News for 13 August 2023
All the news for Sunday 13 August 2023
2023 Oceania Cup - 13 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) 1 - 3
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) 2 - 3
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Australia seal Olympic Games 2024 qualification
The Australian men’s and women’s team come out on top against New Zealand at the 2023 Oceania Cup, sealing their qualification to the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, where they join hosts France, becoming the first team to directly qualify for the Games as the continental champions of Oceania!
Kookaburras secure ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics
The Kookaburras, are the first hockey team outside the host nation to qualify for next year’s Olympic Games after winning the third and final match of the Oceania Cup 3-1 against New Zealand.
Hockeyroos Paris bound after winning Oceania Cup
The Hockeyroos will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after winning the third and final Oceania Cup match 3-2 over New Zealand in Whangarei.
Black Sticks men and women miss chance to qualify for Paris Olympics
Black Sticks men’s captain Nic Woods felt his side could take plenty of positives from the Oceania Cup. (File photo)
It was a day of disappointment for both the Black Sticks men’s and women’s teams in Whangārei as they missed the chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 - FInals
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) 3 - 5
12 Aug 2023 20:30 MAS v IND (Final) 3 - 4
Final Pool standings
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India Clinches Fourth Asian Champions Trophy Title with Fitness and Flair
India showcased their unwavering determination and a touch of brilliance to secure their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title by defeating Malaysia 4-3 in a thrilling final showdown at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday. The match witnessed a fascinating narrative of India's pursuit, fueled by sheer fitness and an inspirational moment, as they overcame a two-goal deficit to clinch a dramatic victory and etch their name in tournament history.
Japan Secures Bronze Medal with Impressive 5-3 Victory Over Korea
In a captivating clash that kept hockey enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, Japan showcased their prowess by defeating Korea with a resounding score of 5-3 to secure the third-place spot in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday. The match witnessed a level score of 3-3 after 52 minutes, but Japan's exceptional gameplay shone through as they netted two crucial goals within a span of four minutes, ultimately clinching the well-deserved victory.
India won gold medal in Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023
By Tariq Ali
India won the gold medal in the Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 beating Malaysia in the final by 4 - 3 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Japan defeated South Korea by 5 - 3 to win the bronze medal.
Pakistan defeated China 6 - 1 to get the fifth position.
India won the gold medals in the following major events:
Olympic Games: (8)
Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932, Berlin 1936, London 1948, Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956, Tokyo 1964 and Moscow 1980
Olympic Qualifiers: (1)
New Delhi 2012
FIH World Cups: (1)
Kuala Lumpur 1975
FIH Champions Trophy: (Nil)
Runners up - London 2016 and Breda 2018
FIH Champions Challenge: (1)
Kuala Lumpur 2001
FIH Hockey Series: (1)
Bhubaneshwar 2019
FIH Hockey World League: (Nil)
Round 2 - New Delhi 2013
FIH Hockey Pro League:(Nil)
Best Result - fourth in 2020-21 and 2022-23
Afro Asian Games: (1)
Hyderabad 2003
Commonwealth Games: (Nil)
Runners up - New Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014
Asian Games: (3)
Bangkok 1966 and 1998 and Incheon 2014
Asia Cup: (3)
Kuala Lumpur 2003, Chennai 2007 and Dhaka 2017
Asian Champions Trophy: (4)
Ordos 2011, Kuantan 2016, Muscat (joint winners with Pakistan) 2018 and Chennai 2023
South Asian Games: (1)
Madras (now Chinnai) 1995
Azlan Shah Cup: (5)
Ipoh 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009 and joint winners with South Korea 2010
Indira Gandhi Memorial Gold Cup: (3)
Lucknow 1990 and 1994 and New Delhi 1994
Western Asiatic Games: (1)
New Delhi 1934
Invitational Tournaments:
New Delhi 1936
Ahmedabad 1962
Pre Olympic, Lyon 1963
Pre Olympic, Hamburg 1966
Bombay 1970
Asian Regional, Singapore 1971
Rane Frank Trophy, Madras 1976
BMW, Amsterdam, 1990
Alps Cup, Vienna, Austria, 1994
PM Cup, Chandigarh, 1995 and 2009
CM Cup, Madras, 1996
Australian Challenge, Perth, 2002
Hamburg Masters, Hamburg, 2003
Akhbar e Yom, Egypt, 2001 and 2002
Etc.
