a semi-final place in the second phase
The Scottish Premiership race now enters its second phase, the top six will play each other again with the side that finishes top of the table claiming the Premiership Trophy and the second European slot. The top four clubs will play in a semi-final/final competition (1v4 & 2v3) for the National Champions Trophy and the first European slot.
Makerere University Eagles plots DCU in the Ugandan National Hockey League
Raskara is confident that its players are in the right mental and physical state to take on the reigning league champions and put a stop to their good form.
Charles Lwanga
Weatherhe's defender Solomon Mutalya trying to clear the ball. Photos by Charles Lwanga
Makerere University Eagles coach Innocent Raskara is confident that his side can put up a good show as they face Deliverance Church of Uganda (DCU) in the national hockey league on Saturday.