News for 12 August 2023
All the news for Saturday 12 August 2023
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 - 12 August
Chennai (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
11 Aug 2023 15:30 PAK v CHN (5/6th Place) 6 - 1
11 Aug 2023 18:00 MAS v KOR (Semi-Final 1) 6 - 2
11 Aug 2023 20:30 IND v JPN (Semi-Final 2) 5 - 0
12 Aug 2023 18:00 KOR v JPN (3/4th Place)
12 Aug 2023 20:30 MAS v IND (Final)
Final Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Pakistan Clinches 5th Place with Dominant Victory over China in Hero Asian Champions Trophy
The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai witnessed an intense clash between hockey powerhouses as Pakistan and China battled it out for the 5th/6th place in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, a premier hockey tournament of Asia. The match unfolded as a display of exceptional skill and determination, with Pakistan emerging victorious in a commanding 6-1 win.
Malaysia enters the final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy overcoming Korea in an exhilarating contest
Malaysia demonstrated their dominance with a resounding 6-2 victory over Korea at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai today. While the scoreline might suggest a one-sided match, the reality was quite the opposite. The determination exhibited by both teams to establish control set the stage for an intense contest right from the beginning. The game kicked off with an exhilarating pace as both sides engaged in a relentless exchange. Every moment was a battle, every opportunity a potential turning point, as both teams relentlessly pursued even the smallest sliver of space on the field.
India Dominates Semifinal Clash, Secures Spot in Hero Asian Champions Trophy Final
The pulsating action of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 continued to captivate hockey enthusiasts as the penultimate day showcased a thrilling semifinal clash between India and Japan. The crowd at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium witnessed an exhilarating display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship on part of both teams. However, India secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Japan to secure a spot in the tournament's final.
Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Records
By Tariq Ali
India and Malaysia reached in the final of the Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, India on 12 August 2023.
Malaysia defeated South Korea by 6 - 2 in the Semi Final and the host India defeated Japan by 5 - 0 in the second Semi Final.
This is the third occasion when India will face Malaysia in the final of any international hockey tournament:
(i) India 3 - 1 Malaysia, Ipoh, 2009, Azlan Shah Cup
(ii) India 2 - 1 Malaysia, Dhaka, 2017, Men's Hockey Asia Cup
P.R. Sreejesh achieved 300 international hockey matches:
Indian goalkeeper Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh completed his 300 senior outdoor international field hockey matches during the Semi Final played between India and Japan in the Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 11 August 2023.
P.R. Sreejesh made his debut in senior international hockey in South Asian Games, Colombo, 2006.
P.R. Sreejesh appeared in the following events
Olympic Games:
London 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020
FIH World Cup:
New Delhi 2010, The Hague 2014 and Bhubaneshwar 2018
FIH Champions Trophy:
Bhubaneshwar 2014, London 2016 and Breda 2018
FIH Hockey World League:
2013, 2013-14 and 2014-15
FIH Hockey Series:
Bhubaneshwar 2019
FIH Hockey Pro League:
2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23
Commonwealth Games:
Glasgow 2014, Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022
Asian Games:
Incheon 2014 and Jakarta 2018
Asia Cup:
Ipoh 2013
Asian Champions Trophy:
Ordos 2011, Doha 2012, Kuantan 2016, Muscat 2018 and Chennai 2023
Azlan Shah Cup:
Ipoh 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019
Following is the list of Indian players who appeared in 300 and more senior outdoor international hockey matches:
Matches - Players - International Career
412 - Dilip Tirkey - 1995-2010
341 - Manpreet Singh - 2011-2023*
339 - Dhanraj Pillai - 1989-2004
327 - Baljit Singh Dhillon - 1993-2004
317 - Pargat Singh - 1983-1996
314 - Sardar Singh - 2010-2018
307 - Mukesh Kumar - 1992-2004
304 - Baljit Singh Saini - 1995-2003
300 - P.R. Sreejesh - 2006-2023*
Pakistan beat China to clinch fifth place in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
Green Shirts could only win two matches during the event
Pakistan players celebrate after scoring a goal - AHF
Pakistan thrashed China 6-1 to clinch fifth place in the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy on Friday.
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan overpower China 6-1 to secure fifth position
This is the first time Pakistan fails to finish in the top four since the introduction of the Asian Champions Trophy
Pakistan players celebrate after scoring a goal. — AHF
Pakistan secured fifth place in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy after humiliating China 6-1 on Friday.
Pakistan ends campaign with thumping 6-1 win over China
The fate of the contest was sealed in the opening quarter itself with Pakistan starting positively and thronging forward in attack against China.