Incredible India beat Malaysia 4-3 to lift the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023
Jugraj Singh (9'), Harmanpreet Singh (45'), Gurjant Singh (45') and Akashdeep Singh (56') scored in India's win
With this victory, India have now become the most successful team in the history of the event
Chennai: The Indian Men's Hockey Team defeated Malaysia 4-3 in a high-octane Final to lift the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 on Saturday here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. Taking their Asian Champions Trophy titles to a grand total of four, India becomes the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
India wins its fourth Asian Champions Trophy in style
Full credits to Malaysia. They stunned the packed stadium with a 3-1 lead, and put the formidable looking India on backfoot till at least half time. It was a big mountain climb for India. They are aware the who is who of the State in the stadium and the entire country against television are watching them. Its time to deliver and lift the morale of the team to next level. They did it, coming back from 1-3 deficit to equalize and then with an aesthetic and athletic goal snatched the Cup from the fighting but by then exhausted Malaysians. India won its fourth Asian Champions Trophy after giving anxious moments. The 4-3 victory will go down in the history as one of the greatest fight backs of recent times.
India rides on fitness and a dash of magic to claim fourth Asian Champions Trophy title
India defeated Malaysia 4-3 to win its fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday.
Uthra Ganesan
India defeated Malaysia to win its fourth Asian Champions Trophy title. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In the end, the fitter team won.
For three quarters the Indians chased the ball, the game and the Malaysians, desperately seeking the elusive moment of inspired magic that would help them put ahead. It came in the 45th minute, twice over, and it turned the game on its head as India came back from a two-goal deficit to win 4-3 and clinch an unprecedented 4th title at the Asian Champions Trophy here on Saturday.
India scripts stunning comeback against Malaysia, wins Asian Champions Trophy
It was a perfect homecoming for hockey in Chennai as India scripted an incredible comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3 and win the Asian Champions Trophy 2023.
By Pritish Raj
Chennai: Egged by the 9,000-odd supporters and chants of ‘India, India’, the Indian men's hockey team came back from two goals deficit to defeat Malaysia 4-3 and win the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai on Saturday.
India defeat Malaysia in seven-goal thriller to clinch Asian Champions Trophy
By Vimal Sankar 
Indian players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Malaysia ©Getty Images
India won the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy by beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thrilling final in Chennai.
Malaysia edged 4-3 by India in Asian Champions Trophy final
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia’s Aminudin Muhamad (right) celebrates after scoring a goal against India during the Asian Champions Trophy final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai yesterday. AFP pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia almost silenced the 9,000-crowd at the Mayor Radhakhrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, but fell 4-3 in the Asian Champions Trophy final.
Japan defeats Korea 5-3 to claim third place
With the scores level at 3-3 after 52 minutes, Japan scored two goals in four minutes to clinch the contest 5-3 in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday.
Aashin Prasad
Nagayoshi Ken of Japan celebrate after scoring a goal against Korea. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M
Japan was the better side on the evening on all metrics with South Korea’s ageing side pushing it to the end before ultimately just inching ahead to claim the third place in the Asian Champions Trophy.
Outstanding Awards Conclude Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023
As the curtains drew on the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the tournament celebrated exceptional performances by conferring prestigious awards to deserving individuals and teams. The fanfare reached its peak with the presentation of major accolades that encapsulated the essence of the competition, showcasing remarkable skills, sportsmanship, and dedication.
Pakistan's Hanan wins Emerging Player Award
He scored two goals in six matches
Hanan Shahid poses with the Emerging Player Award - AHF
Pakistan’s young forward Abdul Hanan Shahid won the Emerging Player Award in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy on Saturday in Chennai, India.
Fulton credits ‘fitness at crucial moments’ after India’s comeback Asian Champions Trophy win
Although things eventually worked out in India’s favour in the final on Saturday, head coach Fulton has his eyes firmly set on the target - Asian Games.
Abhishek Saini
India men’s team coach Craig Fulton lauded his side’s character after it turned a two-goal deficit against Malaysia to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.
India and coach Craig Fulton set sights on Asian Games gold after record title win
The India hockey team fought back from two goals down to eke out a 4-3 win over Malaysia in the final to claim their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title on Saturday.
