News for 11 August 2023
All the news for Friday 11 August 2023
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 - 11 August
Chennai (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
10 Aug 2023 was a rest day
11 Aug 2023 15:30 PAK v CHN (5/6th Place)
11 Aug 2023 18:00 MAS v KOR (Semi-Final 1)
11 Aug 2023 20:30 IND v JPN (Semi-Final 2)
Final Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
The Semi Finalists of the Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy
By Tariq Ali
Malaysia will clash against South Korea in the first semi final of the Men's Hero Champions Trophy 2023 and the host, India will fight against Japan in the second semi final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 11 August, 2023.
Pakistan and China play against each other for the last two (5th and 6th) positions.
The Semi Finalists of the previous Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy editions:
1st Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Ordos Hockey Stadium, Ordos, China, 2011:
No Semi Finals
Six top Asian teams participated in the tournament on the Round-Robin League basis followed by play-offs for the final positions.
2nd Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Al-Rayyan Stadium, Doha, Qatar, 2012:
No Semi Finals
Six top Asian teams participated in the tournament on the Round-Robin League basis followed by play-offs for the final positions.
3rd Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Gifu Hockey Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, 2013:
No Semi Finals
Six top Asian teams participated in the tournament on the Round-Robin League basis followed by play-offs for the final positions.
4th Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium, Kuantan, Malaysia, 2016:
Semi Finals
India 2 - 2 (PSO 5 - 4) South Korea
Malaysia 1 - 1 (PSO 2 - 3) Pakistan
5th Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman, 2018
Semi Finals
Pakistan 4 - 4 (PSO 3 - 1) Malaysia
India 3 - 2 Japan
6th Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2021:
Semi Finals
India 3 - 5 Japan
South Korea 6 - 5 Pakistan
India battle Japan in Sreejesh's 300th landmark game
Jaspreet Sahni
CHENNAI: Moments before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday, special invitee and Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin stood at the centre of the pitch to wait for his good friend PR Sreejesh, and the two exchanged a hug. White it warmed the hearts of millions, the moment also highlighted the contribution Sreejesh has made to the sport and the kind of respect he commands from fellow sportspersons of an equally legendary status.
India hopes to march on victory-run vs Japan
Having finished unbeaten on top of the pool table, India will be looking to go all the way as it builds up to the big-ticket Asian Games in just over a month.
Uthra Ganesan
India comes into the match after a thumping 4-0 win over Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. | Photo Credit: AP
The last match between India and Japan ended in a draw that was dominated by the host but frustratingly defended by the reigning Asian Games champion to blunt the battery of Indian attacks.
Malaysia faces wavering South Korea for a spot in the final; Pakistan plays China for pride
Both teams created ample chances in the end-to-end affair in the group stage, and Malaysia had scraped through by the barest of margins.
Abhishek Saini
Malaysia had pipped South Korea 1-0 in their previous meeting in the group stage on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: PTI
If their last group fixture was anything to go by, Malaysia and Korea offer a thrilling prospect when they meet in the first semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Friday.
Goalkeeping coach K. Subramaniam roots for Malaysia’s success at ACT, Asian Games
In a career spanning two decades, Kumar has been the bulwark of the team and he is now diligently guiding the younger goalkeepers.
K. Keerthivasan
Kumar Subramaniam, Malaysian Goal-Keeping Coach with Hafizuddin Othman and Zaimi Mat Deris at a practice session in Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Thursday. | Photo Credit: The Hindu/ M Vedhan
When Arul Anthoni Selvaraj took over as Malaysia’s head coach three years ago, he realised the importance of grooming and developing goalkeepers. And the first name that came to his mind was none other than Kumar Subramaniam, a veteran of 321 Internationals.
Drowning out echoes of 2021
India eye revenge against Japan for semis loss in last edition I Malaysia face S Korea
Japan are the only side who managed to hold India to a draw in the round-robin stage. PTI
Maintaining intensity throughout the 60 minutes of the game and consistency in finishing would be India’s targets when the hosts take on Japan in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy here tomorrow.