Abhishek Saini
Pakistan players celebrate a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy hockey match against China on Friday. | Photo Credit: AP
Pakistan signed off its Asian Champions Trophy campaign with a 6-1 hammering of China at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
Malaysia hammer Koreans 6-2 in Asian Champions Trophy
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia's players celebrate after scoring a goal against South Korea during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament semifinal match between South Korea and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on August 11, 2023. -AFP PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia took an early blow but recovered to hammer South Korea 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Chennai today.
Malaysia get another shot at India
By Jugjet Singh 
Malaysia's Najmi Jazlan (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament semifinal match between South Korea and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. - AFP Pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's wish to play against India in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) hockey final was granted, and another super show in Chennai is the tonic that they need for the Hangzhou Asian Games next month.
Malaysia reach Asian Champions Trophy final
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Malaysian defender Najmi Farizal Jazlan (centre, No. 23) screams in delight after scoring against South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals in Chennai on Aug 11. Malaysia won 6-2. - AHF-Hockey India
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia reached the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey event for the first time by knocking out defending champions South Korea 6-2 in Chennai on Friday (Aug 11).
Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final
Malaysia stormed into the summit clash of the Asian Champions Trophy after overcoming South Korea in a contest that fit the billing of a semifinal in Chennai on Friday.
Abhishek Saini
Najmi Jazlan (third from left) celebrates scoring a goal for Malaysia during the Asian Champions Trophy semifinal against South Korea on Friday. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M
Malaysia prevailed 6-2 against Korea in a seesaw battle that fit the billing of a semifinal at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
Malaysia reach first Asian Champions Trophy final after stunning South Korea
By Geoff Berkeley 
Malaysia thumped defending champions South Korea 6-2 to advance to the final ©Getty Images
Malaysia swept aside defending champions South Korea to set up a showdown with hosts India for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai.
India storm into Final; beat Japan 5-0 in dominant show
Akashdeep Singh (19'), Harmanpreet Singh (23'), Mandeep Singh (30'), Sumit (39') and Karthi Selvam (51') scored in India's win; Hosts to take on Malaysia in Title Clash
Chennai: The Indian Men's Hockey Team stormed into the Final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 after a comprehensive 5-0 victory against reigning Asian Games Champions Japan in the Semi Finals on Friday here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore.
India dishes out a five-star performance against Japan to reach Asian Champions Trophy final
India dished out a superb performance to defeat Japan 5-0 and set up a final clash with Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023.
By Pritish Raj
Indian men's hockey team defeated Japan in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023.
Chennai: Indian men’s hockey team battered Japan 5-0 in a stunning display of clinical hockey in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy to book a berth in the final at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai.
Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on completing 300 international matches
The goalkeeper from Kerala achieved the milestone during India’s Semi-Final match against Japan in Chennai
Chennai: Hockey India on Friday congratulated the Indian Men’s Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for earning his 300th International Cap. The goalkeeper, who hails from Kizhakkambalam, Kerala, achieved the feat during India’s Semi-Final match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against Japan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai.
Sreejesh lauds teammates after earning 300th cap for India
Looking ahead to the final against Malaysia on Saturday, Sreejesh said he and his men will not be taking the Speedy Tigers lightly.
Aashin Prasad
India’s goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh was given a memento before his 300th International appearance. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M/The Hindu
Milestone man PR Sreejesh heaped praise on his teammates after earning his 300th cap for the Indian national team during the 5-0 win over Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy semifinals here on Friday.
'Goalkeepers are like wine, become better with age': PR Sreejesh
Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh became only fourth goalkeeper in the world to make 300 appearances for national team.
By Pritish Raj 
Ageing like fine wine, PR Sreejesh played his 300th match for India. (Source: Hockey India)
Chennai: It was an electric atmosphere, and the crowd was on their feet when the announcer in the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, asked Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh to come forward to receive the honour for reaching the milestone of 300 matches.
Two dominant pair Malaysia and India in the ACT final
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team stormed into the Final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 after a comprehensive 5-0 victory against reigning Asian Games Champions Japan in the Semi Finals on Friday here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore.
India, Malaysia set up title clash with dominating victories
It will now face Malaysia, playing its maiden ACT final, after the latter eliminated defending champion Korea from the competition with a 6-2 win.
Uthra Ganesan
India’s Sumit celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal against Japan during the Hero Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. | Photo Credit: The Hindu/ VEDHAN M
India stayed on course for a 4th Asian Champions Trophy with a comprehensive 5-0 win against Japan, not only avenging the 1-1 draw in the league stage but also making its superiority evident, dominating the proceedings all through.
Korea, Japan in battle for third place after heavy losses
Korea will feel confident in overcoming Japan having beaten them 2-1 twice this year already, after having gone a goal behind in the World Cup and the Asian Champions Trophy.
Aashin Prasad
Korea’s Hyeongjin Kim, left, and goalkeeper Jaehyeon Kim. | Photo Credit: AP
Japan and South Korea will look to put behind their respective semifinal setbacks and want to finish on a high in the third-place play-off match in the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.