India have become the Asian Champions Trophy winners for the record fourth time. Hockey India image
The Asian Champions Trophy title triumph will “really count” as India set sights on Asian Games gold in order to secure automatic qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics, said head coach Craig Fulton.
Rise of Speedy Tigers: Malaysia sustains Olympic dream at ACT
Malaysia created history by winning their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in November, and now within a year, they are on the cusp of winning their second title at the Asian Champions Trophy.
By Pritish Raj
The Malaysian men's hockey team is attempting to keep their Olympic hope alive with their gallant show in the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy.
Chennai: The bench of the Malaysian men's hockey team was ecstatic after the full-time whistle on Friday as the ‘Speedy Tigers’ knocked out defending champions South Korea to set up a final with India in the Asian Champions Trophy.
'Victory has ignited immense pride': PM Modi, BCCI congratulate Indian team on winning Asian Champions Trophy
India have become the first side to win the Asian Champions Trophy four times and the victory was celebrated widely by the Indians including PM Narendra Modi.
Indian men's hockey team celebrates after winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. Hockey India image
The Indian men’s hockey team on Saturday produced a resilient performance and staged an incredible comeback to defeat Malaysia 4-3, clinching its fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Malaysia took control of the early tempo in the tense final but a poor tackle on Selvam Karthi earned India a penalty corner which was converted by Jugraj in the ninth minute with a strong drag flick that he rocketed past the Malaysian custodian and defenders.
Official Statement by Hockey India:
“It has been brought to our notice that the former IOA President has made certain unhealthy comments on the award ceremony during the Hero Asian Champions Trophy on FIH President and AHF President.
Through this statement Hockey India would like to emphasize that we as a Federation distance ourselves from the statements being made by Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra. We do not concur with his thoughts or statements and the Federation strongly condemns the remarks he has made on officials of AHF and FIH.
Hockey India announces 34-member Core Probable Group for Senior Women's National Coaching Camp ahead of Hangzhou Asian Games
The Senior Women's National Coaching camp is scheduled to begin on 13th August 2023
Bengaluru: Hockey India on Sunday named a 34-member core probable group for the Senior Women's National Coaching camp scheduled to begin on 13th August 2023 at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The camp will conclude on 18th September 2023 ahead of the prestigious Hangzhou Asian Games.
Rani Rampal not picked in India’s Asian Games women’s hockey probables
Days after demanding an answer on her exclusion despite fair performances lately, Rani was snubbed from a 34-member probables squad that was announced on Saturday.
FILE PHOTO: Rani Rampal was not part of the 34-member probables announced on Saturday for the upcoming Asian Games. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR
Just a couple of days after Hockey India appointed her as the coach of Indian U-17 women’s team, former captain Rani Rampal found herself out of the 34-strong probables list for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, starting September 23.
National team players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs: Hockey India
Hockey India has decided to allow members of the national side, both men and women, to not just participate in domestic tournaments but also go abroad to play in foreign leagues.
Uthra Ganesan
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. | Photo Credit: PTI
There was a time when India’s national hockey players regularly turned out for their employers in national championships and major domestic tournaments, before the federation and a series of coaches put a stop to it, citing packed calendars and injury concerns. Now, it might all change.
On This Day: India triumphs over Great Britain at 1948 London Olympics to win fourth consecutive hockey gold
Balbir Singh Senior scored a brace as India defeated Great Britain 4-0 in the men's hockey final at the Empire Stadium to win its fourth consecutive gold medal — and its first as an independent nation.
Balbir Singh Senior ended the 1948 Olympics as India's leading scorer.
Saturday, 12 August, marks exactly 75 years since the India men’s hockey team continued its dominant march in the sport by winning gold in the 1948 London Olympics.
Amazing hockey on show in Brave Cup day three
Eastern Lightning 2–0 (0-1) Northern Devils (Emerging Boys)
Eastern Lightning emerging boys took a 2-0 victory over Northern Devils at Peffermill. The Devils took the bonus point in a 1-0 shootout victory.
PM Youth Talent Hunt Programme proves beneficial
Khawaja Junaid lauded the programme
ISLAMABAD: The hockey talent emerging from the Prime Minister Youth Talent Hunt programme (concluded in Lahore) would provide backup support to the national outfits and help in improving the overall strength of hockey-playing youth.