Need to be 'bomb-proof' as a team: India hockey coach Craig Fulton
Jaspreet Sahni
CHENNAI: There's a lot happening too quickly in the still-nascent Craig Fulton era after India's new chief coach replaced Graham Reid in the hot seat this April.
2023 Oceania Cup - 11 August
Whangerei
All times GMT +12
Men
10 Aug 2023 19:05 NZL v AUS (RR) 1 - 3
12 Aug 2023 14:05 NZL v AUS (RR)
13 Aug 2023 14:05 NZL v AUS (RR)
Women
10 Aug 2023 17:05 NZL v AUS (RR) 0 - 3
12 Aug 2023 16:05 NZL v AUS (RR)
13 Aug 2023 16:05 NZL v AUS (RR)
FIH Match Centre
Advantage Kookaburras after overcoming Black Sticks
The Kookaburras have put themselves one win away from a spot at next year’s Olympic Games after holding off New Zealand 3-1 on the opening night of the Oceania Cup in Whangarei.
Hockeyroos dismantle Black Sticks in Oceania Cup opener
The Hockeyroos have one foot in the door of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following a commanding 3-0 win over New Zealand in the first match of the 2023 Oceania Cup in Whangarei.
Rani Rampal dismisses retirement thoughts amid national team snub
With just a few weeks left before the big-ticket Asian Games, it is still uncertain whether the 28-year-old will find a place on Janneke Schopman’s side.
Abhishek Saini
A spate of injuries has not allowed Rani Rampal to make a comeback to the national team since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR
After being dropped from the Indian women’s team, former captain Rani Rampal, on Thursday, expressed her disappointment at the situation but said she had more left to give to the sport.
'Whatever happened with me was not right': Rani Rampal hits out
Former captain Rani Rampal leaves the retirement question unanswered, but demands answers herself why she has been ignored since taking India's women's hockey team to a 4th-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
By Pritish Raj
Rani Rampal and Janneke Schopman (File Photo/HI)
Chennai: Rani Rampal on Thursday demanded answers on why she has been ignored for the last two years, since leading India to a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
No formal request for HIL window yet: FIH
Approval for the window is critical for the HIL to be conducted as foreign players can participate in the lucrative league only if they are not on national duty
By Sandip Sikdar
Hockey India (HI) has been planning to revive the Hockey India League (HIL) ever since former India skipper Dilip Tirkey was elected as president of the National Sports Federation (NSF) last year. HI even took on board a commercial and marketing partner for HIL in April.
Hockey India Convenes 100th Executive Board Meeting today
FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram and AHF President Fumio Ogura were also present on the occasion 
Chennai: Hockey India on Thursday marked its 100th Executive Board Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to the growth and development of hockey in the country. The historic gathering was Chaired by the Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey along with Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh and Hockey India Treasurer Shri Sekar J Manoharan, to discuss crucial matters shaping the future of the sport.
Hockey India announce special coaching camp for the Indian Sub-Junior Men’s and Women’s Hockey Team
Initiative to focus on developing and promoting grassroot structure
Chennai: Hockey India today announced a special coaching camp and international matches for the Indian Sub-Junior Men’s and Women’s Team. The coaching camp aims at promoting and developing a strong grassroot structure and providing the sub junior talent with a high-performance environment. The camp will see former Indian Hockey Captain Sardar Singh, and former India Women's Captain Rani taking up the mentorship and Coach's role.
Day one of the Brave Cup brings great action from Glenalmond
Northern Devils 2-3 (1-2) Western Thunder (Aspiring Girls)
Western Thunder aspiring girls got off to a winning start in the Brave Cup with a 3-2 win over Northern Devils. The also bagged an extra point for winning the shootout and finish the day with four points on the board.
How Erin Matson went from North Carolina field hockey’s biggest star to its new coach at only 22
From player to coach — at 22 years old.
It was January 2023 during an emergency team meeting, and Erin Matson crossed the threshold of the UNC field hockey film room. Instead of taking her usual seat in one of the plush navy chairs — where she had previously spent the last five years studying her craft — Matson remained in the front of the room.
PM Shehbaz orders inquiry into PHF matters
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate the irregularities of the elections of Pakistan’s Hockey Federation and other matters.