RIP India-Pakistan hockey rivalry, the magical days of Shahid-Sardar, Dhanraj-Shahbaz long over
The encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy felt and looked like just another league game in a tournament, bereft of the magic and madness, fire and fury, artistry and craft of the past
Written by Sandeep Dwivedi
India's captain Harmanpreet Singh, center left, fights for ball with Pakistan's captain Umar Bhutta during the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey match between India and Pakistan in Chennai. (AP)
When India was playing Pakistan at hockey’s Asian Champions Trophy at Chennai, DD Sports was occupied with the live telecast of the newly launched arm-wrestling league. The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium was full but unlike the 1995 SAF Games face-off between the arch-rivals at the same venue, there wasn’t a crowd of close to 5,000 waiting outside the jam-packed house. The game on Wednesday did showcase that wristy subcontinent artistry but it didn’t have the magic of that 1995 game where Dhanraj Pillay would move forward like an angry storm, taking the entire stadium along with him, with Shahbaaz Ahmed flowing in the opposite end like a river in spate.
2023 Oceania Cup - 12 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) 4 - 2
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) 1 - 1
13 Aug 2023 16:05 NZL v AUS (RR)
FIH Match Centre
Black Sticks Men keep series alive against Kookaburras
New Zealand’s Men’s Team has ensured the Oceania Cup will go down to the wire after defeating the Kookaburras 4-2 defeat in the second of the three-match series.
Hockeyroos inch closer to Olympic qualification after stalemate
A 51st minute equaliser from Rosie Malone has the Hockeyroos within touching distance of a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as Match 2 of the Oceania Cup against New Zealand finished 1-1 in Whangarei.
Black Sticks force decider after upsetting Australia in Olympic hockey qualifier
Murray Wenzel
Sam Lane, left, scored for New Zealand while Jeremy Hayward netted for Australia in NZ’s surprise 4-2 win in Whangarei. (FILE PHOTO) Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
New Zealand have ambushed the Kookaburras to force their Olympic hockey qualification series to a deciding third game.
EuroHockey Championships 2023 – All You Need To Know
This is what you need to know about the EuroHockey Championships 2023
The German national teams want to be among the top teams at the European Hockey Championships. It starts with the preliminary round on August 18th. 16 teams, eight women’s and eight men’s teams, are playing for the two European championship titles.
Meijer to European Championship, Black stays at home
Eight days before the start of the European Championship, the goalkeeper egg of the Orangemen has finally been laid. Derk Meijer will join the tournament as the second goalkeeper. The closing post of Rotterdam is preferred to Pirmin Blaak, who is still awaiting the birth of his child.
Jelle Galema - "The Netherlands has mastered the new Hockey"
On August 18, the European Championships for women and men will start in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Not only can a title prize be won there, there is also an Olympic ticket for the winners. What do well-known hockey faces expect from this tournament? Today it is the turn of former international and Oranje-Rood player Jelle Galema.
Four Named to 2023 Pan American Games Technical Staff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – With less than 3 months to go until the start of the 2023 Pan American Games (PAG), USA Field Hockey is pleased to share that four USA representatives have been selected to the technical staff.
New Penalty Corner Rules trials abandoned, says FIH President Ikram
In a letter to national federations, the FIH had earlier said that it would conduct the trials between August 2023 and May 2024.
View of a Penalty corner routine, as per the current rules, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: M VEDHAN/THE HINDU
The proposed trials for changes in the penalty corner rules have been abandoned, said FIH President Tayyab Ikram at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on the sidelines of the Asian Champions Trophy on Friday.
FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial
The hockey world body 'announced to the world through Chennai' that the new penalty corner rule which would require attackers to start 5m outside the circle has been dropped.
By Pritish Raj
An action of penalty corner with drag flicker shooting the ball into the goalmouth in England. (Photo credit: LJ Mac)
Chennai: The trial for the new penalty corner rule in hockey has been abandoned after a short-lived proposal, which had been thought to be the beginning of the end of the art of drag-flicking.
Brave Cup day two serves up more exciting matches in Glasgow
Western Thunder 1–4 (4-2) Eastern Lightning (aspiring boys)
Eastern Lightning enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Western Thunder in the aspiring boys’ tournament, on day two of the Brave Cup. The bonus point went to Thunder however after they won the shootout 4-2.
Azadi Hockey Cup to begin from August 15
The tournament will feature Mari Petroleum, WAPDA, Army, Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Police, and Punjab Rangers
The event will be conducted following FIH and PHF rules - PHF
The second edition of Mari Petroleum Azadi Hockey Cup will be held from August 15 to August 20 at Lt. Gen. Ashfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan